Okinawa Bucket List
Best Things to Do in OKINAWA
Okinawa Prefecture is subtropical islands in southern Japan (stretches between Kyushu Region of Japan and Taiwan). The prefecture consists of over 160 islands (including 49 inhabited islands) which are divided into three major island groups: the Okinawa Islands, the Miyako Islands and the Yaeyama Islands.
Okinawa beaches are known for its best features with white sand, crystal clear water and coral reefs, which can be enjoyed through the year as the subtropical climate with hot-warm temperature through the year. There are hundreds of beaches on Okinawa Main Islands and remote islands with a plenty of beach activities and the world-class beach resorts aside.
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Manza Beach
2260 SerakakiOkinawa beaches are known for its best features with white sand, crystal clear water and coral reefs, which can be enjoyed through the year as the subtropical climate with hot-warm temperature through the year. There are hundreds of beaches on Okinawa Main Islands and remote islands with a plenty of beach activities and the world-class beach resorts aside.
Okinawa beaches are known for its best features with white sand, crystal clear water and coral reefs, which can be enjoyed through the year as the subtropical climate with hot-warm temperature through the year. There are hundreds of beaches on Okinawa Main Islands and remote islands with a plenty of beach activities and the world-class beach resorts aside.
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Okuma Beach Resort
913 奥間Okinawa beaches are known for its best features with white sand, crystal clear water and coral reefs, which can be enjoyed through the year as the subtropical climate with hot-warm temperature through the year. There are hundreds of beaches on Okinawa Main Islands and remote islands with a plenty of beach activities and the world-class beach resorts aside.
Churaumi Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Japan located at the Ocean Expo Park in the northern Okinawa Main Island. It’s considered as Japan’s best aquarium and welcomed over 20 million visitors so far since opening in 2002. The best highlight of the aquarium is the Kuroshio Sea, the massive fish tank holds 7,500,000 liters of water with whale sharks, manta rays and hundreds of other sea creatures swimming freely. It’s one of the best tourist attractions in Okinawa on a rainy day.
543 locals recommend
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
424 IshikawaChuraumi Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Japan located at the Ocean Expo Park in the northern Okinawa Main Island. It’s considered as Japan’s best aquarium and welcomed over 20 million visitors so far since opening in 2002. The best highlight of the aquarium is the Kuroshio Sea, the massive fish tank holds 7,500,000 liters of water with whale sharks, manta rays and hundreds of other sea creatures swimming freely. It’s one of the best tourist attractions in Okinawa on a rainy day.
If you are going to visit Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Kokusai Dori Street is definitely worth stopping by. The shopping street stretches for about 2 km in the heart of Naha City, lined by hundreds of hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants and bars which are open till late. Kokusai Dori Street is the mecca of tourists in Okinawa, just like Khaosan Street in Bangkok, and it’s highly crowded and touristy, yet it’s a perfect place to complete your shopping and fulfill your appetite within a short time!
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Naha Kokusai Dori Shopping Street
3-chōme-2-10 MakishiIf you are going to visit Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Kokusai Dori Street is definitely worth stopping by. The shopping street stretches for about 2 km in the heart of Naha City, lined by hundreds of hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants and bars which are open till late. Kokusai Dori Street is the mecca of tourists in Okinawa, just like Khaosan Street in Bangkok, and it’s highly crowded and touristy, yet it’s a perfect place to complete your shopping and fulfill your appetite within a short time!
Cape Manza or Manzamo is a spectacular scenic spots located around Onna Village in the northern part of Okinawa Main Island. The 20 m tall scenic cliff facing the East China Sea is formed by rock formation and offers the dramatic view. It’s especially popular to visit during the sunset time.
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Cape Manzamo
OnnaCape Manza or Manzamo is a spectacular scenic spots located around Onna Village in the northern part of Okinawa Main Island. The 20 m tall scenic cliff facing the East China Sea is formed by rock formation and offers the dramatic view. It’s especially popular to visit during the sunset time.
Kouri Island or Kourijima (古宇利島) is a small island located about 1km away from the northeast of Okinawa Main Island. Despite it’s a remote island, Kouri Island can be easily accessed from the main island since it’s connected by Kouri Bridge (古宇利大橋), one of the most spectacular bridges to cross in Japan. The island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Okinawa with white sand and transparent emerald green water. On the north shore of the island, there is a popular scenic spot “the Heart Rock” the heart shaped rocks formed by a coupled rocks. Kouri Island can be accessed within 1 hour from Naha City by car, and it’s a perfect side trip destination on the Main Island of Okinawa.
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Kouri Island
島 古宇利Kouri Island or Kourijima (古宇利島) is a small island located about 1km away from the northeast of Okinawa Main Island. Despite it’s a remote island, Kouri Island can be easily accessed from the main island since it’s connected by Kouri Bridge (古宇利大橋), one of the most spectacular bridges to cross in Japan. The island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Okinawa with white sand and transparent emerald green water. On the north shore of the island, there is a popular scenic spot “the Heart Rock” the heart shaped rocks formed by a coupled rocks. Kouri Island can be accessed within 1 hour from Naha City by car, and it’s a perfect side trip destination on the Main Island of Okinawa.
No 1 Okinawa Diving Spot Blue Cave!The Blue Cave in Okinawa ranks first among the most popular and most recommended water sports sites, where you can enjoy Okinawa diving and Okinawa snorkeling. We provide you with the hospitality and service unique to Japan (O.MO.TE.NA.SHI), allowing you to experience the irresistible charm of Japanese seas; at the same time, you will feel right at home. Boasting the largest number of foreign visitors and rated as the most trustworthy, we also welcome tourists in groups! We are extremely experienced in the reception of foreign tourists.We recommend Okinawa snorkeling to beginners.
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水釜 No 1 Okinawa Diving Spot Blue Cave!The Blue Cave in Okinawa ranks first among the most popular and most recommended water sports sites, where you can enjoy Okinawa diving and Okinawa snorkeling. We provide you with the hospitality and service unique to Japan (O.MO.TE.NA.SHI), allowing you to experience the irresistible charm of Japanese seas; at the same time, you will feel right at home. Boasting the largest number of foreign visitors and rated as the most trustworthy, we also welcome tourists in groups! We are extremely experienced in the reception of foreign tourists.We recommend Okinawa snorkeling to beginners.