Okinawa, Japan
🇯🇵Japan

Okinawa

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🌸 Best TimeApr-Jun (warm, pre-rainy season), Oct-Nov
💰 Budget$80-160/day
🕐 TimezoneUTC+9
💴 CurrencyJPY (¥)
🛂 VisaVisa-free for most Western countries (90 days)

About Okinawa

Japan's tropical paradise — a chain of subtropical islands with crystal-clear turquoise water, world-class coral reefs, distinct Ryukyu culture, and some of the world's longest-living people.

Where to Stay in Okinawa

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Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa

Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa

Mid-Range

Nago City (Central)

4.6$180-280

Beachfront resort with stunning ocean views, multiple pools, and direct beach access

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Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa

Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa

Mid-Range

American Village (Chatan)

4.5$130-210

Ferris wheel views from your room, next to the lively American Village entertainment area

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Top Things to Do in Okinawa

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Kerama Islands Snorkeling & Diving Tour

Kerama Islands Snorkeling & Diving Tour

Full dayfrom $85

Boat trip to Japan's best coral reefs with crystal visibility, sea turtles guaranteed

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Shurijo Castle & Naha Old Town Walking Tour

Shurijo Castle & Naha Old Town Walking Tour

4 hoursfrom $38

Explore the UNESCO Ryukyu kingdom castle and traditional Tsuboya pottery district

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Ocean Expo Park & Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Ocean Expo Park & Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Half dayfrom $22

One of the world's largest aquariums featuring whale sharks and manta rays

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Yanbaru Jungle Trekking & Waterfall Tour

Yanbaru Jungle Trekking & Waterfall Tour

6 hoursfrom $65

Hike through UNESCO-listed subtropical forest to hidden waterfalls in the north

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Ryukyu Village Cultural Experience

Ryukyu Village Cultural Experience

3 hoursfrom $30

Try Ryukyu dance, bingata dyeing, and sanshin shamisen in a living heritage village

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3-Day Okinawa Itinerary

1

Day 1: Naha City & Ryukyu Culture

09:00

Shurijo Castle early entry

attraction
11:00

Tsuboya pottery street and ceramics shopping

culture
13:00

Makishi Public Market lunch (fresh seafood)

food
15:00

Kokusai Street shopping and Okinawan sweets

shopping
17:30

Sunset at Cape Maeda

nature
19:30

Orion beer and goya champuru dinner

food
2

Day 2: Kerama Islands Snorkeling Day

08:00

Ferry to Kerama Islands

transport
09:30

Snorkeling over Kerama coral reefs & sea turtles

water-sports
12:00

BBQ lunch on Zamami Island beach

food
14:00

Free beach time / kayaking

outdoor
17:00

Ferry back to Naha

transport
19:00

Ryukyu izakaya dinner in Naha

food
3

Day 3: Northern Okinawa & Churaumi Aquarium

09:00

Drive north to Yanbaru forest

transport
10:30

Hiji Waterfall short hike

outdoor
12:30

Ocean Expo Park lunch

food
14:00

Churaumi Aquarium (whale sharks!)

attraction
16:30

Nakijin Castle ruins and coastal views

attraction
19:00

Drive back, dinner at American Village

food

Practical Info

Getting There

Naha Airport (OKA) has direct flights from Tokyo (2h30min), Osaka (2h), and international connections from Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Shanghai.

Getting Around

Yui Rail monorail covers central Naha. Car rental essential for exploring the rest of the island (~$40/day). Buses are slow. IC card: OKICA.

Monthly Weather

18°13°
Jan
19°13°
Feb
21°16°
Mar
24°19°
Apr
27°22°
May
30°25°
Jun
32°27°
Jul
32°27°
Aug
30°25°
Sep
27°22°
Oct
24°18°
Nov
20°15°
Dec
High temp Low temp Rainfall

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