Did you know that package tours to Okinawa come with incredibly generous exclusive perks from travel agencies? With travel agency-exclusive package plans, you’ll get a whole host of perks—like free admission to tourist attractions on Okinawa’s main island and outlying islands, as well as coupons and tickets for discounted activities and dining!
[toc]Package tours are a great deal, even just based on price alone
| Package Reservations | Individual Reservations | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Amount | Generally inexpensive※ | Generally high |
| Round-trip Airline Ticket | All Done with a Single Appointment (It's really easy.) |
Individual Reservations |
| Accommodations | Individual Reservations | |
| Car Rental | Individual Reservations | |
| Exclusive Benefits | ◯: Yes | ×: None |
| Cancel | It's all done in one step | Each requires its own procedure |
*The total price shown is based on standard rates. Depending on how sales and discounts are combined, making individual reservations may be cheaper.
For trips outside of Okinawa and Hokkaido, you can often get around by car. However, for a trip to Okinawa, you’ll first need to fly, and then rent a car to get around the prefecture. Since you’ll also need a hotel, making separate reservations for each can be a hassle—it takes time to compare options and make decisions. Even so, booking them separately doesn’t really save you much money.
However, if you book a package that combines flights, a rental car, and a hotel, it’s hassle-free, easy to compare, and often cheaper.Package tours are generally the cheapest way to travel to Okinawa.Let's keep that in mind.
Recommended Websites for Booking Okinawa Package Tours
| Reservation Site | Links | Discount Methods | Exclusive Benefits | Airline | Number of Participating Lodgings | Support | Cancel | Reservation Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JTB |
Sales, Coupons | ◯: Yes | JAL, ANA, LCCs, and others | More than 500 accommodations | Phone, Email, In-Store | Internet, Phone | 24-hour service | |
| Polar Bear Tour | Sales & Coupons | ◯: Yes | All airlines | More than 100 accommodations | Phone, Email | Internet, Phone | 24-hour service | |
| HIS |
Sales, Coupons | ◯: Yes | All airlines | More than 350 accommodations | Phone, Email, Video | Internet, Phone | 24-hour service | |
| Jalan |
Sales, Coupons | ×: None | JAL, ANA, and other LCCs | More than 1,000 accommodations | Phone, Email | Internet | 24-hour service | |
| Rakuten Travel | Sales, Coupons | ×: None | JAL, ANA, SFJ, APN | More than 1,000 accommodations | Phone, Chat | Internet | 24-hour service | |
| Travel in Japan |
Sales & Coupons |
◯: Yes | JAL, ANA, SNA | More than 70 accommodations | Phone, Email, In-Store | Internet, Phone | 24-hour service |
JTB, Shirokuma Tour, HIS, and Nippon Travel each offer their own exclusive perks. These are quite impressive.
However, package tours offered by Rakuten Travel and Jalan do not include any exclusive perks.
| Exclusive benefits included | JTB, Shirokuma Tours, HIS, Nippon Travel Agency |
|---|---|
| No exclusive benefits | Rakuten Travel, Jalan |
Please check the article below for details on the features of each travel booking site.
Top 3 Travel Agencies with Amazing Perks on Okinawa Package Tours
Japan Travel also offers its own exclusive benefits, butThere are few travel packages available for Okinawa, and the prices are high.For that reason, I won't introduce it here.
JTB
JTBOur exclusive perk, "How to Spend Your Trip," is a great deal!
Many tourist attractions in Okinawa Prefecture offer free admission and discounted activities. From May through October, more than 60 locations are included in the program. From October through the following May, more than 30 locations are included.
"How to Spend Your Trip" Bonus Content
Major Tourist Attractions with Free Admission
| Oishi Rinzan | Kouri Ocean Tower | DINO Dinosaur Park |
| Nago Pineapple Park | OKINAWA Fruit Land | Neo Park Okinawa |
| Ryukyu Village | Southeast Botanical Garden | Bios Hill |
| Shuri Castle Park | Okinawa World | Sefa Utaki |
| Glass-Bottom Boat Ride in Kabira Bay | Ishigaki Island Limestone Caves | Ishigaki Yaimamura |
| Miyako Underwater Park | Utopia Farm Miyakojima | Maipari Miyako Island Tropical Fruit Garden |
Not only that, but there are other free plans available as well.There are also plenty of plans that offer discounts on marine and outdoor activities. There were even discounts on snorkeling in the summer and whale watching in the winter!
JTB: Basic Information
| Number of Participating Accommodations in Okinawa | 500 or more |
| Exclusive Bonus Content | Some plans available (How to Spend Your Trip+) |
| Flights to and from Okinawa | ◯: JAL, ANA, Solaseed Air, Jetstar |
| Car Rental Package | Available: Can be combined |
| Discount Methods | Sales, Coupons |
| Unique Features | Yes (grants 11 TP and 3 TP or more) |
| Support | Phone, Email, In-Store |
| Cancel | Internet, Phone |
| Maximum Number of Guests | Up to 13 nights |
| Booking Period | Reservations can be made up to 364 days before the date of stay. |
Polar Bear Tour
Budget Plans & 12 Major Benefits Worth a Total of 10,000 Yen
Shirakuma Tours appears to keep advertising costs low to offer great value on its tour packages. Their “12 Major Perks” plan, which includes free admission tickets to Okinawa tourist attractions and is worth a total of 10,000 yen, is a fantastic deal. They also offer many budget-friendly packages, andDouble the Value: Great Rates Plus Special PerksThat's it.
"12 Great Perks Worth a Total of 10,000 Yen"—All Perk Details
| Facility Name | Bonus Content | Equivalent amount | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogashi Goten Locations (Coupon valid for one-time use only) |
Tart Friends Cookie Voucher | Regular price: 734 yen | Yomitan Main Store, Onna Store, Nago Store, Kokusai-dori Matsuo Store, Kokusai-dori Kumoji Store, Kokusai-dori Makishi Store, Naha Airport Store |
| Nago Pineapple Park | Admission Ticket | Regular price: 1,200 yen | 1195 Tamata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Novotel Okinawa Naha | Gourmet Bar: One-Drink Voucher | Regular price: 600–700 yen | 40 Matsukawa, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Ryukyu Village | Village Entry Pass | Regular price: 2,000 yen | 1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Masahiro Sake Brewery | Uminchu Gold 360ml Voucher | Regular price: 495 yen | 5-8-7 Nishizaki-cho, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Minsa Craft Museum Azamiya Naha Store | Handwoven Bookmark Exchange Voucher | Not for sale; equivalent to 300 yen | 3-5-25 Makabi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Neo Park Okinawa | Admission Ticket | Regular price: 1,600 yen | 4607-41 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Murasakimura Experience Kingdom | Admission Ticket | Regular price: 600 yen | 1020-1 Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Oishi Rinzan | Mountain Entry Pass | Regular price: 1,200 yen | 1241 Kinama, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| DINO Dinosaur PARK | Admission Ticket | Regular price: 1,000 yen | 1024-1 Nakayama, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Southeast Botanical Garden | Admission Ticket | Regular price: 1,650 yen | 2146 Chibana, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Rest Shop Ryukyu no Yakata | Blue Seal Ice Cream Redemption | Regular price: 450 yen | 734 Ihara, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture |
The Okashi Goten Nago Store and the Yanbaru Subtropical Forest DINO Dinosaur Park are right next to each other!
Polar Bear Tour: Basic Information
| Number of Participating Accommodations in Okinawa | 100 or more |
| Exclusive Bonus Content | Some plans available (12 major benefits worth a total of 10,000 yen) |
| Flights to and from Okinawa | ◎: All airlines |
| Car Rental Package | Available: Can be combined |
| Discount Methods | Sales, Coupons |
| Unique Features | Yes (grants 11 TP and 3 TP or more) |
| Support | Phone, Email, In-Store |
| Cancel | Internet, Phone |
| Maximum Number of Guests | Up to 13 nights |
| Booking Period | Reservations can be made up to 364 days before the date of stay. |
HIS
HISLet's Have Fun This Spring and Summer with "LeaLea Coupons"
As part of HIS’s exclusive coupon campaign, “Let’s Play This Spring and Summer,” the “Let’s Play in Okinawa LeaLea Coupon” offers Okinawa travel packages that come with exclusive ticket-based perks. These coupons can be used at a variety of attractions, including sightseeing spots, restaurants, and activity venues.
"Let's Have Fun in Okinawa: LeaLea Coupons" Special Offers
Main Benefits and Number of Tickets Required
| Facility Name | Bonus Content | Number of Tickets Used | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium | Admission Ticket | 4 adult tickets | Northern Okinawa Main Island |
| Kouri Ocean Tower | Admission Ticket | 2 tickets (adult and child) | Northern Okinawa Main Island |
| Nago Pineapple Park | Admission Ticket | 2 adult tickets, 1 child ticket | Northern Okinawa Main Island |
| OKINAWA Fruit Land | Admission Ticket | 2 adult tickets, 1 child ticket | Northern Okinawa Main Island |
| Okinawa World | Admission Ticket | 4 adult tickets, 2 children's tickets | Southern Okinawa Main Island |
| Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusai-dori Store | Potteriko | One by one | Kokusai Street |
| Shima Shabu-Shabu NAKAMA | Agú Pork Shabu-Shabu | 6 tickets (adults and children) | Kokusai Street |
| Ishigaki Yaimamura | Admission Ticket | Adults and children: 1 ticket each | Ishigaki Island |
| Ishigaki Island Limestone Caves | Cave Admission Ticket | 2 adult tickets, 1 child ticket | Ishigaki Island |
| Ishigaki Island Kitauchi Ranch | Yakiniku Set Lunch | 3 pieces per serving | Ishigaki Island |
| The Mont Blanc Cruise Ship | Lunch Cruise | 12 adult tickets, 6 children's tickets | Miyako Island |
| Shigira Golden Hot Springs | Admission Ticket | 4 adult tickets | Miyako Island |
| Shigira Golden Hot Springs | Admission Ticket | 4 adult tickets | Miyako Island |
In addition to this, there are various other plans available. If you're interested, please check the official website for details on all the benefits.
HIS Basic Information
| Number of Participating Accommodations in Okinawa | 350 or more |
| Exclusive Bonus Content | ・Some plans available (Spring/Summer: Let's Have Fun in Okinawa) ・Unlimited shuttle bus rides on the main island |
| Flights to and from Okinawa | ◯: JAL, ANA, Solaseed Air, StarFlyer |
| Car Rental Package | Available: Can be combined |
| Discount Methods | Sales, Coupons |
| Unique Features | None |
| Support | Phone, Email, Video |
| Cancel | Internet, Phone |
| Maximum Number of Guests | Stays at the hotel are limited to a maximum of 14 nights. |
| Booking Period | Reservations can be made starting about one year before your stay. |
Summary
JTB offers the most perks. Shirokuma Tour has fewer perks, but its packages are the best value. HIS has a limited selection of packages, but its packages include admission to the Churaumi Aquarium.
It’s up to you to decide which option is best. Think about which hotel you’d like to stay at and whether a travel agency offers a package with perks for that hotel. Then, compare those rates to those on sites like Rakuten Travel or Jalan—which don’t include perks—and decide for yourself which option is best!
(Since the name of the HIS promotion is “Spring and Summer Fun,” I’m not sure if it will be available after October. I’ll keep an eye on it and let you know as soon as I find out.)
