Smoother Sightseeing in Okinawa
Sightseeing facilities and spots in Okinawa.
We have compiled over 100 locations by area.
Also includes special deals on tickets only for web reservations.
This is a guidebook for enjoying your trip to Okinawa.
Our favorite spot
Yonago Ware Studio Shisa Garden
Giant Shisa and other objets d'art are all over the place.
Tropical fruit trees, streams and ponds in harmony.
A photo spot that will cheer you up.
Jalan Play Experience
Ishigaki Yaima Village
Open-air museum to enjoy old houses and animals.
Japan's southernmost & westernmost theme park.
Recreate the good old Yaeyama.
Kabira Tabaggar
Photo Wedding
The beautiful sea that serves as the filming location.
It is also famous as a power spot.
Kabira Bay
A famous tourist spot in Ishigaki Island.
Glass boat experience is available (for a fee).
There are also restaurants and souvenir stores.
Northern Okinawa Main Island Area
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jangria (Scheduled to open in 2025) | Adults 6,930 yen | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) | |||||
| Churaumi Aquarium | Adults 2,180 yen | No discount | No discount | 330 yen OFF | Free of charge (1,880 spaces) | ||
| Tropical Dream center (in Ocean Expo Park) | Adults 760 yen | Free of charge (1,880 spaces) | |||||
| dolphin show (in Ocean Expo Park) | free | Free of charge (1,880 spaces) | |||||
| manatee house (in Ocean Expo Park) | free | Free of charge (1,880 spaces) | |||||
| Kouri era (1278.2.29-1288.4.28) Ocean Tower | Adults 1,000 yen | No discount | earn points | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | ||
| Station on Kouri Island spotted river cod | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | |||||
| neopark Okinawa (city) | Adults 1,300 yen | 14%OFF | 7%OFF | 7%OFF | Free of charge (about 500 cars) | ||
| pineapple (Ananas comosus) park | Adults 1,200 yen | 13%UP | earn points | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | ||
| Okinawa fruitful year | Adults 1,200 yen | 10%OFF | 10%OFF | 10%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 150 cars) | ||
| Orion Happy Park | Adults 1,000 yen (Renewed 4/1) | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | |||||
| Roadside Station Kusuda | free | Free of charge (approx. 250 cars) | |||||
| underwater observatory | Adults 1,050 yen | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | |||||
| Ryukyu Village | Adults 2,000 yen | 50%OFF | 32%OFF | 32%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | ||
| Bios Hill | Adults 2,200 yen | No discount | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 130 cars) | |||
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| heart lock (Tine beach) | free | Pay parking (approx. 100 cars) | |||
| Tigne Beach (Cave of Beginnings) | free | ||||
| Kouri Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | |||
| Kouri Bridge South-zume observatory | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |||
| Bisekizaki (god of war) | free | Pay parking (approx. 25 cars) | |||
| Bise Fukugi Namiki | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |||
| Red Tomb Beach (Sadahama Beach) | free | ||||
| Ruins of Nakijin Castle | Adults 600 yen | 20%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 320 cars) | ||
| Sesoko Ohashi Bridge | free | Free of charge (approx. 15 cars) Sesoko Island Park | |||
| sandy beach | free | Approx. 30 units | |||
| Sesoko Beach | free | Pay parking (approx. 300 cars) | |||
| gorilla chop | free | Free of charge (approx. 90 cars) | |||
| 21st Century Forest Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 60 cars) | |||
| Koki Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 60 cars) | |||
| strand of hair on top of the head | Adults 100 yen | Free of charge (approx. 230 cars) | |||
| Onna Village Seaside Park Navy Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | |||
| Cape Maeda | free | Pay parking (approx. 180 cars) | |||
| Zaney Beach | free | Pay parking (approx. 180 cars) |
Central Okinawa Main Island Area
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience Kingdom blooming in profusion | Adults 600 yen | 16%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 200 cars) | ||||
| (Japanese-style) confectionary store Yomitan Head Office | Free Admission | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |||||
| Vanta Cafe by Hoshino Resort | Pay parking (approx. 70 cars) | ||||||
| Gala Blue Sea | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | |||||
| coral field Coral Farm | Adult 900 yen | ||||||
| Yomitan Farmers archery range (sometimes a front for a brothel) | free | Free of charge (about 135 cars) | |||||
| Roadside Station Kadena | free | Free of charge (approx. 90 cars) | |||||
| Southeast Botanical Garden | Adults 1,650 yen | 10%OFF | 3%OFF | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 350 cars) | ||
| Sea Station Ayahashikan | free | Free of charge (approx. 300 cars) | |||||
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | parking lot | official | map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaha Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 260 cars) | ||
| Sunset Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 1500 cars) | ||
| Toguchi Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 40 cars) | ||
| Village of Yachimun | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | ||
| Ruins of Zakimi Castle | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | ||
| Zanami Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Cape Zannamisaki Park | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Cape Zanbamisaki Lighthouse | Adults 300 yen | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Nilai Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 250 cars) | ||
| castle compounded of three-tiered gates (used as a shrine, temple, or shrine building) （Reproduction building) | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle | Adults 400 yen | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | ||
| underwater road | free | Free of charge (approx. 300 cars) | ||
| karma from a previous existence | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | ||
| Ikea Beach | Adults 500 yen | Free of charge (approx. 300 cars) | ||
| American Village | free | Free of charge (approx. 1500 cars) | ||
| skill Tropical Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 180 cars) |
Southern Okinawa Main Island Area
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurijo Park | Adults 400 yen | No discount | No discount | No discount | Pay parking (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Shuri Textile Museum suikara | free | Free of charge (approx. 5 cars) | |||||
| Naha City No.1 Makishi Public Market | free | ||||||
| Shikana-en | Adults 400 yen | Free of charge (approx. 60 cars) | |||||
| Fuzhou Garden | Adults 200 yen | Pay parking (approx. 50 cars) | |||||
| Uwagami shrine (shrine dedicated to a deity close to the imperial palace) | free | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | |||||
| DFS Okinawa | free | Free of charge (approx. 180 cars) | |||||
| TeamLab Okinawa | Adults 2,000 yen | No discount | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 180 cars) | |||
| DMM provisional aquarium | Adults 2,800 yen | 10%OFF | No discount | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 3,000 cars) | ||
| Roadside Station Itoman | free | Free of charge (approx. 390 cars) | |||||
| Okinawa World | Adults 2,000 yen | 10%OFF | No discount | 10%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 400 cars) | ||
| Ryukyu Glass Village | free | Free of charge (approx. 60 cars) | |||||
| Sakibaru no Niwa (the Garden of the Five Wisdom Buddhas; one of the Three Wisdom Buddhas) | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |||||
| Ganghala Valley | Adults 2,500 yen | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |||||
| Himeyuri Tower | Adults 450 yen | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | |||||
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | parking lot | official | map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minatogawa States side town | free | Paid parking available | ||
| International Street | free | |||
| Nami no Ue Beach | free | Paid parking available | ||
| Yachimun Street | free | |||
| Shuri Kinjo Town cobblestone road | free | Nearby free of charge (approx. 5 cars) | ||
| Setagashima Island Umikazi Terrace | free | Free of charge (about 600 cars) | ||
| Toyosaki Seaside Park Chura SUN Beach | free | Pay parking (approx. 800 cars) | ||
| Misen Beach Itoman (god of wealth) | free | Pay parking (approx. 600 cars) | ||
| Okutake Island | ||||
| Niraikanai Bridge | free | |||
| Chinen Cape Park | free | Free of charge (approx. 150 cars) | ||
| Saiba Utaki (sacred site on Mt. Saiba) | Adults 300 yen | Free of charge (approx. 150 cars) | ||
| Azama Sun Sun Beach | free | Pay parking (approx. 350 cars) |
Miyako Island Area
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Salt Museum | free | Free of charge (approx. 15 cars) | |||||
| Mai-pari Miyakojima (Okinawa Prefecture) tropical orchard | Adults 700 yen | 28%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | ||||
| Miyakojima City Experience Craft Village | Free Admission | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |||||
| open market | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |||||
| Miyakojima Underwater Park | Adults 1,000 yen | 20%OFF | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |||
| Bay Cruise Miyakojima Mont Blanc (chestnut and cream dessert) | Adults 3,000 yen and up Meal plans available | No discount | No discount | No discount | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | ||
| Island Station Miyako | free | Free of charge (approx. 45 cars) | |||||
| Miyakojima City tropical botanical garden | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |||||
| Irarabu Ohashi Sea Station | free | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | |||||
| utopia Farm Miyakojima | Adults 480 yen | 37%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | ||||
| Shigira Kogane Onsen | Adults 2000yen | Free of charge (approx. 40 cars) | |||||
| Facilities/Spots | Charge | parking lot | map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonaha Maehama Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |
| Pina Nagama Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | |
| Sunayama Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) | |
| IMGAR marine garden | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |
| Shinshiro Coast | free | Free of charge (15 cars) | |
| Higa Road Park | free | Free of charge (approx. 5 cars) | |
| Yoshino Coast | free | 1,000 yen (approx. 50 cars) | |
| Higashi Heiannazaki Gazebo | free | Free of charge (approx. 2 cars) | |
| Azuma Heinanazaki | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |
| Heianazaki Lighthouse | Adults 300 yen | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |
| Irabu Bridge | free | ||
| Raima Bridge | free | ||
| Dragon's Palace Observatory | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | |
| pond in a garden | free | Free of charge (approx. 10 cars) | |
| 17END | free | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | |
| Sawada Beach | free | Free of charge (approx. 10 cars) | |
| Shimajiri's mangrove forest | free | Free of charge (approx. 20 cars) | |
| Phantom Island Ikema Ohashi Bridge Karimata Parking Lot | free | Free of charge (approx. 12 cars) | |
| Ikema Bridge Store Umibirai | free | Free of charge (approx. 30 cars) |
Ishigaki Island Area
| facility | Charge | recommendation | parking lot | official | map | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishigaki Yaima Village | Adults 1,200 yen | 10%OFF | 10%OFF | 10%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 100 cars) | ||
| Ishigakijima limestone cave | Adults 1,200 yen | 10%OFF | Free of charge (approx. 35 cars) | ||||
| Yonago Ware Studio | free | Free of charge (approx. 15 cars) | |||||
| spot | Charge | parking lot | official | map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabira Bay | free | Pay parking (approx. 80 cars) | ||
| Euglena Mall | free | |||
| Hirakubozaki Lighthouse | free | Free of charge (approx. 8 cars) | ||
| deified volcano or volcanic eruption | free | Free of charge (approx. 10 cars) | ||
| Tamatorizaki Observatory | free | Free of charge (20 cars) | ||
| Parking overlooking Kabira Bay | free | Free of charge (approx. 5 cars) | ||
| Kabira Tabaggar | free | |||
| solitary mangrove | free | |||
| Minami Nuhama-cho Green Park | free | Free of charge (approx. 50 cars) | ||
| You're a good judge of character monument | free | Pay parking (approx. 150 cars) |
Notices & Campaigns
Frequently Asked Questions
What facilities should I visit in Okinawa for sightseeing?
The northern part of Okinawa's main island has the most beautiful ocean and beaches, while the remote islands are more beautiful during the daytime when the weather is clear. The Churaumi Aquarium is a classic. For a cultural experience, visit Okinawa World, and for history buffs, Shurijo Park is recommended.
Are there tourist facilities that can be enjoyed on rainy days?
There are facilities that can be enjoyed indoors, such as "Okinawa World" with its limestone caves and "DMM Kariyushi Aquarium," which is completely indoors. Outdoor spots that have a special atmosphere because of the rain are "Fukugi Namiki in Bise (Motobu)," "Yachimun no Sato (Yomitan)," and "Yachimun Street (Naha). Gourmet food and indoor manufacturing experiences are also recommended.
What tourist facilities can I enjoy with my children?
A cohesive place is good! Ocean Expo Park, where Churaumi Aquarium is located, has a large lawn and playground equipment for children to play on. Similarly, Cape Zanpa Park in Yomitan Village is also recommended.
How can I save on admission fees to tourist facilities?
The best deals for Churaumi Aquarium are available at Onna-no-eki Naikui Market and Michi no Eki Kusuda, unless other companies offer a great deal. In addition, discount tickets from Klook, Asobuyu, and Jaran are also available. The latest information is provided on this page.
Which spots in Okinawa are on the World Heritage List?
There are ruins of Shuri Castle (Naha), Zakimi Castle (Yomitan), Nakagijo Castle, Nakijin Castle, and Sefu Utaki, where you can feel the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
What sights can I enjoy at night?
American Village" is recommended all year round. Kokusai-dori" is also a good choice. Koza Crossroads" in downtown Okinawa City has a unique atmosphere. The "Murasakimura Lantern Festival" in winter is a spot that is rarely seen on the mainland (outside Okinawa). Star gazing and tours are also recommended.
What are the best areas to drive around?
If you want to drive around the main island of Okinawa, you can visit "Kouri Bridge," "Hainaka Road," "Palm-lined road surrounded by U.S. military bases on Kadena Route 58," "Onna Village Route 58 in front of Renaissance Resort," and "Niraikanai Bridge. It is also good to go around "Umikazi Terrace on Senaga Island! Also, "Irabu Ohashi", "Ikema Ohashi", and "Kurema Ohashi" in Miyako Island are not to be missed.
Where is the best place to go sightseeing without a rental car on the main island of Okinawa?
Assuming you are in Naha, "Kokusai-dori", "Shuri Castle", "Yachimun-dori", "Senagashima Umikazi Terrace" and "American Village" by cab or bus are also recommended. My personal favorite plan is a day trip from Tomari-futo to Zamami Island or Naganu Island. The gap from the city of Okinawa to the beautiful ocean at once is the best.
What tourist facilities can be enjoyed in combination with the sea?
There are spots where you can enjoy the sea and sightseeing as a set, such as "Jungleia x Churaumi Aquarium x Fukugi Namiki in Bise x Kouri Island," "American Village x Sunset Beach," "Senagashima Umikazi Terrace x Senagashima Onsen," "Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach x Palm Tree Road x DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.
