Sample Itinerary for an Autumn Trip to Okinawa | Family-Friendly & Full of Activities! October–December: 3-Day, 2-Night Plan for the Central and Northern Parts of the Main Island

Once you arrive at Naha Airport, rent a car and hit the road. At this time of year, the rental process tends to go more smoothly than in the summer. We spend the entire flight listening to music or watching movies on our headphones♪ Don’t miss the view of Okinawa’s blue ocean from above!

Head to Blue Entrance Kitchen in Onna Village, in northern Okinawa Prefecture, and dig into some hearty Wagyu beef tacos you can only find here! Enjoy the Blue Lemonade—inspired by the Blue Cave—and take a big bite out of those massive tacos!

About a 5-minute drive from the lunch spot. In a stylish setting straight out of a fairy tale, try your hand at painting a mortar plate modeled after a traditional Ryukyu farmhouse—perfect for displaying at home. Take your finished piece home right away. Display it in your home to enjoy a touch of Okinawa anytime. Come experience the fun—even kids will be captivated!

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Checked in at TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN. The room in the photo is the Ocean-Style Deluxe Room facing the ocean. You’d never guess from the exterior thatA beautifully renovated apartment with lovely interior design where you can relax and feel at easeThat's it.

All guests get free access to the lounge on the top floor! Lounge access is automatically included in the room rate.This is what great value is all about!Alcoholic beverages, light snacks, pool, darts, and board games are all included.

Dinner is buffet-style, and there are live sanshin performances every night!Every dish is a winner, and because they're all so delicious, you can customize them to create your own original dishes or experiment with different flavors. I seriously recommend it.

The hotel lounge is open until 11:00 p.m. There's also a convenience store right nearby. You must be tired from traveling. Tomorrow is the big day. Get a good night's sleep!

If the weather's nice, a morning stroll along Koki Beach is a great option! This hotel offers a wide selection of delicious breakfast options! If you'd like to enjoy a quiet meal, you can also get takeout from the breakfast area.

Be sure to enjoy the ocean views along the way. When it comes to tourist attractions in Okinawa, the “Churaumi Aquarium” is a must-see. Admission is 2,180 yen for adults, 1,440 yen for high school students, and 710 yen for elementary and middle school students. Outside the aquarium, the dolphin show and the Sea Turtle Pavilion are open to the public free of charge. There’s also a large park where young children can have fun all day long.

As we approached Kouri Island, we stopped for a quick bite to eat. It’s a café with a breathtaking view—nothing but the ocean as far as the eye can see—and it’s no exaggeration to say it’s the best in the prefecture. Even though it’s located in such a beautiful spot and is part of a luxury hotel,The reasonable prices—you’ll find yourself asking, “Is this really the price?”—are a major draw!

There are plenty of photo spots here—from taking pictures at the Kouri Bridge Observation Deck, located just before you cross the bridge, to photos taken while crossing the bridge itself, as well as Kouri Beach, the Cave of Beginnings (Chigunu Beach), and Heart Rock!

At TRUE BLUE, located near Kouri Beach, you can participate in an art workshop using recycled plastic while learning about the marine environment. Some customers have shared that “their young children spontaneously picked up trash on Kouri Beach after the workshop,” so it’s a great way to learn while having fun.

Since you're on a trip to Okinawa, let's catch a beautiful sunset! If you make it back to the hotel on schedule, you'll be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset at Koki Beach, right in front of the hotel. By the way, the sky is also gorgeous after the sun sets, when it turns shades of orange and pink!

Located right in front of the hotel, Churaha Bettei is a popular dinner spot among tourists. Here, you can enjoy dishes made with Okinawan ingredients and a selection of drinks. Both table seating and tatami-mat seating are available. It’s best to make a reservation in advance.

Let’s sit in the lounge, enjoy a drink, and reminisce about our trip while gazing out at the ocean. Tomorrow is finally our last day. I’m looking forward to Day 3, too!

The final event of your stay at the hotel. Start your day with a delicious breakfast to fuel up!

Today, the plan is to head south from the hotel, take a leisurely stroll through Yomitan Village, and then head to the airport. After breakfast, I’ll take it easy and pack my bags.

Mr. Genkichi Genkawa believes that Okibura is one of the top shops in the prefecture for Ryukyu glass with beautiful designs. The workshop lasts about 15 minutes per person, and you can create your own Ryukyu glass piece in your favorite design!

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It’s a very light soup, but the broth has a rich, full-bodied flavor. Customers line up every day even before the restaurant opens. If you arrive a little early—just in time for the 11:30 a.m. opening—you’ll get in without any trouble!

Yachimun no Sato is located in an area rich in natural beauty and is home to many pottery studios. You can watch the artisans at work firsthand and purchase pieces fired right there on the spot—it really brings you up close to the creators!

There are only two lighthouses in Okinawa Prefecture that you can actually climb, and one of them is the Zanpa Cape Lighthouse. Since you’ll be climbing steep stairs, we recommend wearing pants and sneakers. Around noon, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean! The surrounding area is a spacious park with large playground equipment for children (and you might even spot some animals). Be sure to take a commemorative photo with the giant Shisa statue—said to be the largest in Okinawa!

This is the flagship store of Okashi Goten, the creator of the “Red Sweet Potato Tart” and famous for its “Original Red Sweet Potato Tart.” Since I’m in the neighborhood anyway, I’ll stop by♪ Look for the entrance with the large flower-shaped hat!

Since it’s a bit of a drive from Yomitan Village to Naha Airport, we recommend leaving early! Traffic tends to get heavy in the evening due to the rush hour.