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Top Activities in Okinawa

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#1Unlimited Japan WiFi P/U Naha Airport + Mobile battery

Our WiFi hotspot uses the local carrier, providing you with fast and reliable internet where ever you travel in the county. This device can only be used in J...

recommend74% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

¥433
per adult
Unlimited Japan WiFi P/U Naha Airport + Mobile battery

#2Unlimited 4G-LTE WiFi in Naha Airport + FREE Power Bank

Use this unlimited pocket WiFi router across Japan. The router provides 4G/LTE high-speed data connection that can connect up to 10 devices. Pick-up and retu...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

¥432
per traveler
Unlimited 4G-LTE WiFi in Naha Airport + FREE Power Bank

#3Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Busena Marine Park

Unlock the charms of Okinawa during a full-day sightseeing tour to some of the island's most popular sights. The ideal tour for ocean-lovers, this excursion...

recommend78% of travelers recommend

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¥6,000
per adult
Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Busena Marine Park

#4Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Nago Pineapple Park

Make the most of your stay in Okinawa during a sightseeing tour that leads you to a selection of the tropical island's top sites. Tune in to an audio-guide o...

recommend60% of travelers recommend

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¥6,000
per adult
Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Nago Pineapple Park

#5Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Dai Sekirinzan Park

Fall head over heels for Okinawa during a sightseeing tour that covers the best of the prefecture in a single day. Nature aficionados rejoice during this tou...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

¥6,000
per adult
Sightseeing Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Dai Sekirinzan Park

#6Okinawa Zoo and Museum Admission Ticket

Visit: Okinawa Zoo & Museum, 5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City 904-0021 Okinawa PrefectureOkinawa Kodomo no Kuni Zoo is located in Okinawa city, Okinawa prefecture.

¥408
per adult
Okinawa Zoo and Museum Admission Ticket

#7Bus Tour with Sefa Utaki, Okinawa World & Kingdom Village

Experience Okinawa like never before during a sightseeing tour to attractions like Sefa Utaki, Okinawa World, and the Ryukyu Glass Village. Soak up Okinawa's...

recommend76% of travelers recommend

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¥5,500
per adult
Bus Tour with Sefa Utaki, Okinawa World & Kingdom Village

#83-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course

Day 1: Knowledge Development Once you meet your instructor, settle in to begin the first phase of your lesson. The first day of your course begins in a class...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

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¥39,000
per traveler
3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course

#92-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course (E-Learning Prerequisite)

Learn to explore the thriving world that exists just beneath the ocean's surface with a comprehensive PADI Open Water Diver Course that takes place over 2 da...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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¥19,000
per traveler
2-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course (E-Learning Prerequisite)

#10Okinawa MOBY DICK Dinner Cruise

Under the sky when the sun is set, you will witness the gleam of the Okinawa Sea. Book your West Marine Dinner cruise Okinawa, and you're gonna get the exper...

¥6,298
per adult
Okinawa MOBY DICK Dinner Cruise
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Guide to Exploring around Okinawa

International Street (Kokusai Dori)

Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware. 

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Mission Beach

Relax on the pristine sand, discover marine life on a diving trip or ride the waves on a wakeboard at this beautiful privately owned beach on Okinawa’s west coast.
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Shurijo Castle

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Marvel at huge whale sharks in one of the world’s largest aquariums at this marine center that recreates the aquatic environment of Okinawa’s waters.
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Okinawa World

Discover one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on Okinawa and get close to deadly snakes at this diverse theme park.

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Mihama American Village

This American-style mall offers a huge selection of shopping and entertainment options as well as one of the biggest amusement parks on Okinawa. 

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Cape Manza

Experience dramatic cliff walks and vast ocean vistas at one of Okinawa’s most exquisite natural landmarks.

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Ocean Expo Park

Visit the biggest aquarium on the island and immerse yourself in the enthralling history of Okinawa at this huge coastal park.

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Sefa Utaki

Admire spectacular coastal scenery and magnificent rock formations at one of the most prominent religious sites on Okinawa. 

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Araha Beach

Spend a relaxing day at the seaside on gorgeous Okinawa Beach, complete with a shipwreck playground, several picnic pavilions, a safe swimming zone and quiet walking trails.

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Nirai Beach

Partake in watersports and snorkeling at this clean and safe beach. Enjoy views of the boulders and mossy hills surrounding it.

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Okichan Theater

Watch dolphins leap and spin from the water or go eye-to-eye with turtles and manatees at this scenic park on the edge of the East China Sea.

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Bibi Beach

Dip your toes in aquamarine-colored tide pools and swim in the tropical waters that lap this gorgeous white-sand beach fronting Itoman City.

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Emerald Beach

Experience the wide array of family-friendly activities on one of Ocean Expo Park’s best beaches, which has three separate areas and an aquarium to explore.

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Tropical Dream Center

Wander around the greenhouses and experience the delicate aroma and otherworldly beauty of orchids and other tropical flowers in this dreamlike garden.

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Toyosaki Chura Sun Beach

Stroll along this wide arc of fine white sand, go swimming in the gentle waters and look out toward the aquamarine ocean waters at this pretty beach.

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Valley of Gangala

Peer between the tendril-like vines that hang down from the forest canopy and explore ancient limestone caves in this mystical attraction in Nanjo.

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Michi-no-Eki Ogimi

More than just a rest stop for visitors exploring Yambaru, this landmark roadside visitor center has a market selling fresh local produce and freshly made meals.

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Okinawa Neighbourhoods

Naha City Centre

Get to know Naha City Centre and its many features like its parks and historic sites. You might want to explore sights like Kokusai Dori and Tomari Port, and you can jump on the metro at Miebashi Station or Kenchomae Station to get around the city.

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Goya

Travelers like the shopping in Goya, and Okinawa Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Yogi

Uncover some of the top draws of Yogi like its shopping and seaside views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Aeon Mall Rycom or Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park.

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Yamuchin Street

Travelers like the shopping in Yamuchin Street, and Kokusai Dori is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Makishi

Makishi is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kokusai Dori and Makishi Public Market.

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