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Okinawa
Okinawa is a rare tropical paradise that mixes a beach-going culture with a preservation of the past. Try exciting watersport, tan on white-sand beaches, watch whale sharks gliding in an aquarium or visit a castle that once protected the archipelago’s rulers.
Okinawa is the main island of the Okinawa Prefecture, an archipelago of 160 islands south of mainland Japan. Its main access point is Naha, a busy urban sprawl that also serves as the region’s capital. Find shopping, food and crowds along Kokusai-Dori, Naha’s main street. While here, taste Okinawan soba, a soup-noodle dish famous to the area.
Not far from town, the hilltop Shuri Castle reminds visitors of the island’s ancient history. Take a short drive south from Naha to the Peace Memorial Park, where monuments pay tribute to the quarter of a million American and Japanese civilians and soldiers who died here in World War II. It was one of the Pacific’s most fierce battles.
To the north, the Ocean Expo Park gives visitors the chance to learn about the archipelago’s marine life. See whale sharks cruising alongside tropical fish at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, home to one of the world’s biggest fish tanks. Nearby attractions such as a re-creation of a 17th-century Okinawan village and a botanical garden boasting more than 2,000 orchids make northern Okinawa a satisfying daytrip destination.
The island features miles of popular and less-crowded beaches that are a great to visit throughout summer. The best swimming months are between April and October. Scuba dive amongst rock formations at Mission Beach or enjoy views from the lighthouse at Cape Zanpa.
Not far from the coast, walk to the Hiji Waterfall or traverse stunning pineapple fields in Nago Pineapple Park. Follow subterranean streams of photograph stalactites at Gyokusendo Cave.
Fly into Reach Okinawa’s Naha Airport from Japan or China. Get around the city by bus. Alternatively, rent a car (or moped) to travel further afield. Tours can be booked through Naha’s travel agencies.
Guide to Exploring Okinawa
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Top Okinawa Hotel Deals
Per night/room
8 Jul-9 Jul
Halekulani Okinawa
1967-1 Nakama, Onna, Okinawa PrefectureOverall the property was clean and staff was very professional and friendly. Will definitely return again
Per night/room
19 Jul-20 Jul
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa
1108 Serakaki Onnason, Onna, OkinawaBest hotel stay ever!
Per night/room
8 Jul-9 Jul
HOTEL AQUA CITTA NAHA by WBF
Excellent: Executive suite stay gives you free access to a small self-serve bar on 9th floor. Orion beer on tap, several jugs of awamori, and wines. Not so excellent: roof top swimming pool closed die to COVID19.
Per night/room
5 Jul-6 Jul
Mercure Okinawa Naha
Good location, very easy to access monorail station. Very clean, but it smells like hospital(maybe because THE VIRUS measure)
Per night/room
19 Jul-20 Jul
APA Hotel Naha
Clean room located in Matsuyama. Right next to Okinawa best nigh club Epica. It’s walking distance to Kokusai dori street as well. The room was clean check in and check out was easy
Per night/room
20 Jul-21 Jul
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort
2260 Seragaki Aza, Onna-son, Onna, Okinawa-kenVery nice and helpful staff. The hotel was functioning not at full capacity but our experience was very pleasant considering the current restrictions.
Hotel Moon Beach
Thank the hotel staff for the kindness and hospitality during difficult time ,, We will return again please give them our love and support for making this possible same for Orbitz staff,, all the best .
Per night/room
19 Jul-20 Jul
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa
Hotel staff very friendly and helpful, Excellent location and extremely clean room and comfortable beds.
Top Activities in Okinawa
#1Bus Tour with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & Manza Submarine Jr
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 ...
#2Bus Tour with Shuri Castle Park, Okinawa World and Ashibinaa
Experience Okinawa like never before during a sightseeing tour to attractions like Shuri Castle Park, Okinawa World, and the Ryukyu Glass Village. Soak up Ok...
#3Sightseeing 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...
#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...
