Overview

Places of interest in Okinawa Island

Overview
1 Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Coral lagoon, mangroves and Iriomote jungle
9.1
Japan's southernmost national park covers islands of the Yaeyama group in Okinawa Prefecture. It protects Iriomote's jungle and mangroves and the Sekisei Lagoon coral reef. Ishigaki is the hub and ferries reach the other islands.
Highlights:
  • 🏔️ Hike through the jungle to Pinaisara Falls
  • 🛶 Kayak up the mangrove-lined Urauchi River on Iriomote
  • 🤿 Snorkel at Iriomote's crystal clear mangrove lagoons
2 Naha
Okinawa's capital with Shuri Castle and markets
7.8
The capital of Okinawa Prefecture, on the southwest coast of the main island, where the old Ryukyu Kingdom ruled from Shuri Castle. Kokusai-dori, the Makishi market and Tsuboya's pottery street are all reachable by monorail or on foot.
Highlights:
  • 🌿 Visit the serene Shikinaen Garden, a royal retreat
  • 🛍️ Stroll and shop along lively Kokusai Street
  • 🏯 Explore the UNESCO Shurijo Castle, symbol of Ryukyu Kingdom
1 Naminoue Shrine
Place of Worship
1 Naminoue Beach
Beach
1 First Makishi public market
Marketplace
1 Kerama Islands
Island
2 Kokusai Dori
POI
2 Kokusai Dori
POI
3 Tsuboya Pottery Street
POI
4 DFS Galleria Okinawa
Shopping Mall
3 Shurijo Castle
POI
4 Peace Memorial Park Entrance
POI
3 Okinawa City
Live music, Eisa dance and champuru culture
7.0
A city in central Okinawa, about {{distance:km:20}} north of Naha, shaped by decades of contact with the US military. Gate 2 Street has live music bars and the city hosts a three-day Eisa festival that draws over 300,000 spectators.
Highlights:
  • 🎶 Immerse in Ryukyuan culture at Okinawa City Music Town
  • 🌺 Explore Southeast Botanical Gardens and its tropical blooms
  • 🦁 Visit Okinawa Zoo & Museum and meet island wildlife
5 Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Archaeological Site
5 American Village
POI
2 Cape Zanpa
Cape
6 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Aquarium
3 Nago Pineapple Park
Theme Park
2 Cape Maeda
Cape
4 Okukubi River Mangrove Forests
Wetland
7 Ocean Expo Park
Park
5 Hiji Waterfall
POI
6 Okuma Beach Visitor's Center
POI
3 Ryukyu Mura
POI
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