Enjoy lively beaches, traditional crafts, and island drives
Whether exploring Okinawan crafts, taking a scenic drive to a series of small islands, or shopping and dining away the hours on the seafront, the diverse central region offers comfort, convenience, and options. Chatan and Koza (in Okinawa City) are the entertainment hubs of the area, with bars and live music in Koza, and popular beaches, shopping, and oceanfront dining in Chatan. Yomitan is the modern home of Okinawan pottery, and has workshops and galleries you can visit. Uruma has farm-fresh food, and is the gateway to a number of small islands with pleasant swimming beaches.
Yomitan
Blue skies, clear water, white sands, and rich Ryukyu culture, popular Yomitan Village has it all
Koza
Feel the pulse of Okinawa through Koza, a vibrant, multicultural city with a strong music and nightlife scene
Chatan
Cosmopolitan Chatan serves up trendy diners, lively beaches, shopping, entertainment, and unforgettable sunsets
Uruma
Island hop by car, encounter Ryukyu heritage, and discover the local produce of Uruma
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TRAVEL INSPIRATION
With so much to see and do across 160 different islands, deciding what to do is not always easy. Browse recommended trips, new and trending attractions, travel stories and guides. Be inspired by Okinawa.
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- You do not have to leave the main island to experience the seaside beauty, natural wonder, enduring history and culture, and luxury offered in Okinawa