Okinawa by Bus

Buses are a convenient way to get around Okinawa, especially on the main island

Okinawa’s main island is served by a convenient bus network that connects popular destinations. Options include local buses, airport services, and tour buses. Some remote islands also have bus services, but the situation varies from island to island.

Local services
Airport services
Tour buses
Bus etiquette

Local services

Community bus services operate across the main island. Fares can be paid with cash or an OKICA IC card. These rechargeable cards can be purchased at monorail stations, bus depots, and certain FamilyMart convenience stores around Okinawa. If you are paying in cash, it is important to note that ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 bills cannot be accepted on buses, so prepare change before boarding. You can use ¥1,000 bills and all coins except ¥1 and ¥5 coins.

Money-saving passes are available for unlimited bus travel, or a combination of bus and monorail travel. Choose between limited-area passes covering Naha, or all-access passes covering the entire island. For more information about bus passes, visit the Naha Bus counter in the domestic terminal of Naha Airport, the ticket office at the Naha Bus Terminal, or the Naha City Tourist Information Center. For online information, visit the Okinawapass.com website.

For information on local bus routes and timetables, visit Okinawa Bus.

Airport services

Airport Limousine buses are a convenient way to travel from Naha Airport directly to your hotel or resort. There are several routes, and most service the northern and central parts of the island. You can make reservations for the Airport Limousine online, but you can also board without a reservation providing seats are available.

Visit the links below for Airport Limousine reservations.

Japan Bus Online
kosokubus.com
JTB *only in Japanese
Skyticket *only in Japanese

For information on Airport Limousine routes and timetables, visit Okinawa Bus. For boarding locations, visit Aboard-Buses Guidance.

Tour buses

Tour buses are a great way to travel between some of the most popular sightseeing destinations on the island. There are two main types; regular sightseeing buses, and chartered buses. Regular sightseeing buses prioritize reservations, but can be boarded without a reservation depending on availability.

Chartered buses must be arranged in advance, and are perfect for large tour groups to travel comfortably. Some companies also offer special seasonal tours as well.

Visit the links below for more information about routes and reservations.