A 3-Day Journey Through Okinawa’s Main Island

Enjoy seaside views accompanied by high-quality Okinawan wagyu beef cooked to mouth-watering perfection. Succulent seafood and a kids’ menu is also available.

Taco rice is a classic Okinawan comfort food that embodies the islands’ champuru culture, mixing Mexican taco meat with Japanese rice culture. Try the omutaco, taco rice topped with a fluffy Japanese-style omelet.

This restaurant is perfect for those who want something to grab and go. Sample authentic Okinawan onigiri rice balls with ingredients like egg, pork luncheon meat, spicy cod roe, and more.

Located within Ocean Expo Park, the Tropical Dream Center has five greenhouses full of beautiful plant life, including over 2,000 orchids, both tropical and subtropical flowers, and fruit trees.

The Oceanic Culture Museum is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the maritime people in the Pacific including Okinawa. It contains over 750 maritime items, and the planetarium shows you the beautiful starry sky of Okinawa.

Rent a bicycle and cruise along the Bise Fukugi Tree Avenue, a kilometer-long cycling path that leads to Cape Bise under a canopy of evergreen fukugi trees. Rental cycles are a convenient and pleasant way to explore Okinawa’s beautiful landscapes.

The Nakijin-jo Site is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which were designated Cultural World Heritage in 2000. Here you can view traditional construction methods that used ancient Ryukyu limestone.

Neo Park Okinawa is a family-friendly facility dedicated to the concept of humans coexisting with plants and animals. With over 100 species of wildlife, the facility offers the opportunity to get up close to rare and beautiful animals from around the world.

Beachfront resort next to pristine Sesoko Beach. Enjoy access to marine sports, kayaking and trekking in nature-rich Yambaru National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Nakijin-jo Site is about 20 minutes away by car.

The Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa Located in the Motobu Peninsula, facing the spectacular East China Sea. The magnificent Emerald Beach, selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, is right at our doorstep. Visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise fukugi tree-lined path to the beach, which is reminiscent of traditional Okinawan scenery.

Yanbaru Eco Field SHIMAKAZI also offers exciting outdoor adventures exploring the mangrove forests of the Yanbaru area. Their three-hour kayaking tour takes visitors downriver, all the way to the sea. Tour groups meet in Higashi-son Fureai Hirugi Park.

Yanbaru Adventure Field offers a wealth of fun activities such as ziplining, a coffee garden tour, a buggy tour, and outdoor barbecue. It even has a lodge for those who want to stay overnight.

Chura Hana offers slow-cooked Okinawan dishes like rafute stewed pork, boneless ribs, and the classic goya champuru, a traditional stir fry dish with bitter melon.

Matayoshi Tourist Farm Restaurant is a family restaurant that uses farm-fresh ingredients in classic dishes, like Agu pork curry, wagyu hamburg steak, Okinawan soba, and more.

Enjoy a seasonal buffet and delicious a-la-carte menus at this open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful Okinawan seaside.

Cape Manzamo is one of the most beautiful spots along the Onna Coast. Stroll along the grassy fields atop a rugged seaside cliff to soak in views of the beautiful blue Okinawan sea.

Onna no Eki Nakayukui Market is a great place to make a pit stop, pick up some snacks or enjoy a meal, and shop for local produce and Okinawan souvenirs.

This resort offers a sensory stay along the sea in Yomitan. Beyond the spacious, sea-view rooms, Hotel Nikko Alivila offers a host of outdoor experiences that take full advantage of Okinawa’s nature. Dine at your choice of four restaurants.

Tama-udun mausoleum is the final resting place for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom’s second Sho Dynasty. This National Treasure is an enduring example of traditional Ryukyuan architecture, and the heritage of ancient Okinawa.

Shikinaen Royal Garden is a garden fit for royalty. It was originally constructed as a villa for the Sho Dynasty, and contains many unique architectural elements, as well as beautiful seasonal plants like apricot and cherry trees.

Tubarama serves traditional dishes like roasted or stewed Agu pork, umibudo (literally “sea grapes”) seaweed, goya champuru stir fry, and more, accompanied by performances of the sanshin, Okinawa’s traditional stringed instrument.

First Makishi Public Market is your one-stop-shop for fresh and delicious Okinawan food. The second story of the market has several restaurants with dining options sure to satisfy any craving.

Sam’s is an Okinawan restaurant group serving different types of cuisine across the main island. The Sailor Inn is a nautical-themed teppanyaki restaurant serving seafood and steak, with a delicious menu matched only by its fun atmosphere.

Tsuboya Yachimun Street is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Okinawa’s unique pottery tradition with shops selling authentic yachimun wares, a museum to experience its history, and studios offering pottery workshops.

The Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center is a short walk from Kokusai Street. It offers hands-on experiences with many of the islands’ most enduring artforms. Try traditional weaving, pottery making, glass blowing, and more.

With about 40 shops and restaurants, it is a great place to grab a bite to eat and do some last minute souvenir shopping before your return flight.

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium is Okinawa’s second largest aquarium, full of family-friendly fun and educational exhibits. Discover this new entertainment aquarium that combines the latest visual expression and spatial representation.

Another great place to do some sightseeing and shopping before a return flight, Ashibinaa is an enormous outlet mall selling over 100 well-known Japanese and global brands at discount prices.