Okinawa Recommended tourist spots accessible with no car!
Introducing tourist spots that are accessible with no car
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※This information was taken on May 29, 2023. Please note that the information could change. Please check the updated information and details on websites of each facility.
Recommended tourist spots in Northern Okinawa
Kouri Island
(Japanese name:古宇利島)
Basic Information
- Address
2 Kouri, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0406
- Access
From Naha Airport/Naha Bus Terminal, take the Yanbaru Express Bus Airport Line bound for Unten Port for about 2 hours, get off at Motobu Hakubutsukan-mae, transfer to the Yanbaru Express Bus Yotsushima Line bound for Kourijima and get off at Tokeihama/Heart Rock.
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Fukugi tree-lined road in Bise
(Japanese name:備瀬のフクギ並木)
Basic Information
- Address
2 Kouri, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0406
- Access
From Naha Airport/Naha Bus Terminal, take the Yanbaru Express Bus Airport Line bound for Unten Port for about 2 hours, get off at Motobu Hakubutsukan-mae, transfer to the Yanbaru Express Bus Yotsushima Line bound for Kourijima and get off at Tokeihama/Heart Rock.
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Nakijin Castle Ruins
(Japanese name:今帰仁城跡)
Basic Information
- Address
5101 Imadomari, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0428
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take the Yanbaru Express Bus’s Motobu Loop Line and get off at the Nakijin Castle Ruins entrance. It is right next to the bus stop. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach the Nakijin Castle ruins entrance.
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Busena Marine Park
(Japanese name:ブセナ海中公園)
Basic Information
- Address
1744-1 Kise, Nago, Okinawa, 905-0026
- Access
From Naha Airport, take bus number 120 bound for Nago or bus number 20 from Naha Bus Terminal and get off at Busena Resort-mae.
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Sesoko Island
(Japanese name:瀬底島)
Basic Information
- Address
5583-1 Sesoko, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0227
- Access
From Naha Airport, take Ryukyu Bus No. 111, change to Ryukyu Bus No. 76 at Nago City Hall, get off at Sesoko, and walk for about 2 minutes.
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Recommended Hotels
Onna Village
Hotel Moon Beach is a resort hotel built around a half-moon shaped natural beach. You can enjoy the tropical atmosphere with approx. 350 palm trees and seasonal flowers in the area.
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Onna Village
The sunset on the beach can be seen from Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel Tancha-Bay. There are indoor pools and public bath that you can enjoy.
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Onna Village
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort is located along the Tiger Beach providing all rooms with the ocean view. You can enjoy the stay with outdoor and indoor pool regardless of the weather.
Details of the hotels ＞Recommended tourist spots in Central Okinawa
Manzamo
(Japanese name:万座毛)
Basic Information
- Address
Onna, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 904-0411
- Access
From Naha Airport, take 120 route bus bound for Nago and get off at Onnason Yakuba-mae.
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Ryukyu Mura
(Japanese name:琉球村)
Basic Information
- Address
1130 Yamada, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 904-0416
- Access
From Naha Airport, take 120 route bus bound for Nago for about 60 minutes and get off at Ryukyu Mura bus stop. It is right nearby. (You can also take a bus to Cape Maeda if you catch it at the right time.)
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American Village
(Japanese name:アメリカンビレッジ)
Basic Information
- Address
9-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun Okinawa, 904-0115
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take route bus No. 20, 28, 29, or 120 for about 50 minutes, get off at Kuwae, and walk for 10 minutes. *Please note that this guide is only an example and there are several entrances to the village.
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Murasaki Mura
(Japanese name:体験王国 むら咲むら)
Basic Information
- Address
1020-1 Takashiho, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun Okinawa, 904-0323
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take bus number 28 or 228 and get off at Yomitanson Ufudo bus stop and walk for 10 minutes.
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Zampa Misaki Lighthouse
(Japanese name:残波岬灯台)
Basic Information
- Address
Uza, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun Okinawa, 904-0328
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take bus number 28 or 29 for approximately 75 minutes. It is about a 30 minute walk from Yomitan Bus Terminal.
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Recommended Hotels
Nakagami-gun
The Beach Tower Okinawa (Kyoritsu Resort) is the No.1 high-rise hotel in Okinawa. Great location in front of the beach and near the American Village. You can spend a relaxing time with spacious rooms and the hotel’s kids’ services.
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Nakagami-gun
You can enjoy your stay at Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa with their rooftop pool, indoor pool and beach near by with only approx. 1min walk. You can enjoy the open view from a balcony from each room.
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Yomitan-son
Hotel Nikko Alivila is located in front of the sea known as “Alivila blue” from its clear water. You can rent floating tubes, snorkelling sets, marine boots etc. with an additional fee at the hotel. Checkout time is at noon so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Details of the hotels ＞Recommended tourist spots in Southern Okinawa
Kokusai dori Street
(Japanese name:国際通り)
Basic Information
- Address
Makishi 3-chome, Naha-shi, Okinawa
- Access
From Naha Airport Station, take the Yui Rail to Kencho-mae for about 13 minutes. This station is near the north entrance of Kokusai-dori shopping street. You can also go from Makiichi Station, Miebashi Station, etc.
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Naminoue Beach
(Japanese name:波の上ビーチ)
Basic Information
- Address
1-24 Wakasa, Naha-shi, Okinawa, 900-0031
- Access
From the prefectural office bus stop, take the route bus for 6 minutes and get off at Seibumon. It is about a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to Naminoue Beach Wakasa side.
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Okinawa World
©Okinawa world
(Japanese name:おきなわワールド)
Basic Information
- Address
1336 Maekawa, Tamagushuku, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa, 901-0616
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take the bus for about 50 minutes, get off at Gyokusendo-mae bus stop and walk for 2 minutes.
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Sefautaki
(Japanese name:斎場御嶽)
Basic Information
- Address
Kudeken, Chinen, Nanjo-shi Okinawa, 901-1511
- Access
From Naha Bus Terminal, take Toyo Bus No. 338 bound for Sefa-Utaki for about 60 minutes, get off at Sefa-Utaki entrance, and walk for 2 minutes.
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Niraikanai Bridge
(Japanese name:ニライカナイ橋)
Basic Information
- Address
Nanjo-shi, Okinawa
- Access
Approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Naha Airport
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Recommended Hotels
Naha City
Hotel JAL City Naha is located in the Kokusai Dori Street, the best place for sightseeing in Naha City. You can relax in a room inspired by nature and culture of Okinawa.
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Naha City
Hotel Gracery Naha is located by the Kokusai Dori Street. All rooms come with separated bathroom, with simple and spacious interior inspired by Okinawa.
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Itoman City
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach opened in July 2022 and it is located near the Naha Airport (approx. 20min by car). It is known to be the one of the best luxury resort hotel with all 443 ocean-front view rooms, 9 types of restaurants and 6 types of pools.
Details of the hotels ＞Recommended spots in Remote Islands
Miyako Island
(Japanese name:宮古島)
Basic Information
- Address
Miyako-shi, Okinawa
- Access
Direct flights are operated from major cities such as the main island of Okinawa, Tokyo, and Osaka, and there are also remote island flights connecting Tarama Island and Ishigaki Island. There are also local buses for sightseeing, so let’s try using them.
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Taketomi Island
(Japanese name:竹富島)
Basic Information
- Address
Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, 907-1101
- Access
About 30 minutes by taxi or bus from Ishigaki Airport to the remote island terminal at Ishigaki Port. About 15 minutes by ferry from the remote island terminal to Taketomi Island.
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Zamami Island
(Japanese name:座間味島)
Basic Information
- Address
Zamami-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa
- Access
From Prefectural Office Kitaguchi Station, take Route 28 bus and get off at Tomari Takahashi Station. It is a 6-minute walk from the bus stop to Tomari Port and it takes about 2 hours by ferry from Tomari Port to Zamami Island (50-70 minutes by high-speed boat)
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Kohama Island
(Japanese name:小浜島)
Basic Information
- Address
Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, 907-1221
- Access
About 30 minutes by taxi or bus from Ishigaki Airport to the remote island terminal at Ishigaki Port. About 25-30 minutes by ferry from the remote island terminal, approximately 40 minutes via Taketomi Island. Electric bicycles are recommended for sightseeing on Kohama Island, as there are some elevation changes.
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Info https://ritohaku.okinawastory.jp/
transport/yaeyama_kohamajima/
Aka Island
(Japanese name:阿嘉島)
Basic Information
- Address
Aka, Zamami-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, 901-3311
- Access
From Prefectural Office Kitaguchi Station, take Route 28 bus and get off at Tomari Takahashi Station. From the bus stop, walk for about 6 minutes to Tomari Port and take the ferry bound for Zamami Island for approximately 90 minutes (high-speed boat: 50 minutes).
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Recommended Hotels
Miyako City
Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resorts is located in front of “Yonahamae Hama” which is known as the most beautiful beach in the east Okinawa. You can enjoy the splendid view from a large window in the room.
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Ishigaki City
Ishigaki Seaside Hotel is located facing the Sukuji Beach sparkling in Ishigaki Island known for its emerald green water. There are rooms with great ocean view, and cottage type rooms. You can relax at the public bath after enjoying the beach.
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Ishigaki City
ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort is a high class luxury hotel, popular for its ocean view rooms. You can enjoy the year-round indoor pool with Ishigaki sea water, golf course and water playgrounds on Maesato beach from March to November.
Details of the hotels ＞Okinawa Trip FAQ
The average annual temperature in Okinawa is 23℃. The rainy season will start in June and the typhoon will increase in August~September for 2 months. Please check the weather report when going out.
“Okinawa soba (Soki soba)” is a bowl of noodle with pork/katsuobushi (dried bonito) broth and it is enjoyed by the local people.
