Kouri Bridge
Blue water stretches beneath the bridge as Kouri Island’s greenery comes into view.
Things to do
Blue seas, island scenery and city walks. Find your next stop in Okinawa.
Kokusai Street
Kokusai Street brings together Okinawan food, shopping and postwar history.
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Pause in front of a vast aquarium window and look closely at Okinawa’s marine life.
Irabu Bridge
Cross from Miyakojima to Irabu Island with open sea on both sides.
Taketomi Island
White-sand lanes, coral-stone walls and red-tiled roofs define Taketomi Island.
Shurijo Castle Park
Follow curving stone walls and successive gates toward the royal castle.
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Senagajima Umikaji Terrace
White buildings step down toward the sea at Senagajima Umikaji Terrace.
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Sefa-utaki
Forest and large rock formations surround one of the Ryukyu Kingdom’s important sacred sites.
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Peace Memorial Park
Overlooking the coast at Mabuni, Peace Memorial Park offers time to reflect on Okinawa’s history.
Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Follow the curves of Nakagusuku’s walls to discover how stonework and terrain shaped a Ryukyu castle.
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Yonaha Maehama Beach
Fine white sand leads the eye toward blue water at Yonaha Maehama Beach.
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Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
A long cape reaches toward the sea, with a white lighthouse near its tip.
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Ishigaki Yaima Village
Step inside red-tiled houses at Ishigaki Yaima Village to explore Yaeyama’s everyday heritage.
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Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Follow a stone-paved street past pottery shops and shisa figures in Tsuboya.
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Gyokusendo Cave
Step from daylight into the shapes of an underground landscape at Gyokusendo.
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Katsuren Castle Ruins
Curving walls lead toward views over Uruma at Katsuren Castle Ruins.
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Bise Fukugi Tree Road
Walk shaded lanes through the Fukugi trees of Bise to discover glimpses of village life and sea.
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Nakijin Castle Ruins
Long stone walls open toward the hills and sea around Nakijin Castle Ruins.
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Ikema Bridge
At northern Miyakojima, Ikema Bridge continues over the sea toward Ikema Island.
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Tamatorizaki Observatory
Tamatorizaki’s elevated view reveals the shape of northern Ishigaki as land stretches between areas of sea.
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Makishi Public Market
Brightly coloured fish, island ingredients and the aroma of local cooking make this market a rewarding stop in Naha’s shopping lanes.
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Shikinaen Royal Garden
Stone bridges, water and greenery reveal changing views around the pond at this former royal retreat in Naha.
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Nirai Kanai Bridge
A sweeping curve descends from green hills towards the Pacific, making this bridge a memorable part of a southern Okinawa drive.
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Ou Island
Cross a short bridge to a fishing island known for Okinawan tempura, fresh seafood and an easy-going coastal atmosphere.
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Yachimun no Sato Pottery Village
Kilns, workshops and pottery shops turn a walk through this Yomitan village into a search for a useful reminder of the trip.
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Bios Hill
Lake boats and green walking paths offer different perspectives on subtropical nature at this Uruma attraction.
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Nago Castle Park
Head above Nago for city and bay views, wooded paths and the historical setting of the castle site.
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Neo Park Okinawa
Look for colourful birds and tropical animals while walking through green surroundings at this Nago wildlife attraction.
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Kurima Bridge
Cross turquoise water towards Kurima Island, combining a scenic bridge drive with the white sands around Yonaha Maehama.
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Toriike Ponds
Deep blue pools interrupt Shimoji Island’s limestone landscape, revealing a different side of the sea-shaped islands.
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Euglena Mall
Browse island souvenirs, find a place for a break and explore the covered shopping streets of central Ishigaki.
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Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
Below Ishigaki’s greenery lies a different island landscape, with limestone formations and fossils offering clues to its marine past.
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