Japan Okinawa Travel Guide

Okinawa City

Scenic spot introduction:

Okinawa, Japan, has an eclectic mix of traditional culture and modern civilization, making it a tourist destination that travelers from all over the world yearn for. It is located between Taiwan and Kyushu, China, and consists of more than 60 islands including the Okinawa Islands, Miyako Islands, Yaeyama Islands, and Daito Islands. It borders the Pacific Ocean to the east and the East China Sea to the west. It has many scenic spots with beautiful natural scenery.

Attractions distribution:

Okinawa's unique geographical location gives it a rare subtropical scenery in Japan. The palm trees, betel nut trees, beaches and seawater on the island form a beautiful picture.

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, vacation, entertainment, seaside

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Japan>Okinawa City

How to get there:

Naha City in Okinawa has an airport and a seaport, so you can easily come to Okinawa from other big cities in Japan, and you can also take a boat to Naha from Xiamen in my country. There are many public buses on Okinawa that shuttle to various tourist attractions. After arriving in Okinawa, tourists must first buy a map with bus routes. Which attractions and buses are clearly listed on it, which can save a lot of travel expenses. .

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Okinawa ticket prices:

Cactus Park: 850 yen for adults, 430 yen for children (3 years old to middle school students)

Shuri Castle: 800 yen for adults, 300 yen for children. (You can enjoy free admission throughout the year with your second admission ticket)

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: 1,800 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for high school students, 600 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Pineapple Garden: Adults 500 yen, children 6-12 years old 250 yen, children under 6 years old free.

Ryukyu Village: 840 yen for adults, 730 yen for students, 420 yen for children (herbal medicine shop 420 yen for adults, 210 yen for children, admission to Okinawa Station is free)

Southeast Botanical Garden: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children

Peace Memorial Park: Free (Adults 300 yen, children 150 yen in the permanent exhibition hall of the museum)

Sunset Beach: Free admission (showers 100 yen, coin safe 100 yen), no credit cards allowed

Scenic area opening hours:

Cactus Park: 8:30～18:00 (April to September), 9:00～17:30 (October to March)

Shuri Castle: Open all year round. March to November: 9:00~18:00; December to February: 9:00~17:30

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: 9:30~17:30, closed Entry is prohibited for the first hour

Pineapple Garden: 9:00-18:00

Peace Memorial Park: Free to visit (the museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00)

Sunset Beach: Bathing period (mid-April to October)

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

Okinawa's subtropical seaside scenery is refreshing, with swimming, surfing, diving and other water activities available. At the same time, you can experience Ryukyu's special food and cultural customs, as well as the American style that is not found on the main island of Japan.

Tour route:

Day 1: Nami noe Beach

Day 2: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Day 3: Southeast Botanical Garden → Manzamo
Day 4: Shuri City → International Street
Day 5: American Village → Sunset Beach