Okinawa Tourism Guide
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Central Okinawa

Home to Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, and the Kaichu Road — Okinawa's biggest tourist zone.

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🚌 Getting There

Rental car recommended. About 1–2 hours from Naha via Route 58 or Okinawa Expressway. Express buses (Naha–Nago) also available.

💡 Local Tips

Churaumi Aquarium is least crowded just after opening (9–10am). Sunset at Cape Manzamo is stunning. Stop along Kaichu Road to walk down to the beach.

Best Months to Visit

April May June October November

Key Attractions

  • ★ Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (one of Japan's largest)
  • ★ Cape Manzamo (Dramatic Cliff Scenery)
  • ★ Kouri Island & Kouri Bridge
  • ★ Kaichu Road (Hamahiga Island)
  • ★ Cape Zanpa & Yomitan Village

Spots in This Area

Zanami Beach
Nature

Zanami Beach

Central

Yomitan Beach Sunset
Mihama American Village
Shopping

Mihama American Village

Central

Chatan Shopping Gourmet
Ruins of Ankena Castle (National Historic Site)
Culture

Ruins of Ankena Castle (National Historic Site)

Central

Uruma City Ruins of Ankena Castle National Historic Site
Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle
Culture

Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

Central

World Heritage Site Gusuku Nakagusuku
Southeast Botanical Garden
Nature

Southeast Botanical Garden

Central

Southeast Botanical Garden Botanical Garden Nature
Nakamura Residence (National Important Cultural Property)
Culture

Nakamura Residence (National Important Cultural Property)

Central

4.2 (500)
Nakamura Family Residence Designated by the national government as an important cultural property Ryukyuan traditional house
National Theatre Okinawa
Culture

National Theatre Okinawa

Central

4.0 (400)
National Theatre Okinawa Kumiodori Ryukyuan dance
Cape Maeda, Blue Cave
Nature

Cape Maeda, Blue Cave

Central

4.5 (5,000)
Blue Cave Cape Maeda snorkeling
Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resort
Food

Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resort

Central

4.0 (800)
Cafe spectacular view ocean
Ryukyu Village
Culture

Ryukyu Village

Central

4.0 (2,000)
Ryukyumura Onna Village Theme Park
Ruins of Zakimi Castle
Culture

Ruins of Zakimi Castle

Central

4.3 (1,500)
World Heritage Site Gusuku Zakimi
strand of hair on top of the head
Nature

strand of hair on top of the head

Central

4.4 (4,000)
["spectacular view" "scenic spot" "Onna Village"
World Heritage Site Zakimi Castle Ruins Yuntanza Museum
Culture

World Heritage Site Zakimi Castle Ruins Yuntanza Museum

Central

4.0 (400)
Yuntanza Museum Zakimi Castle Ruins World Heritage Site
Ruins of Katsuren Castle
Culture

Ruins of Katsuren Castle

Central

4.3 (1,500)
["World Heritage" "Gusuku" "History"
Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle
Culture

Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

Central

4.4 (1,800)
["World Heritage" "Gusuku" "History"
Cape Zanami
Nature

Cape Zanami

Central

Cape Zanba cape sunset

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