OKINAWA NOW | 8 Travel Areas, Beaches & Itineraries

Explore six Okinawa main-island regions, Miyako and Ishigaki with beaches, cultural highlights and suggested itineraries.

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AREA 01

Discover Churaumi Aquarium, the Bise tree-lined lanes, Nakijin Castle and the sea views from Kouri Bridge.

AREA 02

Explore the Blue Cave coast, Cape Manzamo, Cape Zanpa sunsets and Yomitan pottery culture.

AREA 03

Combine American Village, waterfront sunsets, Ginowan parks and the music-and-food culture of Koza.

AREA 04

Walk through Ryukyu history, Naha markets and pottery streets, and the café culture of Urasoe.

AREA 05

Discover Senaga Island, the southern coast, Ryukyu heritage sites, and places to learn about the Battle of Okinawa.

AREA 06

Explore northern Okinawa from Nago to Yanbaru forests, mangrove kayaking, wildlife and Cape Hedo.

AREA 07

Discover Miyako Blue at Yonaha Maehama Beach, Irabu Bridge, Cape Higashi-Hennazaki and the islands connected by bridges.

AREA 08

Explore Kabira Bay and northern Ishigaki, then take a ferry from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island and other Yaeyama islands.

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