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Okinawa (Main Island) · Okinawa
Okinawa · 沖縄
Okinawa (Main Island)
The main island of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a subtropical chain six hundred kilometers south of Kyushu, with coral reefs, a distinct cuisine built on pork and bitter melon, and the rebuilt limestone walls of Shuri Castle.
- Best seasons
- Spring · Summer
- JR Pass covers
- Not on the base pass
- Interests
- Beach · Food & Dining · Culture & History · Nature · Adventure
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Shuri Castle
- Churaumi Aquarium
- Kokusai Street
- American Village
- Blue cave snorkeling
- Okinawan cuisine
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanLow
FebLow
MarModerate
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunModerate
JulVery high
AugVery high
SepModerate
OctModerate
NovLow
DecLow
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Naha
Capital city with Kokusai Street, nightlife, and Shuri Castle
nightlifefoodculturebudget
Chatan/American Village
Mid-island area with beaches, shopping, and resort hotels
beachfamilyshopping
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Rent a car — public transport is limited outside Naha. Book diving/snorkeling tours ahead in summer.