Naha Airport 50 min
American Village (12 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Nakagusuku Castle (26 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. 雅器睦之里(陶器之里) (17 min) Quaint pottery co-op with many artists' studios, demonstrations & wares for sale. Shurijo Castle (37 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Bios Hill (27 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (23 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park (17 min) Whale shark, scuba diving, and bullfighting Zanpa Beach (21 min) Banana boat rentals, swimming & snorkeling draw crowds to this white-sand beach with clear waters. Cape Maeda (22 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Katsuren Castle (34 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (23 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. Zakimi Castle Ruins (16 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (22 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Ryukyu Mura (18 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Southeast Botanical Gardens (18 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. |