Naha Airport 1 hr 21
Ikei Island (16 min) Small, picturesque island in Okinawa featuring diving, water sports & private beaches. Tsuken Island (1 hr 23) Small flat island with sandy beaches, carrot farms & a lighthouse, best explored by bicycle. Katsuren Castle (28 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Happy Cliff (11 min) Oodomari Beach (13 min) Popular swimming beach on an island with broad, white sands, clear waters & snorkeling. Ginoza Rest Area (1 hr 9) Rest stop with a massive playground & splash pad, plus eclectic eats, souvenirs & events spaces. Hamahiga Island (24 min) Rugged island with beaches, fishing, hiking & camping plus a resort with a restaurant & views. Nuchi-una Sightseeing and Salt Factory (10 min) Clifftop factory with guided tours, a souvenir shop & an eatery serving snacks like salt ice cream. Cape Manzamo (1 hr 3) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. 海の駅 あやはし館 (23 min) Henza Island (17 min) Tiny 7-km. island featuring seawalls with colorful murals, plus beach areas, cafes & culture. Southeast Botanical Gardens (48 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Miyagi Island (10 min) Relaxed, higher-elevation island with villages, plantations, beaches & clifftop views at Kafu Banta. Busena Marine Park (1 hr 15) Attractions include an underwater observatory with 360-degree views & glass-bottom boat tours. Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park (44 min) Sprawling athletic complex with a beach & pool zone, wooded area & a large track & field area. |