Naha Airport 1 hr 6
Orion Happy Park (15 min) Busena Marine Park (9 min) Attractions include an underwater observatory with 360-degree views & glass-bottom boat tours. Kyoda Rest Area (10 min) Roadside rest area with snack & souvenir shops, plus a dining area overlooking the sea. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (39 min) This aquarium, one of the world's largest, features sharks, coral, fish, manta rays & more. Cape Maeda (30 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Neo Park Okinawa (21 min) Enduring botanical park & zoo featuring petting & feeding areas, plus train rides. Busena Marine Park Underwater Observatory (16 min) Marine park offering a shuttle bus, a pier with an underwater observatory & glass-bottom boat rides. Minna Island (1 hr 48) Croissant-shaped island with reef attracting divers & snorkelers, beaches & summer ferry services. Ikei Island (1 hr 12) Small, picturesque island in Okinawa featuring diving, water sports & private beaches. Ryukyu Mura (27 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (42 min) This aquarium, one of the world's largest, features sharks, coral, fish, manta rays & more. Cape Manzamo (15 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Sesoko Island (35 min) Accessible by car, this scenic, small island offers white sand beaches, marine sports & recreation. Nago Pineapple Park (22 min) Theme park exploring the cultivation of pineapples via tours & tastings, with a cafe & gift shop. Nakijin Castle Ruins (40 min) This site featuring ruins from an ancient castle is a famed backdrop for seasonal cherry blossoms. |