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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium presents the region's marine life, with whale sharks moving through its huge Kuroshio Sea tank. It sits within Ocean Expo Park on Motobu Peninsula.
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Shurijo Castle Park
Explore Shurijo’s hilltop gates and Ryukyuan heritage, checking the restoration-stage visitor route and the announced reopening arrangements for the main hall.
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American Village Okinawa
American Village is a waterfront shopping and entertainment district in Mihama, Chatan. Depot Island's colorful streets, restaurants and seaside setting make it a place to wander between stops rather than a single attraction with one entrance. Choose the businesses you want to visit individually, then leave time for the waterfront.
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Cape Manzamo
Follow the headland path for Manzamo's distinctive cliff shape and an open view of Okinawa's western sea.
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Kokusai-dori
Kokusai-dori links the prefectural-office area with Makishi through central Naha. Souvenir shops, restaurants and music venues line the route, while side streets lead into covered shopping arcades and the market area. Use the avenue as a starting point for exploring Naha's commercial center, allowing time to turn off the main street.
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Umikaji Terrace Senagajima
Choose a meal or a browse among Senagajima's white terraces, with the sea and airport activity nearby.
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Ocean Expo Park
Look beyond the aquarium to Ocean Expo Park's coastal spaces, cultural exhibits and gardens in northern Okinawa.
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Okinawa World / Gyokusendo Cave
Move from Gyokusendo's underground formations to Ryukyuan crafts and historic houses at Okinawa World.
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Naminoue Shrine
A sea-facing cliff gives Naha's Naminoue Shrine its distinctive sacred setting.
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Kouri Ocean Tower
Kouri Ocean Tower looks over Kouri Bridge and the surrounding Okinawan water from an elevated island setting. A hillside cart approach, observation areas and a shell collection give the visit several stages. The sea-and-bridge panorama is the main draw, so consider visibility and wind when deciding how much time to devote to the outdoor views.
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Nago Pineapple Park
Ride through Nago's pineapple-themed park and tropical planting.
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Cape Hedo
Open-sea horizons and rugged rock at Okinawa Island's northern tip.
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JUNGLIA Okinawa
JUNGLIA Okinawa spreads adventure attractions and scenic experiences across the hills of northern Okinawa. The outdoor terrain shapes the day as much as the rides, with movement between different parts of the site part of the experience. Review the current attraction lineup, participation requirements and access system before planning a dedicated theme-park day in Nakijin.
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Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum (Okimyu)
Explore Okinawa's history and art in Naha's Okimyu complex.
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Cape Zanpa Lighthouse
See the white Cape Zanpa lighthouse and coastal cliffs.
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DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Explore marine displays at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium near Naha Airport.
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Kabira Bay
View Kabira Bay's islands from shore or a glass-bottom boat.
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Kouri Beach
See Kouri Beach beside the island's bridge landing.
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Bise-Fukugi Tree Road
Bise Fukugi Tree Road follows sandy village lanes enclosed by mature fukugi trees planted as windbreaks around homes on Okinawa’s Motobu Peninsula, near the coast north of the aquarium area.
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Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
Cape Higashi-Hennazaki forms a long, narrow eastern tip of Miyakojima, with sea cliffs on both sides, open grassland and a lighthouse marking the end of the exposed Pacific-facing cape.
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Ishigaki Yaima Village
Ishigaki Yaima Village is a cultural theme park presenting traditional Okinawan architecture, craft activities and reconstructed old-style houses within a landscaped setting on Ishigaki Island.
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Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Okinawa Zoo & Museum combines animal exhibits with the hands-on Wonder Museum in Okinawa City. The zoo's hillside layout makes moving between habitats part of the day, while the museum offers another kind of exploration through science, perception and creative play. Decide how to divide the visit between the two components and check their current admission arrangements.
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Ryukyu Glass Village
Ryukyu Glass Village is an Itoman factory, workshop and retail complex where visitors can watch glassblowing and take part in hands-on experiences tied to Okinawa’s modern glass craft.
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Tamatorizaki Observation Platform
Tamatorizaki Observation Platform sits on a hill in northeastern Ishigaki, overlooking the island’s narrow landform with broad views toward both the Pacific and East China Sea.