Things to do in Okinawa

Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware. 

Discover one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on Okinawa and get close to deadly snakes at this diverse theme park.

This American-style mall offers a huge selection of shopping and entertainment options as well as one of the biggest amusement parks on Okinawa. 

Experience dramatic cliff walks and vast ocean vistas at one of Okinawa’s most exquisite natural landmarks.

Visit the biggest aquarium on the island and immerse yourself in the enthralling history of Okinawa at this huge coastal park.

Admire spectacular coastal scenery and magnificent rock formations at one of the most prominent religious sites on Okinawa. 

Spend a relaxing day at the seaside on gorgeous Okinawa Beach, complete with a shipwreck playground, several picnic pavilions, a safe swimming zone and quiet walking trails.

Partake in watersports and snorkeling at this clean and safe beach. Enjoy views of the boulders and mossy hills surrounding it.

Watch dolphins leap and spin from the water or go eye-to-eye with turtles and manatees at this scenic park on the edge of the East China Sea.

Dip your toes in aquamarine-colored tide pools and swim in the tropical waters that lap this gorgeous white-sand beach fronting Itoman City.

Experience the wide array of family-friendly activities on one of Ocean Expo Park’s best beaches, which has three separate areas and an aquarium to explore.

Wander around the greenhouses and experience the delicate aroma and otherworldly beauty of orchids and other tropical flowers in this dreamlike garden.

Stroll along this wide arc of fine white sand, go swimming in the gentle waters and look out toward the aquamarine ocean waters at this pretty beach.

Peer between the tendril-like vines that hang down from the forest canopy and explore ancient limestone caves in this mystical attraction in Nanjo.

More than just a rest stop for visitors exploring Yambaru, this landmark roadside visitor center has a market selling fresh local produce and freshly made meals.