Okinawa Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A clear turquoise sea with a sailboat and three rocky outcrops.
A boat on turquoise water, a sandy beach, and a forested hill.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate roof design and red pillars, surrounded by lush greenery.
A beach with rows of sun umbrellas and lounge chairs.
A tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and lush greenery.

Popular cities in Okinawa Prefecture

A lifeguard tower with a yellow flag, beach umbrellas, and people swimming in the ocean.
Naha
Known for Shopping, Castle and Museums
With its energetic artisan districts, lively restaurant quarters and attractive coastline, laid-back Naha is one of Japan’s attractive capital cities.

Reasons to visit

  • Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
  • Tomari Port
  • Naminoue Beach
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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a wooden bridge in a lush garden.
Onna
Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea
Experience relaxing Onna: its beaches, oceanfront, parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Manza Beach
  • Blue Cave
  • Manza Park
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A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, visible coral reefs, and lush greenery.
Miyakojima
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Secluded Miyakojima awaits: its beaches, kitesurfing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Shigira Beach
  • Sunayama Beach
  • Irabu-Ohashi Bridge
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A beach with boats, clear turquoise water, and lush green hills in the background.
Ishigaki
Known for Ferries and boats, Beaches and Ports
Enjoy exceptional cuisine, dive with colorful exotic fish and coral features and delve into luminous caves filled with gleaming stalactites.

Reasons to visit

  • Kabira Bay Beach
  • Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
  • Yonehara Beach
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A colorful building with a sign reading 'Depot Island'.
Chatan
Known for Beaches, Small town and Dining
Escape to quaint Chatan! Enjoy its oceanfront, beaches and entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • American Village
  • Araha Beach
  • Sunset Beach
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A beach with a large hotel, a lifeguard tower, and a water sports area.
Nago
Known for Beaches, Sea and Aquariums
Enjoy the hot weather on the beaches and let your kids loose on the thrilling activities in this city, where fruit themes abound.

Reasons to visit

  • Nago Pineapple Park
  • Busena Marine Park
  • 21st Century Forest
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Stay near popular Okinawa Prefecture attractions

A busy urban street lined with palm trees, taxis, and brightly lit shops.

Kokusai-dori Shopping Street

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