Top Things to do in Okinawa Prefecture
Top Hotels in Okinawa Prefecture
- 1. Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa
- 2. Hotel Palm Royal Naha Kokusai Street
- 3. Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resorts
- 4. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
- 5. Okinawa Spa Resort EXES
- 6. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha
- 7. Halekulani Okinawa
- 8. Almont Hotel Naha Kenchomae
- 9. FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS
- 10. Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
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10 Free Things to do in Okinawa Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Iriomote Island, Kouri Ohashi, Kabira Bay, Shimojiiima Island, Cape Maeda, Aharen Beach, Zamamijima Island, Yonaha Maehama Beach, Katsuren Castle Ruins.
Restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture
1. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
Reviewed By PangL103
About 200,000 names on the head stones. Soldiers from both sides and about 100,000 civilians. Casualties of war. This should be the second site to visit after the Former Navy Underground HQ. It is situated near cliffs overlooking the ocean. Lets you reflect the cruelty of mankind and what war brings.
2. Iriomote Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
Reviewed By CaptainJWCourtney - Severn, United States
If you are adventurous and want to really explore a beautiful place that is remote and yet a place with so many tings to do, then you really must visit Iriomote. I was there on an cultural anthropology visit with about 12 other people that was being lead by Dr. Barbara Golden. When our boat landed, the first thing I thought of was the island in the original King Kong movie, it was so remote, pristine and it was a real South Pacific / South China Sea island. We were met by a bus with several Catholic nuns in it and were taken to the other side of the island where they has several places for us to stay (boys place and the other was the girls place). We watche them make paper out of a native plant that when soaked in water for a few days in the hot sun kind of boiled the plant. Then 3 days in the sun and it was a very fiberous plant with long fibers that could be woven and beat into a very expensive paper. We also went to the beach to look for the smallest seashells in the world, we found about 10 pounds of them! Then we had several field briefings on the native plants, some were considered as extinct over 2.5 million years ago, they are a cross between a fern and a Ginko Biloba tree. they also have a cat on the island called the "Yama necko" or mountain cat. Every night we were free to walk around and visit before we had our traditional Iriomote evening meal. Iriomote is by far the one of the most beautiful and interesting Ryukyuan islands. The island north of Iriomote each have unique adventures that will await you, from an ox cart ride to seeing a "Turtle Back" Ocean floor. If you want to explore and have a very memorable time, visit this part of Japan, and please go to Iriomote as your dessert!
3. Kouri Ohashi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,259 reviews
Reviewed By simplytravelandeat - Singapore, Singapore
One of the greatest drive i had in Japan. Very scenic from alll angles. The waters was turquoise blue and it was so beautiful.
4. Kabira Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,054 reviews
Reviewed By Marine_JapanTour - Osaka, Japan
I feel that I am in a wonder land. I went there twice during my stay in Ishigaki Island. There are many bus routes coming to Kabira bay from Bus Terminal and the schedule is pretty frequent. There are shops, restaurants, view point, rest room and many more. Very convenient and safe place for solo traveler :)
5. Shimojiiima Island
6. Cape Maeda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
Reviewed By J1734GVmichellec - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
The best snorkelling spot in Okinawa! Before you head to the cape, make sure to check the sea condition online. This was our 2nd time snorkelling here, the first time was a peak season, there were TOO many swimmers and the cave was so crowded, at the end, we gave up. This time, it was so empty and we were able to spend some time inside the cave, taking photos. It was so fun to snorkel, we brought breads to feed the fish and there were lots of colourful fish, felt like an aquarium!
7. Aharen Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By 726adamg - London, United Kingdom
Perhaps the perfect place if you are looking for a beach getaway during a trip to Okinawa. Unspoilt sand, great snorkelling, loads of good local restaurants, a campsite right next door. Couldn't think of anywhere better to while away a beach break.
8. Zamamijima Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By Excursion739114
Fab sea kayaking with Zamami's Kerama Kayaking. Great boats, equipment, and excellent service from Miami, who prepared the boats, supervised, taught, helped, cooked Okinawan lunch on remote beaches, and helped us to snorkel the corals. Her English helped a lot, with my limited Japanese.. Did 3 day tours, each stunning and great kayaking. Zamami is tiny, 600 people, village atmosphere, buzzing in summer I heard, but beautifully peaceful in January. Enough nice restaurants, bars, izakayas. Good e-bike rental to tour the very hilly landscape.
9. Yonaha Maehama Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,173 reviews
Reviewed By anderson_eidi - Melbourne, Australia
Amazing beach close to the city centre with a fantastic turquoise water and white sand A must place to go in Miyako!
10. Katsuren Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By PangL103
Easy climb to the top with greenery all along the way. Good view of the ocean with many photo spots. Can imagine the grandeur of the castle in its heyday.
