Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture

January 10, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Ohashi, Kabira Bay, The Tower of Himeyuri, Daisekirinzan, Shimojiiima Island, Cape Maeda, Yonaha Maehama Beach, Katsuren Castle Ruins.
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1. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

Mabuni, Itoman 901-0333 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2765 http://kouen.heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 589 reviews

Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

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. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

424 Ishikawa Okinawa Memorial Park Ocean Expo Park, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0206 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-48-2741 https://churaumi.okinawa/
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,500 reviews

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Reviewed By Gracie_Chen - Singapore, Singapore

Impressive aquarium and glad we put that in our itinerary . We went early to avoid the crowd , tourist buses started to come by around 10 am We also encountered a group of students on excursion so the place got crowded quickly . If you are not in a hurry (we are not) , just slowly stroll through the crowd and appreciate the different species of sea life on display. Fav window is of course the Whale Sharks & Giant Mantra Rays .. mesmerizing to see the giants swimming around We greatly enjoyed the place , time well spent P/S : If you intend to visit the Tropical Dream Center , keep the aquarium ticket . You get half price for the Tropical Dream Center entrance ticket

3. Kouri Ohashi

Prefectural Road No. 247 Kouri Jima, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun 905-0406 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-56-2256 http://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1321
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,259 reviews

Kouri Ohashi

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

934 Kabira, Ishigaki 907-0453 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,054 reviews

Kabira Bay

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. The Tower of Himeyuri

672-1 Ihara, Itoman 901-0344 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2100 http://www.himeyuri.or.jp
Excellent
44%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 424 reviews

The Tower of Himeyuri

6. Daisekirinzan

1241 Ginama, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun 905-1422 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-41-8117 http://www.sekirinzan.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 386 reviews

Daisekirinzan

Reviewed By JulianaChuasl - Singapore, Singapore

Daisenkirinzan - a forested nature park with fantastic geological formations is a great place for children and adults to be free-spirited; allowing creativity to see what you want to see in the amazing rock formations. There are natural formations that look like a cat, a T-Rex, a gorilla, a crocodile; a place where you see what your eyes want you to see. The trails are clearly marked and easy to walk. There are thoughtful gestures like walking sticks/wooden staff and umbrellas provided by the park. The stone museum at the end of the walk is well curated and informative. The best part of this museum is that you can touch the exhibits.

7. Shimojiiima Island

Irabe, Miyakojima 906-0505 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 467 reviews

Shimojiiima Island

8. Cape Maeda

469-1 Maeda, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0417 Okinawa Prefecture http://maedamisaki.jp/
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 498 reviews

Cape Maeda

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!

9. Yonaha Maehama Beach

Shimijiyonaha, Miyakojima 906-0305 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-76-6001 https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1089
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,173 reviews

Yonaha Maehama Beach

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

3908 Katsuren Haebaru, Uruma 904-2311 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-978-7373 [email protected] http://www.katsuren-jo.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 566 reviews

Katsuren Castle Ruins

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.

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