What to do and see in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon

March 27, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Iriomote Island, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Ohashi, Kabira Bay, Aragusuku Beach, Hatenohama, Yonehara Beach, Kumejima Island, Daisekirinzan, Shimojiiima Island.
Restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture

1. Iriomote Island

Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun 907-1432 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-82-6191 http://www.town.taketomi.lg.jp/islands/index.php?content_id=5
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 494 reviews

Iriomote Island

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!

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. Aragusuku Beach

Gusukubearagusuku, Miyakojima 906-0102 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 510 reviews

Aragusuku Beach

6. Hatenohama

Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun 901-3100 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.kanko-kumejima.com/%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%92%E6%84%89%E3%81%97%E3%82%80/%E3%83%8F%E3%83%86%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 412 reviews

Hatenohama

Reviewed By letsgolabjp - Osaka, Japan

We visited a couple of months ago this stunning island, Hate no Hama! ???????? is an uninhabited island located approximately 5 km away from Kumejima, Okinawa ???? Hate no Hama Is made up of 3 Islands: ????“Menuhama” ????”Nakanuhama” ????”Hatinuhama” Is so beautiful that has appeared several times in commercials and even in Google! It’s a place that I consider you should put on your bucket list ☺️❤️???????? Access: You can visit Hate no Hama by taking a tour from Kumejima, it will take you about 30 mins by boat ❤️ (the hotel will help you arrange the tour so no worries ????) You’ll LOVE it! ????❤️ We will do a review of different hotels in Kumejima soon so don’t miss it! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of our adventures! ❤️

7. Yonehara Beach

Yonehara, Ishigaki 907-0451 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 699 reviews

Yonehara Beach

Reviewed By fionaconder - Surfers Paradise, Australia

Wow if you want to snorkel this is the place to go, pretty beach, and very clear water, the coral reef is very big and heaps of amazing fish bright blues and colours The beach is made from sand And coral so shoes needed, You pay to park $500 yen There is toliets also a dress water shower for $200 yen You will need snorkeling gear, after reading many reviews we purchased ours for $2700 and it was good. We saw the hire price was around $600 for half day so better value to buy There is s shop here and the lady will hire if weather is ok, or she wants too.. some shady trees if your there early

8. Kumejima Island

Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun 901-3100 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.town.kumejima.okinawa.jp/
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 229 reviews

Kumejima Island

Reviewed By EmilyK2714

Awesome! We'll be back! Enjoyed the great beaches, running races and festival, hospitality! Eef Beach Hotel has best lunches deals, ever!

9. 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.

10. 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

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