Okiawana road trip: a two-day plan

PLAN

Okinawa Road Trip: a Two-Day Plan

PLAN LENGTH：2 days

LOCATION：Okinawa

HIGHLIGHTS：Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Shuri Castle Park, The beach

COST PER PERSON：7,170 YEN

(Excludes transportation fees)

Renting a car is the way to go when traveling in Okinawa. Following this two-day plan, you'll cruise along the sparkling coastline as you make your way to the best spots in Okinawa.

Day 1

Naha Airport

Approx. 40 min

[Approx. 6 mi / 10 km］

Shurijo Castle Park

TIME NEEDED：1 hour
COST：320 YEN

※ This information is for December 2015. Closed from October 31, 2019

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a symbol of the proud history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Entry to Shuri Castle is free; however, some areas of the park require an entry fee. Use of the parking lot costs 320 yen for 2 hours for small cars.

Approx. 5 min

[Approx. 1 mi / 1.5 km］

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Shurijo Castle Park(View spot details)
HOURS	8:30am-7:00pm (entrance until 6:30pm, varies by time of year)
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed 1st Wed. and following day in Jul.
ACCESS	15 min. walk from Shuri Station on Yui Rail
WEBSITE	http://oki-park.jp/shurijo/

Ryukyu-sabo Ashibiuna

TIME NEEDED：1 hour
COST：1,500 YEN

This restaurant is housed in a old private Okinawan residence. Enjoy your food while looking out at the garden.

Approx. 50 min

[Approx. 22 mi / 35 km］

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Ryukyu-sabo Ashibiuna(View spot details)
HOURS	11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-12:00am (L.O. 11:30pm)
CLOSED	Irregular
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Close during Lunar Obon
ACCESS	10 min. walk from Shuri Station on Yui Rail
WEBSITE	http://www.ryoji-family.co.jp/ryukyusabo.html

Ryukyu Mura

TIME NEEDED：1 hour
COST：1,200 YEN

Learn more about Okinawan culture by participating in hands-on activities. You can also try on Okinawan folk costumes!

Approx. 30 min

[Approx. 9 mi / 15 km］

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Ryukyu Mura(View spot details)
HOURS	8:30am-5:30pm (entrance until 5:00pm), Jul.-Sep. 9:00am-6:00pm (entrance until 5:30pm)
ACCESS	6km drive from Ishikawa I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via Prefectural Road 73 toward Nakadomari or National Route 58, toward Naha
WEBSITE	http://www.ryukyumura.co.jp

Cape Manza-mo

TIME NEEDED：30 min
COST：0 YEN

Finish your day at Cape Manzamo, famous for its beautiful sunsets.

Time varies by hotel

Cape Manza-mo(View spot details)
ACCESS	6km drive from Yaka I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via Prefectural Road 88 or National Route 58, etc. toward Onna

Spend the night at a hotel in the west coast area of Okinawa (Onna Village, Chatan, or Koza).

Day 2

Leave your hotel

Time varies by hotel

Sesoko Beach

TIME NEEDED：1 hour
COST：1,500 YEN

Take a dip in the clear waters of Okinawa at this beautiful beach.
Use of the beach is free, but parking costs 1,000 yen for the day. Warm showers are also available for 500 yen.

Approx. 10 min

[Approx. 4 mi / 6 km］

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Sesoko Beach(View spot details)
EVENT/OPEN PERIOD	Late Apr. to Mid-Oct.
HOURS	Swimming 9:00am-5:00pm (open until 5:30pm in Jul.-Sep.)
CLOSED	Open seven days a week during the event period
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed during inclement weather
ACCESS	25km drive from Kyoda I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via National Route 58, 449 and Prefectural Road 172 toward Motobu
WEBSITE	http://www.sesokobeach.jp/

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

TIME NEEDED：2 hours
COST：1,850 YEN

Check out the gigantic aquarium that is home to huge whale sharks and manta rays. You can also enjoy a dolphin show. The entrance fee to the aquarium for adults is 1,850 yen.

Ocean Expo Park/Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Ocean Expo Park/Okichan Theater

Approx. 10 min

[Approx. 6 mi / 10 km］

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium(View spot details)
HOURS	8:30am-8:00pm (entrance until 7:00pm), Open until 6:30pm (entrance until 5:30pm) in Oct.-Feb.
CLOSED	Closed on 1st Wed. and following day in Dec.
ACCESS	27km drive from Kyoda I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via National Route 58, 449, and Prefectural Road 114 toward Motobu
WEBSITE	http://oki-churaumi.jp

Yanbaru Soba

TIME NEEDED：45 min
COST：800 YEN

A popular restaurant on the “Okinawa Soba Highway,” a street that is full of restaurants selling Okinawan soba (buckwheat noodles).

Approx. 10 min

[Approx. 7 mi / 11 km］

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Yanbaru Soba(View spot details)
HOURS	11:00am-3:00pm (or until sold out)
CLOSED	Mon./Tue.
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed Jan. 1-3
ACCESS	17km drive from Kyoda I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via National Route 58 and Prefectural Road 84 toward Motobu

Kouri Ohashi Bridge

TIME NEEDED：10 min
COST：0 YEN

This nearly 2,000 meter-long bridge connecting Kouri Island and Yagaji Island offers a great view of the sparkling blue ocean.

Approx. 1 hour 30 min

[Approx. 56 mi / 90 km］Note: use of the freeway costs 950 yen for regular cars.

Kouri Ohashi Bridge(View spot details)
HOURS	Always open
ACCESS	22km drive from Kyoda I.C. of Okinawa Expressway via National Route 58, Prefectural Road 110 and 247 toward Kouri

Okinawa Outlet Mall ASHIBINAA

TIME NEEDED：1 hour

Go hunting for bargains at more than 100 outlet stores.

Approx. 15 min

[Approx. 4 mi / 7km］

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Okinawa Outlet Mall ASHIBINAA(View spot details)
HOURS	10:00am-8:00pm
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	May close due to weather
ACCESS	7km drive from Naha Airport via Prefectural Road 231 and National Route 331 toward Tomigusuku
WEBSITE	http://www.ashibinaa.com/

Naha Airport

Notes

Japanese cars usually have the steering wheel on the right hand side, and are driven in the left hand lane. Most of the roads in Okinawa are in good condition and easy to navigate. Some rental cars have GPS systems that operate in English, Chinese, and other languages.