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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Okinawa Prefecture [2025]
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
4.8
/5
2761 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 22.88
Based on 5,561 reviews
57.1 km from downtown
Phone +81 980-483748
Address: 424 Ishikawa (inside Kaiyohaku Park), Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Coral display & recreation
Sharks in giant tank display
Saved by 5267 users1427 positive reviews
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Considered one of the best aquariums in the world and it’s definitely for good reason. Lots of unique fishes that are only available at the site so that’s a great motivation for marine lovers too! Don’t miss out the dolphin show just outside the main auditorium area too.
Это был мой первый опыт посещения океанариума. Я в полном восторге, много интересного и необычного. Кроме самого океанариума рядом в определённое время проходит выступление дельфинов.
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Ryukyu Mura
4.4
/5
501 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 15.74
Based on 759 reviews
25.9 km from downtown
Phone +81-98-9117168
Address: 1130 Yamada, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0416
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Ancient homes & three-string music
Eisa performance & Ryukyu experience
Saved by 791 users221 positive reviews
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Plenty to see and do. There are a number of different performances to watch. Time your trip right and you can watch the various performances. The butterfly park was a little disappointing.
There are some Japanese ancient villages here, with traditional folk costumes and dance performances. There is a performance schedule at the door. It feels very quiet? You can take a look around for an hour. If you want to watch the performance, you can take a leisurely walk for 3 hours.
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Shurijo Castle
4.6
/5
1056 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 4.20
Based on 5,193 reviews
3.9 km from downtown
Phone +81 098-8862020
Address: 〒903-0815 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Unique morning gate-opening ceremony
Views of Naha & ocean
Saved by 1007 users310 positive reviews
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Unfortunately for me, I happened to be there during renovation time so I couldn’t catch the final version but the general structure was visible from a distance and looked very impressive. There’s a nice souvenir shop close to the entrance as well with interesting designs and keepsakes.
A wonderful half day tour. The ticket price is cheap. It is suitable for friends, couples and family to travel.
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Okinawa World
4.6
/5
247 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 19.94
10.5 km from downtown
Phone +81 98-949-7421
Address: Maekawa-1336 Tamagusuku, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0616, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Experience Ryukyu culture & glass
Daily Okinawan dance performances
Saved by 877 users189 positive reviews
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Сказочная пещера, что впечатляет своими размерами. Также в парке проводится шоу барабанщиков. Было интересно посетить музей посвящённый змеям.
Highly recommend this place! Needless to say, the cave itself is spectacular and worth the ticket price already. They will Even give a free photo for visiting the cave. The other exhibitions are interesting and give you an overview of the Ryuku Kingdom. There are plenty of food and drink options and lots of souvenir options! Even if you don't buy a workshop pass here, you can buy it on the day itself. Many of the activities don't take much time. I really enjoyed the experience despite the hot weather. Taxi from Omoromachi was around 4000yen, which we divided amongst our friends.
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Kokusai-dori
4.7
/5
1284 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,736 reviews
Kokusai Dori | 488m from downtown
Phone +81-98-8632755
Address: Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.2 of Night Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Rich history & culture nearby
6-mile street: Naha's revival
Saved by 1563 users301 positive reviews
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It's a very normal commercial district, generally ok, the shops are quite good, but there are still many shops that can only pay in cash, which is a bit troublesome. At night, there are many bars on the street soliciting customers, and there are many handsome men and beautiful women, still very beautiful.
It is convenient to visit. It is because it is nearby the train station. It has a lot of restaurants. The food are various.
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West Marine-Underwater Sightseeing Tour
4.4
/5
74 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 23.09
Naha City Centre | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +81-98-8660489
Address: 2-1 Tondocho, Naha, Okinawa 900-0035, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Glass-bottom boat: see tropical marine life
Free whale watching for kids
Saved by 677 users80% positive reviews
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The location is easy to find, very close from Kokusai-dori, and the boat is not very rocking! When the weather is good, the sea water is very clear! You can buy fish food for 200 yen a bag after getting on the boat to feed the fish.
The boat is very ordinary, even old. After driving for a while, the rain I saw was almost the same, and someone was feeding the fish. It was similar to an aquarium, the only difference was that you could see the bottom of the sea, but the colors were not that beautiful. It was just an experience, and you couldn't expect a beautiful experience. I didn't feel the jelly sea either, but the sea water was bluer and more transparent than the sea water in most cities in China.
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Okinawa Zoo & Museum
4.6
/5
194 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 9.45
Based on 198 reviews
17.7 km from downtown
Phone +81 98-933-4190
Address: 5-chōme-7-1 Goya, Okinawa, 904-0021, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Feed giraffes & get close to small animals
Integrates zoo museum & amusement rides
Saved by 1193 users156 positive reviews
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It is not comparable to many zoos and amusement parks in China. The overall rural flavor is stronger, and some animals are kept in very small cages. But it also wins in the emotional value brought by the rural atmosphere. Many flowers and scenery remind people of the 1990s. In fact, it is also quite beautiful. It may be a good time travel to childhood.
Easy to use and can be redeemed at any time. The park is also very good, especially suitable for children. It is worth recommending to go. The whole park is very clean, and there is also a part of the science museum to visit, and then there is an animal area, built on the mountain.
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Cape Manzamo
4.6
/5
1213 reviews
6.2
Based on 1,913 reviews
36.7 km from downtown
Phone +81 98-966-8080
Address: Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0411, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 30 minutes
Highlights:
King Shō Kei's named rock
Film location for "Love & Okinawa"
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A special attraction in Okinawa. It is actually very small and I feel that I can walk around it in less than half an hour. I can see wild pineapples on the roadside. It feels quite fun. There is not much else to comment on. The sea is actually very blue~
Cape Manzamo in Okinawa is a stunning spot with a famous elephant trunk-shaped rock formation. It's great for photos, especially at sunset. The area is easy to access and has historical significance. It can get crowded during peak tourist times, but it's a must-see for its natural beauty and cultural value.
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American Village
4.7
/5
602 reviews
6.2
Based on 1,529 reviews
13.6 km from downtown
Phone +81 98-926-4455
Address: Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Sunset Beach's stunning sunset views
Unique 3D visual experience
Saved by 1335 users261 positive reviews
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When returning to the city from the Okinawa Aquarium, you will pass by this American Village. The most famous thing here is that there is an American 🇺🇸 military base. On the small building opposite the base, you can spend a few coins to peek at the equipment in the base. You can really see airplanes, armored vehicles and so on. It’s a pity that if you are not a military fan, you can’t tell the models apart.
Its eye-catching symbol is the large Ferris wheel with a diameter of about 50 meters. The American Village has entertainment facilities mainly based on 3D images, an 8-screen movie theater, a shopping mall, a bowling alley, an American restaurant, a recording studio, an entertainment center, an imported grocery store, etc., and there are also complex facilities for sports.
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Nago Pineapple Park
4.5
/5
296 reviews
5.9
From AU$ 15.76
Based on 1,109 reviews
53.3 km from downtown
Phone +81 980-53-3659
Address: 1195 Biimata, Nago, Okinawa 905-0005, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Okinawa Prefecture
Highlights:
Witness rare pineapple flowers bloom
Pineapple treats & ice delights
Saved by 809 users141 positive reviews
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In Nago City, a little far from Naha, you can play with the Churaumi Aquarium ~ Although it is not big, it is fun. Take a small train + automatic sightseeing car, there are Chinese commentaries, eat pineapple ice cream after sightseeing and buy souvenirs. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Ok if you have kids as they will enjoy the various tram rides. Otherwise it’s just a park with flowers (no pineapples at time of visit) and overpriced fruits/food
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