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Kokusai-dori
Kokusai-dori is a bustling street in downtown Naha, approx. 1.6 km long, lined with restaurants, general stores, drugstores, and souvenir shops. The street's name originates from the Kokusai Theater cinema opened after the war, and it gradually developed into a lively commercial street, earning it the nickname "Miracle Mile." You can see Shisa sculptures on the street, and various Okinawan specialty goods and traditional craft shops line the street, showcasing a distinct local flair. Visitors can purchase local specialties here such as Shisa figurines, Awamori, and brown sugar, or enjoy local dishes like Okinawa soba. Every Sunday, vehicle traffic is restricted on some sections of the street, making it convenient for pedestrians to stroll. The street also connects to covered shopping streets like Heiwa-dori, which are filled with shops selling traditional clothing, pottery, food, and local ingredients, continuing the daily commercial atmosphere of downtown Naha.Naha · 17.9 km from Okinawa City
American Village
American Village is a coastal shopping and entertainment district themed after the American West Coast. It was developed on reclaimed land from a former US military airfield. In the early years, it gradually attracted American-style shops and restaurants to meet the needs of US military personnel and their families. Today, with its streets full of graffiti murals, neon signs, and vibrant retro architecture, it has become a destination for shopping and ocean views in central Okinawa. The bustling heart of the district is Depot Island, where colorful buildings, palm trees, and coastal boardwalks connect, providing photo opportunities everywhere. Nearby, American Depot is famous for its vintage clothing, military surplus, and imported goods, making it perfect for browsing. Dining options also have a strong American flair, with taco rice, burgers, steaks, and Blue Seal ice cream—which originated at local US military bases—all available. Entertainment facilities like cinemas and game centers are also interspersed throughout. Around dusk is an especially charming time for this district. Chatan Park, located on one side, features Chatan Park Sunset Beach, which faces the west coast and is a popular spot for watching the sunset; in summer, you can even swim there. After nightfall, the neon lights and decorations gradually light up, presenting two different atmospheres between day and night. It is worth noting that the large Ferris wheel that once appeared in many promotional photos has been dismantled, so there is no need to look for it.Chatan · 5.5 km from Okinawa City
Blue Cave
Located in Cape Maeda in Okinawa, as the name suggests, the Blue Cave is a natural blue-blue cave, with various beautiful scenery caused by the refraction of sunlight. There are only two places in the world where there are Blue Caves, one in Italy and the other in Okinawa. It is very suitable for diving and snorkeling.Onna · 12.4 km from Okinawa City
Naminoue Shrine
Naminoue Shrine is an iconic shrine in Naha, built atop a sea cliff formed of coral reef rock. The vermilion shrine hall and the deep blue sea contrast to create a striking view. The exact date of its founding is unknown. It is said to have been a sacred site where locals prayed to "Nirai Kanai," the divine kingdom beyond the sea, and later enshrined the Kumano Gongen deities. During the Ryukyu Kingdom period, this shrine was deeply revered by the royal government and ranked as the first of the eight Ryukyu shrines, long serving as a place of faith for praying for safe voyages, bountiful harvests, and national peace. The shrine hall retains architectural features such as a red-tiled roof, white walls, and vermilion pillars, while the stone lions at the entrance also reflect the Ryukyuan cultural style. Locals often affectionately call it "Nanmin-san." When visiting, you can climb the stone steps to the top of the cliff to enjoy the shrine architecture and coastal scenery. At Naminoue Beach next to the shrine, you can look up at the shrine hall on the cliff, which offers a different perspective.Naha · 18.4 km from Okinawa City
Kadena Air Base
Kadena Air Force Base is the largest strategic air base of the United States in the Far East. Kadena is located in the southwestern part of Okinawa, where the United States has run since World War II. The base has complete facilities, including barracks, communication facilities, residential areas, golf courses, cinemas and schools. Combat aircraft are also deployed at the base. The third floor of Daozhi Station in Security Hill is a good observation point. You can see the rise and fall of fighter jets, hear the roar, and it seems that the ground is also vibrating. Through the barbed wire, it is a military center. Many people regard Security Hill as a place to consider the relationship between the United States and Japan. The US military base on Okinawa is displayed in front of people, which is undoubtedly a very intriguing thing.Chatan · 4.2 km from Okinawa City
Cape Zanpa
Cape Zanpa is located at the northwest end of Yomitan Village. The cliffs of the coral reefs uplifting more than 30 meters stretch for about two kilometers, and it is a famous tourist attraction in Okinawa. White lighthouse, blue sea and blue sky, beautiful scenery. There are promenades built around Cape Zanpa for tourists to take a walk, and there are also famous spots such as diving and seaside fishing nearby. There is a restaurant on the plaza near the lawn in the green space in front of Cape Zanpa, and a model of a tribute ship that traded with China in history is also displayed. At the entrance of the square is a seven-meter-high ocean jazz "Zanbo Lion", which is majestic.Yomitan · 15.1 km from Okinawa City
Katsuren Castle Ruins
Shenglian Castle Ruins is a stair-shaped ruins of 4 pieces of flat land designed according to the style of stairs. The ancients cleverly used the natural terrain and built stone walls even on the cliffs. A large number of ancient Japanese tiles have been unearthed in the ruins of the city, and rock caves used to set beams and columns have been discovered, which proves that this place was once a prosperous city dwelling with a tile-roofed building, which was rare at that time. The square in front of Shenglian City offers a panoramic view of the city ruins. One of its features is the stone wall built in gentle curves. The figure standing majestically on the hill with the blue sky as the background resembles a huge sailboat. On the upper floor with an elevation of 98 meters, you can enjoy a 360-degree wide-angle view. Since Shenglian Castle was built using the mountains, there are steep mountain roads everywhere.Uruma · 7.3 km from Okinawa City
Zakimi Castle Ruins
Yomitan · 10.4 km from Okinawa City
Naminoue Beach
Located on the west coast of Naha, Okinawa, Naminoue is an artificial beach that nonetheless provides great views of the sea, sand, and a stunning sunrise and sunset. Visitors can undertake a variety of recreational activities including scuba diving and snorkeling. It is easy to reach and a relaxing way to spend a day.Naha · 18.3 km from Okinawa City
Ocean Expo Park
Okinawa memorial park is located by the sea in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Built in August 1976 on the former site of the 1975 Okinawa international ocean exposition, the park carries the theme of "sun, flowers and ocean." The grounds are broadly divided into three zones: ocean, history & culture, and flowers & greenery, featuring an aquarium, dolphin shows, botanical gardens and beaches - perfect for a half-day visit. The ocean zone is particularly popular: Okinawa Churaumi aquarium, the park's flagship attraction, houses whale sharks and manta rays in its massive tank; the adjacent dolphin theater continues shows dating back to the exposition era; the manatee house hosts manatees gifted by the Mexican government, while the turtle house observes turtle growth and dolphin lagoon offers close-up dolphin viewing; emerald beach is an artificial coral sand beach within the lagoon, swimmable in summer. The history & culture zone's ocean culture museum displays hundreds of exhibits including large canoes, showcasing Okinawa's maritime connections with the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, along with an observatory; nearby Okinawa traditional village recreates a 17th-19th century Ryukyu kingdom settlement with red-tiled houses, elevated granaries and windbreak trees, accompanied by Soro botanical garden featuring over twenty local plants mentioned in ancient ballads. The flowers & greenery zone's tropical dream center maintains year-round orchid and tropical plant displays in greenhouses, while the tropical/subtropical urban greening garden and sunset plaza make worthy stops. The expansive park requires walking between zones, with electric carts available. While most visitors head straight for the aquarium, Okinawa traditional village offers a more relaxed pace with trilingual audio guides in historic houses and occasional sanshin performances, providing deeper immersion into Ryukyu's maritime heritage.Motobu · 40.7 km from Okinawa City
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Kokusai-dori
Naha · 17.9 km from Okinawa CityAmerican Village
Chatan · 5.5 km from Okinawa CityBlue Cave
Onna · 12.4 km from Okinawa CityNaminoue Shrine
Naha · 18.4 km from Okinawa CityKadena Air Base
Chatan · 4.2 km from Okinawa CityCape Zanpa
Yomitan · 15.1 km from Okinawa CityKatsuren Castle Ruins
Uruma · 7.3 km from Okinawa CityZakimi Castle Ruins
Yomitan · 10.4 km from Okinawa CityNaminoue Beach
Naha · 18.3 km from Okinawa CityOcean Expo Park
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What travelers say about Okinawa City
trip travel123April 17, 2025
5.0
It is convenient to visit. It is because it is nearby the train station. It has a lot of restaurants. The food are various.
Kokusai-dori
听爵士的流氓兔June 15, 2023
5.0
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.
American Village
樂樂兒October 31, 2024
5.0
When talking about the most beautiful sea areas in Japan, Okinawa has to be mentioned. The Blue Caves here are also one of the best attractions. Here you can not only enjoy this 35-meter wide and 6-meter deep cave by snorkeling or diving. In this blue dream world, you can see various creatures such as sea bream, goldfish and hedgehog shrimp living here. Every year during the peak season, tourists from all over the world come to experience it.
Blue Cave
_TS＊＊＊8March 17, 2025
4.0
the shrine is nearby the sea side and is another iconic ancient Spot that you will not missed when going to Okinawa for visit
Naminoue Shrine
jdjjdndjdApril 30, 2025
5.0
Kadena Air Base
Kadena Air Base (now Kadena Air Base) is a
Kadena Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, Okinawa City and Chatan Town, Nakagami District
The U.S. Air Force base in Japan is called Kadena Air Base in Japan.
field. The purpose of this trip is to take a look at the largest US military base in Japan.
I sigh that less than 700 or 800 kilometers away from mainland China, the U.S. military
The plane can always fly a sense of crisis; secondly, it is also a sigh in
After the U.S. Army defeated the Japanese Army in Okinawa during World War II, Japan actually returned to the mainland
Large areas were allocated to the US military for use as military bases (from satellite images, we can see that the US
The large villas on the military base and the small crowded houses of ordinary Okinawans
House), once again lamenting the strength of our country:
Tips: You must come from Monday to Friday, as this is the time for the US military to train.
There will be more aircraft take-offs and landings during the day, and there may be more on Saturdays and Sundays.
It takes hours for planes to take off and land. PPS: It can be very windy here in winter!
Location: Sky Lounge Kadena 904-0202 Okinawa Kadena
1026-3 4F, Ryoji Kadena Town House, County Road No Yu Fen Yi Zhong
Transportation: We rented a car to visit this place for a day trip in central Taiwan.
I am a special airplane enthusiast. It takes about half an hour to watch.
There are also museums on the second and third floors that you can take a look at.
Recommended visiting time: Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon are both available
Kadena Air Base
M84***97January 26, 2026
5.0
Cape Zanpa Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in Okinawa that you can climb. Its pure white exterior stands out brilliantly against the backdrop of the azure sea and sky. On the way to the lighthouse, you'll pass "Kinjo Parker," a food truck converted from an abandoned bus, which sells light meals, drinks, and ice cream—a lifesaver in this sweltering weather. Unfortunately, we arrived during maintenance and couldn't climb to the top, but the azure sky and crystal-clear water were enough to keep us taking pictures for most of the day.
Cape Zanpa
EKKkkAugust 30, 2023
4.0
Katsuren Castle Ruins in Uruma, Okinawa, offers a captivating glimpse into history with its partially decayed castle walls and stunning views. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and those seeking a serene experience.
Katsuren Castle Ruins
乐天的静October 19, 2019
5.0
Apart from the stunning scenery, the culture of Okinawa is fascinating. There is a lot of history here, and the castle is just one of the many attractions. This is a great museum area. It is also a place you will be glad you took the time to visit. The fortified stone walls and buildings are amazing!
Zakimi Castle Ruins
ぽこぽこMay 30, 2022
4.0
This is the closest beach to the airport! I've never seen a beach where you can see the viaduct so close, so it's quite an interesting combination.
Naminoue Beach
Locheng 1983February 13, 2025
5.0
the largest sea park with big aquarium in Japan, this is the largest aquarium in Okinawa , u can see very amazing dolphin performance show and see different fish and u can enjoy the sea view as well 營業時間：10:00-7pm地址：Okinawa 貼士：I follow one day tour to go 推薦原因：u can spend the four hours to enjoy
Ocean Expo Park
