Travel Guide of Okinawa in Japan by Influencers and Travelers
Okinawa is the second-largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, following Naha, the capital city. It is located in the central part of the island of Okinawa, about 20 kilometres north of Naha.
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1 - Naha
10 km away
Naha is the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 317,405 and a population density of 7,939 persons per km². The total area is 39.98 km².
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2 - Okinawa Islands
6 km away
The Okinawa Islands are an island group in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan and are the principal island group of the prefecture. The Okinawa Islands are part of the larger Ryukyu Islands group and are located between the Amami Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture to the northeast and the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture to the southwest.
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3 - Snorkeling in Naha
10 km away
The Kerama Islands National Park is one of the most transparent in the world. Would you like to experience that "Kerama Blue", which is breathtakingly beautiful? The sea, which changes color each time, will never get tired just by looking at it from the boat. All guides are qualified, and safety is taken into consideration.
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4 - Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
11 km away
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts is a public university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, founded in 1986.
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5 - Southeast Botanical Garden
30 km away
The Nagai Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in the southeast corner of Nagai Park, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. An admission fee is charged.
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6 - Mountain Bike Tours in Naha
10 km away
This course goes through the southern coastline of Okinawa Island through Naha. On the way, you will also drop in superb view spots such as Niraikanai Bridge. There are many ups and downs from Nanjo City and the distance is about 70 km, but if you choose a cross bike with electric assist called E-BIKE, you can run even if you are not confident in your leg strength. ■ Caution Please participate in a form suitable for exercise. * Sandals are prohibited. Please wear a helmet. (Helmet will be lent out) Follow the guide's instructions during the tour. During the tour, driving on the road is fundamental. It also runs on roads with heavy traffic. Please comply with traffic regulations.
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7 - Zamami Island
42 km away
Zamami Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Kerama Islands group and administered as the village of Zamami in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Zamami Island is 24 kilometers in circumference. The island has 3 settlements, which are Zamami, Ama, and Asa.
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8 - Scuba Diving in Naha
10 km away
Experience diving for the first time at one of the greatest diving spots in the world - the Kerama Islands. Your dive will take around 25 minutes. We will visit three different spots during our tour, however, so for extra fee you can purchase extra dives. At each spot we will stay between 60 to 90 minutes, so when you are not diving, you can use the free time for snorkeling on your own!
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9 - Shore Excursions in Naha
10 km away
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naha area of Okinawa! Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in Japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of Honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this full-day walking tour of Okinawa, the capital city of Naha in particular. Start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel, let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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10 - Dolphin Watching in Naha
10 km away
Winter season whale watching in Kerama Islands. Enjoy the sight of magnificent humpback whales from up close! From the bow of the boat, you can see the whales in close range, from the upper deck, you can see their whole bodies swimming through the water! Our veteran captain can find whales in short time with 97% probability (last year statistic). Easy accessability thanks to proximity to Naha Airport. Our cruiser is specifically designed for whale watching tours - plenty of spaces to sit while we search for whales. Viewing deck in the front of the boat or on upper deck. With more than 10 years of experience in whale watching tours, our captain can find whales in short time and approach them such that you can see them from any point of the boat. Because our port is close to the Naha Airport, you can participate even on your arrival/departure day!
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