Attractions · Okinawa

Things to do in Okinawa.

The aquarium leads, the passes bundle the island, and the boats go to the whales and the Kerama blue.

The Kuroshio tank, where whale sharks and manta rays circle behind one of the largest acrylic panels ever made, up on the Motobu peninsula.

How to book: Tickets at the door and online; late afternoon is quieter and catches the last feeding.

Bundled entry to Churaumi and other island sights on one digital pass, in several versions.

How to book: Sold online; check the included list against your plan before buying.

The Ryukyu culture park in the south: the Gyokusendo cave, the snake museum and eisa drumming.

How to book: Tickets online or at the door.

Churaumi, Kouri Island's heart-shaped rocks and Cape Manza in one loop from Naha.

How to book: Full-day tours depart Naha daily.

The new aquarium in Toyosaki near the airport: jungle and ocean zones, sloths included.

How to book: Tickets online or at the door.

The jungle adventure park opened in 2025 in the Yanbaru north: dinosaur safaris and canopy rides.

How to book: Tickets online; a day trip from Naha.

Pineapple fields, self-driving pineapple carts and a great deal of pineapple wine in Nago.

How to book: Tickets online or at the door.

Humpback whales off the Kerama islands in winter, boats from Naha and Chatan.

How to book: Seasonal, roughly January to March; tours booked online.

The Ryukyu kings' red castle above Naha, being restored in stages after the 2019 fire; the grounds and exhibitions are open.

How to book: Tickets at the gate; parts remain under restoration.

Naha's main street: two kilometres of souvenir shops, steak houses and awamori bars.

How to book: Free.

Naha's kitchen under the arcade: buy your fish downstairs, have it cooked upstairs.

How to book: Free to browse; the cook-your-catch counters charge per dish.

Day boats from Naha to the Kerama blue: turtles, coral gardens and visibility for days.

How to book: Tours booked online; boats leave from Naha's ports.

Planning the stay itself: the city guides cover what is on, and the hotels page covers where to sleep near it.

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