Japan Drive Route Guide

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Kyushu
Okinawa
Area
Okinawa
Travel Period
3D2N
Route
806
Overview
Start
Naha
Goal
Naha
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
relaxing
Distance
240 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 0
About this route
Driving route includes 2night stay at either Chatan or Yomitan area. It is the shortest route which includes highlights of northern Okinawa, Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri island. It covers wonderful nature scenery such as Kafu Banta Cliff, Cape Zampa and Manzamo Cliff. Driving on the Kouri bridge and kaichu road will be unforgettable memory. In addition, you can visit the places where still keep atmosphere and culture of old Okinawa, such as Shurijo Castle Park and Katsurenjo Castle Ruin. It is also recommended to stop by nice cafe like Minatogawa Stateside Town. Mihama American Village, Outlet Mall Ashibina and Itoman Farmers Center are the best places for shopping. Because of many nice beaches, it is recommended to stay beach resort hotel and enjoy beautiful sea if you stay in Yomitan area. Of cause, you can enjoy Okinawa local food along this route! The must-eat food are Okinawa traditional foods, Okinawa Soba, Steak, grilled butter fish, Motobu Beef BBQ and cold sweets like Gelato and Smoothie using local fruits and Kakigori(shaved ice). Our daily driving map will guide you these recommended restaurants and cafe. This route can guides you to northern part of Okinawa but it will be very busy travel and you need to skip many spots. Additionally, this route doesn't have enough time to travel southern part of the island which has many attractions too. If you have time, it is highly recommended to choose longer route.

Naha

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232 543 195*47
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Chatan/Yomitan

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33 851 484
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Shurijo Castle

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33 161 633
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Mihama American Village

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33 525 418
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Activity Village Murasakimura

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33 851 318
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Chatan/Yomitan

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33 851 484
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Chatan/Yomitan

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33 851 484
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Ryukyu Village

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Bios Hill

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206 005 263
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Cape Zampa

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Chatan/Yomitan

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Naha

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Activity Village Murasakimura

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33 851 318
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Mihama American Village

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33 525 418
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Shurijo Castle

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33 161 633
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Bookmark Route
Day. 1Naha to Chatan/Yomitan
This day will head from Naha to Chatan/Yomitan aera. Mileage is about 100㎞ only and you can travel leisurely. The first destination is a symbol of Okinawa "Shurijo Castle(首里城)" Let's walk around the red color castle which is totally different from typical castles in main land of Japan. Their main gate "Shureimon(守礼門)" is in 2000 yen bill and nice place to take a photo. This is the first day of Okinawa driving trip and why don't you try Okinawa food? Our daily driving map will guide you some nice Okinawa food restaurant which is using old traditional house and Okinawa soba restaurant. Then, let's drive to "Kafu Banta Cliff(果報バンタ)" via "Kaichu Road(海中道路)". This is a road on the beautiful sea and you can enjpy really pleasant driving. There are some nice gelato shop and Kakigori shop and let's take a rest there. If you still have energy, let's move to "Katsurenjo Castle Ruin-勝連城跡" whish is listed as UNESCO world heritage. You can enjoy panolamic view from 100m height ruin. Chatan and Yomitan area where you stay this day are located westside of the island. It is recommended to visit either "Toguchi Beach(渡具知ビーチ)" or "Zanpa Criff(残波岬)" and enjoy breathtaking sunset before check-in.
Rent a car at Naha
Rental car rental and return at Naha All Okinawa driving routes we providing start and goal at Naha. Below 2 branchs is the most recommended. ①Naha Airport Branch : For travelers who start driving trip after arriving. ②Kenchomae Branch (Kokusai Street) : For travelers who stay Naha before or after driving trip.
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Shurijo Castle
Mihama American Village
Activity Village Murasakimura
Stay at Chatan/Yomitan
You will stay either Chatan(北谷) or Yomitan(読谷)area on this day. The two cities are about 15 km away and about 30 minutes by car. Chatan is an area around Mihama American Village. There are many reasonable price hotels and cottages which can accomodate big group. Normally, they don't provide plan with dinner. You can book with breakfast only and enjoy dinner at local restaurant around the hotel. Yomitan is an area in the north of Chatan and there are several 4-5 star beach resorts. You can enjoy beautiful white sand beach, marine activities and breathtaking sunset. There are a few local restaurants and recommended to have dinner in the resort. Most of accommodations don't charge parking fee.
Day. 2Chatan/Yomitan to Chatan/Yomitan
This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Chatan/Yomitan and you have 2 options. ①Traveler who stay Botobu/Nakijin next day Mileage is only 40km and very relaxing day. First destination is "Bios Hill(ビオスの丘)" where you can feel the nature of Okinawa. You can try cruise in jungle, Buffalo car, walking with goat and so on. Recommended lunch is local pork and seafood restaurants. Then you can visit "Yachimun no Sato(やちむんの里)" where 19 individual local pottery workshops are gathering. Of cause it is also good idea not to drive and enjoy swiming and marine activity in your beach resort. ②Traveler who go back to Naha next day Mileage is about 160km without highway and it is recommended to start 8:00～9:00 if you don't lile huried travel. First, you can drive to "Kouri Ocean Tower(古宇利オーシャンタワー)" via Kouri Bridge. Driving on the emerald green sea is really exhilarating and may be the best memory of this travel. Then you can move to "Churaumi Aquarium(美ら海水族館)" which is one of the biggest aquarium in the world. It is better to have lunch near aquarium. Our daily driving map will recommend you popular Okinawa soba shop among locals and BBQ restaurant which is operated by local farmers. Then, you can drive back to your inn via ”Cape Manzamo(万座毛)” where is the most famous cape in Okinawa because of its elephant shape.
High light
Ryukyu Village
Bios Hill
Cape Zampa
Stay at Chatan/Yomitan
You will stay either Chatan(北谷) or Yomitan(読谷)area on this day. The two cities are about 15 km away and about 30 minutes by car. Chatan is an area around Mihama American Village. There are many reasonable price hotels and cottages which can accomodate big group. Normally, they don't provide plan with dinner. You can book with breakfast only and enjoy dinner at local restaurant around the hotel. Yomitan is an area in the north of Chatan and there are several 4-5 star beach resorts. You can enjoy beautiful white sand beach, marine activities and breathtaking sunset. There are a few local restaurants and recommended to have dinner in the resort. Most of accommodations don't charge parking fee.
Day. 3Chatan/Yomitan to Naha
This day will go back to Naha from Chatan/Yomitan. Mileage is about 60km only. If you haven't visit "Cape Zampa(残波岬)" in Yomitan, let's go there first. Panoramic ocean view is waiting for you. Then, let's move to Chatan city. The first destination on this day is "Mihama American Village(美浜アメリカンビレッジ)". Especially the area called American Depo is recommended due to American style shops which selling inported items and clothes. Recommended Iunch on this day is cafes faced to ocean and american style beef steak. Our daily driving map will let you know details. Then, let's drive to "Minatogawa Stateside Town(港川外国人住宅街)". Originally it was residences for US military and most of them are renovated as nice atmosphere cafes and souvenir shops. Next destination is "Tomari Port Fish Market(泊いゆまち)". If the timing is much, you can see Tsuna cutting scene. If you would like to enjoy shopping before going back to your country, you can stop at a big duty-free shop near the market. There are heavy traffic jam adound Naha especially Kokusai Street and it takes time to return your car too. If you don't stay Naha and take flight on this day, please reach rental car shop at least 3 hours before the flight.
Return a car at Naha
Rental car rental and return at Naha All Okinawa driving routes we providing start and goal at Naha. Below 2 branchs is the most recommended. ①Naha Airport Branch : For travelers who start driving trip after arriving. ②Kenchomae Branch (Kokusai Street) : For travelers who stay Naha before or after driving trip.
High light
Activity Village Murasakimura
Mihama American Village
Shurijo Castle

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Route numberStart cityGoal cityWayTravel PaceDistanceRankHighway feeDetail
805NahaNahareturn_triprelaxing210 km¥ 0check
807NahaNahareturn_tripnormal270 km¥ 0check
808NahaNahareturn_tripbusy350 km¥ 0check
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