Japan Drive Route Guide

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.

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.

This day will head from Chatan/Yomitan. Mileage is about 100㎞ only and you can travel leisurely. 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.Then, you can visit ”Cape Manzamo(万座毛)” where is the most famous cape in Okinawa because of its elephant shape.
Recommended lunch on this day is either cafe on the seaside or steak restaurant. Our daily driving map will let you know local Taco rice restaurant, fresh fruit smoothie shop, frappe shop too.
If you haven't seen tropical fish in Okinawa, "Busena Marine Park(ブセナ海中公園)" is recommended. They provide underwater observatory and Glass-bottom boat. You can watch beautiful fish without wearing swim suit.
The final destination is "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.

This day will go back to Naha from Motobu/Nakijin. Mileage is about 110km.
The first destination is "Churaumi Aquarium(美ら海水族館)" which is one of the biggest aquarium in the world and whaleshark is must-see. They also hold dolphin show for free and please don't miss it.
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.
After that, "Nago Pineapple Park(ナゴパイナップルパーク)" is also recommended to visit. You can enjoy walking in the pinapple farm and taste it.
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.

This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Naha. Mileage is about 70km only and you can travel leisurely. It is recommended to travel Okinawa southern area in a clock wise direction.
The first destination is a "Sefa Utaki(斎場御嶽)" holy place of Ryukyu Kingdom(Ancient Okinawa). You can drive there through Niraikanai Bridge View spot.
There are many nice cafes where you can enjoy panolamic ocean view around there and recommended to have a lunch. Our daily driving map will guide you them.
The biggest highlight of this day is "
Okinawa World Gyokusendo Cave(沖縄ワールド&玉泉洞)". You can touch Okinawa cultures at many traditional Okinawa houses build more than 100 years ago.They hold free traditional dance Eisa every day and please don't miss it. There is another highlight Gyokusendo Cave one of the biggest lime stone cave in Japan.
In front of Okinawa world, t"Vallery of Gangala" is also worht to visit.
"Peace Memorial Museum(平和祈念資料館)" and "Himeyuri Peace Museum(ひめゆり平和祈念資料館)" the heritage of WWⅡare also recommended to visit to learn what is war.
There are many other spots like winary, Glass village, Okinawa style garden and so on. It is better to pick up spots where you would like to visit before departure.
If you would like to enjoy shopping before going back to your country, you can stop at big outlet mall near the airport.There are heavy traffic jam adound Naha especially Kokusai Street. If you want to go there it is better not to drive and but walk around.
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.

This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Naha. Mileage is about 70km only and you can travel leisurely. It is recommended to travel Okinawa southern area in a clock wise direction.
The first destination is a "Sefa Utaki(斎場御嶽)" holy place of Ryukyu Kingdom(Ancient Okinawa). You can drive there through Niraikanai Bridge View spot.
There are many nice cafes where you can enjoy panolamic ocean view around there and recommended to have a lunch. Our daily driving map will guide you them.
The biggest highlight of this day is "
Okinawa World Gyokusendo Cave(沖縄ワールド&玉泉洞)". You can touch Okinawa cultures at many traditional Okinawa houses build more than 100 years ago.They hold free traditional dance Eisa every day and please don't miss it. There is another highlight Gyokusendo Cave one of the biggest lime stone cave in Japan.
In front of Okinawa world, t"Vallery of Gangala" is also worht to visit.
"Peace Memorial Museum(平和祈念資料館)" and "Himeyuri Peace Museum(ひめゆり平和祈念資料館)" the heritage of WWⅡare also recommended to visit to learn what is war.
There are many other spots like winary, Glass village, Okinawa style garden and so on. It is better to pick up spots where you would like to visit before departure.
If you would like to enjoy shopping before going back to your country, you can stop at big outlet mall near the airport.There are heavy traffic jam adound Naha especially Kokusai Street. If you want to go there it is better not to drive and but walk around.
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.