Japan Drive Route Guide
Area
Okinawa
Travel Period
7D6N
Route
821
Overview
Start
Naha
Goal
Naha
Way
return_trip
Travel Pace
relaxing
Distance
640 km
Rank
Highway fee
¥ 1,000
About this route
7D6N driving route which can travel whole Okinawa island.
It covers wonderful nature scenery such as Kafu Banta Cliff, Cape Zampa, Manzamo Cliff, Cape Hedo and Daisekirinzan Park. Driving on the Kouri bridge and kaichu road will be unforgettable memory. You can stay Motobu area near the Churaumi Aquarium one of the biggest aquarium in the world and you can avoid the busy time. In addition, you can visit the places where still keep atmosphere and culture of old Okinawa, such as Shurijo Castle Park, Katsurenjo Castle Ruin and Sefa Utaki where is consider as a sanctuary of Ryukyu Kingdom(Ancient Okinawa). You can enjoy jungle cruise at Bios Hill. At Okinawa World Park, where traditional Okinawan houses are lined up, you can touch unique Okinawa culture such as weaving and Eisa dance. If you have time, you can learn about Himeyuri student corps and okinawa history under WWⅡ at Himeyuri Peace Museum. Mihama American Village, Outlet Mall Ashibina and Itoman Farmers Center are perfect places for shopping. It is also recommended to stop by nice cafe like Minatogawa Stateside Town.
Because of many nice beaches, it is recommended to stay beach resort hotel and enjoy marine activities in 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.
You can travel to the northern end of the island, which is not often visited by foreigners too. Additionally, this route include 2 nights stay at Naha and you have enough time to travel southern part of the island.
Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Chatan/Yomitan
sightseeing33 851 484
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Shurijo Castle
sightseeing33 161 633
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Mihama American Village
sightseeing33 525 418
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Activity Village Murasakimura
sightseeing33 851 318
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Cape Zampa
sightseeing1005 685 148
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Gala Aoiumi
sightseeing33 851 484
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Activity Village Murasakimura
sightseeing33 851 318
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Zakimi Castle Ruin
sightseeing33 854 277*11
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Yachimun no Sato
sightseeing33 855 145
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mintama
restaurant33 883 183*28
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Butaya Kuromasa
restaurant33 792 761
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Oki Seafood restaurant
restaurant33 764 409*56
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Oblee
restaurant33 704 449*06
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Okinawa Pork Village
restaurant33 703 234*10
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Toguchi Beach
sightseeing33 703 234*10
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Transit Cafe
restaurant33 584 074
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Stripe Noodles
restaurant33 526 732*74
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Mihama American Village
sightseeing33 525 418
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AEONMALL Okinawa Rycom
sightseeing33 530 354
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cafe GREEN GREEN
restaurant33 501 024
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Sam's Anchor Inn Ginowan
restaurant333 373 054*60
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oHacorte
restaurant33 341 002*02
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Kafu Banta Cliff & Sea Salt Factory Nuchiuna
sightseeing499 674 694
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Kaichu Road(Roadside Station Ayahashi)
sightseeing499 575 319
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Ippukuya
restaurant499 610 451*20
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Teirabui
restaurant499 549 586*50
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Uruma Gelato
restaurant499 602 154
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Maruyasu
restaurant33 688 824*54
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Naha airport
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Nippon Rent a Car(Naha Airport)
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Gas Station(Naha Airport)
public_facility232 543 503
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Nippon Rent a Car Kenchomae(Kokusai Street)
rental_car33 156 142*06
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Shurijo Castle
sightseeing33 161 633
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Shikinaen Garden
sightseeing33 131 122*45
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Tomari Port Fish Market
sightseeing33 216 147
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Hiko Honten
restaurant33 189 602
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Kokusaidori Street
sightseeing33 157 369*72
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Turabama
restaurantNo car park
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Yataimura
restaurantNo car park
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Shishiya
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Makishi Market
sightseeingNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Sam's Anchor Inn Kokusai street
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Jack's Steak House
restaurant33 155 087*53
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Ryukyu Ramen Tondo
restaurant33 095 245*26
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Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
sightseeing33 036 793
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Nakamoto Sengyoten
restaurant232 467 296*47
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Minatogawa Stateside Town
sightseeing33 341 031*23
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Katsurenjo Castle Ruin
sightseeing499 570 237*17
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Katsurenjo Castle Ruin
sightseeing499 570 237*17
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Chatan/Yomitan
sightseeing33 851 484
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Chatan/Yomitan
sightseeing33 851 484
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Ryukyu Village
sightseeing206 033 128
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Bios Hill
sightseeing206 005 263
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Cape Zampa
sightseeing1005 685 148
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Cape Manzamo
sightseeing206 312 009
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Ryukyu no Ushi
restaurant206 096 717*34
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Sea Side Drive-in
restaurant206 066 559
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Umikaji
restaurant206 034 657
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Bios Hill
sightseeing206 005 263
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Ryukyu Village
sightseeing206 033 128
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Cape Zampa
sightseeing1005 685 148
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Gala Aoiumi
sightseeing33 851 484
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Activity Village Murasakimura
sightseeing33 851 318
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Zakimi Castle Ruin
sightseeing33 854 277*11
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Yachimun no Sato
sightseeing33 855 145
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mintama
restaurant33 883 183*28
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Butaya Kuromasa
restaurant33 792 761
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Oki Seafood restaurant
restaurant33 764 409*56
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Oblee
restaurant33 704 449*06
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Okinawa Pork Village
restaurant33 703 234*10
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Toguchi Beach
sightseeing33 703 234*10
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Kafu Banta Cliff & Sea Salt Factory Nuchiuna
sightseeing499 674 694
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Kaichu Road(Roadside Station Ayahashi)
sightseeing499 575 319
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Ippukuya
restaurant499 610 451*20
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Teirabui
restaurant499 549 586*50
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Uruma Gelato
restaurant499 602 154
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Maruyasu
restaurant33 688 824*54
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Katsurenjo Castle Ruin
sightseeing499 570 237*17
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Chatan/Yomitan
sightseeing33 851 484
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Motobu/Nakijin
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Cape Manzamo
sightseeing206 312 009
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Kouri Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
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Churaumi Aquarium
sightseeing553 075 743
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Kouri Ocean Tower
sightseeing485 693 455
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Kouri Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
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Roadside Station Haneji
public_facility485 454 210
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Yoshika
restaurant485 692 084*80
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Bise Fukugi Tree Road
sightseeing553 105 624*42
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Churaumi Aquarium
sightseeing553 075 743
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Kishimoto Syokudo
restaurant206 859 346*63
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Motobu Farm
restaurant206 856 404*26
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Sashimitei
restaurant206 856 374*14
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Gabusoga Shokudo
restaurant485 420 155*12
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Salt River(Shiokawa)
sightseeing206 707 349*87
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Nago Pineapple Park
sightseeing206 716 376
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Orion Beer Factory
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Kise Beach
sightseeing206 444 336
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Busena Marine Park
sightseeing206 442 492
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Cape Manzamo
sightseeing206 312 009
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Ryukyu no Ushi
restaurant206 096 717*34
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Sea Side Drive-in
restaurant206 066 559
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Umikaji
restaurant206 034 657
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Bios Hill
sightseeing206 005 263
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Ryukyu Village
sightseeing206 033 128
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Cape Zampa
sightseeing1005 685 148
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Gala Aoiumi
sightseeing33 851 484
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Activity Village Murasakimura
sightseeing33 851 318
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Zakimi Castle Ruin
sightseeing33 854 277*11
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Yachimun no Sato
sightseeing33 855 145
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Motobu/Nakijin
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Motobu/Nakijin
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Daisekirinzan
sightseeing728 705 025
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Ishiyama Observatory
sightseeing485 617 626
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Sakishima Sappanwood Tree
sightseeing485 469 865
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Cape Hedo
sightseeing728 736 174
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Yanbarukuina Observation Deck
sightseeing728 706 028
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Daisekirinzan
sightseeing728 705 025
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Bashofu Museum
sightseeing485 737 195*23
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Ishiyama Observatory
sightseeing485 617 626
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Sakishima Sappanwood Tree
sightseeing485 469 865
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Kouri Ocean Tower
sightseeing485 693 455
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Kouri Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
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Roadside Station Haneji
public_facility485 454 210
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Yoshika
restaurant485 692 084*80
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Bise Fukugi Tree Road
sightseeing553 105 624*42
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Churaumi Aquarium
sightseeing553 075 743
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Kishimoto Syokudo
restaurant206 859 346*63
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Motobu Farm
restaurant206 856 404*26
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Sashimitei
restaurant206 856 374*14
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Gabusoga Shokudo
restaurant485 420 155*12
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Salt River(Shiokawa)
sightseeing206 707 349*87
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Nago Pineapple Park
sightseeing206 716 376
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Orion Beer Factory
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Motobu/Nakijin
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Kaichu Road(Roadside Station Ayahashi)
sightseeing499 575 319
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Uruma Gelato
restaurant499 602 154
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Kokusaidori Street
sightseeing33 157 369*72
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Kouri Ocean Tower
sightseeing485 693 455
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Kouri Bridge
sightseeingCheck description
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Roadside Station Haneji
public_facility485 454 210
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Yoshika
restaurant485 692 084*80
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Bise Fukugi Tree Road
sightseeing553 105 624*42
Location Guide Page

Churaumi Aquarium
sightseeing553 075 743
Location Guide Page

Kishimoto Syokudo
restaurant206 859 346*63
Location Guide Page

Motobu Farm
restaurant206 856 404*26
Location Guide Page

Sashimitei
restaurant206 856 374*14
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Gabusoga Shokudo
restaurant485 420 155*12
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Salt River(Shiokawa)
sightseeing206 707 349*87
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Nago Pineapple Park
sightseeing206 716 376
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Orion Beer Factory
sightseeing206 628 029*74
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Kise Beach
sightseeing206 444 336
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Busena Marine Park
sightseeing206 442 492
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Cape Manzamo
sightseeing206 312 009
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Ryukyu no Ushi
restaurant206 096 717*34
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Sea Side Drive-in
restaurant206 066 559
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Umikaji
restaurant206 034 657
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Bios Hill
sightseeing206 005 263
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Ryukyu Village
sightseeing206 033 128
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Cape Zampa
sightseeing1005 685 148
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Gala Aoiumi
sightseeing33 851 484
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Activity Village Murasakimura
sightseeing33 851 318
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Zakimi Castle Ruin
sightseeing33 854 277*11
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Yachimun no Sato
sightseeing33 855 145
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mintama
restaurant33 883 183*28
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Butaya Kuromasa
restaurant33 792 761
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Oki Seafood restaurant
restaurant33 764 409*56
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Oblee
restaurant33 704 449*06
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Okinawa Pork Village
restaurant33 703 234*10
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Toguchi Beach
sightseeing33 703 234*10
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Transit Cafe
restaurant33 584 074
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Stripe Noodles
restaurant33 526 732*74
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Mihama American Village
sightseeing33 525 418
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AEONMALL Okinawa Rycom
sightseeing33 530 354
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cafe GREEN GREEN
restaurant33 501 024
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Sam's Anchor Inn Ginowan
restaurant333 373 054*60
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oHacorte
restaurant33 341 002*02
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Kafu Banta Cliff & Sea Salt Factory Nuchiuna
sightseeing499 674 694
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Kaichu Road(Roadside Station Ayahashi)
sightseeing499 575 319
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Ippukuya
restaurant499 610 451*20
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Teirabui
restaurant499 549 586*50
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Uruma Gelato
restaurant499 602 154
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Maruyasu
restaurant33 688 824*54
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Gas Station(Naha City)
public_facility33 187 114*72
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Itoman Farmers Center
sightseeing232 484 108
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Outlet Mall Ashibina
sightseeing232 544 548*56
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Gas Station(Naha Airport)
public_facility232 543 503
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Nippon Rent a Car(Naha Airport)
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Nippon Rent a Car Kenchomae(Kokusai Street)
rental_car33 156 142*06
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Senagajima island Umikaji Terrace
sightseeing33 002 516
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Naha airport
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Ryukyu Ramen Tondo
restaurant33 095 245*26
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Makishi Market
sightseeingNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Kokusaidori Street
sightseeing33 157 369*72
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Urizun
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 158 594*36)
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Turabama
restaurantNo car park
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Yataimura
restaurantNo car park
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Shishiya
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Sam's Anchor Inn Kokusai street
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Jack's Steak House
restaurant33 155 087*53
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Tomari Port Fish Market
sightseeing33 216 147
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Hiko Honten
restaurant33 189 602
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T galleria by DFS
sightseeing33 188 387*84
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Sanei Naha Main Place
sightseeing33 188 502*85
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Shikinaen Garden
sightseeing33 131 122*45
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Shurijo Castle
sightseeing33 161 633
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Minatogawa Stateside Town
sightseeing33 341 031*23
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Katsurenjo Castle Ruin
sightseeing499 570 237*17
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Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Seifa Utaki
sightseeing33 024 132*22
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Okinawa World&Gyokusendo Cave
sightseeing232 495 422
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Himeyuri Peace Museum
sightseeing232 338 004*14
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Naha airport
public_facilityCheck description
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Nippon Rent a Car(Naha Airport)
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Gas Station(Naha Airport)
public_facility232 543 503
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Nippon Rent a Car Kenchomae(Kokusai Street)
rental_car33 156 142*06
Location Guide Page
Gas Station(Naha City)
public_facility33 187 114*72
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Shurijo Castle
sightseeing33 161 633
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Shikinaen Garden
sightseeing33 131 122*45
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T galleria by DFS
sightseeing33 188 387*84
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Sanei Naha Main Place
sightseeing33 188 502*85
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Tomari Port Fish Market
sightseeing33 216 147
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Hiko Honten
restaurant33 189 602
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Kokusaidori Street
sightseeing33 157 369*72
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Urizun
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 158 594*36)
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Turabama
restaurantNo car park
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Yataimura
restaurantNo car park
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Shishiya
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
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Makishi Market
sightseeingNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
Location Guide Page

Sam's Anchor Inn Kokusai street
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
Location Guide Page

Jack's Steak House
restaurant33 155 087*53
Location Guide Page

Ryukyu Ramen Tondo
restaurant33 095 245*26
Location Guide Page

Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
sightseeing33 036 793
Location Guide Page

Senagajima island Umikaji Terrace
sightseeing33 002 516
Location Guide Page

Outlet Mall Ashibina
sightseeing232 544 548*56
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Itoman Farmers Center
sightseeing232 484 108
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Ryukyu Glass Village
sightseeing232 336 227
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Himeyuri Peace Museum
sightseeing232 338 004*14
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Peace Memorial Museum
sightseeing232 341 179*80
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Giza Banta Cliff
sightseeing232 343 640*06
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Yagiya
restaurant232 433 710
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CAVE CAFE
restaurant232 494 416
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Valley of Gangala
sightseeing232 494 416
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Okinawa World&Gyokusendo Cave
sightseeing232 495 422
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Nakamoto Sengyoten
restaurant232 467 296*47
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Yama no Chaya
restaurant232 469 607*70
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Hamabe no Chaya
restaurant232 469 520
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Cafe Yabusachi
restaurant232 500 502
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Niraikanai Bridge View spot
sightseeing232 592 532*38
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Seifa Utaki
sightseeing33 024 132*22
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Minatogawa Stateside Town
sightseeing33 341 031*23
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Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Naha
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Seifa Utaki
sightseeing33 024 132*22
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Okinawa World&Gyokusendo Cave
sightseeing232 495 422
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Himeyuri Peace Museum
sightseeing232 338 004*14
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Naha airport
public_facilityCheck description
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Nippon Rent a Car(Naha Airport)
rental_car232 543 195*47
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Gas Station(Naha Airport)
public_facility232 543 503
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Nippon Rent a Car Kenchomae(Kokusai Street)
rental_car33 156 142*06
Location Guide Page
Gas Station(Naha City)
public_facility33 187 114*72
Location Guide Page
Shurijo Castle
sightseeing33 161 633
Location Guide Page

Shikinaen Garden
sightseeing33 131 122*45
Location Guide Page

T galleria by DFS
sightseeing33 188 387*84
Location Guide Page

Sanei Naha Main Place
sightseeing33 188 502*85
Location Guide Page

Tomari Port Fish Market
sightseeing33 216 147
Location Guide Page

Hiko Honten
restaurant33 189 602
Location Guide Page

Kokusaidori Street
sightseeing33 157 369*72
Location Guide Page

Urizun
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 158 594*36)
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Turabama
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Yataimura
restaurantNo car park
Location Guide Page

Shishiya
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
Location Guide Page

Makishi Market
sightseeingNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
Location Guide Page

Sam's Anchor Inn Kokusai street
restaurantNo car park(Public parking MC:33 157 313*83)
Location Guide Page

Jack's Steak House
restaurant33 155 087*53
Location Guide Page

Ryukyu Ramen Tondo
restaurant33 095 245*26
Location Guide Page

Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
sightseeing33 036 793
Location Guide Page

Senagajima island Umikaji Terrace
sightseeing33 002 516
Location Guide Page

Outlet Mall Ashibina
sightseeing232 544 548*56
Location Guide Page

Itoman Farmers Center
sightseeing232 484 108
Location Guide Page

Ryukyu Glass Village
sightseeing232 336 227
Location Guide Page

Himeyuri Peace Museum
sightseeing232 338 004*14
Location Guide Page

Peace Memorial Museum
sightseeing232 341 179*80
Location Guide Page

Giza Banta Cliff
sightseeing232 343 640*06
Location Guide Page

Yagiya
restaurant232 433 710
Location Guide Page

CAVE CAFE
restaurant232 494 416
Location Guide Page

Valley of Gangala
sightseeing232 494 416
Location Guide Page

Okinawa World&Gyokusendo Cave
sightseeing232 495 422
Location Guide Page

Nakamoto Sengyoten
restaurant232 467 296*47
Location Guide Page

Yama no Chaya
restaurant232 469 607*70
Location Guide Page

Hamabe no Chaya
restaurant232 469 520
Location Guide Page

Cafe Yabusachi
restaurant232 500 502
Location Guide Page

Niraikanai Bridge View spot
sightseeing232 592 532*38
Location Guide Page

Seifa Utaki
sightseeing33 024 132*22
Location Guide Page

Minatogawa Stateside Town
sightseeing33 341 031*23
Location Guide Page

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.
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
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 Motobu/Nakijin
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.
Stay at Motobu/Nakijin
You will stay in either Motobu(本部) or Nakijin(今帰仁) area on this day. The two towns are about 20 km away and about 30 minutes by car.
Famous "Churaumi Aquarium(美ら海水族館)" is located in Motobu area. It is face to west coast and you can enjoy beautiful sunset.
Nakijin is an area with famous sightseeing spot Kouri island and located next to Motobu area.
Both area have many hotel choices from very reasonable hotels to 5 star beach resorts. At the fine beach resort, you can enjoy beautiful white sand beach and marine activities. There are a few local restaurants and recommended to have dinner in the resort.
Most of accommodations don't charge parking fee.
Day. 4Motobu/Nakijin to Motobu/Nakijin
This day is the day of between two consecutive stay in Motobu/Nakijin. Mileage is about 140㎞.
The first destination is "Cape Hedo-辺戸岬" which is consider as highlight of this day.
There are some atelier of local potters and cafe operated by local Shekwasha farmers on the way.
After enjoying panolamic ocean scenery from the Cape Hedo, you can move to "Daisekirinzan(大石林山)" national park. There are some walking trails from 600m to 1200m and you can enjoy walking in the tropical jungle and unique shape big rocks.
Recommended lunch on this day is Okinawa soba, beef soba noodle and lunch box shop which is popular among locals. Our daily driving map will guide you there.
If you still have time, let's stop by ”Orion Happy Park(オリオンハッピーパーク)”. It is beer factory of local beer "Orion Beer". You can sea watching in thefactory and taste it.
Stay at Motobu/Nakijin
You will stay in either Motobu(本部) or Nakijin(今帰仁) area on this day. The two towns are about 20 km away and about 30 minutes by car.
Famous "Churaumi Aquarium(美ら海水族館)" is located in Motobu area. It is face to west coast and you can enjoy beautiful sunset.
Nakijin is an area with famous sightseeing spot Kouri island and located next to Motobu area.
Both area have many hotel choices from very reasonable hotels to 5 star beach resorts. At the fine beach resort, you can enjoy beautiful white sand beach and marine activities. There are a few local restaurants and recommended to have dinner in the resort.
Most of accommodations don't charge parking fee.
Day. 5Motobu/Nakijin to Naha
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.
Stay at Naha
You will stay Naha(那覇) city on this day. It is the biggest city in Okinawa and they have many accommodation options. It is city area and all accommodations are not Beach resort but normal western style hotels.
Around "Kokusai Street" is consider as downtown area of Naha city and many hotels and restaurants are concentrated. Many restaurants opens till midnight and it is recommended to book your hotels with breakfast only or without meals. Many hotels don't have own parking and they may charge additional parking fee.
There are always heavy traffic jam on Kokusai street. Additionally westbound rane from 7: 30 to 9: 00am and eastward rane from 17:00 to 19: 00 is allows for buses and taxis only.
Please be careful.
Day. 6Naha to Naha
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.
Stay at Naha
You will stay Naha(那覇) city on this day. It is the biggest city in Okinawa and they have many accommodation options. It is city area and all accommodations are not Beach resort but normal western style hotels.
Around "Kokusai Street" is consider as downtown area of Naha city and many hotels and restaurants are concentrated. Many restaurants opens till midnight and it is recommended to book your hotels with breakfast only or without meals. Many hotels don't have own parking and they may charge additional parking fee.
There are always heavy traffic jam on Kokusai street. Additionally westbound rane from 7: 30 to 9: 00am and eastward rane from 17:00 to 19: 00 is allows for buses and taxis only.
Please be careful.
Day. 7Naha to Naha
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.
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.
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Sorry, we provide our service for Kyushu and Okinawa only. Other areas are under development.