Okinawa consists of 4 big islands of the mainland, Ishigaki, Iriomote and Miyako, and other approximately 160 smaller islands. They also are surrounded by an ocean of coral reef which excels at leading the world in transparency, and valuable animals and plants inhabit the forests and groves. Northern Okinawa Main Island Central Okinawa Main Island Naha a City Southern Okinawa Main Island Isolated islands information Naha a City Southern Okinawa Main Island Central Okinawa Main Island Northern Okinawa Main Island Isolated islands informationNorthern Okinawa Main IslandThis peninsula on the main island is popular among tourists with many sites to see, starting off with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, fashionable cafes, and the Okinawa Soba highway. Dynamic scenery can be enjoyed in the “Yanbaru” forest—subtropical jungles, mangroves, and rare flora and fauna spread out in this foremost nature zone in Japan. Detailed Information Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park )/ Okinawa Churaumi AquariumThe ocean environment of Okinawa is faithfully reproduced here at one of the largest aquariums in the world. The whale sharks and manta rays gracefully swimming in the enormous tank are a sight to see. Detailed Information Kouri IslandA tiny island in the middle of the emerald green sea, the 2 km Kouri Bridge gives one a sense of driving on the water. Detailed Information Sesoko IslandA small island which is connected to the Motobu peninsula by the Sesoko Ohashi, and where you can go directly by car from the main island. You can enjoy marine sports there. Detailed Information Fukugi Tree Road in Bise, MotobuGarcinia trees were long used as windbreaks in Okinawa. Enjoy the atmosphere of old Okinawa in this village surrounded by garcinia trees. Detailed Information Ocean-view CafesMany eateries with views of the ocean or forests dot the peninsula on the main island. Detailed Information The Nakijin Castle RemainsOne of the oldest castle ruins in Okinawa, this stronghold boasts beautiful stone masonries that wind along its vast rolling grounds. At the end of January, the earliest blooming Taiwan Cherries in Japan color the grounds. Detailed Information Naha a City Southern Okinawa Main Island Central Okinawa Main Island Northern Okinawa Main Island Isolated islands information