We recommend at least a 4-night stay to fully enjoy Okinawa. We are your Okinawa travel resource and would like to introduce you to the best trip plan by rental car. Travel on your own time to watch, eat, play and shop.
Here you are at the Naha Airport (international terminal)! Talk to the staff from the rental car agent who will be waiting at the exit of the arrival lobby.
Get on a pick up bus and you will arrive at a business office located near the airport in about 5-15 minutes.
Complete the process to rent a car inside the office, and you are ready to go!
*The place where to wait for a pick up bus will be different depending on the rental car agents.
About 30 mins by car from Naha Airport
Find your favorite tableware and household items handpicked from everywhere in Okinawa as well as all over Japan. As the shop is located on a hill, you will be greeted by the spectacular view.
About 40 mins by car from Naha Airport
A major tourist spot in the central area with shopping and eateries galore in a California-type atmosphere. Depot Island is always busy with local customers.
IThis white sandy beach is located adjacent to Sunset Beach and Mihama American Village. It is a popular place where you can stop by for beautiful sunset on the way to city fun.
About five mins walk from The Beach Tower Okinawa
Visit here for “Omu Taco”, the superb piece of soft and melty omelet.
About five mins by car from Mihama American Village
A Yakiniku restaurant popular with locals. Offering extremely fresh meat directly delivered from their own managed farm in Hokkaido at a very low cost.
About five mins walk from Mihama American Village
High quality kuroge wagyu beef shabu-shabu and steamed Hiroshima oyster are also popular.
About ten mins by car from Ishikawa Exit
We are proud of an 800 meter long white sandy natural beach and vast premises
About 15 mins by car from Ishikawa Exit
Every room has a panoramic view of the East China Sea and has a separate living and bed room.
White sandy beach, clear blue sky and superb sunset; the best location there is.
About five mins by car from Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel
The dynamic natural scenery of the emerald green ocean and steep cliffs made from the elevated coral reef is a must-see.
About 20 mins by car from Cape Manza
Colorful fish and coral greet you here at the only underwater observatory on the main island. Relax and have fun with this diving-like experience!
About 15 mins by car from Sesoko Island
A small island connected to the Motobu peninsula by the Sesoko Ohashi bridge, where you can drive from the main island and enjoy marine sports!
The 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.
About five mins by car from Churaumi Aquarium
A rich variety of dishes using the freshest ingredients. The terrace where you can enjoy great views of the ocean while eating
About 25 mins by car from Churaumi Aquarium
Ryukyu cuisine in this 100-year-old historical house is something special. Backyard is open for nature walk.
About five mins walk from Churaumi Aquarium
Appreciating a variety of gourmet food in a resort setting. You can also appreciate the tender, juicy flavors of high-grade marbled wagyu beef.
Garcinia trees were long used as windbreaks in Okinawa. Enjoy the atmosphere of old Okinawa in this village surrounded by garcinia trees.
About 30 mins by car from The Garcinia Trees of Bise
A tiny island in the middle of the emerald green sea, the 2 km Kouri Bridge gives one a sense of driving on the water.
About 25 mins by car from Kyoda Exit
Bitter gourds ripen throughout the year here, and you can discover what real bitter gourds are.
About 15 mins by car from Kyoda Exit
Experience the skill and sense of Ryukyu glass while feeling like a glass artisan. There are many works to choose from including a glass for yourself, accessories and photo frames.
Comfortable even if it’s raining. It’s a subtropical paradise enveloped in a sweet fragrance.
About 10 mins by car from Churaumi Aquarium
Ryukyu perfume made by blending 9 aromas of your choice from 32 different essential oils. Not only the aroma but with the beautiful Ryukyu glass bottle, you can enjoy the appearance as well.
About 22 mins by car from Churaumi Aquarium
There is a lineup of Ryukyu glasses incorporating innovative technology yet cherishing the tradition. Let’s go find that only one destined to be your own! Glass making which you blow from start to finish is also popular
out 25 mins by car from Kyoda Exit
Experience making a simple Shisa (Okinawan lion) for a beginner. You can take it home that day so take a photo with the finished work at the beach in front of the workshop.
About five mins by car from Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
Enjoy highest quality ingredients such as agu pork, local wagyu(Japanese beef), and Japanese tiger prawns, cooked in different ways such as charcoal-grilled or steamed with the local sake, awamori.
About 15 mins walk from Renaissance Resort Okinawa
This is a specialty restaurant where you can taste more than 100 different kinds and cuts of brand-name meat, such as Ishigaki beef and beni-agu pork.
Across to the Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort
Treat yourself to a hamburger sandwich made with Okinawa’s branded meat of Ishigakigyu Beef and Agu Pork. Takeout also available!
About two mins drive from The Renaissance Resort Hotel
Looking for marine activities like fly board or blue grott snorkeling? We assure you will have good times with us!
About five mins walk from SUMMER RESORT OKINAWA
The origin of Ganso Umibudo Don (bowl dish) which uses the seaweed called “Umibudo”
About 12 mins by car from Umibudo
Find jewelry to treasure always. It has a simple form and is recommended to be used as an accessory.
About ten mins by car from Grace
Experience the many types of flora and fauna, such as the brilliant orchid, in this vast subtropical garden park.
About five mins by car from Grace
Old Okinawa is reconstructed here, with houses over 100 years old lining the streets.
About 15 mins by car from Grace
You can taste fresh brown sugar as you join a tour of the brown sugar production process
About ten mins walk from Miebashi Station
Inside the building is so calm that you even forget that it is located at the center of the Kokusai Dori St.
About three mins walk from Asahibashi Station
It is about 3 minutes away on foot from the Naha bus terminal and the monorail station, which is convenient for sightseeing.
About 13 mins walk from Asahibashi Station
An elegant city resort hotel standing in a port area, conveniently located in the center of Kokusai Dori St.
About five mins walk from Kencho-mae Station
All additive free confectionaries are directly from their own sweets facility. Souvenirs including coral jewelries and café space are also available.
About ten mins walk from Miehashi Station
The specialty jewelry shop offering great pieces for customers of all generations and genders. Meet Ryukyu Hotaru Glass (Okinawan glass beads with silver leaf inclusion), the joyous beauty just to look at.
About five mins walk from the Asato Station
Selling at discount prices famous domestic brand cosmetics including Shiseido and KOSE as well as class 3 drugs such as Alinamin EX!
About five mins walk from Kenchomae Station
Find salts from Okinawa, Japan and the world at this salt specialty shop.
Greeting from tropical fish in our mini aquarium! Get Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium original and popular goods in Naha!
About eight mins walk from Kencho-mae Station
Popular original Kariyushi wear full of playfulness. Have the whole family wear a matching Kariyushi wear and let’s get in the mood of being at a resort.
The Okinawa dishes from the classic to the creative are all lip smacking good. Yakitori grilled over charcoal fire using “Miyazaki Jitokko” full of tasty goodness is very juicy. “Zaru Mozuku” directly delivered from Izena island is also high recommended.
About three mins walk from Makishi Station
Authentic Okinawan cuisine using selected ingredients is here! Folk songs live is on and free every day.
About seven mins walk from the Miebashi Station
Try the fresh, high quality Yanbaru agu pork that, because it’s home-raised, you can only taste here.
About two mins walk from the Miebashi Station
Selected Okinawa produced foodstuffs, domestic seafood and Awamori (Okinawa sake) brewed in jar will greet you. Broiled sushi using carefully selected Ishigaki beef is a must.
About three mins walk from Kencho-mae Station
Let’s indulge yourself with American style Okinawa Wagyu! The red wine sauce which is a specialty of the restaurant will double the goodness. It includes soup, rice and salad.
About five mins walk from the Miebashi Station
If you want to taste authentic Hakata pork bone ramen in Okinawa, this is it. The creamy soup, unlike the way it looks, is easy to drink. The chandelier using large china spoons is a must see!
About 35 mins by car from Haebaru-kita Exit from Haebaru-kita Inter Section
U-shaped bridge of 660 meters in total length. As you walk on the bridge, you can taste the sense of jumping out towards the sea and the sky.
About 15 mins by car from Nirai-Kanai Bridge
The natural beach of 1km total length which lets you feel the Okinawan primitive sights. They have a glass boat and you can enjoy the world of the ocean with it.
About 15 mins by car from Mi-baru Beach
Experience Okinawa’ s history/culture/nature by enjoying the scenic recreation of old time Okinawa at this unique village.
About 25 mins by car from Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave
The presence of the red roof impresses us about the long history of Okinawa. The set of soba (noodle) using local pork and vegetables is popular.
About five mins by car from MAKABE CHINAA
The largest glass factory in Okinawa. Participate in glass-making workshops and create your one-and-only glass art.
About 15 mins by car from Ryukyu Glass Craft
This is a beach of beautiful white sand of 700m total length, which is the closest from the airport. You can enjoy swimming anytime around the Naha area.
About three mins by car from Orion ECO Chura SUN Beach
It is a shopping mall which offers items ranging from popular brands to outlet goods. It houses 101 stores.
About five mins walk from Toyota Renta Car to Akamine Station.
About five mins walk from Omoromachi Station
A shopping mall where local people often visit. This mall offers rich choice of facilities such as supermarkets, individual shops & restaurants and an electronic products store.
There are so many products obsessed with being Made in Japan including a collaborated item between “Chibana Hanaori”, a traditional craft designated by the country, and Tajimaya that you will have a hard time choosing which one to buy.
About seven mins walk from Omoromachi Station
Enjoy savory Yanbaru Shima Buta Agu pork cooked on a shichirin (charcoal grill stove) and mouth-watering shabu-shabu.
About 15 mins walk from Syuri Station
The castle was the royal court and administrative center for the culture/government/diplomacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom for 450 years. The present building was restored in 1992.*PHOT provided by Okinawa Commemorative National Goverment Park Shurijo Catsle Park
About five mins walk from Shurijo
An old stone path of approximately 300 meters that leads to the south side of Shurijo — a castle that has stood for 500 years as a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
About ten mins walk from Shurijo
Going down a cobblestone road you will find a house surrounded by a garden. Please enjoy traditional Okinawa dishes here in relaxation. The various dishes served on elegant plates have an air of tastefulness of Shuri everywhere
About ten mins walk from Stone-Path Road
You can make a field trip to Bingata studio. Creating an original piece of art and craft using local corals or Bingata dying experience is something fun to do.
So, there it is Okinawa in four nights!Take care on your journey home.
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