Okinawa Main Island (Okinawa Honto) Travel Guide

Attractions

Naha

1 Shuri Castle

Reconstructed former Ryukyu royal palace.
User rating: 86/100 (266 votes)
Visited by: 517 users

2 Shikinaen Garden

Second residence of the former Ryukyu kings.
User rating: 81/100 (54 votes)
Visited by: 101 users

3 Prefectural Museum

Well done museums about history and art.
User rating: 75/100 (19 votes)
Visited by: 39 users

4 Tsuboya District

District with many pottery shops.
User rating: 82/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 77 users

5 Kokusaidori

Main shopping and entertainment street.
User rating: 79/100 (174 votes)
Visited by: 362 users

6 Tamaudun

Mausoleum for the former Ryukyu royal family.
User rating: 72/100 (12 votes)
Visited by: 26 users

Northern Honto

1 Churaumi Aquarium

Japan's best aquarium with a huge tank.
User rating: 90/100 (103 votes)
Visited by: 195 users

2 Hiji Waterfall

Hiking trail through the forest to a waterfall.
User rating: 90/100 (22 votes)
Visited by: 38 users

3 Ocean Expo Park

Amusement park with various attractions.
User rating: 87/100 (150 votes)
Visited by: 275 users

4 Hedo Misaki

Cape at the northern tip of Okinawa Honto
User rating: 84/100 (54 votes)
Visited by: 107 users

5 Nakijin Castle

Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 77/100 (68 votes)
Visited by: 137 users

6 Nago Pineapple Park

Small theme park about pineapples
User rating: 75/100 (111 votes)
Visited by: 217 users

Central Honto

1 Ryukyu Mura

Pleasant theme park about Okinawan culture.
User rating: 81/100 (57 votes)
Visited by: 119 users

2 Nakagusuku Castle

Beautiful ruins of a former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 79/100 (79 votes)
Visited by: 153 users

3 Nakamura Residence

Traditional Okinawan style residence.
User rating: 77/100 (30 votes)
Visited by: 57 users

4 Katsuren Castle

Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 81/100 (25 votes)
Visited by: 49 users

5 Zakimi Castle

Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 80/100 (17 votes)
Visited by: 33 users

6 American Village

Shopping center near American military bases.
User rating: 74/100 (69 votes)
Visited by: 131 users

Southern Honto

1 War Memorials

Peace Park and other war related sites.
User rating: 90/100 (169 votes)
Visited by: 349 users

2 Sefa Utaki

One of the most sacred sites on Okinawa.
User rating: 93/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 30 users

3 Okinawa World

Featuring a cave and folk craft village.
User rating: 81/100 (99 votes)
Visited by: 191 users

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