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Getting to Okinawa Island

By air
  • 5 h
  • ¥ 6,000 - 38,000

JAL, ANA, Skymark, Solaseed, Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan operate many flights per day between Tokyo (Haneda and Narita airports) and Naha Airport. Flight duration is 2.5 hours. The regular one way fare by JAL and ANA is around 48,000 yen, while their discount tickets are typically between 10,000 and 40,000 yen, and air passes can cost around 10,000 yen. One way fares by the cheaper airlines Skymark, Solaseed, Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan are typically between 7,000 and 26,000 yen.

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By ferry

Ferry operation between Tokyo and Naha has ceased operation for passengers and is now a cargo-only ferry.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Getting around

Naha and the other urban areas of Okinawa Honto are served by a relatively good bus network. However, for venturing out of the city, a rental car is the recommended means of getting around. Rental car outlets can be found at Naha Airport and in major cities. Note that traffic can be heavy in Naha and central Okinawa, especially during the morning and evening rush hours on weekdays. To get from Naha to northern Okinawa, take the Okinawa Expressway, which extends from Naha to the northern city of Nago (tolls are about 1000 yen one way).

Public transportation on Okinawa Honto is limited to buses, with the exception of the Okinawa Monorail in central Naha. The bus network is quite dense, but finding the right connections can be complicated. Furthermore, service can be infrequent on some lines. The main hub of the bus network is the Naha Bus Terminal, but some of the lines can also be boarded at the airport.

Two of the most important bus lines are numbers 111 and 117, which connect Naha Airport and Naha Bus Terminal via the Okinawa Expressway with Nago Bus Terminal in northern Okinawa. Nago Bus Terminal is the hub for accessing the sites of interest in northern Okinawa Honto. While line 111 terminates at Nago, line 117 continues beyond Nago to the Churaumi Aquarium.

Also of interest to visitors to northern Okinawa are the Okinawa Airport Shuttle and the Yanbaru Express, two express bus lines that connect Naha Airport and central Naha with the Motobu Peninsula, including the Churaumi Aquarium. Separate airport limousine buses connect Naha Airport with some of the leading resort hotels across the island, including Manza Beach, Moon Beach and Zampa Beach.

There are also high-speed ferries that operate between Naha and Toguchi Port on the Motobu Peninsula (some ferries stop at Nago along the way). The one way ride takes 75 minutes and cost 1000 yen. The ferries depart from the Tomari Port area of Naha.

Hotels around Okinawa Island

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    • Hotel Collective
      Luxury
      Set in Naha, 1.8 km from Naminoue Beach, Hotel Collective offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Collective can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 3.5 km from the accommodation, while Nakagusuku Castle is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Hotel Collective.
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    • The Kitchen Hostel Ao
      Budget-friendly
      Ideally situated in Naha, The Kitchen Hostel Ao features an ? la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Naminoue Beach. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Speaking English and Japanese, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 4.7 km from the hostel, while Nakagusuku Castle is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 4 km from The Kitchen Hostel Ao.
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    • Little Island Okinawa Tomari
      Mid-range
      Set in Naha in the Okinawa region, with Naminoue Beach and Yachimun Street nearby, Little Island Okinawa Tomari offers accommodation with free WiFi. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 3.7 km from the aparthotel, while Nakagusuku Castle is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Little Island Okinawa Tomari.
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    • Hotel GrandConsort Naha
      Luxury
      Well set in Naha, Hotel GrandConsort Naha provides a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel GrandConsort Naha every room comes with bed linen and towels. Naminoue Beach is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Tamaudun Mausoleum is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Hotel GrandConsort Naha.
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    • Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha
      Luxury
      Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a restaurant, Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha is situated in the centre of Naha, 1.9 km from Naminoue Beach. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 5 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or Asian options. Sefa Utaki is 21 km from the accommodation, while Nakagusuku Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 3 km from Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha.
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    • Cozy Stay in Naha
      Mid-range
      Located in Naha, 1.4 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum, Cozy Stay in Naha provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2018, this 3-star hotel is within 19 km of Sefa Utaki and 27 km of Zakimi Gusuku Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Nakagusuku Castle. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Katsuren Castle is 29 km from Cozy Stay in Naha, while Maeda Cape is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.
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    • Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji
      Luxury
      Situated in Naha, 1.4 km from Naminoue Beach, Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji features accommodation with a terrace, private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 3.8 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, some rooms at Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji. Nakagusuku Castle is 19 km from the hotel, while Sefa Utaki is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji.
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    • Villa Izumizaki
      Budget-friendly
      Situated in Naha centre, 1.2 km from Naminoue Beach and 4.8 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum, Villa Izumizaki features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. Nakagusuku Castle is 20 km from the aparthotel, while Sefa Utaki is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 4 km from Villa Izumizaki.
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    • Chura Gahna House Tsubogawa Naha
      Budget-friendly
      Chura Gahna House Tsubogawa Naha has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi in Naha, 2.4 km from Naminoue Beach and 5.1 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also provided, as well as a kettle. Sefa Utaki is 21 km from the apartment, while Nakagusuku Castle is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 3 km from Chura Gahna House Tsubogawa Naha.
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    • Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi
      Mid-range
      Well located in the centre of Naha, Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Naminoue Beach is 1 km from the accommodation, while Tamaudun Mausoleum is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 4 km from Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi.
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