4 Days in Okinawa: The Perfect Itinerary
Four‑day balanced itinerary in Okinawa, covering Naha city highlights, coastal scenery, cultural sites and a day trip to the northern islands, with meals and rest built in.
Day 1 — Arrival & Naha Exploration
- 09:30 — Arrival at Naha Airport (Naha Airport (OKA))
- 10:30 — Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shuri Hotel, Naha)
- 11:00 — Check‑in & Rest (Shuri Hotel, Naha)
- 12:30 — Lunch – Okinawan Soba (Shuri Soba, Naha)
- 13:30 — Shurijo Castle Park (Shurijo, Naha)
- 14:30 — Kokusai‑dōri Shopping Street (Kokusai‑dōri, Naha)
- 15:30 — Coffee Break (Cafe Kokuu, Naha)
- 16:00 — Tsuboya Pottery District (Tsuboya, Naha)
- 17:00 — Return to Hotel & Rest (Shuri Hotel, Naha)
- 18:30 — Dinner – Ryukyu Cuisine (Ukishima Garden, Naha)
Day 2 — Southern Coast & Marine Park
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel Buffet, Naha)
- 08:00 — Hotel to Bus Stop (Naha Bus Terminal)
- 08:45 — Bus to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Churaumi, Motobu)
- 09:45 — Visit Churaumi Aquarium & Ocean Expo Park (Ocean Expo Park, Motobu)
- 11:45 — Lunch – Seafood Bento (Cafe Ocean, Motobu)
- 12:45 — Travel to Emerald Beach (Emerald Beach, Motobu)
- 13:30 — Beach Time & Swimming (Emerald Beach, Motobu)
- 15:00 — Snack Break (Beach Café, Motobu)
- 15:30 — Return to Naha (Naha)
- 16:30 — Rest at Hotel (Shuri Hotel, Naha)
- 18:30 — Dinner – Izakaya (Yunagiya, Naha)
Day 3 — Northern Peninsula & Cape Manzamo
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel Buffet, Naha)
- 09:00 — Drive to Cape Manzamo (Cape Manzamo, Onna)
- 10:30 — Viewpoint & Photo Stop (Cape Manzamo)
- 11:30 — Lunch – Local Grill (Manzamo Grill, Onna)
- 12:30 — Drive to Nakijin Castle Ruins (Nakijin Castle, Nakijin)
- 13:30 — Explore Nakijin Castle Ruins (Nakijin Castle, Nakijin)
- 14:30 — Coffee Break (Cafe Lulua, Nakijin)
- 15:00 — Drive to Kouri Island & Bridge (Kouri Island, Nakijin)
- 16:30 — Kouri Ocean Tower & Beach Walk (Kouri Island)
- 17:30 — Return to Naha (Naha)
- 19:00 — Dinner – Teppanyaki (Steak House, Naha)
Day 4 — Island Day Trip & Departure
- 07:00 — Breakfast (Hotel Buffet, Naha)
- 07:30 — Drive to Tomari Port (Tomari Port, Naha)
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