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Okinawa Main Island: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 6-day version for April: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.
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6
days
110 km
distance
9.1 h
driving
21
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The reviewed sightseeing windows pair warm or mild main-island weather with fewer midsummer heat and storm constraints. Rain is possible year-round, so keep outdoor days flexible.
Day 1 Naha → Chatan
- Transit
- 2h19
- Finish
- ~14:50
- Temperature
- 20.6°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
09:00
10:05
Discover artifacts of Ryukyu's royal past and foreign ties.
50 min · Naha · ¥350
open: 10:00-19:00
13:00
Learn castle history among restored walls and views.
50 min · Chatan
13:50
Overnight: Chatan
e.g. Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort
Day 2 Around Chatan
- Transit
- 1h24
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 20.6°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
09:00
Wander lush tropical plants and night illuminations.
50 min · Chatan
10:25
Mihama American Village okinawa-americanvillage.com map ↗
Shop and dine in a vibrant American-themed complex.
50 min · Chatan
13:00
Kasthamandap nepal-spice-kitchen-kasthamandap-shuri.square.site map ↗
Enjoy authentic Nepalese curry paired with ice-cold beer in a cozy spot.
60 min · Chatan
open: Daily 11:30-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort
Day 3 Onna
- Transit
- 1h20
- Finish
- ~15:15
- Temperature
- 20.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
10:00
Omoro Botanical Garden read more
Discover salt-resistant plants from ancient poems in a serene garden setting.
50 min · Onna · Free
open: open daily except Thursdays
11:05
12:45
14:15
Big Blue Dining bigblue-cafe.foodre.jp map ↗
Enjoy lunchtime tacos with handmade tortillas and a variety of hot sauces.
60 min · Onna · 3 taco meal ¥1600
open: Fri-Wed 12:00-22:30
Overnight here
e.g. ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach · BEB5 Seragaki
Day 4 Nago
- Transit
- 2h26
- Finish
- ~14:50
- Temperature
- 20.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
09:50
11:55
14:00
Overnight here
e.g. Ritz-Carlton Okinawa
Day 5 Around Nago
- Transit
- 0h37
- Finish
- ~12:10
- Temperature
- 20.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
09:00
Busena Marine Park busena-marinepark.com map ↗
Explore an underwater observation tower and glide over waters in a glass-bottom boat.
50 min · Nago · Boat & tower combo tickets ¥2100/1050 adult/child. Tickets for just the deck or just the boat are available too.
open: 09:00-17:30
10:15
11:20
Nago Pineapple Park nagopine.com map ↗
Enjoy a whimsical pineapple-themed park with a fun automated golf cart ride.
50 min · Nago · Adult (16 years old) ¥850, junior high school (13-15 years old) ¥600, elementary school students ¥450, pre-school children are free, 10% discount for groups of …
open: 09:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Ritz-Carlton Okinawa
Day 6 Motobu
- Transit
- 0h57
- Finish
- ~13:20
- Temperature
- 20.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~20
- Daylight
- 12.6h
09:40
Marvel at massive tanks filled with whale sharks and manta rays gliding gracefully.
90 min · Motobu · ¥1,800
open: 08:30-18:30 (last admission 17:30)
11:30
Wander through ancient ruins with sacred groves and enjoy blooming Hikan cherries.
50 min · Motobu
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