Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture and is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches as well as exciting water activities. The most popular tourist destination Okinawa offers you a refreshing and comforting break away from the city life.
A 6-day tour is recommended for the first timers. The best time to visit in Okinawa is in spring or autumn (roughly March to early May and late Sept to Dec) and in July and August, typhoons can be a problem. We traveled to Okinawa for six days 5 nights in July, 2019. It was too hot in Okinawa, but luckily we didn't face any Typhoon on that time.
Since we would not drive, we thought the trip would be tough, but we enjoyed the trip at it best by using public bus and monorail. In this article, I will share our 6 days Okinawa trip by using public transportation.
Love in Okinawa (Day#1)
We flew to Naha Airport, Okinawa by air. We choose Class INN Yogi Hotel in Naha city, Okinawa. It costs around 38, 250 yen for five nights (Per night 7, 650 yen). You may find a luxurious hotel or more cheaper one depending on your choice. As we reached around 12 PM at Naha Airport, so we went to Hotel at first for check in by Taxi (Cost: 1500 yen).
Naminouegu Shrine
There were free bi-cycles in the hotel, so we decided to go around by bi-cycle. At first, we visited one of the shrine Naminouegu, which is a famous shrine for its spiritual power located in Wakasa-Naha city. The shrine is located on top of the hill and in along the seashore, so we spend few times in Naminouegu beach. It is the only beach where you can swim in Naha city.
Naminouegu Beach
We ride bi-cycle around Kokusai Street in the afternoon and tastes some random food. Kokusai street is the most famous tourist street which runs from Okinawa prefectural office for 1.6km (1 mile) and often called “The miracle one mile” due to its rapid development after the World War II. There were a various souvenir shops with numerous specialty and restaurants along the street. You can go Makishi Public Market to enjoy fresh sea food. Then we went for Dinner at Nepal Spice Kitchen Curry House and returned to the hotel.
Dinner at Nepal Spice Kitchen Curry House
Love in Okinawa (Day#2)
In day 2, we went to Naha port from the hotel by bus (Cost: 230 yen per person). We took the largest Largest Glass bottom Boat Tour (West Marine) and enjoyed watching multi-colored tropical fish through the glass at the bottom (Cost: 2400 yen per person). And at the point, spectacular show that various fishes created right through the windows will be unforgettable memory for you. No clothing-change needed or less shaking so anyone from a child to senior can be enjoyed as well. 50 minutes of duration and operating 5 times a day will make you feel free to stop by
Glass-bottom Boat
After enjoying Glass-bottom Boat Tour, we went to Tomari Port by bus (Cost: 230 yen per person) to book the tickets for the other day. After confirming the ticket, we head towards Shurijo Castle by bus (Cost: 230 yen per person). Most of the time we took our breakfast/lunch or Dinner in the convenient store or Macdonald's. We reached Shurijo Castle in the afternoon. So, we were lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top. After enjoying the sunset, we took our dinner at Nepal Spice Kitchen Curry House and returned to the hotel.
Shurijo Castle
Love in Okinawa (Day#3)
On the third day of our Okinawa trip, we took Okinawa Hip Hop Bus (1 Day Bus Tour) to enjoy the North side of Okinawa main island. There were various one bus tours, among them we choose B course (Cost: 6000 yen per person). You can book this bus tour by online Until 6:00 PM of day before departure, so book the tour accordingly. Our B course bus tour includes the following spots.
After a great day tour, we returned to our hotel and boosted up ourselves for the next day.
Love in Okinawa (Day#4)
In day 4, we decided to spend the whole day in a sea beach. So, we went to Toyosaki Seaside Park (Chura Sun Beach) by bus and spend the whole day.
Toyosaki Seaside Park (Chura SUN Beach)
The beach is close to Naha airport. 700 meter-long man-made beach is one of the longest in Okinawa where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and white sand. You can rent a bi-cycle there.
Sunset at Toyosaki Seaside Park (Chura SUN Beach)
If you have time, you can visit Senagajima Umikaji Terrace, which are located in the south of Naha airport.
We left Chura Sun Beach after the sunset and returned to the hotel by bus.
Love in Okinawa (Day#5)
Day 5, the last day of our Okinawa trip. As this is the last day of our trip, we decided to go Tokashiki Island which is the largest of the Kerama Island. We went to Tomari Port by Taxi (Cost: 1000 yen) in the early morning. Tokashiki Island is approximately 35 minutes by Marine Liner (Tomari Port to Tokashiki Port Round Trip Cost: 4980 yen per person) from Tomari Port, the main island of Okinawa. You can reserve your ferry ticket from here.
Tokashiki Port
We arrived at Tokashiki Port around 10 am. From Tokashiki Port, we went to Aharen beach by bus (Round Trip Cost: 800 yen).
Aharen Beach
Aharen Beach is the most attractive part of Tokashiki Island is its translucent sea. It is one of the world's finest seas, with coral reefs and transparency as deep as 50 meters. The northern part of this beach is well known as suitable spot for snorkeling. At the entrance of Aharen Beach, rentals items like beach float, snorkeling glass etc. are available and there is also a locker and shower room.
In the afternoon, we reached at Tomari Port. Next, we went to Fukushu-en Garden by Taxi (Cost: 800 yen). Fukushu-en garden is a traditional Chinese garden where you can see and enjoy the Chinese architecture with the use of wood and stone. This is the symbol of the relation between Naha and China.
Fukushu-en Garden
As this was our last day in Okinawa, so we decided to go to Shurijo castle again to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top of Shurijo castle by monorail.
Beautiful Sunset from the top of Shurijo Castle
After enjoying the beautiful sunset, we went to Kokusai Street to do some shopping and took our dinner. After taking dinner, we returned to hotel and packed our luggages.
Love in Okinawa (Day#6)
In the early morning, we checked out from the hotel and went to Naha Airport by Taxi and flew to Tokyo. This is the end of our "Love in Okinawa" trip by public transport.
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