All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I had been wanting to visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium! It was convenient that we could pick up the tickets at the airport and that they weren't date-specific, allowing us to plan later. We dedicated the nice weather days to outdoor activities and went to the aquarium on the not-so-great weather days. It was great to see the manta ray feeding.

前から行きたかった美ら海水族館！空港でチケットを受け取れる上、日付指定じゃないので、後から予定が決められて便利でした。私たちは天気が良い日はアウトドアアクティビティに当てて、お天気イマイチの日に水族館に行きました。マンタの餌やりが見れて良かったです。

The Ocean Expo Park was especially wonderful! The Tropical Tropical Center had many large greenhouses filled with tropical plants! I didn't go into the aquarium, but I was able to see the sea turtle pool and manatees outside. At Manza Beach, the wind was strong, and my sunglasses even flew away, but it was very beautiful. The American Village had authentic tacos that were great. I was able to see a lot in one day, and it wasn't too hectic, so I was very satisfied.

海洋博公園は特に素晴らしかった！熱帯トロピカルセンターもいくつもの大きな温室にトロピカルな植物がたくさん！！水族館には入りませんでしたが外の海亀のプールやマナティーも見ることができました。万座毛では風が強く、サングラスも飛ばされてしまいましたがとても美しい。アメリカンビレッジでは本格的なタコスが良かった。
1日でたくさんみて回ることができ、忙しなくもなく、とても満足でした。

Due to the waves, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, so we were taken to Ohsaki Beach. During the car ride, the guide shared recommendations for shops and chatted with us, making the journey feel quick. After putting on our wetsuits, we entered the sea. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time snorkeling, but the beauty of the underwater world blew away my worries. I was amazed by the colorful fish and corals. The guide showed us sea snakes and sea cucumbers, and we were lucky enough to see a sea turtle, which made me very satisfied.

波の影響で青の洞窟には行けなかったので、大崎ビーチに連れて行って頂きました。
車中ではガイドさんがおすすめのお店など教えてくれたりと楽しくお話してくださりあっという間に到着、ウェットスーツを着用して海の中へ、
初めてのシュノーケリングで少し不安でしたが、そんな不安も吹っ飛ぶ美しさで、色とりどりの魚やサンゴに感動しました。
ガイドさんがウミヘビやなまこを見せてくれて
運良くウミガメにも会え大満足でした。

This ticket expanded my range of activities, as I wouldn't have gone to Banna Park without it. That day, I was planning to have a picnic at Banna Park and then head home, but when I checked, I found out that a bus to Kabira Bay was arriving just in time, so I changed my plans and stopped by Kabira Bay. I think it was a great help that I could ride as much as I wanted.

このチケットがなければバンナ公園には行かなかったので行動範囲を広げてくれました。
その日はバンナ公園でピクニックをして帰ろうと思っていたのですが、調べたらちょうど川平湾に行くバスがくる時間だったので予定変更して川平湾へ寄りました。乗り放題でなければいけなかったと思うので助かりました。

It was a bit uncertain whether I would ride the bus for 2000 yen, but since it was unlimited rides, I was glad I could stop by Kawahira Bay, which I hadn't planned to visit. I usually don't carry much cash, so being able to pay by card through Veltra was also helpful.

2000円分もバスに乗るか微妙でしたが乗り放題なため、行く予定の無かった川平湾にも寄れて良かったです。普段あまり現金を持ち合わせていないのでベルトラ経由でカード決済できるのも助かります

It was my first time participating in a tour alone, but perhaps because it was the day after the Ishigaki Marathon, there were many solo participants, and I had a great time. I was glad to be able to efficiently visit tourist spots that I wouldn't have been able to reach without renting a car.

初めての一人参加のツアーでしたが、石垣マラソンの翌日のためか一人参加のかたも多く楽しめました。レンタカーを借りないのでなかなか行けない観光地に効率的に行けて良かったです。

I stayed at a hotel in Manza without a rental car, so I was looking for tours that depart from Manza and found one. There are many tours departing from Naha City, but there were hardly any tours that could pick us up in Manza to go to Kouri Island, so I was glad to participate. I was satisfied with the efficient sightseeing in places that are not accessible by public bus. The weather was nice, and the beach on Kouri Island was very beautiful and impressive.

レンタカーの予約なしで万座のホテルに宿泊したため、万座から出発できるツアーを探していてヒットしました。
那覇市からの出発ツアーはたくさんあるのですが、万座でピックアップしてもらえる古宇利島に行けるツアーはほとんどなかったので参加できて助かりました。
路線バスでいけない場所に効率よく観光ができて満足です。天気が良かったので古宇利島のビーチが大変美しく印象的でした。

On the first day of my trip to Okinawa, I picked up my tickets at the airport and on the last day, I dropped off my luggage at the airport before taking a bus to the aquarium. I had reserved the Airport Liner for access between the aquarium and the airport in advance, so it was very smooth. (Those with reservations get priority seating.)

Along the way, I caught sight of the emerald green sea, which really boosted my excitement. The Churaumi Aquarium is divided into various sections, and the area with the whale sharks was extremely crowded, so I was glad I had picked up my tickets in advance. There were many international tourists, making it quite dense, so wearing a mask is essential. (You definitely don’t want to catch the flu or COVID during your trip.)

There are several places to eat and plenty of spots to take a break, so you won’t get tired. The whale sharks were wonderful, but I highly recommend watching the manatees as they munch on lettuce with their hands; it’s incredibly cute!

沖縄旅行初日に空港でチケットを引き取り、最終日に飛行場に荷物を預けてからバスで水族館へ行きました。水族館と空港のアクセスのエアポートライナーは事前に予約しておいたのでとてもスムーズでした。（予約している人優先で席に座れます）

途中エメラルドグリーンの海が見えてきてテンションがあがります。
美ら海水族館は、いろんな館にわかれていてジンベイザメのいるところは激込みなので、
やはり事前にチケット受け取りしておいて良かったです。海外観光客が多くてすごく密集してるのでマスクは必須です。（旅行中にインフルやコロナに感染したくないですよね）
ご飯を食べる場所もいくつかあるし、休憩できる場所も多いので疲れることはないです。
ジンベイザメも素敵でしたが、マナティがレタスを手でモシャモシャ食べる様子がとても可愛いのでおすすめです。

I was able to visit Kouri Island and Pineapple Park, which I hadn't been to yet during my tour of the main island. I couldn't help but think about why pineapples are so cute while taking photos, and the staff who helped us were cheerful, which really lifted my spirits! I also got to enjoy a lot of delicious food from Okinawa, and I finally made it to Kouri Island. The guide was very kind and shared many stories about Okinawa's legends and history, and they were great at singing too! The weather was wonderful, making it a fun tour.

本島巡りで、まだ行けていなかった古宇利島、パイナップルパークにも行けました。
パイナップルって、なんで可愛いんだろう、、って思いながら、写真撮って貰う時のスタッフさんも明るくて、ついついテンション上がりました！
沖縄の美味しいものも沢山食べたり、念願の古宇利島へも行けて、ガイドさんも親切に沢山いろんな沖縄の伝説や歴史について話してくださり、歌も上手でした！
天気にも恵まれて楽しいツアーでした。

Finally, I made my long-awaited visit to the Churaumi Aquarium! I arrived at 8:30 in the morning and dashed straight to see the whale sharks. Their grace is overwhelming, making you feel as if you're underwater. I was completely captivated.

After about two hours, a huge crowd of visitors started to pour in, and I couldn't take it anymore, so I left. I returned around 5 PM, just before closing, and once again, an uncrowded aquarium is the best! It's great that you can re-enter as many times as you want on the same ticket throughout the day.

What's even more amazing is the Okichan Theater! It's a dolphin show, but with the ocean as the backdrop, it feels incredibly open. Plus, it seems you don't need a ticket to watch this. Really!? That's amazing!!

The show itself was fantastic, and I ended up watching it twice (laughs).

ついに念願の美ら海水族館へ！
朝一、8時30分から行き、ダッシュでジンベエザメに会いに行きました。
その優雅さは圧倒的で、まるで海の中にいるよう。ただうっとりと魅入ってしまいます。

2時間もするとお客さんが山のように押し寄せてきて、耐え切れず、退館。
今度は終了間際の17時過ぎに再入場してみましたが、やはりすいてる水族館はサイコー！
1枚の入場券で、当日中なら何度でも再入場できるのが優しいですね。

さらにすごいのは、オキちゃん劇場！
イルカショーですが、背景が海なので、すごい解放感。
しかも、こちらは入場券が不要で見られそう。
え！まじ！？すご！！

ショー自体も素晴らしく、2回も見てしまいました（笑

I participated in a water buffalo cart tour. I was able to spend a relaxing time. The water buffalo was adorable, and it was great that I could take photos.

水牛馬車のツアーに参加しました。
のんびりくつろげる時間を過ごすことができました。
水牛さんが可愛らしく写真撮影もできて良かったです。

If you are staying near the remote island terminal, you can purchase a one-day free pass (24-hour ticket) for convenient round-trip transportation between the airport and the hotel.

I recommend the following sightseeing route: Take a bus around 9:00 AM to Kawahira Park, spend about 40 minutes exploring, and then take the bus to Ishigaki Airport. At the airport, you can watch planes and have a meal before taking the bus to Hirano to visit Tamatorizaki Observatory or Hirakubo Lighthouse, and then return on the same bus route.

The weather on the island can change quickly, so even if it's cloudy in town, you might find sunshine and beautiful views at your destination.

離島ターミナル方面で宿泊する場合、空港とホテルの往復運賃で一日フリーパス（24時間券）が購入できるので大変便利です。
観光ルートのおすすめは、朝9:00頃のバスで川平公園に行き40分ほど見て回った後石垣空港行きバスで空港へ。空港で飛行機を見たり食事をとって平野行きバスで玉取崎展望台か平久保崎灯台に行き、折り返しのバスで戻ってくるルートです。
島の天気は変わりやすいのでたとえ街中が曇っていても行った先では太陽が出て素敵な景色がみれるかもしれません。

I only used it for three days, but it was very convenient. I was grateful that I could use all the East Bus lines. I'm glad I made the purchase.

３日間しか利用してなかった、とても便利です。東バス全線利用できるので、助かりました。購入して良かったと思います。

My first experience with the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay.
We were on the boat for quite a long time, but I think it's not easy to get seasick!
I was amazed by the various corals we could see.
We were also able to spot several sea turtles.
Kabira Bay is beautiful and soothing even just from the observation deck, but if it's your first time at Kabira Bay, I highly recommend the glass-bottom boat.

はじめての川平湾グラスボート体験。
結構長い時間乗船していましたが、酔いにくいと思います！
様々な珊瑚が見られスゴイと思いました。
また、海ガメも何匹か見ることができました。
川平湾は、展望台だけの観光でも充分キレイで癒されるのですが、はじめての川平湾ならばグラスボートオススメです。

It was a wonderful experience. I felt an excitement as if I had become the protagonist of an adventure novel. Our guide, Matsushita, explained things clearly about driftwood, living creatures, and the history of Yufu Island and Iriomote Island. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Iriomote Island and very cool, which left me in awe. The guide spoke with such enthusiasm that it made me feel joyful too, reminiscent of a certain adventurous professor from my university days who always brightened up the room. I felt a mix of nostalgia and a desire to catch up quickly. I am honored to have participated in such an amazing tour. Thank you very much.

素晴らしい体験でした。まるで冒険小説の主人公になったかのようなワクワク感を感じました。ガイドの松下さんが漂木のこと、生き物のこと、由布島の西表さんのこと等分かりやすく教えてくれました。兎に角西表島に関する知識が豊富でかっこよく、圧倒されました。ガイドさん本人が楽しそうに話すので自分まで楽しくなり、まるで大学時代お世話になった某冒険家の教授を明るくさせたような姿と重なり、懐かしさ半分、自分も早く追いつきたいと思いました。最高のツアーに参加できて光栄です。ありがとうございました。

The time spent at each sightseeing spot is far too short. There's nothing you can do except for using the restroom. Please allocate more time at the main locations.

Also, is there any way to improve the meals at Auntie Pozer's table? The main hamburger is too bland. The tempura of white fish has no flavor at all, and there are no seasonings like salt. The small noodle soup is too greasy. I felt that the variety of side dishes was just for the sake of having many.

If it's a sightseeing bus, please clean the windows every day. It's not a regular bus.

The person in charge should join the tour once to understand the feelings of the tourists and aim for improvements.

各々の観光地の滞在時間があまりにも短すぎです。トイレ以外何もできません。
メインの場所では時間をとってください。

あと、ポーザーおばさんの食卓での食事は何とかなりませんか?　メインのハンバーグの味が薄すぎます。白身の魚の天ぷらは何の味もしませんし、塩などの調味料すらありません。小さな麺のスープが油っこすぎです。おかずの種類がただ多いだけと感じました。

観光バスであれば毎日窓のガラスをきれいに拭いてください。路線バスではありません。

観光客の気持ちとなって責任者は一度ツアーに同行すべきです。そして改善を目指してください。

During my first solo trip to Okinawa, I was unsure about renting a car since I didn't know the area. After hearing about bus tours from acquaintances who traveled to Okinawa, I did some research and read experiences from solo participants, which led me to decide to join a tour for efficient sightseeing.

Participating in the tour allowed me to visit the attractions I wanted to see in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The beautiful Okinawan sea, the Churaumi Aquarium, and the live performance at Ryukyu Village were all wonderful experiences. I also signed up for a dinner that included a shamisen live performance, as I wanted to enjoy local Okinawan cuisine.

Thanks to the driver who prioritized safe driving and the kind and attentive guide, I had a fantastic day. I was particularly impressed by the guide's efforts to communicate in Japanese, despite being unfamiliar with the language.

一人旅の初めての沖縄で、地理も分からずレンタカーを借りるか迷いました。沖縄を旅行した知人からバスツアーの話を聞き、色々と調べ、お一人様参加の体験談を読ませて頂き効率良く巡れそうと参加を決めました。実際に参加してみて、自分が回りたい観光地をコスパと効率良く巡れてます。沖縄の海をイメージして美ら海水族館に琉球村での生演奏、素晴らしいかったです。沖縄の地元料理堪能したかったので三味線ライブを味わるディナーも申し込みました。安全運転に努めて下さった運転手の方と親切丁寧なガイドの方の案内で素敵な一日を過ごせました。またガイド方の不慣れな日本で語学を駆使して活躍される姿がとても印象に残りました。

During my stay, I didn't rent a car. I used a sightseeing taxi to get to the headquarters and stayed overnight near Churaumi. The next day, I returned to Naha by bus.

I was able to enjoy Orion Beer for lunch, and it was comfortable.

滞在中、レンタカーを借りず
本部まで行きは観光タクシーを利用し
美ら海近くで一泊。
翌日はバスで那覇まで戻りました。

ランチにオリオンビールも飲め、快適でした。

Compared to exploring freely with a rental car, it was a reasonable and efficient way to sightsee. The bus guide's explanations were very helpful!

レンタカーで自由に散策に比べてリーズナブルに効率よく観光ができました。
バスガイドさんの話つきでよく分かりました！

I was taken by bus and had some free time, which was enjoyable. I was also glad to be able to feed the dolphins (for an additional fee).

バスで連れていってもらえて自由時間もあり、楽しめました。
いるかさんにも餌(別料金)をあげれて良かったです。

I enjoyed the trip. the weather was bit windy and drizzling. The staff was very helpful and kind.

Arigatho!!

Due to the wind, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but we were taken to another spot. There were many tropical fish near the coral, and it was a great experience to see fish up close that you usually see in an aquarium! I even encountered a large sea turtle that I had never seen before; according to the guide, you only get to see one about once in every 20 times. They took photos at various points and checked in on how I was feeling, which made me feel secure throughout the experience! I want to go snorkeling again someday!

風の影響で青の洞窟には行けませんでしたが、別のスポットに案内していただきました。
サンゴ付近にたくさんの熱帯魚がいて、水族館で見るような魚たちを真近で見ることができてとても良い経験になりました！
見たことのない大きなサイズのウミガメに出会うこともできて、ガイドさんによると20回に1回くらいの確率でしか出会えないそう。
ポイントポイントで写真を撮っていただいたり、体調が悪くないかなどの声がけを細かくしてくれたので最後まで安心して過ごすことができました！
またいつかシュノーケリングやりたいです！

It was easy to find the ticket exchange location at the airport, and I was able to enter the aquarium smoothly on the day of my visit. It was also great that I could purchase tickets online!

空港でチケットの引換場所もすぐ分かり、水族館を訪れた当日もすぐ入館できてスムーズでした。ネット決済で買えたのも良かったです！

I arrived earlier than my reserved time, but since there was availability, I was able to board an earlier boat. It was quite crowded and nearly full, but the captain's explanations were clear and precise, the scenery was beautiful, and I was able to see a lot of fish, which made me very satisfied. Also, the fact that parking is free is a big plus if you're renting a car.

予約した時間より早く到着しましたが、空きがあったので早い船に乗せてもらえました。結構混んでいてほぼ満員でしたが、船頭さんの説明がわかりやすく的確で、景色も綺麗、魚もたくさんみれて大満足でした。
また駐車場も無料な点はレンタカーする場合には見逃せません。

At the Ocean Expo, everyone except me went to the aquarium, but since I wasn't interested in fish, I went alone to the tropical botanical garden. The orchids were very beautiful and reminded me a lot of the botanical gardens in Singapore. Along the way, I participated in a 30-minute guided tour at Ryukyu Village, where I learned about the life in Ryukyu at that time. Manza Beach was a place where, before the defeat in the war, Okinawa's residents were cornered and threw themselves in, and I joined the tour to confirm that. Okinawa has many traces of the sacrifices made by the nation, and I felt the tragic reality of how not only soldiers but also civilians were caught up in the war, as well as the happiness of living freely and normally now.

海洋博では私以外の方は皆さま水族館に行かれましたが，魚に興味がない私は，一人熱帯植物園に行きました。蘭の花がとてもきれいでした。シンガポールの植物園とよく似ていました。途中，琉球村で30分ガイドに参加して，当時の琉球の生活を勉強しました。万座毛は敗戦前，沖縄の県民が追い詰められ身を投げた地であり，それを確認したくて参加しました。沖縄には国の犠牲になった痕跡がたくさん残っており，当時，軍人はもとより文民達が戦争に巻き込まれた悲惨さ，自分が今不自由なく当たり前に生きていることの幸福を感じ入りました。

The tour was a full day, gathering at 8 AM and dispersing around 7 PM. Despite being busy, there was no wasted time, and I enjoyed stopping at many different places.

8時集合19時解散くらい丸１日のツアーでした。
忙しいながらも無駄な時間はなく色々と沢山の場所に立ち寄れて楽しかったです。

I saw beautiful and cute fish. I was excited to see what kind of fish and coral would appear next.

きれいでかわいいお魚さん見られました。
次はどんなお魚やサンゴが出てくるかワクワクしながら乗っていました。

The ticket pickup was at the airport. The flight was delayed, and I didn't have time to pick up the ticket, so I had to go back to the airport the next day to collect it.

チケット受け取りが空港だった
飛行機が遅れてチケット受け取りの時間がなく次の日にまた空港まで行ってチケットを受け取った

It was unfortunately rainy, but I was still able to enjoy it to the fullest! The Korean guide was also very dedicated and shared a lot of interesting information.

生憎の雨でしたがその中でも最大限にたのしめました！韓国人のガイドさんも一生懸命にお話してくれてよかったです

Mr. Kan's way of speaking was polite, and his heartfelt dedication to his work was wonderful. He was working hard even in bad weather.

案内の金さんの話し方が丁寧で、とても心のこもったお仕事ぶりが素晴らしいでした。悪天候の中でも一生懸命働いていらっしゃいました。