Time zone
GMT +09:00
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Currency
Japanese Yen
1NZD = 89.35JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
10 hours
When departing from Auckland

Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa, Japan’s southern island paradise, is famed for its turquoise seas, subtropical climate, and rich Ryukyu heritage. Beyond its stunning beaches, the main island offers world-class diving, vibrant coral reefs, and historic sites like Shuri Castle and the Nakijin and Nakagusuku Castle Ruins. Visitors can explore traditional villages, lush forests, and unique cultural experiences year-round. Okinawa’s food scene is equally captivating, featuring local specialties such as Okinawa Soba and slow-braised Rafutee. With its blend of natural beauty, history, and warm island hospitality, Okinawa promises an unforgettable journey in every season.
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Zoos & aquariums • Kunigami
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Ticket
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★ 4.7
(6,397) • 300K+ booked
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NZ$ 25.65
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NZ$ 20.95
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Attraction passes • Itoman
Okinawa FunPASS (Churaumi Series)
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★ 4.8
(338) • 10K+ booked
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NZ$ 33.05
NZ$ 36.45
Zoos & aquariums • Tomigusuku
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium Ticket in Okinawa
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★ 4.7
(1,009) • 50K+ booked
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NZ$ 23.29
Tours • Naha
Okinawa sightseeing bus north-south route 1-day tour: Gyokusendo Cave, DMM Aquarium, Senaga Island & Cape Manza, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, American Village
Private tour
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English guided
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★ 4.8
(290) • 8K+ booked
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NZ$ 49.75
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Tours • From Okinawa
Okinawa Hip Hop Bus Tour: Kouri Island , Cape Manza and More
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English guided
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★ 4.6
(4,785) • 70K+ booked
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NZ$ 62.69
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Museums • Nanjo
Okinawa World Admission Ticket
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★ 4.7
(472) • 20K+ booked
NZ$ 22.15
NZ$ 22.39
Attraction passes • Itoman
Okinawa FunPASS (Value Series)
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★ 4.7
(1,879) • 80K+ booked
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NZ$ 43.15
Tours • From Naha
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium & American Village Tour (Departure from Naha/Chatan)
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★ 4.6
(1,248) • 20K+ booked
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NZ$ 85.05
Tours • From Naha, Nakagami
Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Cape Manza, & American Village Trip
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★ 4.7
(563) • 10K+ booked
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NZ$ 76.65
Zoos & aquariums • Okinawa
Okinawa Zoo & Museum Admission Ticket
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★ 4.8
(536) • 20K+ booked
NZ$ 10.59
NZ$ 11.19
Tours • From Naha
Okinawa World, Itoman Fish Market, & Senaga Island 1/2/3 Day Tour
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★ 4.8
(262) • 10K+ booked
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NZ$ 85.65
Transport in Okinawa Prefecture
Rail passes • From Okinawa
Okinawa Yuirail Naha Airport Digital Ticket
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★ 4.4
(1,295) • 10K+ booked
NZ$ 8.99
NZ$ 9.09
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Car rentals • Naha
Naha Car Rental | Rent a car for Naha Airport, Makishi Public Market, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
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NZ$ 57
NZ$ 80.89
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Car rentals • Naha
Okinawa Car Rental | Rent a car for Gyukusendo, Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa World, Kokusai Dori, Shuri Castle
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NZ$ 57
NZ$ 80.89
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Private airport transfers • Naha
Naha|Naha Airport Private Airport Transfer
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★ 4.7
(805) • 5K+ booked
NZ$ 85.99
Buses • From Naha
Churaumi Aquarium Highway Roundtrip Bus Tickets
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★ 4.7
(131) • 4K+ booked
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NZ$ 38.05
Rail passes • From Naha
Mihama American Village Line Bus Pass
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★ 4.8
(278) • 3K+ booked
NZ$ 23.05
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Car rentals • Ishigaki
Ishigaki car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 98
NZ$ 108.35
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Car charters • From Okinawa
Okinawa and Surrounding Areas Private Car Charter
Customized itinerary
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★ 4.9
(243) • 1K+ booked
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NZ$ 349.19
NZ$ 399.05
Car charters • From Okinawa
Okinawa Miyakojima / Ishigakijima Charter Free Travel [Regular Green License Car · Customized Service] Hotel · Airport · Cruise Port Pickup
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★ 4.7
(24) • 300+ booked
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NZ$ 249.29
NZ$ 299.15
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Buses • From Okinawa
Limousine Bus Naha Airport (OKA) to Okinawa city
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★ 4.8
(101) • 2K+ booked
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NZ$ 14.99
Car charters • From Okinawa
Okinawa Car Rental with Driver - Customized Itinerary to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium / Shuri Castle - Chinese/ English/ Japanese Speaking Driver
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NZ$ 313.89
NZ$ 346.95
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Car rentals • Miyakojima
Miyako car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 54
Hotels in Okinawa Prefecture
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NZ$ 115.70
Hotels • Naha
Okinawa Hinode Resort and Hot spring Hotel
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★ 4.9
(501) • 50+ booked
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NZ$ 155.56
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NZ$ 112.54
Hotels • Naha
Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Asahibashi Ekimae
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★ 4.7
(409) • 100+ booked
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NZ$ 95.64
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NZ$ 193.90
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NZ$ 127.67
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Reviews of Okinawa Prefecture activities
lu **
2025-07-26 03:05:00
Fantastic 5.0
Experience: We decided to explore at night on a whim after arriving in Miyako, so our evening wouldn't be boring. It turned out to be an incredibly amazing experience! We stumbled upon a gathering of coconut crabs on the island and encountered these rare creatures on rocks, in trees, and even on the sidewalks! There were also many other fascinating and wild small animals, cute frogs, hermit crabs, stick insects, and butterflies sleeping at night! The kids had an absolute blast!
Location: This is the most crucial part, as it’s difficult to get a taxi at night. This company provides hotel pick-up and drop-off services! This saves a lot of time and energy!
Instructor: We had TAKU, who provided patient and detailed explanations in English throughout the tour. His English wasn't too difficult to understand, so feel free to give it a try! He was super patient with the kids! So much so that when I wanted to book a snorkeling trip the next day and found out TAKU was also a guide for that, I immediately booked it! An excellent guide makes the trip easy and enjoyable! TAKU is very conscientious and responsible, and he has a WeChat contact that you can use to reach him and he'll also send you travel photos. After booking, specify in the email that you need to contact them via WeChat. They will contact you later, so don't worry. (Since I booked on the same day, I couldn't log in to WhatsApp, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to reach them, but Klook's customer service helped me follow up, and they quickly contacted me via WeChat.)
Equipment: For the night tour, they provide mosquito repellent and headlamps. You don't need to bring anything except a bottle of water, as you might get thirsty while walking. Shorts and a T-shirt are also fine; there's no danger.
HA ******
2025-08-11 10:06:28
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide, Sebastian, is incredibly kind. He meticulously checked our boot sizes to ensure we were comfortable. Upon arrival, he tirelessly walked with us, providing detailed explanations, so we could see more insects, coconut crabs, and stars! Thanks to Sebastian, I saw my first scorpion. Thank you for helping us create wonderful memories with our children! I highly recommend the Jungle Night Tour – be sure to experience it!
Utente Klook
2025-10-16 10:01:14
Fantastic 5.0
An amazing and breathtaking experience, from the torchlit walk to discover the nightlife of the beautiful Miyakojima Island to the grand finale, a spectacle of stars that rivets your eyes to the sky. Kudos to our professional and very friendly guide, thank you for the wonderful photos you took, we had a lot of fun and were very moved.
Klook 用戶
2025-09-29 13:39:28
Fantastic 5.0
Taketomi Island is an extremely serene island, and the water buffalo cart experience is very special. I highly recommend spending a whole day on Taketomi Island to thoroughly explore all the island's attractions. The beaches are stunning (unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to fully explore them).
Yeong ********
2025-06-09 08:20:13
Fantastic 5.0
I originally booked a whale shark diving trip, but it was sold out, so I chose whale shark snorkeling. Although I can't swim, I can snorkel with the instructor with confidence. The whale shark was right below us, and I could see it very clearly. It was very close to us. A very satisfying experience
Gwenael *******
2025-11-10 04:29:45
Fantastic 5.0
This nighttime safari was very cool. We were able to see a lot of coconut crabs and other inhabitants of the Iriomote jungle! We don't recommend it for arachnophobes because there are literally spiders everywhere, their bodies shine slightly in the moonlight. The only two downsides to the activity were the cloudy sky preventing us from fully enjoying the stars and the fact that the guide only partially spoke English. He still made a lot of effort to make sure we understood as much as possible, even using Google Translate when he couldn't find his words.
Klook用戶
2025-06-29 12:22:51
Fantastic 5.0
Very satisfying experience, the leader was interesting, not only took us up the small hill to see the starry sky, but also lucky enough to meet the coconut crab, also taught us how to take pictures of the beautiful night sky! Before setting off, I was worried about how to meet up. It turned out that I just needed to follow the map provided by Klook to the meeting point and you would see the leader
Li *
2025-11-09 09:55:25
Fantastic 5.0
It rained the day before participating in the Okinawa glass boat underwater sightseeing tour, and I was worried that I might not be able to see the fish. However, the weather was beautiful, and the sky cleared up on the day of participation. When I arrived at the West Marine counter, there was a sign showing the clarity of the water and the sway of the waves for passengers to refer to. After boarding, passengers can first enjoy the scenery near the shore from the top deck. When the boat reaches a deeper area, the staff will prompt passengers to go to the bottom level to see the fish, and finally, they can go to the middle level to feed the fish. This activity is very suitable for families to participate in together.
My package also included a seafood bowl on the Mobydick ship, with several kinds of fresh sashimi to eat as much as you like. Perhaps because it wasn't peak season and there were fewer people that day, enjoying lunch quietly was particularly relaxing.
Пользователь Klook
2025-08-14 12:04:26
Fantastic 5.0
The boat barbecue is a cool idea, beautiful sunset, not much food, the meat wasn't tasty, but overall it's worth going.
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Everything you need for your Okinawa Island visit
- 1 Okinawa Island Tours & experiences
- 2 Okinawa Island Water activities
- 3 Okinawa Island Tours
- 4 Okinawa Island Snorkeling
- 5 Okinawa Island Cultural experiences
- 6 Okinawa Island Outdoor & sports activities
- 7 Okinawa Island Day trips
- 8 Okinawa Island Workshops
- 9 Okinawa Island Boat tours
- 10 Okinawa Island Wildlife
- 11 Okinawa Island Fishing trips
- 12 Okinawa Island Cruises
- 13 Okinawa Island Gliding
- 14 Okinawa Island Go-karting
- 15 Okinawa Island Sightseeing cruises
- 16 Okinawa Island Food & drinks tours
- 17 Okinawa Island Paddleboarding