Things to do in Nago

A very good choice if you’re staying for just a few days and want to see some of the island’s most iconic spots. Everything in Okinawa is quite far apart — I was staying in Naha, and the aquarium was about three hours away by public transport. On the way back, we got off in Chatan and explored the American Village on our own. We watched the sunset there and then made our own way back to Naha. Also, keep in mind the island’s heat and humidity — it can be really exhausting. That’s another good reason to join a tour like this one, as they take care of transportation and manage the schedule for each attraction. I recommend bringing your own food, since the short stops don’t give you enough time to both explore and eat at the same place. On the downside, our guide only spoke Japanese, so we missed all the explanations. The only thing that was clear was the return time, which they displayed on a sign.

Had the best time on this buggy tour! The ride was exciting but easy to handle. A big shout-out to Yamauchi-San for making it so much fun and for going above and beyond to help us after we forgot to take an extra pair of socks with us. He was super helpful, funny, and made everyone feel comfortable. This was definitely a highlight of my trip, highly recommend!

Our Chinese-speaking driver/guide provided explanations and helped take photos at each location and throughout the ride. The service was very attentive, and my relatives and elders were very satisfied. Although it was a bit more expensive than a Japanese private car, it was worth it!

It was such an enjoyable ATV experience. The course is big with big and small roads, up and downhill, flat and bumpy, and there is even a mini jungle. My 11 year old son can ride on his own and we had so much fun. After the first 15mins of getting used to driving, we rested a bit and then started the exciting jungle ride. It was so much fun! The coaches speak very little English but its good enough to communicate. They have English and Chinese manual for us to read. They also took pic and videos for us. We dont have to worry about that at all. We will come again for more exciting course. Remember to be ready to get wet and muddy, and bring change of clothes.

I would say this park is more geared towards children, but my husband and I visited on our honeymoon in Okinawa and we really enjoyed the easy nature of the park. I love gardens and plants, I would say walking around and taking in all the beautiful plants and landscaping, as well as the amazing butterfly exhibit, was a highlight. With the winery, distillery, and all you can eat samples in the sweet shop, there is something for everyone here. The dinosaurs were fun, I kind of felt like I was in Jurassic park on the self driving jeeps! I really enjoyed my time here! Recommend going as soon as it opens, we were able to enjoy being along for a good amount of time before it got very busy even on a weekday.

This time I brought my mom to play, so I chose a relatively safe (?) itinerary. I chose the pass to see the underwater glass-bottom boat and Gyokusendo Cave. The underwater glass-bottom boat was actually pretty good, but the weather wasn't great when we came, and the underwater visibility was very poor. Fortunately, we still saw schools of fish, but they weren't clear. I had been to Gyokusendo Cave myself before and thought it was good, so I brought my mom to visit again. Moreover, after wandering around Okinawa World, there is also the Gangala Valley attraction across the street, which you can combine with it, very 👍.

A great spot for families with kids! If you want to see dinosaurs, this is the place. Be extra careful if it rains, as the paths inside go up and down and can be slippery. Make sure to wear shoes with good traction.

I like the pineapple one better than this fruit one. If you have no children, I do not recommend to go.

We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Two adults and a child could fit in the same kayak. The aerial photography experience was great, and the staff was very polite. We communicated using phone translation. There was parking available, indoor changing rooms, and an outdoor water supply for rinsing off.