Things to do in Okinawa Prefecture

Ms. Qian, the tour guide, led us through a pleasant day! This trip didn't involve self-driving, so we joined a day tour. The northern attractions were very appealing and were some of the most worthwhile places to visit in Okinawa. The tour members were all punctual in arriving at the departure time. Although the drive was long, the tour guide enlivened the atmosphere and carefully introduced the history, precautions, etc. of each location. The amount of time spent at each attraction was sufficient to see the entire site. However, at the end, in American Village, we chose to return on our own because we felt that the original 40 minutes was not enough. The tour guide also told us that we could choose a bus back to Naha for the return trip. The whole experience was very enjoyable, and with the tour guide's introduction, it is highly recommended. The early bird discount is also much cheaper!

We were traveling as a couple, and although we saw many tour buses at the meeting point in the morning, it was very clear which bus was ours. We were very satisfied with the itinerary, and we are also very grateful to our tour guide, Lulu. Her explanations about the attractions and history were very clear and interesting, and she also shared stories about her life in Okinawa based on her own experiences. She was also very thoughtful and gentle, reminding us to wear more clothes! Our first stop was Manza Cape, and 30 minutes was a very appropriate and comfortable amount of time. The second stop was Kouri Island, and the ice cream at the milk shop recommended by the tour guide was delicious! Three hours at the aquarium was also just right, with plenty of time to relax and see the dolphin show, gift shop, and large aquarium! Finally, on the way to American Village, the journey was extended due to traffic, but we were able to see American Village at night, which had a great atmosphere! Even though it was January, we could still see a lot of Christmas decorations! Overall, we were very happy with the itinerary and the tour guide we booked this time. It was great value for money!!

December isn't the most active time for whales, so seeing them isn't guaranteed every day. We were lucky to see them, but you'll mostly just see the whales fluke, spout, and fins. You can see them much more clearly at an aquarium. It's very cold, windy, and intermittently rainy at sea in winter, and you're out at sea for a long time, so be sure to wear enough clothing. Also, the waves are sometimes quite big, so be sure to take motion sickness medicine.

This aquarium indeed does not disappoint. We spent at least 3 hours indoors going through 3 levels, and then went outdoor to feed sea turtles, watched the dolphin show and fed the dolphins. The dolphin feeding experience was very popular though, and it’s limited to 25 ‘groups’ of participants for each time slot, so will need to queue up really quickly. Both feeding programs are separately payable. ¥500 per bucket of food.

It was a very nice experience. the cave is obviously the main attraction. it is very humid down there and severel stairs which are slippery. Hole yourself on the rail just incase. And one advice: After purchasing the ticket do not open the voucher until you are in front a ticketing agent at the entrance. otherwise your ticket might become invalid/used. Other than that you a snake museum and a little zoo with animals, some snack stations and shops and a restaurant. At station number 5 you can check out one of the two alternating live shows each hour. All in All you can spend around 2-3 hours here and attach a visit to the nearby mibaru beach.

Buy the 5-in-1 Fun Pass including the Churaumi Aquarium; if you want to re-enter the Churaumi Aquarium on the same day, you can directly scan the QR code for entry without queuing to buy tickets. The owner of the shrimp rice restaurant on Kouri Island, where you redeem the pass, has a bit of a poker face and looks a little fierce; the taste is average, and I wouldn't choose to redeem it there again. However, Okinawa World and DMM are both very worthwhile. There's also a paid pearl digging experience at the entrance of DMM, so you don't have to rush to the crowded small shop inside Okinawa World. Additionally, the three-choice set meal at a restaurant near the beach in American Village is also very good, and it comes with pumpkin soup, a drink, fried chicken rice with lettuce, and scrambled eggs. There's a Times parking lot nearby, and the first two hours are free, making parking super convenient.

I would like to recommend it as a must-visit place during your trip to Okinawa. Taking beautiful pictures in a natural atmosphere and experiencing adventures you have never experienced before... It was really the best!! Perhaps that's why it didn't feel similar to other famous theme parks in other travel destinations, and I think I will be able to remember Junglia's uniqueness and memories, so I was really happy with the day I spent in Junglia. The weather in Junglia in mid-January was moderately warm, like spring and early summer weather in Korea. And it rained for a while, but there was a free umbrella rental car and I could use it comfortably, so I think I was able to have a more pleasant time. (I think I could also use the lounge bar for 30 minutes for free with the ticket purchased from Klook, so I really recommend using it!) And I would also like to thank Shin00 Junglia Crew(?), who gave me some tips on how to enjoy Junglia even more! :) Thank you. If you use Junglia Theme Park, I highly recommend using the spa as well!!! You don't need a reason, so if you go to Okinawa, I recommend investing one day in Junglia & Spa!

Experience: The electronic tickets are very convenient, just scan them for admission. Unfortunately, they open at 9:00 AM, and the popular pet feeding tickets are sold out by 9:30 AM, so I recommend arriving before opening if you want to feed the animals. Facilities: The environment is clean and the space is pretty good, but some pet areas inside are a bit stuffy. This is probably to accommodate the pets' needs, so it's understandable.

It's s lot cheaper to purchase the tickets here on klook, you can easily exchange the tickets with QR code. The animals are cute and the zoo is well arranged, but the interact session with animals are limited, I would still recommend this place specifically for family with small kids.