
Sightseeing
Here are sample itineraries of three-hour, half-day, and full-day tour plans for enjoying sightseeing in Okinawa. There are monorails and local buses for transportation within Naha city, however, in the suburbs, it is convenient to use rental cars or taxis.
[3-hour course] Shuri (Naha City) tour
- Naha Airport
Approx. 30 minutes by taxi or rental car / Approx. 45 minutes by Yui-Rail (monorail) and on foot
- SHURIJO CASTLE PARK (1 hour stay)
3 minutes walk from Shuri Castle Park
- Shuri Kinjo no O Akagi Tree (20 minutes stay)
15 minutes walk / Approx. 5 minutes by taxi
SHURIJO CASTLE PARK (World Heritage Site)

SHURIJO CASTLE PARK is the former royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom located in Naha City, and flourished as the royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom for about 450 years until Okinawa Prefecture was established in 1879. In 2019, nine facilities, including the main hall, were destroyed by fire, and you can now view the inside of the factory through glass, which is currently undergoing reconstruction in preparation for restoration in 2026.
Hours | April-June, October-November 8:30-19:00 (entrance deadline 18:30) |
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Closed | Not open to the public yet in 2025. (No closed days in 2024) |
place | 1-2 Shurikinjo-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYdrCR48sfEcaa8u9 |
Web | https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/ |
Shuri Kinjo no O-Akagi Tree (Nationally designated natural treasure)

The Shurikinjo O-Akagi trees are six large Akagi trees estimated to be over 200 years old. Akagi trees are common in Okinawa Prefecture, but this is the only area where such large trees can be seen in residential areas.
place | 3-18, Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/MgLGWFLa5ur1ppvs9 |
Web | https://www.naha-contentsdb.jp/en/spot/715 |
Shuri Ryusen Coral Dyeing

SHURI RYUSEN’s signature technique, "coral dyeing," was invented after the company's representative, Mr. Yamaoka, came across a coral fossil by chance on the beach, and is an original Shuri Ryusen technique. Currently, collecting coral fossils is prohibited, so only Shuri Ryusen can express the coral pattern.
Hours | 9:00-18:00 |
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Closed | Open all year round |
place | 1-54, Shuri Yamakawa-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/jbtK6x4WUhu2t9WE8 |
Web | https://www.shuri-ryusen.com/course/sango-en.html |
[Half-day course] Tour of Seifautaki (Nanjo City)
- Naha Airport
Approx. 50 minutes by taxi or rental car / Approx. 90 minutes with two transfers on the Yui Rail and bus
- Seifautaki (World Heritage Site) (stay time 1 hour)
Approx. 5 minutes by taxi / Approx. 15 minutes on foot
- Cape Chinen Park (stay time 1 hour)
Seifautaki (World Heritage Site)

Known as Okinawa's most sacred place, it is a place of religious ceremonies and nature worship in the Ryukyu Kingdom.
🚝 Details of Yui Rail and bus transfer from Naha Airport to Sefa Utaki
Take the Yui Rail (monorail) from Naha Airport Station to Asahibashi Station (about 11 minutes)
Walk to Naha Bus Terminal (about 2 minutes on foot)
🚌 Transfer to a local bus
Take Toyo Bus No. 338 "Sefa Utaki Line" at Naha Bus Terminal No. 7 (about 60 minutes)
After getting off at "Sefa Utaki Entrance", purchase an admission ticket at the ticket office in the front parking lot, and walk 7 to 10 minutes to the entrance of Sefa Utaki (Midori no Yakata / Sefa). (About 500m)
Hours | March to October 9:00 to 18:00 Last ticket sales 17:15 / Last entrance 17:30 |
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Closed | Based on the lunar calendar, there are 6 "rest days" per year. October 2025 is not a rest day. For details, please check the website. |
place | 270-1 Chinen Kudeken, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/hR5fb7AiHJcVzc9bA |
Web | https://okinawa-nanjo.jp/sefa/en/ |
Cape Chinen Park

Cape Chinen Park is located on a cape that juts out into the sea, offering a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and, on a clear day, a close-up view of Kudaka Island. The park has a gazebo with a red-tiled roof and a promenade where you can relax.
place | Kudeken, Chinen, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bUYmXCkv2tjoX4y8 |
Web | https://www.kankou-nanjo.okinawa/bunka/184/ |
[1-day course] Tour of northern Okinawa
- Naha Airport
Approximately 2 hours by taxi or rental car (using the expressway) / Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by bus (using the express bus) Route 117 (Churaumi direct bus)
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (stay time 2 hours)
15 minutes by taxi
- Nakijin Catsle Ruins (stay time 1 hour)
30 minutes by taxi
- KOURIJIMA (stay time 1 hour)
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Churaumi Aquarium

Hours | 8:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30) |
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Closed | No scheduled closures until March 31, 2027 (except for temporary closures due to typhoons, etc.) |
place | 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qn4oGBjy2ag2ydt27 |
Web | https://churaumi.okinawa/kr/ |
Nakijin Castle Ruins (World Heritage Site)

Nakijin Castle Ruins is a royal castle comparable in scale to Shurijo Castle, dating back to before the establishment of the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1429, and is characterized by its curved stone walls that take advantage of the terrain. The view from the castle, located 100 meters above sea level, is magnificent.
Hours | 8:00 - 18:00 (last entrance 17:30) |
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Closed | Open all year round *However, some facilities may be closed without notice due to facility management etc. |
place | 5101 Imadomari, Nakijinson, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/m5psFt3ob3afZFm7A |
Web | http://nakijinjoseki-osi.jp/ |
Kourijima Island

Kourijima Island is an isolated island that can be reached by car from the main island of Okinawa, and when crossing the bridge, you can drive through the waters that are so clear that even local Okinawans praise it. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the shallow beach just at the entrance to Kourijimai Island.
place | Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
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Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZydVAv5rahREaam7 |
Web | https://kourijima.info/ |
If you are planning to visit the famous sites in northern Okinawa, including the Churaumi Aquarium, a convenient one-day bus tour is also recommended.
Korea ⇄ Okinawa Flight Information
Latest flight information (as of May 8th)
You can check the flight schedule for Naha Airport on the official Naha Airport website and each airlines.
Arrival
Departing from Seoul > Arriving at Naha
Airlines | Flight number | Departure Time | Arrival Times |
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ASIANA AIRLINES | OZ 172 | 08:50 | 11:15 |
KOREAN AIR | KE 755 | 09:10 | 11:40 |
JINAIR | LI 341 | 09:55 | 12:20 |
T'way | TW 271 | 11:00 | 13:35 |
EASTAR JET | ZE 631 | 11:30 | 14:00 |
JEJUair | 7C 1801 | 13:30 | 15:45 |
Departure
Depart Naha > Arrive Seoul
Airlines | Flight number | Departure Time | Arrival Times |
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ASIANA AIRLINES | OZ 171 | 12:15 | 14:35 |
KOREAN AIR | KE 756 | 12:50 | 15:10 |
JINAIR | LI 342 | 13:30 | 15:45 |
T'way | TW 272 | 14:35 | 16:55 |
EASTAR JET | ZE 632 | 15:00 | 17:35 |
JEJUair | 7C 1802 | 16:45 | 18:55 |