4 Days in Okinawa: What to Do and See in Okinawa

Day 1 | Morning

Okinawa Zoo & Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 100 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 5-chōme-7-1 Goya, Okinawa, 904-0021, Japan

Okinawa Zoo & Museum, located in Okinawa, is a great destination for families and sure to entertain the kids. The zoo itself is built next to a mountain overlooking the nearby lake and distant sea. Although not big in size, it offers visitors a number of opportunities to interact with animals, such as feeding giraffes, and petting chicks and guinea pigs. In addition, the museum provides scientific games and art workshops that bring to life originally boring scientific principles.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It is necessary to go to Okinawa for parent-child swim. The admission fee is cheap, and in addition to seeing different kinds of animals, you can also close to some small henpecked animals, such as rabbits and chickens. Children have fun as big as children.

Trip.com User: Okinawa Children's Kingdom, ensure that children not only can consume energy, but also can learn a lot of knowledge, bring children to Okinawa, I think Okinawa Children's Kingdom is also a very worthwhile attraction!

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Okinawa Zoo & Museum, you can head to Southeast Botanical Gardens, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Southeast Botanical Gardens

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Ticket Price: 1540 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2146 Chibana, Okinawa, 904-2143, Japan

The Southeast Botanical Garden covers an area of 50,000 square meters. Tropical and subtropical plants are lush and lush all year round. It is one of the few tropical gardens in Japan. Here, you can get close to flying butterflies, ferrets and other small animals, experience making Okinawa lucky lions, etc., so that you can forget everything and spend time comfortably.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The cafeteria was delicious, and there were many flowers and plants in the botanical garden that could be seen. It was quickly worn away in a day and a half.

Trip.com User: Trip takes you on a trip~ Takes you to enjoy the most beautiful scenery~ Takes you to create the most beautiful memories

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Southeast Botanical Gardens? Trip Shot Hotels Koza is one of your top choices.

Trip Shot Hotels Koza

Trip Shot Hotels is a self-catering accommodation located in Okinawa City providing easy access to main sightseeing areas. With free WiFi access, the spacious rooms are fully furnished and offers a vintage atmosphere. The American village can be reached with a 15-minute drive, while the Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom shopping centre is a 10-minute drive away. The famous Shurijo Castle and the Naha Airport are a 30-minute and 50-minute drive away respectively. Churami Aquarium is a 60-minute drive away. Guests staying at the property can make use of the shared kitchen, equipped with basic kitchenware, a microwave, a fridge and a coffee machine. A washing amachine and ironing facility is also available at the Trip Shot Hotels. The hotel lounge features a cafe which serves complimentary soft drinks. Rooms at the Trip Shot Hotels offers free WiFi access, a common area, 2 semi-double beds and an extra bed. The bathroom features a bathtub and a hairdryer. The rooms are renovated designs of old bars and hair salons, and feature 2 different concepts. While the Deluxe Apartment has a retro theme and offers a vintage atmosphere, the Superior Apartment boasts a modern, contemporary design. Guests can find traditional Chinese and English guidebooks for touring in the rooms as well.

Day 2 | Morning

Okinawa City Hall Observation Decks

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:30am-5:15pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 26-1 Nakasonecho, Okinawa City 904-0014, Okinawa Prefecture

The Okinawa City Hall Observation Deck is at the top of the tower. From the observation deck, you can overlook the whole city of Okinawa, and you can also see the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Beautiful, Okinawa has a wide view, very suitable for vacation, no sense of urban hustle and bustle

Trip.com User: Everything because of faith and love

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park.

Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,9:00am-9:00pm;Closed on Tue

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 5-chōme-3-1 Hiyagon, Okinawa, 904-2173, Japan

The park consists of 3 plates of the seaside area, the forest and water area, and the sports area. This park was built as the main venue for the Okinawa Haibang National System held in 1987. It is a park overlooking Nakagusuku Bay, a seaside area with a water park, a forest and water area where you can experience nature learning, and a sports area with the largest land arena and gymnasium in Okinawa.

Reviews from Real Guests:

目指せ118: The FC Ryukyu game is also held at Hiyagon Stadium.

kit0117: It's great! Also near 々 I want to go to play!

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Okinawa Grand Mer Resort in advance, because all the tourists head to Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park love staying at it.

Okinawa Grand Mer Resort

Okinawa Grand Mer Resort is located in central Okinawa, a 40-minute drive from the airport and close to several scenic spots.

All 300 rooms are equipped with broadband internet access, satellite TVs and offer gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. This Okinawa hotel also offers shuttle bus services to and from the airport, currency exchange and travel services.

Dining options include Janpanese and Western cuisines. For recreation, there is a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, massages and diving.

The hotel offers free shuttle bus between the Naha Airport and the American Village. Guests who want to use the free shuttle bus need to book the seat with the hotel in advance. Please check the timetable on the hotel homepage.

Day 3 | Morning

Okinawa-shi Gallery of Postwar Culture and History

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 2 Chome-2-1 Central, Okinawa, 904-0004

After the war, Okinawa City has created an extremely unique culture while coming into contact with different cultures, supported by various energies derived from the base. As the responsibility of the city of Okinawa, which is described as a microcosm of the post-war Okinawa, the city of the base, with the aim of reconsidering the post-war and return, we will exhibit photographs and materials from the past and widely disseminate them to the public.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Okinawa, this place is very good. It's really a straight trip, a fun 4-day trip. Correct

Day 3 | Afternoon

Hija River nearby is the top choice before you leave Okinawa-shi Gallery of Postwar Culture and History and hit the road.

Hija River

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Hija River, Okinawa, Japan

HijaRiver is a small river in Okinawa with clear water. There is a special canoe tour here, where you can take a canoe to view the mangroves.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Hija River? Deigo Hotel is one of your top choices.

Deigo Hotel

The 2.5-star Deigo Hotel offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Okinawa. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Car park, restaurant, laundry service, elevator, bicycle rental are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like internet access – wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, telephone, television, refrigerator. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Convenience and comfort makes Deigo Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in Okinawa.

Day 4 | Morning

Chanpuru Ichiba

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Okinawa Prefecture 2697-2 Noborikawa 904-2142

Chanpuru Fresh Market is a market dedicated to Okinawa locals. There are a lot of products to choose from, from food to daily necessities, and you can buy fresh seafood.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Location: Okinawa, 47 Japan

The castles and related heritage groups of the Ryukyu Kingdom refer to the historical sites located in Okinawa, Japan, including the ruins of the Ryukyu Kingdom's city walls, the Royal Mountains, and the royal tombs. The Ryukyu-style castle not only has the characteristics of an agricultural village, but also has a defensive function.

Reviews from Real Guests:

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