Okinawa

19:00 – Arrive Naha Port

Evening options:

• Walk to Kokusai-dōri for food

  • Recommended: Yakiniku, Okinawan soba, izakaya

• Check into your hotel (Naha recommended for convenience)
  
  

Light activities:

• Don Quijote (24H)

• Heiwa-dōri covered street

• Try Blue Seal ice cream
  
  

🌅 Day 2 — 20 Dec (Fri) – Naha City Highlights

Morning

• Shuri Castle (UNESCO) — newly restored

• Walk through the castle park + stone paths of Shuri Kinjo-cho Ishidatami (beautiful)

Afternoon

• Tsuboya Pottery Street

• Naha City Museum of History (small but interesting)

• Shopping in Kokusai-dōri area

Evening

• Naha Sunset spot: Naminoue Beach

• Dinner at Makishi Public Market (lots of seafood)
  
  

🏝️ Day 3 — 21 Dec (Sat) – Southern Okinawa / War History

Morning

• Peace Memorial Park (Itoman)

• Himeyuri Peace Museum

• Okinawa World + Gyokusendo Limestone Cave (very impressive)

Afternoon

• Visit Senaga Island

  • Umikaji Terrace (white Mediterranean-style cafes)

  • Great sunset views

Evening

• Onsen option: Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel (beautiful ocean view)
  
  

🐬 Day 4 — 22 Dec (Sun) – North Okinawa (Churaumi Day)

This is the one day where car rental is strongly recommended.
(Public bus possible but 2+ hours one-way.)

Morning

• Drive to Churaumi Aquarium

• Explore the whole Ocean Expo Park

  • Dolphin show (free)

  • Tropical Dream Center

  • Emerald Beach

Afternoon

• Cape Manzamo — dramatic cliffs

• Café stop around Onna Village

Evening

• Return to Naha (1.5 hrs drive)
  
  

🌊 Day 5 — 23 Dec (Mon) – Kerama Islands (Snorkelling / Day Trip)

Take a day trip to the Kerama Islands:

• Zamami or Tokashiki (30–50 mins by ferry)

• December water temp: ~22°C → wetsuit included, still okay for snorkelling

Plan:

• Morning ferry

• Beach time: Aharen Beach (Tokashiki) or Furuzamami (Zamami)

• Optional: Guided snorkel boat tour

• Return to Naha by late afternoon

Evening:

• Dinner at Yachimun Street restaurants

• Quiet stroll at Fukushū-en Garden (closes 8pm)
  
  

🛕 Day 6 — 24 Dec (Tue) – Free & Easy / Local Culture

Choose based on your energy:

Option A – Naha Culture Day

• Shikinaen Royal Garden

• Tsuboya Pottery Museum

• Traditional craft workshops (dyeing / pottery)

Option B – Beach + Café Chill

• Sunabe Seawall

• American Village (Christmas lights!)

Option C – Island Escape

• Oujima Island → tempura famous

• Nirai Kanai Bridge scenic drive

Evening (Christmas Eve):

• Dinner at American Village (festive atmosphere)

• Sunset at Araha Beach