19:00 โ Arrive Naha Port
Evening options:
Walk to Kokusai-dลri for food
Recommended: Yakiniku, Okinawan soba, izakaya
Check into your hotel (Naha recommended for convenience)
Light activities:
Don Quijote (24H)
Heiwa-dลri covered street
Try Blue Seal ice cream
Morning
Shuri Castle (UNESCO) โ 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-dลri area
Evening
Naha Sunset spot: Naminoue Beach
Dinner at Makishi Public Market (lots of seafood)
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)
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 โ dramatic cliffs
Cafรฉ stop around Onna Village
Evening
Return to Naha (1.5 hrs drive)
Take a day trip to the Kerama Islands:
Zamami or Tokashiki (30โ50 mins by ferry)
December water temp: ~22ยฐC โ 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 Fukushลซ-en Garden (closes 8pm)
Choose based on your energy:
Shikinaen Royal Garden
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Traditional craft workshops (dyeing / pottery)
Sunabe Seawall
American Village (Christmas lights!)
Oujima Island โ tempura famous
Nirai Kanai Bridge scenic drive
Evening (Christmas Eve):
Dinner at American Village (festive atmosphere)
Sunset at Araha Beach