Tokyo to Okinawa

Okinawa Day Trip Without a Car: Best Routes, Bus Tours & Private Drivers

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Okinawa Main Island is longer than many first-time visitors expect. The places people usually want to see—Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Cape Manza, Shuri Castle, and American Village—are spread across the island, not clustered around Naha. Renting a car is the most flexible option, but not every traveler has an International Driving Permit or wants to … Read more

How to Get to Okinawa from Tokyo: Flights, Costs, JR Pass & Best No-Car Option

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Adding Okinawa to a Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto itinerary can be a brilliant way to see a completely different side of Japan: beaches, subtropical islands, Ryukyu culture, and a slower pace than the mainland. But the logistics are very different from taking the bullet train to Kyoto. This guide covers Okinawa Main Island only — … Read more