Japan · Okinawa 4-Day Trip

Okinawa, Japan 4-Day Itinerary Template

Okinawa is better at a slow pace, and this plan keeps it that way: 4 days, 3 nights and just 14 stops. Start around Kokusai Street in Naha with a bowl of Okinawa soba, head north for the Churaumi Aquarium, Manza and Ryukyu Village, then return for Shuri Castle and a snorkel at the Blue Cave. Plenty of breathing room for couples and families who want beach time more than a checklist.

Trip overview

Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Stops
14 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $900approx. ¥140,000Estimate

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Sample flights

  • OutboundMM922Peach AviationTPE 08:30 → OKA 10:50
  • ReturnMM921Peach AviationOKA 11:50 → TPE 12:20

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at Naha Airport

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. Rental Car

    Transport

    Recommended to rent a car

  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel
  4. Naha City

    Shopping

    Kokusai Street, Makishi Public Market

  5. Okinawa Soba

    Food

    Traditional Okinawa noodles

  6. Ishigaki Wagyu Steak

    Food

    Premium Okinawa beef restaurant

Day 2

  1. Churaumi Aquarium

    Sights

    One of Japan's major large aquariums

    Opening hours
    Daily 08:30–18:30 (Mar–Sep), 08:30–17:30 (Oct–Feb)
    Entry fee
    ¥2180 (adult)
    Getting there
    Highway bus 65/66 (2h from Naha Bus Terminal) or rental car recommended
  2. Manza Beach

    Sights

    Snorkeling, beach

  3. Ryukyu Village

    Sights

    Traditional culture experience

    • Cash only
    Opening hours
    Daily 09:00–18:00
    Entry fee
    ¥616–¥1,320 (depending on experience)
    Getting there
    Rental car recommended; Onna Village area, central Okinawa

Day 3

  1. Shuri Castle

    Sights

    UNESCO World Heritage

    Opening hours
    Daily 08:30–18:00 (Mar–Nov), 08:30–17:30 (Dec–Feb)
    Entry fee
    ¥1400 (adult)
    Local address
    首里城公園, 那覇市首里金城町 1-2
    Getting there
    Yui Rail – Shuri Station, 15 min walk uphill / Taxi recommended
  2. Kokusai Street

    Shopping

    Souvenirs, food

  3. Snorkeling

    Sights

    Blue Cave, tropical fish

  4. Seafood BBQ

    Food

Day 4

  1. Last Shopping

    Shopping
  2. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel
  3. To airport

    Transport
  4. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping
  5. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Suica / PASMO (buy on arrival)
  • Japanese Yen (suggest ¥60,000)
  • Credit card
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

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