Day1
To the resort area in northern Okinawa!
From Haneda Airport to Naha Airport
Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
Rent a car and go to the hotel
Approximately 1.5 hours by car
/ 100km
Check in at the hotel.
OKUMA PRIVATE BEACH & RESORT
オクマ プライベートビーチ & リゾート
Located 90 minutes by car from the airport, this is one of the best private resorts on the main island, with 100,000 square meters of land dotted with cottages, restaurants, swimming pools, a bathhouse with a view, and a spa. In front of the resort is a 1-kilometer stretch of jewel-like white sand natural beach with a magnificent view of the sunset. In addition to marine activities such as snorkeling and SUP, guests can enjoy eco-tours to explore the Yanbaru forest and play tennis.
Data: OKUMA PRIVATE BEACH & RESORT
Address/ 913 Okuma, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1412
TEL/ 0980-41-2222
Sunest
サンセット
Take a break from traveling and enjoy the sunset at a cafe on the private beach.
Enjoy dinner at a restaurant while watching the sunset!
Okinawa Cuisine
沖縄料理
Since you have been to Okinawa, enjoy the unique ingredients! Don't miss umi budou (sea grapes), shima rakkyo, tofu made from peanuts, and everyone's favorite, goya chanpuru, taco rice!
Day2
Relax on the beach Relax by the pool
Spend a relaxing day on Emerald Beach at your leisure.
Discover the activities you can sign up for at the hotel!
Marine Activity
アクティビティ
In addition to rocket boats and giant bubba boats, which can be enjoyed with children, you can also try a new sport called "e-foil," which allows you to feel like you are floating in the air. For a more exciting experience, why not try jet skiing or wakeboarding? A sunset cruise will also create a memorable time.
Minna Island Tour
水納島ツアー
Minna Island, only 15 min. away by high-speed boat, is an ideal island for swimming and snorkeling. The shallow waters are perfect for family swimming. The island is also popular among divers as they can see colorful tropical fish and coral reefs up close.
Seaside BBQ
海辺のバーベキュー
Grilling and eating seafood, Okinawan brand meat, ribs on the bone, and locally grown vegetables is a blissful experience ♡. Enjoy a relaxing dinner while watching the sunset♪
Data:Seaside BBQ
Address/ 913 Okuma, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1412
TEL/ 0980-41-2222
Stay at Okuma Private Beach & Resort (2nd night)
Day3
To Yanbaru Forest Eco Tour!
Wake up in the morning and go to the beach!
Explore the deep nature of northern Okinawa!
From the hotel to Hichi Waterfall
15 min. by car
/ about 5km
Hiji Waterfall
比地大滝
Hichi-Otaki Falls, falling 25.7 meters, is the tallest waterfall on the main island of Okinawa. With an abundance of water and a variety of flora and fauna, visitors may encounter rare plants and creatures. There is a 1.5-km promenade from the entrance to the waterfall, but be sure to wear sneakers as the path has some ups and downs!
Data: Hiji Waterfall
Address/ 781-1 Hiji, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1413
From Hichi Waterfall to Cape Hendo
40 minutes by car
/ 25km
Hedo Cape
辺戸岬
This is the northernmost cape in Okinawa. The promenade is well maintained, so you can enjoy the pleasant sea breeze and a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. When the weather is good, you can even see Okinoerabu Island, and the sun is directly overhead from 11:00 to 14:00, so the sea is very beautiful.
Data: Hedo Cape
Address/ Hedo, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1421
From the cape to Yambaru-kuina Observatory
5 minutes by car
/ 1.5km
Yambaru-kuina Observatory
ヤンバルクイナ展望台
This is an interesting 11.5-meter-high observatory in the shape of the Yanbaru kuina, a bird that lives in the Yanbaru forest.This bird, with its bright red beak and legs, is an endangered species found only in this area. The observatory offers a beautiful view of the coastline.
Data: Yambaru-kuina Observatory
Address/ Hedo Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1421
From the observatory to Roadside Station
25 minutes by car
/ 21.5km
Road station
道の駅 ゆいゆい国頭
Yui Yui Kunigami, the northernmost of the roadside stations on the main island of Okinawa, sells fresh agricultural products, fruits, and local sweets. There are also exhibits about the history and nature of the Yanbaru area, and a tourist information center.
Data: Yui Yui Kunigami
Address/ 1605 Okuma, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa 905-1412
TEL/ 0980-41-5555
Back to the hotel
From the roadside station to the hotel
2 minutes by car
/ about 1 km
Shima Uta Live
島唄ライブ
The scale of Okinawan folk songs is unique, consisting of CEFGBC without "D" and "A", and is called "Ryukyu Scale". Songs in this scale played on the Okinawan shamisen "sanshin" have a unique atmosphere. Depending on the day, live shima-uta performances are also held in the hotel, so please enjoy Okinawan island songs and Okinawan costumes.
Stay at Okuma Private Beach & Resort (3rd night)
Day4
The popular aquarium, Nakijin Castle with its magnificent stone walls, and a bridge over the sea.
Departure from the hotel
From the hotel to Churaumi Aquarium
50 minutes by car
/ 40km
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
美ら海水族館
Churaumi Aquarium, the most popular aquarium in Japan in terms of number of visitors, is located in Ocean Expo Park and exhibits more than 500 kinds of sea creatures. The highlight of the aquarium is the huge "Kuroshio Sea" tank, where whale sharks and manta rays swim gracefully.
Data: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Address/ 424 Ishikawa, Motobucho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0206
TEL/ 0980-48-3748
few minutes walk
Ocean Expo Park
海洋博公園
In addition to the aquarium, the Ocean Expo Park includes “Tropical Dream Center” surrounded by tropical flowers and fruits, “Oceanic Culture Museum” where visitors can learn about the wisdom of our ancestors who once crossed the great Pacific Ocean, and “Okinawa Local Village”, which recreates a village in the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Visitors can also take pictures wearing Okinawan costumes. The park also has a walking path along the coastline!
Data: Ocean Expo Park
Address/ 424 Ishikawa, Motobucho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0206
TEL/ 0980-48-2741
Seafood in Okinawa
沖縄の魚
Lots of tasty fish in Okinawa! “Gurukun" is the most famous Okinawan fish. And "Irabucha" is delicious as sashimi. There are many delicious fish such as "akamachi", "sujiara", and "makubu", so please give them a try.
From Ocean Expo Park to Nakijinjo-Castle
15 minutes by car
/ 7km
Nakijinjo-Castle Ruins
今帰仁城跡
Gusuku means "castle" in the Okinawan language. Gusuku in Okinawa are completely different from the truly existing castles in Japan. Nakijin Castle, the ruins of a castle dating from the mid-13th century, is famous for its 1.5 km long ramparts, the highest of which is 8 m. It is also famous for its kanhizakura cherry blossoms, which bloom around January.
Data: Nakijinjo-Castle Ruins
Address/ 5101 Imadomari, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0428
TEL/ 0980-56-4400
From Nakijin Castle to Kouri Bridge
20 minutes by car
/ 13km
Kouri island
古宇利島
Kouri Island is 8 km in circumference and is also known as "Love Island. The 2-km-long Kouri Ohashi Bridge, which crosses the island, offers a spectacular driving course with the emerald green sea stretching out on both sides. After crossing the bridge, visitors will find a white sand beach, which is crowded with tourists.
Data: Kouri island
Address/ Kouri, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0406
TEL/ 0980-56-2256
From Kouri Bridge to Arashiyama Observatory
20 minutes by car
/13km
Arashiyama Observatory
嵐山展望台
This is a good observation deck to stop by. Climbing the stairs of the small observatory, you will see the "Haneji Inland Sea. The tranquil atmosphere of the islands floating in the calm sea will relax you.
Data: Arashiyama Observatory
Address/ 1460-2 Goga, Nago, Okinawa 905-1154
From the Observatory to Hotel
35 minutes by car
/ 27km
Stay at Okuma Private Beach & Resort (4th night)
Day5
The end of the trip is shopping♪
Check out of the hotel
From the hotel to the underwater park
48 minutes by car
/38.5km
Busena Marine Park
ブセナ海中公園
Cape Busena is an area on the west coast of Okinawa that is famous for its crystal clear waters. The Underwater Observation Tower, located further into the sea, offers a view of the colorful underwater scenery. Glass-bottomed boats allow small children to safely explore the sea.
Data: Busena Marine Park
Address/ 1744-1 Kise, Nago, Okinawa 905-0026
TEL/ 0980-52-3379
From the Park to Mihama American Village
48 minutes by car
/ 48km
Mihama Town Resort American Village
美浜タウンリゾート・アメリカンビレッジ
Mihama American Village is an entertainment-filled complex that includes a shopping mall, restaurants, a movie theater, live music venues, and a Giant Ferris Wheel. The colorful streets will lighten your step. How about buying original goods from local artists or Okinawan specialties and sweets as souvenirs?
Data: Mihama Town Resort American Village
Address/ Mihama Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115
TEL/ 098-926-4455
From American Village to Naha Airport
35 minutes by car
/ 19km
Return the rental car.
From Naha Airport to Haneda Airport
2 hours and 45 minutes
End of tour