Free ticket giveaway to the 11th Kids Festival Adventure World!
- Area： Central area, Chatan Town
Everything on Okinawa Island from A to Z | Central area
Akara/Bokunen Art Museum
9-20 Mihama, Chatan Town
Tel: 098-926-2764
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Admission: 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for ages 7-18, free for under 6.
Akara is a shopping, dining and art complex run by Okinawa's prominent woodblock artist Bokunen Naka. With a curved, dynamic roof and a spacious design that invites seasonal breezes, the building, which features an Okinawan motif, was designed by Bokunen the prodigy. Habu Box, the long-established fashion brand specializing in T-shirts, Bokunen's art museum and gallery, and café and restaurant Janosz can be found at Akara.
- Area： Central area, Chatan Town
Bios no Oka 16th Anniversary
- Area： Central area, Uruma City
Tropical Beach
4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City
Tel: 098-897-2759
This is an urban-style beach with shallow water located right next to the Okinawa Convention Center. Tropical Beach is popular among locals and tourists alike, and it gets crowded with people relaxing or enjoying a BBQ on weekends. From the beach, you can take in a magnificent view of the sunset.
- Area： Central area, Ginowan City
Toguchi Beach
228 Toguchi, Yomitan Village
Tel: 098-982-8877
This 200-meter-long natural beach is a famous spot for watching the sunset. Located in Yomitan Village, just next to Tomarigusuku Park with recreational equipment for kids, Toguchi Beach is always crowded with local families.
*Jellyfish protection net not available.
- Area： Central area, Yomitan Village
Ishikawa Beach
Ishizaki, Ishikawa, Uruma City
This is a public beach situated on the eastern coast of Okinawa, just next to the Ishikawa Sports Park. From the gazebos built on the beach, you can look out over the large expanse of Kin Bay. Surrounded by lush trees providing some welcome shade, the beach is a popular spot for picnics.
- Area： Central area, Uruma City
Kaichu-doro Beach
4 Yonashiroyahira, Uruma City
The route from the Katsuren Peninsula to Ikei Island, including the 4.7-kilometer-long Kaichu-doro -- an inter-island causeway that cuts through the shallow water between the main island of Okinawa and Henza Island --- is a popular choice for a scenic drive. A roadside park situated at the midpoint of the causeway has a concrete shoreline and a park area with a lush lawn and benches, making it an ideal place for picnics.
- Area： Central area, Uruma City
Araha Beach
2-21 Chatan, Chatan Town
Tel: 098-926-2680
This is an 800-meter-long beach popular among locals and the international crowd. The beach is part of Araha Park, which also contains 3-on-3 basketball courts and playground equipment. A wide variety of water-based activities are available.
- Area： Central area, Chatan Town
Trip to Panari: Photographs from isolated islands
- Area： Ginowan City
Lacquer Ware Design Exhibition
- Area： Central area, Urasoe City
Ninjin Observation Tower
Around 1327 Tsuken Katsuren, Uruma City (Tsuken Island)
Ninjin, named for its carrot shape, is located atop a hill on Tsuken Island. The observation tower is a great vantage point, offering a 360-degree view of the island.
- Area： Central area, Uruma City
Tomai-hama (Tsuken Beach)
Tsuken Katsuren, Uruma City (Tsuken Island)
Shaped like an arch, Tomai-hama is a popular beach that is also equipped with a campsite nearby.
- Area： Central area, Uruma City
