Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture

September 20, 2021 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kabira Bay, Valley of Gangala, Daisekirinzan, Shimojiiima Island, Cape Maeda, Zamamijima Island, Yonaha Maehama Beach, Himeyuri Peace Museum.
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1. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

Mabuni, Itoman 901-0333 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2765 http://kouen.heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 589 reviews

Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

Reviewed By PangL103

About 200,000 names on the head stones. Soldiers from both sides and about 100,000 civilians. Casualties of war. This should be the second site to visit after the Former Navy Underground HQ. It is situated near cliffs overlooking the ocean. Lets you reflect the cruelty of mankind and what war brings.

2. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

424 Ishikawa Okinawa Memorial Park Ocean Expo Park, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0206 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-48-2741 https://churaumi.okinawa/
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,500 reviews

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Reviewed By Gracie_Chen - Singapore, Singapore

Impressive aquarium and glad we put that in our itinerary . We went early to avoid the crowd , tourist buses started to come by around 10 am We also encountered a group of students on excursion so the place got crowded quickly . If you are not in a hurry (we are not) , just slowly stroll through the crowd and appreciate the different species of sea life on display. Fav window is of course the Whale Sharks & Giant Mantra Rays .. mesmerizing to see the giants swimming around We greatly enjoyed the place , time well spent P/S : If you intend to visit the Tropical Dream Center , keep the aquarium ticket . You get half price for the Tropical Dream Center entrance ticket

3. Kabira Bay

934 Kabira, Ishigaki 907-0453 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,054 reviews

Kabira Bay

Reviewed By Marine_JapanTour - Osaka, Japan

I feel that I am in a wonder land. I went there twice during my stay in Ishigaki Island. There are many bus routes coming to Kabira bay from Bus Terminal and the schedule is pretty frequent. There are shops, restaurants, view point, rest room and many more. Very convenient and safe place for solo traveler :)

4. Valley of Gangala

202 Tamagusuku Maekawa, Nanjo 901-0616 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-948-4192 http://www.gangala.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 529 reviews

Valley of Gangala

Reviewed By Niameow - Canada, null

You have to book a tour to visit this valley. The cave is beautiful where you can have a cup of coffee (35 (san go/coral) coffee), which is made in Okinawa and other drinks while waiting for the tour. (Or you can go there just to have drinks). The tour ends in the property of Okinawa world where you can watch Super Eisa for free if you do the tour of Valley of Gangala, so if you plan to go to Okinawa world as well, I recommend you to do Valley of gangala first, then Okinawa world. *You do have to purchase extra tickets for certain part of Okinawa world. Since this is a review of Valley of Gangala, I will not go into Okinawa world review here, but since I didn't know that I end up in Okinawa world after the tour, I thought it might be a helpful information for some people. I totally recommend a visit to Valley of Gangala!

5. Daisekirinzan

1241 Ginama, Kunigami-son, Kunigami-gun 905-1422 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-41-8117 http://www.sekirinzan.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 386 reviews

Daisekirinzan

Reviewed By JulianaChuasl - Singapore, Singapore

Daisenkirinzan - a forested nature park with fantastic geological formations is a great place for children and adults to be free-spirited; allowing creativity to see what you want to see in the amazing rock formations. There are natural formations that look like a cat, a T-Rex, a gorilla, a crocodile; a place where you see what your eyes want you to see. The trails are clearly marked and easy to walk. There are thoughtful gestures like walking sticks/wooden staff and umbrellas provided by the park. The stone museum at the end of the walk is well curated and informative. The best part of this museum is that you can touch the exhibits.

6. Shimojiiima Island

Irabe, Miyakojima 906-0505 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 467 reviews

Shimojiiima Island

7. Cape Maeda

469-1 Maeda, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0417 Okinawa Prefecture http://maedamisaki.jp/
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 498 reviews

Cape Maeda

Reviewed By J1734GVmichellec - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

The best snorkelling spot in Okinawa! Before you head to the cape, make sure to check the sea condition online. This was our 2nd time snorkelling here, the first time was a peak season, there were TOO many swimmers and the cave was so crowded, at the end, we gave up. This time, it was so empty and we were able to spend some time inside the cave, taking photos. It was so fun to snorkel, we brought breads to feed the fish and there were lots of colourful fish, felt like an aquarium!

8. Zamamijima Island

Zamami-son, Shimajiri-gun 901-3402 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 398 reviews

Zamamijima Island

Reviewed By Excursion739114

Fab sea kayaking with Zamami's Kerama Kayaking. Great boats, equipment, and excellent service from Miami, who prepared the boats, supervised, taught, helped, cooked Okinawan lunch on remote beaches, and helped us to snorkel the corals. Her English helped a lot, with my limited Japanese.. Did 3 day tours, each stunning and great kayaking. Zamami is tiny, 600 people, village atmosphere, buzzing in summer I heard, but beautifully peaceful in January. Enough nice restaurants, bars, izakayas. Good e-bike rental to tour the very hilly landscape.

9. Yonaha Maehama Beach

Shimijiyonaha, Miyakojima 906-0305 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-76-6001 https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1089
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,173 reviews

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Reviewed By anderson_eidi - Melbourne, Australia

Amazing beach close to the city centre with a fantastic turquoise water and white sand A must place to go in Miyako!

10. Himeyuri Peace Museum

671-1 Ihara, Itoman 901-0344 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2100 [email protected] http://www.himeyuri.or.jp/
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 348 reviews

Himeyuri Peace Museum

Reviewed By MartinaQdo - Lund, Sweden

Was really touched by a visit to this museum. They really managed to give an insight into the lifes of the people (focused on female high school students) of okinawa during the war time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the island!

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