[Okinawa] Enjoy a trip at your own pace! Recommended tourist spots to visit by rental car

Recommended sightseeing spots in Okinawa

Okinawa Prefecture is a region visited by tourists from all over the world for its tropical climate, vast beaches, coral reefs, and remote island atmosphere. The city's unique culture, developed during the Ryukyu Kingdom's interactions with China and the post-war period of U.S. military rule, is attractive.

In addition to the beautiful beaches, shopping at former US military base sites such as Chatan is also popular.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Okinawa Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
• Kokusai Street
• American Village
• Irabu Ohashi Bridge
• Kabira Bay

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a very popular spot located within Ocean Expo Park. It can be reached by car from Naha Airport in about 1 hour and 45 minutes using the expressway.

The Kuroshio Sea, a large aquarium filled with a wide variety of fish, is 10 meters deep, 35 meters wide, and 27 meters deep, and the whale shark that swims in it is breaking the record for the longest captivity in the world.

You can also experience the Okinawa ocean in its entirety at the ``Coral Sea'' aquarium, which is bathed in sunlight, and the ``Deep Sea'' aquarium, which recreates the deep sea. There are also spots outside the museum that you can enjoy for free, such as the Okichan Theater where you can enjoy dolphin shows.

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Kokusai Street

"Kokusai Dori" is the most famous tourist street on the main island of Okinawa. This refers to Prefectural Route 39, which starts at the prefectural office north exit scramble intersection and continues in a straight line for 1.6 km to the Asato three-way intersection.

This street is also called the ``Miracle Mile'' because it was revived from the ashes after the Okinawa War and experienced remarkable development. It is a very popular spot, lined with shops where you can enjoy Okinawan gourmet food and souvenir shops, and is crowded day and night.

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American Village

``American Village'' is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with an American-style townscape and neon lights built along the coastline, as well as shopping, gourmet, and entertainment shops.

The sunset and twilight time from the adjacent Sunset Beach are also fantastic and recommended. Events are also held depending on the season, so be sure to check them out. It takes about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport.

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Irabu Ohashi Bridge

Irabu Ohashi bridge connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, connecting Miyakojima and Irabujima with a gentle curve across the blue and highly transparent sea that shines in the light.

The total length is 3540m. The bridge is the perfect length for Miyakojima, which is surrounded by a rich coral reef and is known as ``Sango no Shima'' (a pun on the word ``Sango no Shima'').It took about 10 years to build. It is the longest bridge in Japan that can be crossed for free.

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Kabira Bay

Kabira Bay is a scenic spot that represents Okinawa and is the most popular tourist destination on Ishigaki Island. The sight of small islands floating in the world's clearest sea is a picturesque sight.

There are plenty of things to see, including activities that are very popular with tourists and many traditional events that have been passed down by the people of the village.

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Enjoy your trip to Okinawa to the fullest

Okinawa has many spots where you can enjoy the beautiful sea. There are three means of transportation in remote island areas where you can enjoy particularly beautiful beaches: local buses, taxis, and rental cars.

The number of bus routes is limited, so a rental car is essential to enjoy sightseeing around the island.

After visiting various sightseeing spots in Okinawa with a rental car from the airport, you can drop off at another office according to your itinerary. Choose a drop-off location that suits your itinerary and enjoy the freedom of your trip to the fullest.

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