【2024】Okinawa is not just about rental cars! Why not use public transportation and enjoy hotels at a great deal?

During the busy season, the process from arriving at Naha Airport to renting a car can be quite a hassle. It may take more than 2 hours from arrival to departure. We are running a campaign where guests who come to the hotel from Naha Airport using public transportation will receive a ¥2,000 in-house voucher. If you present proof that you used public transportation, such as a receipt or payment screen on your smartphone, at the front desk at check-in, you will receive a gift voucher for use within the facility. Please take this opportunity to enjoy sightseeing and local gourmet food while touring Yanbaru!

• Table of Contents
• Guests who come from Naha Airport by public transportation will receive a ticket to use the hotel as a gift!
• 6 tourist attractions in Nago City that both adults and children can enjoy
• 4 tourist attractions in Nago City where you can enjoy beautiful scenery
• 6 delicious gourmet foods you can eat in Nago City
• If you want to stay in Nago City, we recommend “Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa”

Guests who come from Naha Airport by public transportation will receive a ticket to use the hotel as a gift!

■Service details: In-house use ticket ¥2,000 (for the number of users)

■Period: October 1, 2023 (Sunday) to September 30, 2024 (Monday) arrival

■Target: Guests who arrived from Naha Airport using public transportation such as airport shuttle bus, airport limousine bus, or taxi. Please present something that can be confirmed (ticket, coupon, unlimited ride pass, receipt exchange ticket, reservation screen, etc.). The benefit can only be used once during your stay.

■Applicable facilities: Restaurant, lobby lounge, poolside bar (only during business hours), KBC shop, spa *Available locations will change depending on the business type *Some items are excluded from the KBC shop, so please contact us (e.g. :Courier delivery is excluded as it is cash only)

In this article, we will introduce you to Nago City's recommended tourist attractions, delicious gourmet food, and even recommended resort hotels.

6 tourist attractions in Nago City that both adults and children can enjoy

Nago City, a 20-minute drive from Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa, has a wide variety of tourist attractions that both adults and children can enjoy. Below, we will introduce six carefully selected tourist attractions that are especially recommended. Recommended not only for families but also for couples and friends traveling together.

1. Neo Park Okinawa

Source: Neopark Okinawa official website

Neopark Okinawa, located in Nago City, is a flora and fauna park surrounded by rich nature. 100 types of animals live in a natural environment within the vast grounds, and you can enjoy watching them up close. Particularly in areas where the "flying cage method" is adopted, it is possible to observe animals such as flamingos from zero distance. Inside the park, there is a guided locomotive that is a reproduction of the light railway that once ran in Okinawa, so you can have fun while traveling.

Address: 4607-41 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-6348 Regular admission fee (separate fee for special exhibitions) Adults 1,300 yen Children 700 yen

Business hours: 9:00 ~ 17:30 (open all year round)

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2. Nago Pineapple Park

Source: Nago Pineapple Park official website

"Nago Pineapple Park" is a theme park where you can admire pineapple fields and tropical plants. If you take a stroll through the park on the cute ``Pineapple'', which is inspired by a pine tree, you will be greeted by colorful flowers and plants. After your walk, we recommend enjoying gourmet food made with pineapple. This is a popular spot where you can see, eat, and learn about pineapples.

Address: 1195 Tamemata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-53-3659 Admission fee Adults (16 years and older) 1,200 yen Children (4 to 15 years old) 600 yen Under 4 years old Free

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

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3.OKINAWA Fruit Land

Source: OKINAWA Fruit Land Official Website

The tropical orchard is a popular spot where you can see rare fruits from tropical regions. Don't miss the jackfruit, the world's largest fruit recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. You can also enjoy interacting with the colorful birds and taking commemorative photos. After solving the puzzles in the puzzle-solving adventure "Tropical Kingdom Story," enjoy tropical sweets at the fruit cafe inside the park.

Address: 1220-71 Tamemata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-1568

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (open all year round) General price (consumption tax included) Adults (high school students and above) 1,200 yen Children (4 years old to junior high school students) 600 yen

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4.DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest

Source: DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest Official Website

"DINO Dinosaur Park Yanbaru Subtropical Forest" where you can meet over 80 dinosaurs. As you stroll along the promenade surrounded by subtropical trees, you can hear the sounds of dinosaurs and it's very impressive. It is attached to the Okashi Goten Nago branch, so we recommend buying souvenirs such as the Beniimo Tart.

Address: 1024-1 Nakayama, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-8515

Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (open all year round) Admission fee Adults (16 years and older) 1,000 yen Children (4 years old to 15 years old) 600 yenURL

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5. Orion Happy Park

Source: Orion Happy Park official website

Speaking of Okinawa, "Orion Beer" is famous. Orion Happy Park, where you can tour the beer factory, is a must-see spot for beer lovers. Another great feature is that you can enjoy freshly brewed beer after your tour. Reservations for tours can be made online or by phone. Although children are not allowed to drink beer, they will have plenty of fun just touring the factory.

Address: 2-2-1 Higashie, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0570-00-4103

Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 *Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Tour fee: Adults (18 years old and over) 500 yen, Children (7 years old to 17 years old) 200 yen (tax included), Infants (0 years old to 6 years old) 1 free per adult.

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6. Maritime athletics at Kariyushi Beach

Source: Kariyushi Beach official website

"Kariyushi Beach" has one of the largest marine athletic facilities in Okinawa Prefecture. There are slides, trampolines, balance steps, and more, so even adults can have fun. There's also a pool, a shallow beach with excellent clarity, and plenty of marine activities, so it's especially recommended for people who want to have fun in the ocean.

Address: 1996 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-4093

Business hours: Early March to May 9:00 to 17:00 (GW period 9:00 to 18:00) June to September 9:00 to 18:00, October 9:00 to 17:00

Facility usage fee: Adult 2,000 yen, child 1,000 yen (4 to 12 years old)

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4 tourist attractions in Nago City where you can enjoy beautiful scenery

Nago City has many places with beautiful scenery. Here we will introduce five carefully selected spots where you can enjoy the scenery.

1. Busena Marine Park

Source: Busena Marine Park official website

At Busena Marine Park, located on Cape Busena in Nago City, you can view the emerald green ocean from the only underwater observation tower on the main island of Okinawa. While enjoying a relaxing cruise on a glass-bottomed boat, you can also observe fish swimming in the sea up close. The official website also lists the sea clarity for the day, so we recommend checking this before heading out.

Address: 1744-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-3379

Business hours: Underwater observation tower April to October 9:00 to 18:00, November to March 9:00 to 17:30

Glass bottom boat April to October (hourly) 10, 30, 50 minutes (10 minutes, 50 minutes at 12 o'clock) November to March (hourly) 10, 30, 50 minutes (16 o'clock) (10 minutes/30 minutes)

Price: Underwater Observation Tower Adults 1,050 yen, 4 years old to junior high school students 530 yen

Glass bottom boat Adults 1,560 yen 4 years old to junior high school students 780 yen

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2. Nago Castle Park

Nago Castle Park is located in the Nago-dake area of ​​Nago City, and is a spacious park with a play area where children can play, a rest area, an observation deck, a castle, and hiking trails. From the observation deck near the top, you can enjoy views of the city of Nago and the beautiful East China Sea. The park is free and open all day long, so you can enjoy it without worrying about time.

Address: 5511 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

Business hours: Free to visit (open all year round)

Price: Free

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3. Yagaji Beach

Source: Yagaji Beach official website

This beach is located on a small remote island called Yagaji Island. It is connected to the main island by a bridge, and the beach is located at the entrance to the island. The road that only appears at low tide is called the "Pure Road" and is also a popular matchmaking spot. Barbecue and camping equipment are also available for rent, so you can enjoy outdoor leisure activities.

Address: 143 Yaga, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-8123

Swimming hours: 8:00-17:00 Swimming period April-October

Day admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 500 yen, Children (3 years old and older) 300 yen

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4.21st Century Forest Beach

Source: Official website of the Northern Regional Municipal Affairs Association

This is an artificial beach located within 21st Century Forest Park. You can enjoy the white sand beach and beautiful sea, and it is a popular place for Nago citizens to relax. The sunset is also beautiful, so we recommend going during sunset.

Address: 2-2-1 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-3183

Swimming time: 10:00-18:30 (tentative)

Free admission

6 delicious gourmet foods you can eat in Nago City

If you get hungry after sightseeing, enjoy Nago City's gourmet food. Below, we will introduce six recommended gourmet foods that you should definitely try when you come to Nago City.

1. Miyazato soba

Miyazato Soba is a famous restaurant that has been loved by Nago citizens for a long time. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, so even families can enjoy a meal with peace of mind. The most popular soba soba is exquisite with its gentle soup and flavorful soki. At Miyazato Soba, you can enjoy authentic Okinawa soba.

Address: 1-27-2 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-1444

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed Sunday

Yanbaru Dining Matsu Old Folk House

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes unique to Okinawa, including Agu pork shabu-shabu. Eating in a good old Okinawan traditional house is something special. If you want to try shabu-shabu made with the rare Shimaguro Agu, which is available in limited quantities, we recommend making a reservation.

Address: 2-14-5 Onami, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 050-5485-8909

Business hours: 17:30-22:00

Closed Sunday

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3. Restaurant Flipper

At ``Restaurant Flipper'', the powerful and hearty steaks are popular. The steak served with our original homemade sauce is bursting with flavor. This is the restaurant you want to go to when you're in the mood for some hearty meat.

Address: 162 Umosa, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-5678

Business hours: Open for lunch only (please check the official website as they vary)

Closed: Wednesday

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4. Yanbaru Jidoriya Chicken Tori

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy Yanbaru chicken in a variety of dishes. We recommend the ``chicken chicken Yanbaru mizutaki course''. In addition to mizutaki, there is also a wide variety of menu items, including bone-in chicken, which is fried free-range chicken. This is a popular restaurant where you can fully enjoy local chicken.

Address: 1st floor, 2-15-22 Onami, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 050-5484-0687

Business hours: 17:00-24:00

Closed: Sunday

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5. Shima donuts

You can enjoy healthy donuts baked using island tofu okara and soy milk. The store has a cute appearance and the interior is stylish and nice. In addition to the standard donuts like chocolate and banana, there are donuts with typical Okinawan flavors such as purple sweet potato and Jimami, and we recommend sharing them with everyone.

Address: 270 Isagawa, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-0089

Business hours: 11:00-15:00 (closes as soon as sold out)

Closed: Mondays (Please check the official Instagram)

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6. Higashi Shokudo

``Higashi Shokudo'' is a local restaurant that celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2023, and is a popular restaurant with many local regulars as well as fans from far away. They have a full menu of set meals such as Okinawa soba, curry rice, and champuru, and we especially recommend the shaved ice that comes with the set meal at lunchtime. Especially popular is the ``milk zenzai,'' which is fluffy ice cream topped with milk.

Address: 2-7-1 Daito, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-53-4084

Business hours: 11:00-18:30

Regular holiday: No holidays

If you want to stay in Nago City, we recommend “Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa”

Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa, located in Nago City, opened in October 2021 as a resort hotel with the beautiful sea of ​​Okinawa in the background. One of the hotel's biggest attractions is its scenic location. You can refresh yourself and spend a blissful time while becoming one with Okinawa's clear blue sea and lush nature.

The interior of the hotel is luxurious, and the design and facilities of the guest rooms are extremely sophisticated, and all rooms have ocean views. In addition, the 170m long garden pool spreads out on top of a lush green hill, offering a panoramic view of the sunset over the East China Sea. For meals, you can enjoy a wide variety of meals, including Japanese, Okinawan, and buffet restaurants that offer international cuisine such as Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.

In addition, we offer a variety of activities such as waterside activities, nature guides, night pools, and more, so you can enjoy Okinawa without getting bored.

The hotel is close to the Okinawa Expressway's Toda Interchange, making it easy to access not only the north but also the central and southern parts of Okinawa, making it the perfect hotel for active sightseeing in Okinawa. Why not spend a special time at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa and further enhance your Okinawa sightseeing?

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