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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy Okinawa, where Ryukyu culture and foreign cultures mix together!

After visiting Yachimun Village, the center of pottery, and an old castle, we take a slight detour to Kadena Roadside Station, enjoying the ocean views from the train window. After touring the Kadena Air Base, we head to Okinawa City, where you can enjoy a stroll, a meal, and some shopping.

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Distance: Approximately 63 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes one way

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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy Okinawa, where Ryukyu culture and foreign cultures mix together!

After visiting Yachimun Village, the center of pottery, and an old castle, we take a slight detour to Kadena Roadside Station, enjoying the ocean views from the train window. After touring the Kadena Air Base, we head to Okinawa City, where you can enjoy a stroll, a meal, and some shopping.

Driving course departing from Naha Airport

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Naha Airport
Naha Airport

Naha Airport is easily accessible from the center of Naha city, about 10 minutes by monorail or car.
The rental car information center is located at the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport, and there are many other locations within a 10-minute drive. The system is to take the shuttle bus of each rental car company waiting in the airport arrivals lobby to the office, complete the procedure, and then rent a car.

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To the next spot Route: Route 58 Distance: Approximately 33 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour

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Yachimun no Sato
Yachimun no Sato

"Yachimun no Sato" is a village filled with the aroma of art, made up of a group of pottery studios. You can observe the process of making pottery, purchase works, and even eat your meals using the pottery.
If you love pottery, this is a place you should visit at least once.

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To the next spot Route: Prefectural Route 12 Distance: Approximately 3 km Time required: Approximately 10 minutes

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Zakimi Castle Ruins
Zakimi Castle Ruins

This castle was built around the beginning of the 15th century, and along with the ruins of Shuri Castle, it is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu."
The castle has a well-balanced shape and is one of the most beautiful castles in Okinawa.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 6, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 19 km Time required: Approximately 35 minutes

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Kadena Roadside Station
Kadena Roadside Station

It is adjacent to the U.S. Kadena Air Base and has rest rooms, toilets, a specialty goods store, an agricultural produce stand, a restaurant, and more.
The roadside station's specialty is soft-serve ice cream made from Noguni potatoes, which have been repeatedly bred.
From the rooftop observation deck you can get a panoramic view of Kadena Air Base, the largest air force base in the Far East.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 74, Prefectural Route 85 Distance: Approximately 6 km Time required: Approximately 11 minutes

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Koza Gate Street
Koza Gate Street

It is directly connected to the entrance to Kadena Air Base, so it is always bustling with Americans.
There are many high-level, unique live music venues, so we recommend visiting a variety of venues and enjoying Koza Rock to your heart's content.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 20, Public Health Center Street, Park Avenue Street Distance: Approximately 0.5 km Time required: Approximately 1 minute

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Charlie's great happiness
Charlie's great happiness

It is widely known among Okinawans, and is such a famous restaurant that when people think of tacos, they think of "Charlie Takuju."
The interior of the store is full of American style, and the walls are covered with photos and autographs of celebrities.

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Route to the next spot: Route 330 Distance: approx. 3 km Time required: approx. 8 minutes

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Plaza House Shopping Center
Plaza House Shopping Center

The three-story shopping mall is filled with specialty shops ranging from fashion to restaurants.
The shopping centre was originally built to cater to the needs of US military personnel living in Okinawa, so it still retains an international atmosphere.

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