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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the nightlife of Okinawa! A journey to discover the unique charms of the night

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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the nightlife of Okinawa! A journey to discover the unique charms of the night

Enjoy the view of the East China Sea as it is dyed in the sunset at Sunabe Beach, the night view at a park loved by locals, and then have a leisurely meal at a restaurant on the hill. Then enjoy a stroll along Okinawa City Gate Street and Central Park Avenue, where Americans also stroll. This is a driving course filled with the unique charm of Okinawa at night.

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Distance: 33.6 km (one way), Travel time: 1 hour 21 minutes (one way)

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Enjoy the night view on a night drive in the Chubu region - From Chatan to Okinawa City, a journey through exotic towns filled with light

[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the nightlife of Okinawa! A journey to discover the unique charms of the night

Enjoy the view of the East China Sea as it is dyed in the sunset at Sunabe Beach, the night view at a park loved by locals, and then have a leisurely meal at a restaurant on the hill. Then enjoy a stroll along Okinawa City Gate Street and Central Park Avenue, where Americans also stroll. This is a driving course filled with the unique charm of Okinawa at night.

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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Route to next spot: National Route 58 (Naha West Road)
Distance: Approximately 22.5 km Travel time: Approximately 48 minutes

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Sunabe Beach
Sunabe Beach

It has long been a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering a beautiful view of the sunset.
There are also many stylish restaurants and fashion stores, so you can enjoy shopping and a meal while watching the sun set over the horizon.

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Route to next spot: Hamakawa Fishing Port Distance: approx. 2.8 km Time required: approx. 10 minutes

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Mihama American Village
Mihama American Village

The area is lined with commercial facilities such as a Ferris wheel, a cinema complex, restaurants, boutiques, and shopping malls.
At night, the city is beautifully illuminated, creating a fantastical atmosphere.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 58, Prefectural Route 24 Distance: Approximately 3 km Time required: Approximately 8 minutes

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Jagari Park
Jagari Park

You can enjoy the beautiful night view of the Mihama area of ​​Chatan Town.
Initially, only local residents used it, but word spread about the beautiful night view, and it has now become a popular tourist spot.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 24, Sansan Street/National Route 330 Distance: Approximately 4.3 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 unique live music venues, so we recommend visiting different venues and enjoying Koza Rock.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 20 (Gate Street), National Route 330 (Sansan Street)
Distance: about 1 km,
Duration: Approximately 4 minutes

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Central Park Avenue
Central Park Avenue

Formerly known as "Center Street," this was an entertainment district catering to American soldiers, but in the 1980s it was transformed into a shopping street catering to Japanese people.
At night, a stroll through the streets gives off an exotic atmosphere, as remnants of the past remain, with several live music venues and bars catering to American crowds still in operation.

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