Destination Guide
Okinawa consists of 160 large and small islands including 49 inhabited islands over a vast ocean area ranging from approximately 400km south to north and 1,000km east to west. The coral reefs, crystal-clear blue seas, white sand beaches, and beautiful natural scenery combine to form different images on each island. You can also come face to face with the unique Ryukyu culture and legends.
Okinawa Main Island Map / Outer Island Map (pdf) >>
Northern Okinawa Main Island
Visit Yanbaru with its abundance of nature, the Motobu Peninsula with its many popular destinations, and resorts on the Onna coast in search of natural beauty that will touch your heart.
Central Okinawa Main Island
Participate in an off the beaten track Okinawa experience in the pastoral mecca of Okinawa pottery or visit a music village with an exotic atmosphere and a shopping area where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the U.S.A .
Southern Okinawa Main Island
Solemn sacred places, heritage of Ryukyu, historical sites from the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, and commercial areas that continue to develop. The footsteps of Okinawa are visible here from past to present.
Islands Near the Okinawa Main Island
Visit a theatre of tradition, an ocean of world class beauty, and original scenery of Okinawa. Experience the excitement found only on islands near the Okinawa Main Island.
Kume Island Region
A region where you can find an island made of only sand, odd-shaped rocks, and pure-white beaches. Visit the beauty that only Mother Nature can create.
Miyako Region
A mecca of marine sports and Japan’s largest coral reef awaits your visit. The spectacular view created by the mysterious ocean is a world away from everyday life.
Yaeyama Region
Visit the islands at the southern end of Japan consisting of colorful islands with semitropical forests and islands where many mysteries lie at the bottom of the sea.
