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American Village
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Okinawa Island - Central

American Village

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American Village is a coastal shopping and entertainment district themed after the American West Coast. It was developed on reclaimed land from a former US military airfield. In the early years, it gradually attracted American-style shops and restaurants to meet the needs of US military personnel and their families. Today, with its streets full of graffiti murals, neon signs, and vibrant retro architecture, it has become a destination for shopping and ocean views in central Okinawa. The bustling heart of the district is Depot Island, where colorful buildings, palm trees, and coastal boardwalks connect, providing photo opportunities everywhere. Nearby, American Depot is famous for its vintage clothing, military surplus, and imported goods, making it perfect for browsing. Dining options also have a strong American flair, with taco rice, burgers, steaks, and Blue Seal ice cream—which originated at local US military bases—all available. Entertainment facilities like cinemas and game centers are also interspersed throughout. Around dusk is an especially charming time for this district. Chatan Park, located on one side, features Chatan Park Sunset Beach, which faces the west coast and is a popular spot for watching the sunset; in summer, you can even swim there. After nightfall, the neon lights and decorations gradually light up, presenting two different atmospheres between day and night. It is worth noting that the large Ferris wheel that once appeared in many promotional photos has been dismantled, so there is no need to look for it.

Chatan · 14.4km from Uruma
Southeast Botanical Gardens
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Okinawa Island - Central

Southeast Botanical Gardens

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4.4/5
186 reviews

The Southeast Botanical Gardens is a lush botanical garden located in Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is a popular tourist destination where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and subtropical plants unique to the region. Across its vast grounds, palm trees and vibrant tropical plants thrive, creating an open, distinctly southern landscape. Beloved by many as a healing space, it offers visitors the chance to connect with nature while strolling through the gardens and enjoying leisurely moments. The park is divided into several distinct areas. The "Water Garden" features ponds and waterfront scenery where visitors can enjoy aquatic plants like lotuses and water lilies. In contrast, the "Botanical Garden Area" showcases a diverse collection of tropical and subtropical plants, with seasonal flowers providing visual delight throughout the year. The park also boasts numerous photo spots including palm-lined avenues and expansive lawn areas, making it popular among families and couples alike. Additionally, the Southeast Botanical Gardens offers a variety of interactive programs. From animal encounter zones to guided plant tours, visitors of all ages can enjoy learning while having fun. The gardens also occasionally host nighttime illumination events, allowing guests to experience a magical atmosphere different from the daytime, which is another appealing feature. The park features restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy dishes and light meals made with Okinawan ingredients. Surrounded by nature, you can savor your meals and take breaks while fully enjoying a relaxing time. The Southeast Botanical Gardens is a comprehensive relaxation spot where visitors can experience tourism, learning, and healing while immersing themselves in Okinawa's abundant nature. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the southern islands, it's a place where you can forget your daily routine and refresh both mind and body.

Okinawa City · 6.2km from Uruma
Ocean Expo Park

Ocean Expo Park

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4.9/5
500 reviews

Okinawa memorial park is located by the sea in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Built in August 1976 on the former site of the 1975 Okinawa international ocean exposition, the park carries the theme of "sun, flowers and ocean." The grounds are broadly divided into three zones: ocean, history & culture, and flowers & greenery, featuring an aquarium, dolphin shows, botanical gardens and beaches - perfect for a half-day visit. The ocean zone is particularly popular: Okinawa Churaumi aquarium, the park's flagship attraction, houses whale sharks and manta rays in its massive tank; the adjacent dolphin theater continues shows dating back to the exposition era; the manatee house hosts manatees gifted by the Mexican government, while the turtle house observes turtle growth and dolphin lagoon offers close-up dolphin viewing; emerald beach is an artificial coral sand beach within the lagoon, swimmable in summer. The history & culture zone's ocean culture museum displays hundreds of exhibits including large canoes, showcasing Okinawa's maritime connections with the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, along with an observatory; nearby Okinawa traditional village recreates a 17th-19th century Ryukyu kingdom settlement with red-tiled houses, elevated granaries and windbreak trees, accompanied by Soro botanical garden featuring over twenty local plants mentioned in ancient ballads. The flowers & greenery zone's tropical dream center maintains year-round orchid and tropical plant displays in greenhouses, while the tropical/subtropical urban greening garden and sunset plaza make worthy stops. The expansive park requires walking between zones, with electric carts available. While most visitors head straight for the aquarium, Okinawa traditional village offers a more relaxed pace with trilingual audio guides in historic houses and occasional sanshin performances, providing deeper immersion into Ryukyu's maritime heritage.

Motobu · 30.1km from Uruma

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1-day tour in northern Okinawa with Cape Manzamo, aquarium and Kouri island [optional bilingual guide, optional admission ticket]
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Duration: 9.7 hrs
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Okinawa central and northern bus one-day tour: Churaumi Aquarium + Kouri Island + Cape Manzamo + American Village
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1-day tour to Okinawa north - Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, Kouri Island and American Village
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Get a coupon and save instantly | Northern Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium [Chinese] | Small group of 9 people available | Guaranteed departure
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Classic 1-day tour to northern Okinawa [Small group of 9/bus tour | American village + Kouri island]
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1-day tour to Okinawa north with complimentary admission tickets to Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island and Cape Manzamo
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[Optional boat types] 1-day tour of Tokashiki Island in Okinawa: light meal + optional snorkeling experience
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Featured Water activities in Uruma

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Okinawa Japan Blue Cave diving/snorkeling experience: English & Japanese-speaking coach | shore entry without seasickness
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· 285 reviews· 1.9k booked
Duration: 45 mins
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FromSAR 106.23
Half-day snorkeling activity in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa, Japan: Pickup and drop-off at designated points in Naha city
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Okinawa Blue Cave Diving Half-Day Tour: English/Japanese Instructors/Equipment Included/Shore Entry No Seasickness
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Okinawa Tokashiki Island Day Trip: Slow boat/private boat, snorkeling/turtle watching optional.
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Half-day tour to Okinawa blue cave with self-assembly (multiple departure time slots) - optional scuba diving/snorkeling from Onna
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High-speed ferry to Kashiki Island, Okinawa day trip, with optional add-on snorkeling on an uninhabited island (with Chinese-speaking instructor).
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[Departing from Onna] About 10 minutes to the point! Easy access by boat! Snorkeling & cute fish at the blue cave / experience diving
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[English Service available] Okinawa whale watching experience in the Kerama Islands | Departure from Naha/Chaktani·Designated pick-up and drop-off points available
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2Hr-1.5Hr course(Airport,Secret UG Tunnel,Senaga Isl.&Kokusai St)
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Blue Cave snorkeling & diving experience (private plan available)
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MsWorldwide27 October 2026
4.0
Cute little fake village where they have relocated old houses there. You can walk around and enjoy the architecture and learn Okinawa culture. There was a show too with a woman singing an Okinawa song and dancing. Not too much to do in the village however and it is a bit out the way. Better for a couple hours and if you have a car to get to it. Otherwise you could skip it without losing out on anything. The scenery is very calming though.

Ryukyu Mura

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Giselle Rico226 September 2025
5.0
This was an awesome place! Din expect to have such a natural cave in Okinawa!

Okinawa Zoo & Museum

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张家老飞侠1 April 2025
5.0
A special attraction in Okinawa. It is actually very small and I feel that I can walk around it in less than half an hour. I can see wild pineapples on the roadside. It feels quite fun. There is not much else to comment on. The sea is actually very blue~

Cape Manzamo

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听爵士的流氓兔15 June 2023
5.0
Its eye-catching symbol is the large Ferris wheel with a diameter of about 50 meters. The American Village has entertainment facilities mainly based on 3D images, an 8-screen movie theater, a shopping mall, a bowling alley, an American restaurant, a recording studio, an entertainment center, an imported grocery store, etc., and there are also complex facilities for sports.

American Village

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_TI***3l26 June 2026
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Had a wonderful time at the Southeast Botanic Gardens. Very beautiful park and can even feed the super cute capybara and goats. The kids really enjoyed themselves.

Southeast Botanical Gardens

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樂樂兒31 October 2024
5.0
When talking about the most beautiful sea areas in Japan, Okinawa has to be mentioned. The Blue Caves here are also one of the best attractions. Here you can not only enjoy this 35-meter wide and 6-meter deep cave by snorkeling or diving. In this blue dream world, you can see various creatures such as sea bream, goldfish and hedgehog shrimp living here. Every year during the peak season, tourists from all over the world come to experience it.

Blue Cave

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M19***321 November 2026
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A must-see stop on any trip to Okinawa! The Churaumi Aquarium is even more breathtaking than I imagined. The most impressive feature is the enormous Kuroshio Current tank, where whale sharks and various marine creatures swim gently past – a truly soothing and visually stunning sight. Standing in front of the giant glass windows, you feel like you're actually in an underwater world, and you can easily spend a long time quietly observing. The overall experience is excellent, with indoor aquariums, outdoor dolphin shows, and other marine-related exhibits. It's perfect for families and nature and ocean lovers alike. If you're visiting Okinawa, I highly recommend setting aside half a day to explore this place at your own pace and truly experience it!

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

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Locheng 198313 February 2025
5.0
the largest sea park with big aquarium in Japan, this is the largest aquarium in Okinawa , u can see very amazing dolphin performance show and see different fish and u can enjoy the sea view as well 營業時間:10:00-7pm地址:Okinawa 貼士:I follow one day tour to go 推薦原因:u can spend the four hours to enjoy

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M84***9726 January 2026
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Cape Zanpa Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in Okinawa that you can climb. Its pure white exterior stands out brilliantly against the backdrop of the azure sea and sky. On the way to the lighthouse, you'll pass "Kinjo Parker," a food truck converted from an abandoned bus, which sells light meals, drinks, and ice cream—a lifesaver in this sweltering weather. Unfortunately, we arrived during maintenance and couldn't climb to the top, but the azure sky and crystal-clear water were enough to keep us taking pictures for most of the day.

Cape Zanpa

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Japan Miyako-jima north route trip | Sunayama beach + Ikema Ohashi Bridge + Ikei Island + Ikema wetland※adjustable, 1-day tour in northern Okinawa with Cape Manzamo, aquarium and Kouri island [optional bilingual guide, optional admission ticket], and Okinawa central and northern bus one-day tour: Churaumi Aquarium + Kouri Island + Cape Manzamo + American Village. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 14 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Uruma is around SAR 137.14 – SAR 2,485.52. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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