Itinerary
Kerama Blues & Kyoto Embers
10 days · 27 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Tue, Nov 3 – Thu, Nov 12
Five days diving into Okinawa's turquoise waters and Yanbaru forest, then four days tracing Kyoto's autumn glow through its quietest temples and most iconic sights — a first-timer's journey that sidesteps the crowds.
Days
Photo: KQuhen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Makishi Public Market
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at OKA · Tue, Nov 3 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Naha · 1 night
Tue, Nov 3 → Wed, Nov 4 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
牧志公設市場
Stay ~1h
Makishi Station
Dive into Okinawa's kitchen — try soki soba on the second floor where vendors cook your market pickings. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Culture Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~28 min by car
19:00
EXPLORE
ガジュマルの木
Stay ~30 min
A colossal banyan tree with sprawling roots — stop by for a quiet moment under its canopy.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 1
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kerama Islands (Zamami) · Days 2–3
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 4–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kyoto · Days 6–10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental 1: Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 1
Rental 2: Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 4–5
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥24,500–¥41,500 / person / day
¥245,000–¥415,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 26 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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