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Okinawa's Quiet Shores: Snorkeling & Island Serenity
9 days · 22 stops · ¥140,000–¥220,000
Mon, May 10 – Tue, May 18
Nine days tracing Okinawa's hidden coastline — Miyakojima's coral gardens and the main island's secluded coves, all by rental car, with nothing between you and the sea but a mask and fins.
Days
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Aragusuku Beach
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 09Land at OKA · Mon, May 10 · 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
Miyakojima · 5 nights
Mon, May 10 → Sat, May 15 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
新城海岸
Stay ~1h 30m
After flying Naha→Miyakojima (50 min), pick up your car and head straight here — shallow turquoise water perfect for a first dip.
~23 min by car
15:53
EXPLORE
平良ショッピングストリート
Stay ~1h
Wander the covered arcade for a casual dinner of Miyako soba and island vegetables — no crowds, just locals.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Miyakojima · Days 1–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kerama Islands (Zamami) · Day 7
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Day 8
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Miyakojima · Day 9
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Miyakojima · Days 1–5
Rental 2: Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 6
Rental 3: Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Day 8
Rental 4: Miyakojima · Day 9
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
Browse rental cars on Klook →Getting around
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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).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 09
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥21,500–¥38,000 / person / day
¥195,000–¥340,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs and 8 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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