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Miyakojima Blue: Snorkeling & Island Serenity
6 days · 13 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sun, Sep 20 – Fri, Sep 25
Six days of turquoise water, coral reefs, and quiet island life — snorkel the Blue Cave near Naha, then fly to Miyakojima for its best beaches, sea turtles, and off-the-beaten-path coves, all by rental car.
Days
N / Public domain
Cape Maeda (Blue Cave)
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 06🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at OKA · Sun, Sep 20 · from JFK · 2 travelers
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
Sun, Sep 20 → Mon, Sep 21 · 2 guests
16:30
EXPLORE
真栄田岬
Stay ~2h
No rail access — car ~50 min from Naha via Route 58 (or Okinawa Expressway to Ishikawa IC + ~15 min). By bus, take a Route 20/120 bus from Naha to the Kuten/Maeda-iriguchi (真栄田入口) stop, then walk ~15–20 min to the cape.
After clearing customs, drive 50 min north for an afternoon snorkel in the glowing Blue Cave — September water is warm and calm.
~46 min by car
19:16
EXPLORE
福州園
Stay ~1h
Prefectural Office Station
Fukushuen Garden is a serene Chinese-style garden located in Naha, Okinawa.
~1h 3m by car
20:30
EXPLORE
残波ビーチ
Stay ~45 min
End the day with a sunset stroll on this quiet white-sand beach just 10 min north of Cape Maeda.
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.
Miyakojima · Days 2–6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 1
Rental 2: Miyakojima · Days 2–6
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 06
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,500–¥23,000 / person / day
¥150,000–¥275,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥8,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 12 travel legs and 5 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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