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Okinawa's Quiet Shores: Snorkeling & Island Escape
9 days · 21 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Mon, May 10 – Tue, May 18
Nine days of turquoise water, coral reefs, and hidden beaches across Okinawa's main island and Miyakojima — snorkel the Blue Cave, explore Yabiji's reef, and unwind on near-empty sands.
Days
N / Public domain
Cape Maeda (Blue Cave)
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
Naha · 1 night
Mon, May 10 → Tue, May 11 · 1 guest
14:00
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 picking up your car at Naha, drive 45 min north to snorkel the glowing Blue Cave — May's calm seas make it perfect.
~13 min by car
16:13
EXPLORE
残波ビーチ
Stay ~1h 30m
Unwind on this quiet white-sand beach with clear water and a sunset view over the East China Sea.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Naha & Okinawa main island → Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 1–2
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Miyakojima · Days 3–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Naha & Okinawa main island · 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: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 1–2
Rental 2: Miyakojima · Days 3–7
Rental 3: Naha & Okinawa main island · 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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 09
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥21,500–¥38,500 / person / day
¥195,000–¥345,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 20 travel legs and 8 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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