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Miyakojima & Naha: Turquoise Waters and Ryukyu Soul
6 days · 17 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Sun, Sep 20 – Fri, Sep 25
Six days of crystalline snorkeling and island driving on Miyakojima, bookended by Naha's iconic Ryukyu landmarks and hidden local corners.
Days
CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0
Shuri Castle
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at OKA · Sun, Sep 20 · 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 · 2 nights
Sun, Sep 20 → Tue, Sep 22 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
首里城
Stay ~1h 30m
Shuri Station
Start your journey at the heart of the Ryukyu Kingdom — the reconstructed Seiden throne hall and the sweeping view over Naha.
~4 min on foot
15:34
EXPLORE
園比屋武御嶽石門
Stay ~30 min
Shuri Station (Yui Rail)
A quiet UNESCO stone gate just outside the castle park — the king once prayed here before his journeys.
~12 min by car
17:00
EXPLORE
国際通り
Stay ~1h 30m
Kencho-mae Station
Naha's vibrant main drag for a first taste of Okinawan soba, awamori, and the island's easy-going evening energy.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 1–2
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Miyakojima · Days 3–6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 1–2
Rental 2: Miyakojima · Days 3–6
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
¥20,000–¥35,000 / person / day
¥120,000–¥210,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs and 5 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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