Itinerary
Okinawa Blue to Kyoto Gold
10 days · 26 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Tue, Nov 3 – Thu, Nov 12
Five days of snorkeling Okinawa's quiet coves and coral gardens, then five days of Kyoto's hidden temples, autumn leaves, and zen gardens — with no crowds in sight.
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Shurijo Fukko-sai (Shuri Castle Restoration Festival)
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 10🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land 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
17:00
EXPLORE
Event首里城復興祭
Stay ~1h 30m
Explore the reconstructed Seiden and the quiet outer walls — the castle grounds are serene late afternoon, with fewer visitors. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Culture Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~40 min by car
19:10
EXPLORE
真栄田岬
Stay ~3h
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.
Snorkel the famous Blue Cave on the west coast — neon fish, iridescent water, and a natural underwater arch lit from below.
~40 min by car
20:30
EXPLORE
首里城
Stay ~2h
⚠ likely closed by then — usually closes ~7:00 PM; double-check before going
Shuri Station
Shuri Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom's history.
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 1–5
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 car: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 1–5
Skip it for the city legs.
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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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
¥15,500–¥28,000 / person / day
¥155,000–¥280,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 25 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 4 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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