Southern Okinawa Day Trip — Shuri Castle, Sefa-utaki, Seaside Café & Umikaji Terrace
A southern loop close to Naha that fits well on your first or last day. Visit the sacred sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom, ocean views and a seaside café, then finish with the sunset on Senaga Island right next to the airport. Easy to combine with returning your rental car.
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Naha → southern east coast → near the airport
- 1Shurijo Castle Park
The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The main hall has been under reconstruction since the 2019 fire, so check the official site for what is open when you visit.
33 161 526 - ↓ about 12 km in a straight line2Sefa-utaki
A World Heritage site regarded as the most sacred place of the Ryukyu Kingdom. You walk in along a forest path.
33 024 191 - ↓ about 1 km in a straight line3Chinen Cape Park
A park on a headland jutting into the sea, with wide views of the Pacific. Close to Sefa-utaki.
232 594 474 - ↓ about 6 km in a straight line4Hamabe no Chaya
A café famous for window seats right on the shore. The view changes with the tide, and there may be a wait.
232 469 491 - ↓ about 3 km in a straight line5Okinawa World
A theme park combining the Gyokusendo limestone cave and a traditional Ryukyu village.
232 495 218 - ↓ about 6 km in a straight line6Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
A park commemorating the victims of the Battle of Okinawa, with a broad hill overlooking the sea.
232 342 002 - ↓ about 12 km in a straight line7Senagajima Umikaji Terrace
A white shopping terrace on Senaga Island right next to Naha Airport. Watch planes fly low overhead and the sunset.
33 002 602
Driving tips
- Route 331 along the southern east coast is scenic but passes many villages and traffic lights, so it takes longer than it looks.
- Sefa-utaki has closing days and periods of restricted entry. Check the official notice before you go.
- Rental car returns near the airport get busy in the evening. Leave plenty of time before your return time.
Distances are straight lines between stops; actual road distances and times are longer. Check opening hours, closing days and prices on the official sites before you go.
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Location, address and phone: OpenStreetMap contributors. Details may differ from reality; check before you go.