Okinawa Travel Guide | 4 Days Exploring the Blue Sea and Sky + Ryukyu Culture

Babes, Okinawa is absolutely amazing! 😍 A divine island blending Ryukyu culture and American style~ Here’s my 4-day, 3-night nanny-level guide, keep it safe and no need to thank me! 👇

🌊【Must-Visit Attractions】
🔵 Blue Cave (Maeda Cape, Onna Village)
📍Address: 469-1 Maeda, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
💡Tips: Best to visit between 11 AM and 2 PM, the blue light under the sun is stunning! If you can’t swim, choose a snorkeling experience with an instructor~

🐋 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
📍Address: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
🕒Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (seasonal changes)
💰Ticket: 2,180 JPY
✨Highlights: The whale sharks in the Kuroshio Sea tank are breathtaking! Don’t miss the dolphin show~

🗺️【Perfect 4-Day Itinerary】
DAY1️⃣ Naha Adventure Day
☀️Morning: Shuri Castle Park (Ticket 820 JPY)
👉The red tiles and white walls are super photogenic! Remember to collect goshuin (temple stamps)~
🍜Lunch: Ryukyu Sabo on Kokusai Street (authentic Okinawa soba)
🌆Afternoon: Naminoue Shrine + Naminoue Beach
🌃Evening: Okinawa’s kitchen - First Makishi Public Market
🦞Must-eat: Night-glow shell sashimi + Agu pork shabu-shabu

DAY2️⃣ American Style Day
🚌Take Bus No. 120 to American Village
📸Landmark check-in: Ferris wheel + beach lighthouse
🛍️Shopping spree: Depot Island, a hub for trendy brands
🌅Evening: Watch the sunset at Cape Chinen Park (free!)

DAY3️⃣ Northern Ocean Day
🐬Morning: Have fun at the aquarium for 3 hours
🍍Afternoon: Nago Pineapple Park (Ticket 1,200 JPY)
🏖️Evening: Take epic photos at Kouri Bridge!

DAY4️⃣ Classic Finale Day
🐘Morning: Manzamo (the elephant trunk rock is amazing!)
🤿Afternoon: Snorkeling at Blue Cave
✈️Evening: Buy Blue Seal ice cream at the airport for the perfect ending~

🚗【Transportation Guide】
Recommend renting a car or self-driving! Buses in the north are hard to catch 😭
In Naha city, you can buy a monorail 1-day pass (800 JPY)

🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
▪️Naha: Hotel Collective (next to Kokusai Street)
▪️Onna: Rizzan Sea Park Hotel (private beach!)

🍡【Food List】
✔️Pig head meat rice ball (Pōtama)
✔️Sea grapes rice bowl
✔️Ishigaki beef yakiniku (Jōjōen)
✔️A&W root beer + burgers

Remember sunscreen! Okinawa’s UV rays are super strong 🌞
This summer, let’s become islanders in Okinawa together~ 💙