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Okinawa

Okinawa Island (沖縄本島) is the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and, according to Wikidata, the smallest of the five main islands of Japan. XTOUR maps venues across it, from Naha and Tomigusuku in the south to Onna, Nago, Motobu and Nakijin in the north.

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Tours and day trips in Okinawa

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DMM Kariyushi Aquarium Ticket

Admission tickets for DMM Kariyushi Aquarium at Toyosaki in Tomigusuku, near Naha; the options are "Admission" and "Admission (Youth)". Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Kouri Ocean Tower Ticket

An admission ticket for Kouri Ocean Tower on Kouri Island, Nakijin; the page describes a cart ride through a garden, viewing floors, a rooftop ocean deck and a Shell Museum.

Nakijin Castle Ruins Ticket

Admission tickets for Nakijin Castle Ruins, a Ryukyu-era gusuku on the Motobu Peninsula; the options are "Admission" and "Student Admission". Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Neo Park Okinawa Ticket

Admission tickets for Neo Park Okinawa, an animal and botanical theme park at Nago; one option adds a ride on the Okinawa Light Railway. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Ticket

Admission tickets for Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium at Motobu, in Ocean Expo Park on Okinawa Island; the two options are titled "Admission" and "Admission (Youth: 16-18 Years)". Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Okinawa Experience Kingdom Murasaki Mura Ticket

Admission tickets for Experience Kingdom Murasaki Mura at Yomitan, a Ryukyu-themed experience park; the options are "Admission" and "Admission (Youth: 13-18 years old)". Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Okinawa Fruits Land Ticket

Admission tickets for OKINAWA Fruits Land (Tropical Kingdom) at Nago, a fruit and bird theme park; one option adds a mini mango ice coupon. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Okinawa Monorail Ticket

Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail) one-day ticket for unlimited rides across the line's 19 stations from Naha Airport to Tedako-Uranishi, with retail coupons for Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa and Iias Okinawa Toyosaki.

Okinawa World Pass

A pass for Okinawa World at Nanjo covering Gyokusendo Cave, Kingdom Village and Habu Museum Park; one option adds a craft workshop. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Ryukyu Costume Rental at Chura Bijin Ryusou Studio

Ryukyu-style costume dressing with a hairstyle at a Naha studio; one option stays in the studio and one adds a rental to explore in costume. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Destination information last verified: September 29, 2026

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