Central Okinawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Okinawa
Where to stay in Central Okinawa
Mihama
If you're spending some time in Mihama, American Village and Sunset Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Ishikawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ishikawa and surrounding area, you can visit PGM Golf Resort Okinawa and Tiger Beach.
Goya
Travellers like the shopping in Goya, and Okinawa Zoo & Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hamagawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamagawa and surrounding area, you can visit American Village and Kadena Air Base.
Awase
While Awase may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okinawa Athletic Park and Okinawa Zoo & Museum.
Sobe
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Sobe. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Yomitan Cultural Center and Toguchi Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
Clean room and many shops around.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Halekulani Okinawa
Amazing stay, staff and breakfast. A bit of a shame they don’t have an onsen but everything else is wonderful. Best and most luxurious stay in Okinawa
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
Clean room, the view, location. Very courteous and helpful staff. The breakfast Buffett was excellent
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
Room was clean and good Chill place
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium
Clean room, very nice.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Terrace Resort Mihama
Clean room. Friendly staff. Nice amenities. Well decorated and organised hotel. Great location near Araha beach. Washer and dryer a bonus and the dryer dries the clothes super quick. Thank you it was a lovely stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
American Village
This American-style mall offers a huge selection of shopping and entertainment options as well as one of the biggest amusement parks on Okinawa.
Manza Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manza Beach during your travels in Serakaki? Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Manza Park
Experience dramatic cliff walks and vast ocean vistas at one of Okinawa’s most exquisite natural landmarks.
Araha Beach
Spend a relaxing day at the seaside on gorgeous Okinawa Beach, complete with a shipwreck playground, several picnic pavilions, a safe swimming zone and quiet walking trails.
Sunset Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sunset Beach during your travels in Chatan? Discover the sunsets and restaurants in this quaint area.
Ryukyu Mura
Take a step back in time to the ancient kingdom of Ryukyu and discover the traditional architecture, customs and crafts in this sprawling cultural theme park.
