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.
Goya
Travellers like the shopping in Goya, and Okinawa Zoo & Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Uechi
Uechi is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Okinawa area, you might plan a trip to Kadena Air Base or Koza Sports Park.
Halekulani Okinawa
Excellent hotel. No need to visit Hawaii.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hiyori Ocean Resort Okinawa
Beautiful hotel. Staff was kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. Room was clean, and had everything that you needed. Wonderful view of the ocean.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Nikko Alivila
Very good hotel with beach front access. Would recommend arriving with a car as access to the property is remote and not easy access to public transportation. Otherwise good stay
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
Clean spacious room with nice pool and sufficient parking space.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium
No staff for check-in, just a tablet which worked fine for us. No cleaning during the 3 days we stayed which again was fine for us. The separate washer and dryer on site were nice. Apartment was large and appliances worked well. Didn't get a chance to check out the rooftop pool. Only negative was ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
LAPIN MIHAMA Residence Hotel
We loved our stay at Lapin Mihama Residence Hotel. It was great for our big family, it has plenty of space, a full fridge/freezer, a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and beds for everyone. The location is fantastic because it's in one of our favorite places on the Island, Mihama. It's close to a fun shopping ...
Reviewed on 24 Jun 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 relaxing 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 walkable area.
Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Okinawa Zoo & Museum home during your trip to Goya. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
