Title: Visit Ryukyu Islands: Best of Ryukyu Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Ryukyu Islands

## Travel Guide

![Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920021/593fadb2-6fa3-49a6-ae31-65c3f5d2eed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920021/593fadb2-6fa3-49a6-ae31-65c3f5d2eed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Suwa Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103786/88f90678-af59-45da-872b-becade762e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Maizuru Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206836/e3b20834-6d9a-4a69-bd89-615c139023e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Suwa Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103786/eaf5089d-8f34-4776-83d5-1470ec44b9d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ryukyu Islands

Where to stay

Things to do

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### Where to stay in Ryukyu Islands

![Shiseibyō on Tensonbyo-chi in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981723816/23bf523b-79a2-447c-9407-f5e584a0c8fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Naha City Centre

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

 The parks and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Naha City Centre. Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miebashi Station or Kenchomae Station to get around the larger area. 

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![Naha, Okinawa, Japan Cityscape at Tomari Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293260/d8cbc02a-daac-4717-a90e-79b1b2f28645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Tomari

 Tomari is well-liked for its waterfront and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port are some interesting sights nearby to check out. 

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![B6BTBE Pineapple Park, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270727/d6129d70-4ae2-4c06-af50-3380148224be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Biimata

 Travelers like the shopping in Biimata, and Nago Pineapple Park is a top attraction you might want to visit. 

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![International Street which includes signage and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206760/f6c6f659-0ebe-4aaf-8ebb-a95fa024c50c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kumoji

 Kumoji is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Palette Kumoji, and you can get around town on the metro at Kenchomae Station. 

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![Tsuboya Pottery Museum showing street scenes and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270885/35936364-9f40-4dbe-9176-13c959f0f9d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Makishi

5/5(1 area review)

 Makishi is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Makishi Station or Miebashi Station to explore sights like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Okinawa-Makishi.dx553248635209029789)

![Mihama American Village featuring night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265294/d997a834-4afc-4fd5-b367-09bb7833622f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mihama

5/5(1 area review)

 If you're spending some time in Mihama, American Village and Sunset Beach are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Chatan-Mihama.dx553248635976007314)

- Ryukyu Islands Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Ryukyu Islands

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THE NEST NAHA

1-6-1 Naha Okinawa

CA $135

CA $149 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Stay at this hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Naha Cruise ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)

The most spacious room I've stayed in this far. Had a whole couch a separate shower and bath. Definitely would stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Halekulani Okinawa

1967-1 Nakama Onna Okinawa Prefecture

CA $387

CA $425 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,541 reviews)

Our all time favourite hotel The rooms were spacious with very comfortable beds, clean and soft bedsheets and towels without the usual bleach smell you may smell in hotel towels / sheets. The attention to detail is applaudable. Don’t miss the buffet breakfast too, the spread and quality is one of ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort

1550-1 Fuchaku Onna Okinawa-ken

CA $192

CA $249 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Room was beautiful, views were spectacular.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium

Ihei 260-9 Chatan Okinawa

Stay at this apartment in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions American Village and Okinawa Arena are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)

The room was amazing! There are kid games to help pass time. The pool on the roof show a great view of Okinawa! The restaurant downstairs is great. American Village is in walking distance making the experience amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Terrace Resort Mihama

1-7-7, Chatan Chatan Okinawa

Stay at this aparthotel in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions American Village and Aeon Mall Rycom ...

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B/C HOTEL NAHA Hotel with rental car

2-chome-11-11 Nishi Naha Okinawa

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Naha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kokusai-dori Shopping Street ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)

The hotel room is small, but comfortable. The range of items they have for the guests to borrow(it says “rent” but there’s no charge) is amazing, there is on site free laundry facilities and its on a quiet street that’s a short(800-1000 yen) uber to downtown.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Mihama American Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265294/c7e31cd1-0838-473a-a389-bbc60c787f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### American Village

3/5(5 reviews)

This American-style mall offers a huge selection of shopping and entertainment options as well as one of the biggest amusement parks on Okinawa.

[](https://expedia.ca/American-Village-Mihama.d6265294.Vacation-Attraction)

![Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium showing marine life and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195076/d374ad4f-bd12-4a82-abae-110aefacd84f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Marvel at huge whale sharks in one of the world’s largest aquariums at this marine center that recreates the aquatic environment of Okinawa’s waters.

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![International Street featuring nightlife, night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206760/38cfbb25-5e3e-4cfb-8df2-cf3624d341c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kokusai-dori Shopping Street

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware.

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![沖縄嘉手納基地](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156195/8dcbff6e-0048-441a-a705-46c65c7ba0a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kadena Air Base

2/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Kadena Air Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kadena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. 

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![Okinawa which includes a hotel, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175059913/ed010bb1-dc51-4fc5-a414-1e8d9b17b742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Manza Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Manza Beach during your travels in Serakaki? Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Manza-Beach-Okinawa.d553248635175059913.Vacation-Attraction)

![Snorkeler Swimming with Green Sea Turtle in Okinawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977004214/523e383f-4762-470f-a9f8-56919f4b2256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shigira Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shigira Beach during your trip to Arazato? 

[](https://expedia.ca/Shigira-Beach-Miyakojima.d553248635977004214.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Ryukyu Islands

![Tokashiku Strand auf der Insel Tokashiki,  Kerama Inselgruppe, Okinawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/309/fa05290c-c215-489b-925b-ce6c1287b84d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Aguni

![Kabira Bay Beach showing a beach and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102518/db942da9-1389-400e-ac8f-5e15b4ec2915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ishigaki

![Okinawa showing a beach and swimming as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622006979858/abf8ae6f-cbd1-4218-a02a-31c104ace547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Naha

![Polarized filter on my canon6D captured the gorgeous contrast between reef beds and clear blue waters of northern Okinawa. #Adventure #okinawa #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182157/fc765bc1-7353-4c6a-9243-a89a5208a785.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kunigami

- Cities near Ryukyu Islands
- Places of interest

[Aguni](https://expedia.ca/Aguni.dx309)[Ishigaki](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki.dx1635)[Kikai Island](https://expedia.ca/Kikai-Island.dx1841)[Naha](https://expedia.ca/Naha.dx2655)[Kunigami](https://expedia.ca/Kunigami.dx182157)[Nago](https://expedia.ca/Nago.dx182158)[Onna](https://expedia.ca/Onna.dx182159)[Yomitan](https://expedia.ca/Yomitan.dx182160)[Okinawa](https://expedia.ca/Okinawa.dx6053824)[Chatan](https://expedia.ca/Chatan.dx6141564)[Kitanakagusuku](https://expedia.ca/Kitanakagusuku.dx6146308)[Nanjo](https://expedia.ca/Nanjo.dx6169895)[Itoman](https://expedia.ca/Itoman.dx6187945)[Nakatane](https://expedia.ca/Nakatane.dx6200014)[Uruma](https://expedia.ca/Uruma.dx6205930)[Aka](https://expedia.ca/Aka.dx6206019)[Taketomi](https://expedia.ca/Taketomi.dx6290495)[Minna Island](https://expedia.ca/Minna-Island.dx6293354)[Ogami Island](https://expedia.ca/Ogami-Island.dx6347289)[Kin](https://expedia.ca/Kin.dx6357297)

- [American Village ](https://expedia.ca/American-Village-Mihama.d6265294.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ](https://expedia.ca/Okinawa-Churaumi-Aquarium-Motobu.d6195076.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kokusai-dori Shopping Street ](https://expedia.ca/Kokusai-Dori-Shopping-Street-Naha-City-Centre.d6206760.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kadena Air Base ](https://expedia.ca/Kadena-Air-Base-Kadena.d6156195.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Camp Foster ](https://expedia.ca/Camp-Foster-Kitanakagusuku.d6270781.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shurijo Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Shurijo-Castle-Naha.d6103854.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Naminoue Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Naminoue-Beach-Naha-City-Centre.d6206677.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Araha Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Araha-Beach-Chatan.d6293697.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Manza Park ](https://expedia.ca/Manza-Park-Onna.d6206784.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okuma Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Okuma-Beach-Kunigami.d6347286.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kabira Bay Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Kabira-Bay-Beach-Kabira.d6102518.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okinawa World ](https://expedia.ca/Okinawa-World-Nanjo.d6103852.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Emerald Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Emerald-Beach-Motobu.d553248621532762180.Vacation-Attraction)

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