This is our complete Okinawa series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for Japan’s tropical south. Use it as your starting point, then dive into each guide for the detail.

Okinawa Travel Guides

• Okinawa Travel Guide: Naha, Churaumi and the Islands — the overview and trip planner.
• Shuri Castle and Old Naha: A Ryukyu Kingdom Walk
• Kokusai-dori: Walking Naha’s International Street
• Churaumi Aquarium and Northern Okinawa
• Okinawa Beaches and Island Day Trips

Where to Stay in Okinawa

• Where to Stay in Naha: Kokusai-dori Hotels — central, walkable base.
• Where to Stay in Naha: Airport and Oroku Hotels — budget and transit-friendly.

Planning Your Trip

Okinawa rewards a mix of city culture, northern sightseeing and beach time. Base yourself in Naha, set aside a day for Churaumi in the north, and keep at least one day free for the sea. With longer, add a ferry trip to the Kerama Islands. Together, the guides above cover everything you need to plan the journey.