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American Village
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Okinawa Island - Central

American Village

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American Village is a coastal shopping and entertainment district themed after the American West Coast. It was developed on reclaimed land from a former US military airfield. In the early years, it gradually attracted American-style shops and restaurants to meet the needs of US military personnel and their families. Today, with its streets full of graffiti murals, neon signs, and vibrant retro architecture, it has become a destination for shopping and ocean views in central Okinawa. The bustling heart of the district is Depot Island, where colorful buildings, palm trees, and coastal boardwalks connect, providing photo opportunities everywhere. Nearby, American Depot is famous for its vintage clothing, military surplus, and imported goods, making it perfect for browsing. Dining options also have a strong American flair, with taco rice, burgers, steaks, and Blue Seal ice cream—which originated at local US military bases—all available. Entertainment facilities like cinemas and game centers are also interspersed throughout. Around dusk is an especially charming time for this district. Chatan Park, located on one side, features Chatan Park Sunset Beach, which faces the west coast and is a popular spot for watching the sunset; in summer, you can even swim there. After nightfall, the neon lights and decorations gradually light up, presenting two different atmospheres between day and night. It is worth noting that the large Ferris wheel that once appeared in many promotional photos has been dismantled, so there is no need to look for it.

Chatan · 8.4km from Urasoe
Okinawa World
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Okinawa Island - South

Okinawa World

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Okinawa World Culture Kingdom is a large theme park in Okinawa where you can experience Ryukyu culture. It mainly features attractions such as the Gyokusen Cave, Kingdom Village, and Viper Museum Park. Visitors can learn about Okinawa's history, culture, and nature, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities. Gyokusendo Cave is a massive natural stalactite cave formed over a long history of 300,000 years. Containing over one million stalactites, it is one of Japan's largest stalactite formations, creating a bizarre landscape. In "Kingdom Village," the castle town of the Ryukyu Kingdom, four old houses recognized as national cultural properties have been relocated. Here, you can enjoy more than 10 cultural experiences, including weaving, printing, dyeing, and Ryukyu glassmaking. At "Viper Museum Park," you can learn about the ecological environment of the rice spoon snake and visit various reptiles. Viper's performances using rice spoon coins are held daily, and their funny and unique content can't help but bring a smile to people's faces. The trainer's humorous commentary might even make you feel a little sorry for the fearsome Snake Snake. Performances are held daily at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, and 16:30, with each performance lasting approximately 20 minutes. The must-see large-scale festival parade performance, "Eisa Drum Dance," takes place four times a day at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, and 16:00 at Eisa Plaza. It lasts approximately 25 minutes. Shouts are accompanied by drums, and the action culminates in traditional theatrical and lion dance performances.

Nanjo · 12km from Urasoe

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1-day tour in northern Okinawa with Cape Manzamo, aquarium and Kouri island [optional bilingual guide, optional admission ticket]
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Okinawa central and northern bus one-day tour: Churaumi Aquarium + Kouri Island + Cape Manzamo + American Village
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1-day tour to Okinawa north - Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, Kouri Island and American Village
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Classic 1-day tour to northern Okinawa [Small group of 9/bus tour | American village + Kouri island]
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[Optional boat types] 1-day tour of Tokashiki Island in Okinawa: light meal + optional snorkeling experience
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1-day tour to Okinawa north with complimentary admission tickets to Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island and Cape Manzamo
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Okinawa Japan Blue Cave diving/snorkeling experience: English & Japanese-speaking coach | shore entry without seasickness
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Half-day snorkeling activity in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa, Japan: Pickup and drop-off at designated points in Naha city
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Okinawa Blue Cave Diving Half-Day Tour: English/Japanese Instructors/Equipment Included/Shore Entry No Seasickness
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[Naha Kerama Half-day Tour] Boat snorkeling with pick-up service│English Support
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Okinawa Tokashiki Island Day Trip: Slow boat/private boat, snorkeling/turtle watching optional.
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Half-day tour to Okinawa blue cave with self-assembly (multiple departure time slots) - optional scuba diving/snorkeling from Onna
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High-speed ferry to Kashiki Island, Okinawa day trip, with optional add-on snorkeling on an uninhabited island (with Chinese-speaking instructor).
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2Hr-1.5Hr course(Airport,Secret UG Tunnel,Senaga Isl.&Kokusai St)
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Central and Southern Chura Island Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour Course A | Shurijo Castle + American Village + Okinawa World + Hoshino Cafe
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[Departing from Naha or Chatan | Northern sightseeing tour] Full-day Chura Island bus tour course C | Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Cape Manzamo, American Village
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Naha departure | Double-decker open-top bus Chura Island Sky View tour to American Village
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Departing from Naha and Chatan | Chura Island sightseeing bus tour course D | Tropical Dream Center, Kouri Island, Okashi Goten, Cape Manzamo, and American Village
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Japan Okinawa south 1-day tour: Senaga Island + Cape Chinen + World cultural kingdom, itinerary adjustable
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Naha departure | Double-decker open-top bus Chura Island Sky View tour to Umikaji Terrace
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trip travel12317 April 2025
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It is a beautiful Japanese cultural heritage, which suitable for family, friends and couples to go for.

Shuri Castle

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Desmond solo travel20 June 2026
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I like the castle. The ancient buildings and the stone to build up the castle. The pillars with hand crafted design were amazing. The weather is hot actually and not much shade. To bring an umbrella will be good.

Shurijo Castle

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carlislelee8 October 2026
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It was a very interesting experience. Although the visibility in the sea was second to last, we could still see the small fish very clearly, which allowed my teammate, who can't snorkel, to see the underwater world. Thumbs up to the skinny, small guy leading the group; he was so nice and always smiling.

West Marine-Underwater Sightseeing Tour

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听爵士的流氓兔15 June 2023
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Its eye-catching symbol is the large Ferris wheel with a diameter of about 50 meters. The American Village has entertainment facilities mainly based on 3D images, an 8-screen movie theater, a shopping mall, a bowling alley, an American restaurant, a recording studio, an entertainment center, an imported grocery store, etc., and there are also complex facilities for sports.

American Village

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Anonymous user27 September 2026
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Okinawa World was a pleasant surprise, with Gyokusendo Cave being the main highlight of the visit. The cave is huge and really impressive, with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites throughout the walking route. The underground scenery feels quite different from the usual Okinawa attractions, and the cool temperature inside the cave was a nice break from the heat outside.The cave is well maintained, with a proper walking path and lighting that makes it easy to appreciate the different formations. There are also some beautiful sections with underground water and colourful lighting. The walk itself takes around 30–45 minutes depending on your pace and how many photos you take, but I would recommend allowing more time to explore the rest of Okinawa World.For the entrance fee, I think it offers good value for money, especially because the ticket gives you more than just access to the cave.

Okinawa World

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Locheng 198313 February 2025
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u can enjoy different food in Okinawa including bbq beef and pork and sabu sabu and also have McDonald 營業時間:24 hours 地址:Okinawa 貼士:take the sky rail to get there from airport

Kokusai-dori

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CoWg0eSm0o12 September 2026
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Besides aquarium creatures, there’s also penguins and other animals

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium

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Giselle Rico226 September 2025
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This was an awesome place! Din expect to have such a natural cave in Okinawa!

Okinawa Zoo & Museum

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Anonymous user6 August 2026
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I recommend spending at least a full half day here. There are many to see and do besides the cave. But the cave definitely is a must visit. Addtionally there is a cultural village, habu museum, habu show, cultural dance, craft village, a small zoo withbsome animals sich as bats, tortoise, habu, etc. It is really worth visiting.

Gyokusendo Cave

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_TS***817 March 2025
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the shrine is nearby the sea side and is another iconic ancient Spot that you will not missed when going to Okinawa for visit

Naminoue Shrine

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day tour in northern Okinawa with Cape Manzamo, aquarium and Kouri island [optional bilingual guide, optional admission ticket], Okinawa central and northern bus one-day tour: Churaumi Aquarium + Kouri Island + Cape Manzamo + American Village, and 1-day tour to Okinawa north - Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, Kouri Island and American Village. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 9 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Urasoe is around EUR 32.79 – EUR 50.8. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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