Classic Day Tour in Northern Okinawa

About this experience

Discover the natural beauty and iconic attractions of northern Okinawa on a full-day sightseeing tour starting from Makishi Park. Travel comfortably with a group while exploring stunning coastal landscapes, scenic islands, and one of Japan’s most famous aquariums.

During the journey, stop at the dramatic cliffs of Manzamo and admire breathtaking ocean views. Continue to the picturesque Kouri Island, known for its turquoise waters and beautiful island scenery.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium inside Ocean Expo Park, where you’ll have several hours to explore marine life exhibits and enjoy the surrounding park before returning to Naha.

Highlights

• Enter the Kuroshio Ocean and watch 8-meter-long whale sharks and manta rays dance together!
• Step onto the coral cliffs and overlook the giant Elephant Trunk Rock plunging into the jelly sea!
• Groups depart every day, with a minimum of 4 people, and 1 person is accepted to register
• Kouri Island - God's Sapphire, the Heartbeat of Okinawa

What's included

• Standard Admission
• Round Trip Shared Transfer
• English Speaking Guide

How to use

1. Meet Up location
2. Makishi Park

What to expect

Your day begins at Makishi Park in Naha, where you will meet the tour group and board the vehicle. After departure, travel north along Okinawa’s scenic coastline toward your first stop, Manzamo, a famous cliff formation offering impressive views of the East China Sea.

Next, the tour continues to Kouri Island, a small but picturesque island known for its clear blue waters and relaxing atmosphere. Here you’ll have time to enjoy the scenery and take photos of the beautiful surroundings.

The main stop of the day is Ocean Expo Park, home to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. With around four hours to explore, you can discover fascinating marine exhibits, including massive tanks featuring whale sharks and manta rays. After the visit, the tour returns to Naha with drop-offs at DFS Galleria and the Prefectural Government Building.

Things to note

• Meeting point is Makishi Park in Naha at 08:00
• Admission to Manzamo and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is included
• Total time at Ocean Expo Park and the aquarium is approximately 4 hours
• Late arrivals at the meeting point will not be able to join the tour
• Tour ends with drop-offs at DFS Galleria and the Prefectural Government Building

Terms & conditions

Ticket Eligibility

• A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, the tour will be canceled.

• Infants aged 0–2 who do not occupy a seat must pay a facility fee of JPY 2,000 and must be declared in advance.

• Children aged 2 and above are charged the same price as adults.

• This tour is not recommended for guests with serious health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, or epilepsy.

Attraction Access

• This is a shared group tour and participants must follow the designated schedule and stop durations.

• Guests who leave the group without authorization will be considered to have voluntarily withdrawn and will not be eligible for a refund.

• The driver may also act as the tour leader if the group size is small.

Additional Information

• Arrival times at each stop may vary due to traffic conditions, weather, or holiday crowds.

• According to Japanese law, drivers may operate a maximum of 10 working hours; therefore, the itinerary may be adjusted if necessary.

• Adjustments may include shorter stop durations or cancellation of certain attractions to ensure safety and smooth travel.

• Shared transportation means other travelers may join the same vehicle.

Important Notes

• Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

• No refunds will be provided for late arrivals, personal cancellations, or inability to participate.

• If severe weather such as typhoons or snowstorms occurs, the operator will decide by 18:00 (local time) one day before departure whether the tour will proceed.

• If the tour is canceled due to insufficient participants, notification will be sent via email at least 4 days before departure.