Naha, the Kerama Islands and the South
Based in Naha, take a boat to the Kerama Islands for snorkeling, then explore the sacred sites of the south and Chatan's beaches.
Stay in Naha throughout and skip the car. Take a high-speed ferry from Tomari Port for a day trip to the Kerama Islands, snorkeling in clear bays and watching sea turtles. On another day, join a tour or charter a car to explore the south: Gyokusendo Cave, Oujima, Seifa Utaki and Chinen Cape. Set aside one day to take a bus to Mihama American Village in Chatan for sunset at the beach. The trip is bookended by Kokusai-dori and Shuri Castle. Suited to visitors who want the sea as the focus without driving. The Kerama Islands are affected by wind and waves, so schedule them for the second day to leave room for adjustments.
In winter, strong northerly winds often cancel ferry sailings. In summer, keep an eye on ferry notices during typhoon season.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Naha and Explore the Markets
Okinawa Main Island（Kokusai Street、Makishi Public Market）
Take the Yui Rail monorail from the airport for about 15 minutes to downtown, then walk around Kokusai-dori and Makishi Public Market in the afternoon.
Stay: Naha
Day 2 · Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands
Okinawa Main Island（Kerama Islands）
Take a high-speed ferry from Tomari Port for about 35 to 50 minutes to Tokashiki or Zamami. Snorkel at the island beaches and return to Naha by ferry in the evening.
Book ferry tickets in advance. Sailings may be canceled in rough seas, so confirm before departure.
Stay: Naha
Day 3 · Southern Caves and Sacred Sites
Okinawa Main Island（Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave、Ojima Island (Nanjo)、Sefa-utaki、Cape Chinen Park）
Join a southern day tour or charter a car, departing from Naha for about 30 to 50 minutes. About 8 hours in total.
Seifa Utaki is closed on some dates, so confirm opening days.
Stay: Naha
Day 4 · Sunset at Mihama American Village
Okinawa Main Island（Mihama American Village）
Take a route bus from Naha Bus Terminal bound for Chatan, about 1 hour. Return to Naha by the same route in the evening.
The beach gets crowded at sunset. Check the last bus times in advance.
Stay: Naha
Day 5 · Shuri Castle and the Return
Okinawa Main Island（Shuri Castle、Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-paved Road）
Take the Yui Rail to Shuri Station, about 20 minutes. After visiting, take the monorail directly to the airport, about 30 minutes.