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TRAVEL GUIDE

Okinawa

Island city culture and subtropical coastlines

Explore Naha and Shuri on Okinawa's main island, head north to the landscapes of Yanbaru, or plan an island-focused stay on Ishigaki or Miyako. Island groups require separate travel planning, so verify the available flights and ferries before combining destinations.

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Okinawa — Choose an areaRepresentative locations on the prefecture outline. Travel areas do not represent administrative boundaries.
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Okinawa — Choose an areaRepresentative locations on the prefecture outline. Travel areas do not represent administrative boundaries.
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Okinawa — Choose an areaRepresentative locations on the prefecture outline. Travel areas do not represent administrative boundaries.

Map source: National Land Numerical Information (2025 administrative boundaries, MLIT); adapted by JCJ (CC BY 4.0). Location references: Wikidata (CC0).The mainland and central-city maps use different scales.

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