# 2 days in Okinawa: an itinerary day by day

> Two days on Okinawa: Naha and the north of the island. Day one: Naminoue Shrine, Kokusai Street and Makishi market, Shikinaen and Shuri Castle. Day two, by car to the north: Churaumi Aquarium on the Motobu peninsula, 85 km from Naha, where whale sharks and mantas swim in the 'Kuroshio Sea' tank, Kouri Island over a 2 km bridge above turquoise water, and the coral cliff of Cape Manzamo at sunset.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/in-2-days

## Day 1

1. [Naminoue Shrine](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/naminoue-shrine.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free
   ↓ 20 min by transport
2. [Kokusai-dori](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/kokusai-street.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free
   ↓ 24 min by transport
3. [Shikina-en Garden](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/shikinaen.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ ¥400
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 19 min by transport
4. [Shuri Castle](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/shuri-castle.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ¥400; from 23.11.2026 ¥1,000

Total with walks: 6 h 48 min

## Day 2

1. [Kouri Island](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/kouri-island.md) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; tower ≈ ¥1,000
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 57 min by transport
2. [Churaumi Aquarium](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/churaumi-aquarium.md) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ¥2,180
   ↓ 1 h 19 min by transport
3. [Cape Manzamo](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/cape-manzamo.md) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ ¥100

Total with walks: 8 h 16 min

## How the two days work

Day one is the one-day Okinawa itinerary. Day two is the drive north along the west coast: Manzamo is on the way, the aquarium and Kouri are on the Motobu peninsula.

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## Churaumi Aquarium

Entry is 2,180 yen, 710 for school-age children. Open 8:30–18:30, last entry 17:30, longer in summer and on holidays. The centrepiece is the 7,500-cubic-metre 'Kuroshio Sea' tank with whale sharks and manta rays.

## Driving on Okinawa

The north is hard without a car: buses are infrequent and the aquarium is 85 km away. You need an International Driving Permit to hire one. Traffic drives on the left; the expressway to Motobu takes about 1.5–2 hours.

## More to see

[Ryukyu Mura](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/ryukyu-mura) has old houses and eisa dancing in Onna. [Sefa-utaki](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/sefa-utaki) and [Okinawa World](https://yesgo.io/japan/okinawa/okinawa-world) are in the south of the island.

## Tips

- Reach the aquarium at opening: tour groups arrive by lunchtime.
- Bring an International Driving Permit to hire a car.
- Keep quiet at temples and shrines and take your shoes off before entering halls; photos inside halls are often not allowed. There is no tipping in Japan.
- Japan uses the yen. Foreign cards work almost everywhere, but temples, markets and small cafés want cash. A Suica or PASMO card pays for trains, metro and shops by the station.
- Save Manzamo for sunset: the sea view is best in the evening.

## Questions

### What to do with 2 days in Okinawa?

Day one: Naha with Shuri and Kokusai Street. Day two: Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island and Cape Manzamo.

### How much is Churaumi Aquarium?

2,180 yen, school-age children 710.

### How do I get to the aquarium?

By car, about 1.5–2 hours from Naha, or on a tour.

### Is the Kouri bridge free?

Yes.

### Is 2 days in Okinawa enough?

For Naha and the north, yes; the south and the islands need more days.

### How much does it cost?

About 800–1,400 yen on day one and 2,300–3,300 on day two, plus the car.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes, especially day two.

### Do I need a permit to drive?

Yes, an International Driving Permit.

### When is the best time?

October to May.

### How do I pay in Japan?

Japan uses the yen. Foreign cards work almost everywhere, but temples, markets and small cafés want cash. A Suica or PASMO card pays for trains, metro and shops by the station.

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