Kokusai-dori
Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa World
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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- ¥2,000; ages 4–14 ¥1,000
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Hours
- 9:00–17:30, last entry 16:00
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 2 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Eisa show
- 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30, about 30 minutes
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - The cave
- 890 metres open to visitors
- Crafts
- Bingata, Ryukyu glass, pottery
- Getting there
- 30–40 minutes by car from Naha, or bus
Key facts
≈ 5 kmlength of Gyokusendo cave
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gyokusendo.co.jp890 mopen to visitors
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gyokusendo.co.jp300,000 yearsfor the cave to form
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gyokusendo.co.jp100+ yearsold, the houses moved to the Ryukyu village
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gyokusendo.co.jp3 timesa day — the Super Eisa drum show
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gyokusendo.co.jp¥2,000adult entry
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gyokusendo.co.jp16:00last entry
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gyokusendo.co.jp30–40 minutesby car from Naha
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gyokusendo.co.jpWhat is Okinawa World?
Okinawa World is a theme park in Nanjo in southern Okinawa that brings together almost everything the island is known for. The main draw is Gyokusendo cave: it runs underground for about 5 km and took some 300,000 years to form, with 890 metres open to visitors.
You enter the park through the cave: walkways lead past thousands of stalactites and stalagmites lit above blue underground pools. At the exit begins the 'Ryukyu Kingdom town' — a street of old houses over a century old, moved here, with traditional craft workshops, cafés and a stage.
Tickets and hours
According to the official site, entry is ¥2,000 for adults (15 and over) and ¥1,000 for children aged 4 to 14. The park opens 9:00 to 17:30, with last entry at 16:00. Tickets can be bought online in advance.
In the Ryukyu village you can try crafts: dyeing cloth in the bingata style, blowing a glass of Ryukyu glass, or painting pottery. Small groups don't need to book; the last workshop sign-up is at 16:30. There's also a habu snake museum and a brewery making local beer.
What to see
- Gyokusendo cave — 890 metres of stalactites.
- The Super Eisa show — drums and dance.
- The Ryukyu village — houses over a century old.
- Workshops — bingata, glass, pottery.
- The habu snake museum — local snakes.
- Nanto brewery — Okinawan beer.
How to get to Okinawa World
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- By car — from Naha or the airport about 30–40 minutes, exit at Haebaru-minami.
- Bus — from Naha bus terminal by Asahibashi station.
- Taxi — cars don't always wait at the park; ask at the ticket office to call one.
- Tour — often combined with Sefa-utaki.
- To Sefa-utaki — about 15 minutes by car.
Okinawa World or Ryukyu Mura
| Okinawa Worldyou are here | The south, Nanjo | The cave and Eisa show | ¥2,000 | 2–3 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryukyu Mura | The west, Onna | Old houses and dances | Separate ticket | 1.5–2 hours |
How long do you need?
Allow 2–3 hours for the park: about 30–40 minutes for the cave, the Eisa show, a stroll round the village and, if you like, a workshop. It makes a good half-day trip from Naha, especially in the rain — the cave and part of the village are under cover.
Okinawa World combines easily with Sefa-utaki, about 15 minutes away by car. Together they fill a day in the south of the island.
The cave is cool and humid all year, and the paths are wet in places with steps — wear non-slip shoes. The cave isn't accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs, but the rest of the park is step-free. Pushchairs can be hired at the ticket office.
Is Okinawa World worth visiting?
Yes, especially with children: the cave is impressive, and the Eisa show is the best way to see Okinawa's traditional dance in a single day.
The YesGo take: the park is touristy, with plenty of souvenir shops. If you're only interested in nature, the cave takes about an hour. If you want culture and shows, stay half a day. Arrive at the 9:00 opening to get through the cave before the groups.
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Okinawa's nature: compare and choose
Natural sights rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Shikina-en Garden | 35 | 45 min | ≈ ¥400 | 8.3 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouri Island | 26 | 2 h | Free | 68.6 km |
| Cape Manzamo | 25 | 30 min | ≈ ¥100 | 42.0 km |
| Sefa-utaki | 24 | 1 h | ¥300 | 8.5 km |
| Okinawa Worldyou are here | 22 | 2 h 30 min | ¥2,000 | — |
| Churaumi Aquarium | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ¥2,180 | 63.2 km |
Southern Okinawa in a day
Gyokusendo cave and the Eisa show at Okinawa World in the morning, the sacred Sefa-utaki grove at midday, and Kokusai-dori in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Okinawa Worldyou are here2 h 30 min · ¥2,000
- 147 min walk from the previous stopSefa-utaki1 h · ¥300
- 255 min walk from the previous stopKokusai-dori1 h 30 min · free
3 places · about 11 h 42 min with walks · 402 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- You enter the park through the cave.
- Eisa show — 10:30, 12:30, 14:30.
- Non-slip shoes for the cave.
- Last entry 16:00.
- Nearby: Sefa-utaki.
Questions
How much is entry to Okinawa World?
¥2,000 for adults, ¥1,000 for ages 4–14.
What are the opening hours?
9:00–17:30, last entry 16:00.
When is the Eisa show?
At 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30, about 30 minutes.
How long is the cave?
About 5 km, of which 890 metres are open.
How do I get there?
30–40 minutes by car from Naha, or a bus from the bus terminal.
How long do you need?
2–3 hours.
Is it pushchair-friendly?
Not the cave; the rest of the park is.
What's nearby?
Sefa-utaki, 15 minutes by car.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Park official site (gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld) — prices, hours, show times, access, crafts, accessibility (checked 09.11.2026)
- Wikidata Q25113094 and Q11572695 — park and cave, coordinates
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