Central Okinawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mission Beach featuring rugged coastline, landscape views and a beach
Cape Manza showing a sunset and rocky coastline
Nirai Beach as well as a large group of people
Central Okinawa
Okinawa featuring fishing and general coastal views

Where to stay in Central Okinawa

Mihama American Village showing shopping

Mihama

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mihama, American Village and Sunset Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Goya

Travellers like the shopping in Goya, and Okinawa Zoo & Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Ishikawa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ishikawa and surrounding area, you can visit PGM Golf Resort Okinawa and Tiger Beach.

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Hamagawa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamagawa and surrounding area, you can visit American Village and Kadena Air Base.

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Sobe

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Sobe. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Yomitan Cultural Center and Toguchi Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Uechi

4/5(1 area review)

Uechi is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Okinawa area, you might plan a trip to Kadena Air Base or Koza Sports Park.

Uechi
Halekulani Okinawa

Halekulani Okinawa

5 out of 5
1967-1 Nakama, Onna, Okinawa Prefecture
The price is AU$670 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$670
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,567 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. No need to visit Hawaii."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Halekulani Okinawa
Hiyori Ocean Resort Okinawa

Hiyori Ocean Resort Okinawa

4 out of 5
1055-1 Nakadomari, Onna, Okinawa
The price is AU$323 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$323
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Blue Cave and Manza Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. Room was clean, and had everything that you needed. Wonderful view of the ocean."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hiyori Ocean Resort Okinawa
Hotel Nikko Alivila

Hotel Nikko Alivila

4.5 out of 5
600 Gima Yomitan Son, Nakagami District, Yomitan, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$290 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$290
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Yomitan. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very good hotel with beach front access. Would recommend arriving with a car as access to the property is remote and not easy access to public transportation. Otherwise good stay"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Nikko Alivila
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts

BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts

3.5 out of 5
1860-4 Serakaki Onnason, Onna, Okinawa
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"I liked staying in this hotel a lot. I enjoyed the pool and the staff overlooking the pool was so handsome. I liked the wall which displayed a lot of merchandises. I bought a few items. The only inconvenient thing is that, they accept only card (no cash). I charged my pasmo IC card for the purchase. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium

Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium

3 out of 5
Ihei 260-9, Chatan, Okinawa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions American Village and Araha Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
Nice option for space and self-cooking
"No staff for check-in, just a tablet which worked fine for us. No cleaning during the 3 days we stayed which again was fine for us. The separate washer and dryer on site were nice. Apartment was large and appliances worked well. Didn't get a chance to check out the rooftop pool. Only negative was ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Aqua Palace Chatan by Coldio Premium
LAPIN MIHAMA Residence Hotel

LAPIN MIHAMA Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
2-1-13 Mihama, Chatan, Okinawa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
Great space, great location, great price!
"We loved our stay at Lapin Mihama Residence Hotel. It was great for our big family, it has plenty of space, a full fridge/freezer, a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and beds for everyone. The location is fantastic because it's in one of our favorite places on the Island, Mihama. It's close to a fun shopping ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

LAPIN MIHAMA Residence Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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