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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Awase

While Awase may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okinawa Athletic Park and Okinawa Zoo & Museum.

Awase
Halekulani Okinawa

Halekulani Okinawa

5 out of 5
1967-1 Nakama, Onna, Okinawa Prefecture
The price is AU$695 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$695
16 Nov - 17 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! (1,560 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place with a wide ocean view. They provided multiple activities to enjoy Okinawa at the site and I really recommend to try them especially snorkeling."

Reviewed on 5 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$339 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$339
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (169 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
Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay

Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay

4 out of 5
1496 Tancha, Kunigami, Onna, Okinawa-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$166
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"A much older building and electrical and furniture is old. Gives a 80s feel. Rooms are large and spacious. Everything is pretty clean. The food options are great, especially with breakfast or lunch buffet included each day. It's great value and an overall fun experience. Lots of kids and families, ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay
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! (314 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
Seaside Condominium Rana Chatan

Seaside Condominium Rana Chatan

3 out of 5
3-4-7 Mihama Chatan Nakagami, Chatan, Okinawa
Stay at this 3-star condo in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)
"Easy to get in snd out"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Seaside Condominium Rana Chatan
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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