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$733 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$733
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$307 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$307
6 Nov - 7 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 ...
9.6/10 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
Hotel Nikko Alivila

Hotel Nikko Alivila

4.5 out of 5
600 Gima Yomitan Son, Nakagami District, Yomitan, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$249 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$249
11 Nov - 12 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The ocean view was stunning"

Reviewed on 9 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! (176 reviews)
Great spacious property, pity about customer svc
"Great property, very spacious especially for Japan city standards. Only gripe is with being able to talk to a representative is especially difficult. For example, parking is in specific spots, I came home one evening and found another car in my spot, I couldn't do anything about it. Next morning ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 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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