Kowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
PARCO CITY
You can search for that perfect souvenir at PARCO CITY during your trip to Urasoe. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Urasoe Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Urasoe Art Museum during your trip to Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Urasoe Grand Park
Explore the great outdoors at Urasoe Grand Park, a lovely green space in Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Iso Castle Ruins
You can learn about the history of Urasoe when you stop by Iso Castle Ruins. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
National Theater Okinawa
You can enjoy a show at National Theater Okinawa during your stay in Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Urasoe Yodore Hall
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Urasoe Yodore Hall during your trip to Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Activities
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required
Our pick of the best Kowan Hotel Deals
THE NEST NAHA
Great stay! Had everything I needed and was comfortable asking if anything was needed over all felt safe and would definitely be back!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Okinawa Harborview Hotel
The 7 eleven inside the hotel was a game changer. Perfect for a quick bite before your 2 hour drive to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
Nice sized room. Carpet and sofa needs some serious cleaning. Staff and cleaning service room (bed, showers) very nice. All worked well thank you
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Naha
Great staff, and clean rooms!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA
The place is dated, the rooms stinks. We tried 2. Is moldy the are way very dusty. I had a hard time breathing. Not recommended and Expedia should remove from their listing.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel AQUA CITTA Naha
The pool was great and the bar staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kowan
Jitchaku
Jitchaku might not have many top sights, but Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and DFS Galleria Okinawa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nakanishi
While Nakanishi isn't home to many top sights, PARCO CITY and DFS Galleria Okinawa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gusukuma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gusukuma and surrounding area, you can visit PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
Takushi
Takushi might not have many top sights, but DFS Galleria Okinawa and Shurijo Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Minatogawa Stateside Town
While Minatogawa Stateside Town may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
Minatogawa
While there might not be top attractions in Minatogawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
