Okinawa
Japan · OkinawaJP
Prefecture of Japan
Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It consists of three main island groups—the Okinawa Islands, the Sakishima Islands, and the Daitō Islands—spread across a maritime zone approximately 1,000 kilometers east to west and 400 kilometers north to south. Despite a modest land area of 2,281 km2, Okinawa's territorial extent over surrounding seas makes its total area nearly half the combined size of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Of its 160 islands, 49 are inhabited. The largest and most populous island is Okinawa Island, which hosts the capital city, Naha, as well as major urban centers such as Okinawa, Uruma, and Urasoe. The prefecture has a subtropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year. People from the Nansei Islands, including Okinawa, the Sakishima Islands, and parts of Kagoshima Prefecture, are often collectively referred to as Ryukyuans. However, there are significant cultural and customary differences between individual islands and even between local communities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,460,652
- Coordinates
- 26.336, 127.801
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Okinawa
Part of Okinawa, Japan, Okinawa is a major metropolis. The headcount is close to 1,460,652. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include water sports, nature and culture.
Things to do in Okinawa
Water Sports in Okinawa
(18)Okinawa's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Okinawa. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Okinawa
(16)Nature in Okinawa covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Okinawa's own activity tags.
Culture in Okinawa
(11)Okinawa records Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Okinawa. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Okinawa
(10)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Okinawa's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Okinawa
(9)For sports, expect Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Okinawa's own activity tags.
Wellness in Okinawa
(6)Under wellness, Okinawa is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Okinawa's own activity tags.
Family in Okinawa
(3)Okinawa's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Okinawa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Okinawa
(3)Okinawa's nightlife entries include Events, Music and Wine Bars. All of it is drawn from Okinawa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Okinawa
(2)Okinawa records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Okinawa's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Okinawa
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Okinawa's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Okinawa
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Okinawa is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Okinawa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Okinawa known for?
- Okinawa is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and culture, set in Okinawa, Japan with around 1,460,652 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Okinawa?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking in Okinawa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Okinawa?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Okinawa located?
- Administratively, Okinawa sits in Okinawa, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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