# 10 classic sights in Okinawa

From the Churaumi Aquarium to Kouri Island: the most popular sights on Okinawa's main island according to 4travel and travel agencies.

- 45 votes · 12 items
- Aug 2, 2023 · Kato Y.
- https://even.best/en/l/503/10-classic-sights-in-okinawa

## Top 10

1. **Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Aquarium in Motobu with the giant Kuroshio Sea tank and its whale sharks. <https://churaumi.okinawa/>
2. **Kouri Island** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Island in emerald seas reached by the 2 km Kouri Bridge.
3. **Shuri Castle Park** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Former Ryukyu royal castle, a World Heritage Site; the main hall is being rebuilt after the 2019 fire.
4. **Kokusai-dōri** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Naha's 1.6 km main street of souvenir shops and restaurants.
5. **Sēfa-utaki** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — World Heritage site considered the holiest place of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
6. **Daiichi Makishi Public Market** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Naha's kitchen: buy fish downstairs and have it cooked upstairs.
7. **Mihama American Village** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — US West Coast-style shopping area in Chatan.
8. **Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Seaside complex of white buildings near Naha Airport.
9. **Blue Cave (Cape Maeda)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Glowing blue cave popular for snorkelling and diving.
10. **Okinawa World and Gyokusendō Cave** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Theme park with a 5 km limestone cave and Ryukyu cultural activities.
11. **Cape Manzamo** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Scenic cliff famous for its elephant-trunk rock formation.
12. **Nago Pineapple Park** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Theme park where you ride a cart through pineapple fields.

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