Tourism Map
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu-cho)
With its theme of “meeting Okinawa’s seas”, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium introduces you to “Inoo” (the shallow edge of coral reefs), coral reefs, the Kuroshio Sea, the deep sea, and various types of sea creatures. The whale sharks and manta rays elegantly swimming around in its big fish tank- the world’s largest- are a must-see.
Access via transportation
By car: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha [Taking the Okinawa Expressway] 91 km – about 2 hours [Taking ordinary roads] 86 km – about 3 hours |
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By bus: | Take the express bus (no. 111) from the Naha Bus Terminal and transfer at the Nago Bus Terminal (no. 65, no. 66, no. 70), get off at Kinen-koen-mae – about 3 hours (not including transfer time) – ¥2,980 |
By taxi: | From the Sol Vita Naha Hotel [Taking the Okinawa Expressway]: about ¥18,000 (not including highway tolls) |
MIHAMA American Village (Chatan-Cho)
There is a popular spot in Chatan-cho in the mid-southern region of the main island of Okinawa that is about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This is a popular area among young people where, in an American atmosphere, you can enjoy shopping and leisure at various shops, restaurants, and movie theaters. Sunset Beach is close by there as well.
Access via transportation
By car: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 16km – about 50mins. |
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From the Wakamatsu Iriguchi bus stop: | (no. 28, no. 29, no. 120) get off at Kuwae bus stop |
By taxi: | From the Sol Vita Naha Hotel about ¥3,500 |
Heiwa-kinen-koen (Itoman-shi)
In the southern part of the main island of Okinawa you can see the hills of Mabuni, Itoman-shi to the south, and on the southeastern side there are plateaus that give you an unbroken view of the coastline.
In the park there are things like: the Peace Memorial Museum, the Cornerstone of Peace, a peace memorial statue, and a national Okinawa graveyard for fallen soldiers. This park is used as a place to pray for permanent world peace.
Access via transportation
By car: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 21Km – about 45mins |
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By Bus | Take an express bus (no. 89, no. 33, no. 46) from the Naha Bus Terminal and transfer at the Itoman Bus Terminal (no. 82), get off at Heiwa-kinen-dou Iriguchi – about 1 hour and 15 minutes (not including transfer time) – ¥1,050 |
By Taxi | From the Sol Vita Naha Hotel about ¥4,500円 |
Shuri Castle
(Naha-shi) Shuri Castle is in the heart of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Japanese and Chinese architectural styles are used inside of its central building and it is Okinawa’s largest wooden building. The Shuri Castle Ruins as well as the Tamaudun and the Sonohyan-utaki Shimen around the vicinity of the ruins are all registered as World Heritage sites and have become tourism the destinations for representations of Ryukyu culture.
Access via transportation
By car | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 4Km – about 20mins |
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By Bus | Shuri Castle from Miebashi Station: about 13 minutes – ¥300 |
By Taxi | From the Sol Vita Naha Hotel about ¥2,000 |
Kokusai Street/Makishi Public Market (Naha-shi)
Kokusai Street is the representative downtown area of Okinawa and is lined up with restaurants and souvenir shops and is teeming with tourists. Close to the street there is a public market that has rows of brightly colored seafood and rare foodstuffs as well as restaurants- this makes it a popular spot where you can experience Okinawa’s food culture with both your eyes and your stomach.
Access via transportation
By walking: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 1.2Km – about 18mins |
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By Car: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 1.2Km – about 10mins |
By Taxi: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha about ¥800 |
Tsuboya (Yachimun Street, Naha-shi)
Yachimun Street in the Tsuboya district has a Ryukyu-Kingdom-era feel to it that was left behind with its “akagawara” (red roofs). It is about a 10 minute walk from the busy Kokusai Street. Along its stone-paved streets made from Ryukyu limestone are rows of ceramic and pottery studios, direct sales shops, and galleries. You will want to give this place a visit if you come to Okinawa.
Access via transportation
By Walking: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 1.8Km – about 25mins |
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By Car: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 1.8Km – about 13mins |
By Taxi: | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha about ¥1,000 |
Shikina-en
This garden was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000 and was used by the Ryukyu royal family for welcoming the Chinese emperor’s accredited envoys who went to neighboring kingdoms. Why not go there and enjoy traces of the Ryukyu Kingdom era by strolling around the pond and enjoying the change of scenery at this open park?
Access via transportation
By Car | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 5.2Km – 24mins |
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By Bus | Go from the Naha Shogyokoko-mae bus stop (no. 2, no. 5) and get off at Shikina-en about 22mis ¥230 |
By Taxi | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha about ¥1,500 |
Nami-No-Ue Beach and Umi-Sora Koen
Nami-No-Ue Beach, Umi-Sora-Koen-No-Ue Beach and Umi-Sora Koen are the only swimming beaches in Naha. They are in the city, so you can make your way over to them easily. It is perfect for people who want to enjoy both the tourism spots and the sea in Okinawa. They also have complete facilities like changing rooms, etc., so you can swim until it is time for you to leave and catch your flight.
Access via transportation
By Walking | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 940m – about 15mins |
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By Car | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 940m – about 5mins |
By Taxi | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha about ¥500 |
T Galleria Okinawa by DFS
You can enjoy tax-free shopping here without a passport. T Galleria Okinawa by DFS is the country’s only tax-free store that is on the street. You can purchase the latest collections selected by the store as the best of the best from all over the world as well as items only found at the T Galleria at bargain tax-free prices up to 30% cheaper than domestic retail prices.
Access via transportation
By Car | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha 3.5km – about 15mins |
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By Bus | Go from Miebashi Station- get off at Omoromachi Station about 5mins – ¥230 |
By Taxi | From the Sol Vita Hotel Naha about ¥1,400 |