Okinawa Attractions: Castles, Beaches, Shopping, and Parks
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18 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app18 shops in Okinawa: Umikaji Terrace Senagajima, PARCO CITY, Chiikawa Restaurant Okinawa Parco City, and 15 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Vanessa Chia.
Umikaji Terrace Senagajima
Landmark
4.2
• Watch airplanes landing and taking off due to its proximity to the airport • Lots of shops and restaurants to explore • Not wheelchair-friendly due to many staircases • Gets very windy, avoid wearing a skirt
PARCO CITY
Shopping mall
4.3
• Large shopping mall 15 minutes drive from the airport • Stores include Uniqlo, GU, 2nd STREET, MUJI, Daiso, Starbucks • Many restaurants and food options
Chiikawa Restaurant Okinawa Parco City
Restaurant
4.4
• Chiikawa themed restaurant inside PARCO CITY • Takeaway drinks and merchandise available if not dining in
Tsuboya Pottery Street
Place
• Street filled with pottery shops featuring unique designs • Good for browsing and a nice walk
Kokusai-dori
Place
4.2
• Famous shopping street with stores like Ichiran, Don Don Donki, and Calbee • Many restaurants and souvenir shops
Heiwa Dori Shopping Street
Place
4.4
• Indoor shopping street just off Kokusai Street • Local shops, drugstores, restaurants, cafes, vintage clothing, and souvenirs
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
Museum
4.3
• Learn about Okinawa's history and culture • Building inspired by traditional Okinawan castles • Good for photos even if not a museum enthusiast
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
Shopping mall
4.0
• Relatively small outlet mall, can be explored in half a day • Stores like BEAMS, COACH, GAP, Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren • Restaurants and a GIGO arcade with claw machines
SPORTS DEPO Toyosaki
Sporting goods store
4.0
• Sporting goods store with clothes, shoes, and rackets • Huge selection for men, women, and kids • Convenient to visit if already near the outlet mall
American Village
Landmark
4.2
• Explore this colorful and cute American-inspired village • Great for photos, especially at night • Find restaurants, souvenir shops, and small boutiques
Village House
Store
4.3
• Buy Okinawa-themed souvenirs like Shisa and Orion merch • Find limited-edition tanned Sanrio characters and Monchhichi • Offers keychains, clothes, and socks
Peace Memorial Park
Park
4.4
• Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa • Visit the war museum, admission ¥300 per adult • Learn more about WWII history
Cape Manzamo
Place
4.2
• See the natural limestone cliff shaped like an elephant's trunk • Enjoy a nice, slow walk with sea views • Admission is ¥100 per adult
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom
Shopping mall
4.4
• One of the biggest malls in Okinawa, ideal for a wet weather plan • Find brands like H&M, UNIQLO, GU, Nitori, and Daiso • Features a cinema, food court, and claw machine arcades
ANTIQULTURE AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom store
Clothing store
3.1
• Browse a well-organized vintage store • Find cute clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories • Everything is in good condition
Sanrio Gift Gate
Gift shop
4.0
• Shop for a wide variety of Sanrio merchandise • Purchase a Kuji ticket for a chance to win random prizes • Many characters available
Pokemon Center Okinawa
Store
4.4
• Find Okinawa-exclusive Pokémon merchandise • Purchase Pokémon card packs for ¥180 • Official Pokémon store
Shuri Castle
Castle
4.2
• See the rebuilt castle, destroyed by fire in 2019 • Reopening in November 2026 • Unique red color makes it distinct from other Japanese castles
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