Enjoy Okinawa even on a rainy day! Special features of sightseeing spots and activities that can be enjoyed even in bad weather!

Okinawa can be enjoyed even on rainy days!

Okinawa is known for its beautiful emerald ocean and nature, but there are also many spots where visitors can enjoy themselves even on rainy days.

Even if the image of swimming in the sea and enjoying the blue sky does not come true,Indoor facilitiesand ... andExperience SpotYou can enjoy the Okinawan way of life at

Of course, there are many enriching spots that can be enjoyed with children, so enjoy a fascinating trip to Okinawa even in the rain!

In this issue, we will introduce 10 recommended spots where you can enjoy your trip to the fullest even if it rains during your trip to Okinawa!

Recommended on rainy days☆.
10 Sightseeing Spots in Okinawa

In Okinawa, there are a surprisingly large number of facilities and spots that can be visited on rainy days, and there are many things that can be enjoyed as much as on days when the weather is good.

Why don't you enjoy the charm of Okinawa that you can experience only on rainy days?

Churaumi Aquarium

Known as one of the classic spots on the main island of Okinawa, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a large-scale aquarium where visitors can enjoy viewing the colorful marine life and coral that inhabit Okinawa.

Surrounded by the Kuroshio Sea, the museum's large aquarium tank is said to be the largest in the world.whale shark (Rhincodon typus)And,manta rayand other rare marine life can be seen swimming gracefully.

The touch pool is also very popular with children, as they can touch starfish and sea cucumbers in the touch pool area!

Plus, kids and adults can have fun together.dolphin showThere is also a café where you can enjoy a meal while watching fish and sharks swimming in a large tank, so you can have fun even on a rainy day♪.

↓Recommended Churaumi Aquarium Tour

1-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouryuri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzamo→Taitani American Village (No.180)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Sightseeing Bus Tour from Naha/Northern Sightseeing] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa/Excellent safety measures certified☆】Half-day Blue Cave Snorkeling & Churaumi Experience Diving Greedy Set《with photo/video shooting & feeding experience》 Private guide for your safety♪ (No.79)開始時間8:00-12:30 / 12:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 4.5 hours10,800 yen

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium   About Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular spots in the Ocean Expo Park, where visitors can experience the rich nature, history and culture of Okinawa, as well as interact with dolphins. The concept of the aquarium is "the mystery of Okinawa, as it is. The concept of the aquarium is to allow visitors to experience the Okinawan sea in its entirety [...].

Oceanic Culture Museum Planetarium

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This is a cultural museum where visitors can learn about the maritime people and history of Okinawa. There are about 750 exhibits divided into themes such as materials from the nautical era, food, and music.

Large, powerful screens allow you to experience the Okinawan sea and view the famous starry sky.Planetarium HallWhat is it?140 million starsYou can watch the The program introducing the stars and Okinawan folklore is a must-see.

Children will be very satisfied with the experience of gazing at a star-filled sky even on a rainy day.

Nago Pineapple Park

Nago Pineapple Park, located along a road in Nago City, is a pineapple specialty park that delves deeply into the pineapple and is hard to find anywhere else.

Among them is a self-driving cart that allows you to look around the park while driving slowly.pineapple (Ananas comosus)is very popular! Riding the covered pineapple boat around the museum's adventure facilities and pineapple fields is sure to be an exciting experience.

In the souvenir corner, you can get a wide variety of souvenirs such as original character goods, pineapple sweets, pineapple wine, etc.

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Nago Pineapple Park   About Nago Pineapple Park Located in Nago City, northern Okinawa, Nago Pineapple Park is a tourist theme park where visitors can enjoy "walking around pineapple fields and subtropical plant gardens in a pineapple-shaped cart" and "tasting pineapples" in the park. Nago Pineapple [...].

Orion Happy Park

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Learn more about Orion Beer and have fun! The main facility is a beer factory tour experience, and after the tour, you can enjoy a freshly brewedFree Orion Beer TastingThis spot is especially recommended for beer lovers who can

In addition, soft drinks are available for minors and drivers.

In addition, enjoy a factory tour that is unique to Okinawa, such as the Orion Beer Garden, where you can have a meal using Okinawa Yanbaru ingredients, and a store where you can purchase original goods.

↓Learn more about Orion Happy Park

American Village

The resort town of American Village, located right next to the beach, is dotted with amusement spots where visitors can enjoy shopping and staying. There is also a large Ferris wheel that offers a panoramic view of the town,It's as if you're in an amusement park.You can enjoy the excitement.

The area of the American Village is surprisingly large, about five times the size of the Tokyo Dome! Even on a rainy day, you can enjoy the unique OkinawanAmerican AtmosphereIf you are looking for a place to enjoy the best of the city, why not visit?

↓Recommended American Village Tour↓.

1-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouryuri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzamo→Taitani American Village (No.180)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Sightseeing Bus Tour (D Course)★Tropical Dream Center→Kouri Island→Gokagatogoten Temple→Manzamage→American Village (No.181)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,500 yen

Plaza House Shopping Center

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Established in 1954 as Japan's first shopping center, it is the perfect spot on a rainy day to purchase European and Asian goods, clothing, furniture, crafts, and more.

There are about 50 stores here, ranging from popular stores importing and selling European fashion accessories to ethnic goods stores and restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. America, Europe, Asia, etc.Enjoy the atmosphere of each countryYou may feel as if you are shopping in a foreign country.

Ryukyu Village

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As its name suggests, Ryukyumura is a theme park where visitors can experience Ryukyu and Okinawan culture.

7 hours to visit all of them.The spot is so full of content that it will take a lot of time to enjoy the whole day, even on a rainy day.

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There are also outdoor facilities, but many areas have roofs, so there is no need to worry even if you do not have an umbrella. The many Okinawan-style experiences available, such as coloring a seersucker, making Awamori labels, weaving, making sata andagi, and dressing, make this a popular spot for parents and children to enjoy together.

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Ryukyu Village   Ryukyumura is a theme park located in Onna Village in central Okinawa where visitors can experience traditional Okinawan culture. In the park, old houses that were actually lived in in the past have been relocated and are registered as tangible cultural properties of Japan. There are more than 30 types of cultural experiences to [...].

↓Recommended Ryukyu Village Tour

Special Autumn SALE [Sightseeing Bus Tour from Naha/Northern Sightseeing] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course B)★Tropical Dream Center→Gokagaten Temple→Manzamo→Ryukyumura→Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (No.11)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours6,500 yen

Nuuchi-Unau, Nuuchimasu Tourist Salt Factory

At the factory that produces Nuchimasu, Okinawan salt, visitors can observe the Nuchimasu production process and purchase products made from Nuchimasu after the factory tour.

Among other things, fresh milk and salt are used.Nuchimasu salt soft serve ice creamis very popular!

It has a deeper flavor than ordinary salt, and it also goes great with sweets, so be sure to try it while touring the factory.

Ryukyu Glass Village

Ryukyu Glass Village is a spot where visitors can experience the precious experience of forming melted glass by breathing into it.

Your own personaloriginal glassThe excitement of completing the project will be an unforgettable memory!

This indoor facility is very popular with children, as it offers a variety of other handmade experiences, such as painting and accessory making.

Ryukyu Islands

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Shuri Ryusen is located near Shuri Castle and is easy to find,coral dyeingThe store offers rare dyeing experiences that can only be had in Okinawa, such as the following.

In the color layering and design dyeing experience, visitors can choose from tote bags, T-shirts, and furoshiki (wrapping cloth), and experience either coral dyeing or Bingata dyeing.

Coral dyeing using fossilized coral makes a great souvenir. Please feel free to experience coral dyeing, a traditional Okinawan culture.

Six activities recommended for rainy days

In Okinawa, it often rains suddenly even when the weather is fine.

The weather tends to be unstable, especially during the summer season due to typhoons, and outdoor sightseeing may be limited.

At such times, it is a good idea to know about activities that can be enjoyed even in the rain... Here are some tours that can be joined even in the rain.

Okinawa Main Island Sightseeing Bus Tour

Because of the distances between the beautiful beaches, world heritage sites, and tourist attractions on the main island of Okinawa, many visitors use convenient rental cars to get around.

However, many people are worried about driving in an unfamiliar place on a rainy day, or have been unable to make a rental car reservation.

In such a case, I would like to recommend an easier and yetEfficiently visit tourist spots.Bus Tours. Some tours take you to spots that can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so please join us!

↓Recommended sightseeing bus tours↓.

Special Autumn SALE [Sightseeing Bus Tour from Naha/Northern Sightseeing] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course B)★Tropical Dream Center→Gokagaten Temple→Manzamo→Ryukyumura→Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (No.11)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours6,500 yen

Exploring the Main Island of Okinawa

The Okinawa Main Island Walking Sightseeing Spots Tour is a tour that allows you to enjoy the great nature of the Okinawa Main Island surrounded by oceans, mountains, and rivers.

custom-madeYou can enjoy private sightseeing by creating a plan with a private tour guide, setting a destination for a rainy day, or booking a private tour. A tour guide will accompany you on your tour to ensure that you will be able to visit the sights that suit you best, making your tour a memorable one!

There are also options from lunch at popular restaurants and BBQ dinners to photo and video shoots.

↓Recommended Okinawa Main Island Walking Tour

Naha / Taxi Charter Plan / 3 hours] Let's go to the starry sky spots recommended by locals☆Starry sky sightseeing night tour! Including pick-up & drop-off & starry sky photo available (No.196)開始時間20:30-23:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,400 yen

snorkeling

The sea of Okinawa isHigh transparencyTherefore, a little rain will not muddy the water, and beautiful underwater observation can be enjoyed. The sea in Onna Village is so beautiful that it is known as a snorkeling sanctuary,Colorful coral reefs and tropical fishYou can observe the

There are also plans to visit the Blue Cave, a popular spot, for a full range of activity experiences.

Come join us for a fun snorkeling tour and let the rain blow away your blurred mind!

Recommended snorkeling tours

Onna Village, Okinawa/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling Tour with Feeding Experience (No.3)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours4,000 yen

Kayak & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour for children from 3 years old (same-day reservation OK) (No.36)開始時間9:00 / 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,900 yen

diving

Diving experience is also available unless it is raining too hard or there is a typhoon.

Not to mention tropical fish and corals,deeper than usualYou might be able to encounter it by the way,Sea turtles, manta raysWe invite you to join a diving tour to enjoy the beautiful ocean of Okinawa with your whole body.

Please note that we have experience plans with support for beginners, as well as fun diving plans for license holders and advanced divers, so please choose according to your level of experience!

↓recommended diving tours↓.

Okinawa Blue Cave】Boat Experience Diving Tour☆《Comes with high quality GoPro photo & video recording》Comes with exciting feeding experience (No.2)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours16,000 yen

Motobu-cho, Northern Okinawa Main Island] [No License Required] Completely Private! Beach Experience Diving Photo Shooting Present (No.49)開始時間9:30-11:30 / 13:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours11,000 yen

Mangrove Kayak / SUP

Mangrove kayak and SUP tours are among the most satisfying rain activity tours. On the main island of Okinawa, it is not limited only to the sea,Untouched subtropical vegetationThe mangroves are also very popular, where you can observe the

The activity tours that allow you to explore such mangroves by kayak or SUP are also available in Japan.Rare Jungle Experiencewill surely be able to do so!

Enjoy a sense of adventure as you observe the rare creatures that inhabit the mangrove communities.

↓Recommended mangrove tours↓.

HISAGAWA, Okinawa Main Island] Same-day reservations OK, group/family discounts available★Participation available for ages 2 and up! Experience the unique nature of Okinawa! Mangrove kayak tour (No.136)開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

Okinawa Main Island, Bikubu River / 1 group charter] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間9:00 / 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours5,900 yen

Shisa making experience

One of the most popular craft experiences in Okinawa is,Children can also enjoyShisa making experience.

The experience of making a shisa, the guardian god of Okinawa, by hand with a craftsman is done using special clay to form the shisa, and after baking itTake it home as iscan be done.

You can choose from more than 50 different sizes, shapes, and designs, and you can even enjoy the experience of painting your own shisa.

Rental car transportation is convenient on rainy days!
Make your car rental reservations early.

In Okinawa, a car-based society, the main means of transportation for both locals and tourists is by car.

In addition, due to the lack of train and bus service, it is recommended to use the Yui Rail and rental car together for sightseeing during your trip to Okinawa. In case it suddenly rains, you can still carry your luggage and take shelter from the rain.It is more convenient to have a carThere is no doubt that this is the case.

Here is a car rental service for tourists that is perfect for such a stay in Okinawa.

↓Car Rental on Okinawa Main Island

Compact class car《Maximum 5 Passengers》Car navigation system is standard equipment【Naha Airport Area・Rental Car S】(No.r-4)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable11,000 yen

WA】Wagon class car《Maximum 8 Passengers》Car navigation system included【Naha Airport Area・Rental Car WA】Wagon class car 《Maximum 8 Passengers》 Standard equipment 【Exemption・Wide coverage fee included・No need to return full tank of gas】(No.r-8)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable18,950 yen

Naha Airport Transfer Service/Limousine/Nago-shi Kita, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-mura, Ogimi] ◆Jumbo hire car (for 3 to 9 persons) ◆Airport to Northern Hotels Pick-up Course (No.r-15)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Varies depending on pick-up/drop-off location19,000 yen

Naha Airport Transfer Service/Limousine/Nanbu] ◆Jumbo hire car (for 3 to 9 persons) ◆Airport - Nanbu hotel transfer course (No.r-11)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Varies depending on pick-up/drop-off location14,000 yen

Please note that reservations tend to fill up during peak seasons, such as the summer season, so please make your reservations as early as possible!

summary

We introduced recommended spots and tours in Okinawa that can be enjoyed even on rainy days.

Okinawa has many indoor experience facilities and activities that can be experienced even in the rain, so why not take advantage of these facilities and tours and enjoy the fun in Okinawa that can be experienced only on rainy days?

Enjoy an exciting trip and enjoy the charms of Okinawa that only a rainy day can bring!

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