What are the best optional tours for Okinawa travel? Thorough introduction of popular rankings and recommended experience tour plans!
On this page, Okinawa Activities, leisure, experiences, and play held on (including remote islands) Special feature!
For those who are considering booking optional tours for Okinawa travel packages, Thorough introduction of popular rankings and recommended experience tour plans To do.
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table of contents
- 1 What are optional tours for Okinawa travel?
- 2 What are the best optional tours for Okinawa travel?
- 3 Where to play in Okinawa?
- 4 Recommended activities, leisure, experiences, and play in Okinawa
- 5 Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
What are optional tours for Okinawa travel?
What is an optional tour? , excursions, activities, leisure, experiences, and fun that can be enjoyed while staying at a travel destination.
Originally, it was common to make a reservation together with a travel tour package, but recently, The mainstream is to search and select from a reservation site that specializes in activities. It becomes.
Activity Japan is Okinawa One of the largest number of tour plans in Japan for activities, leisure, experiences, and fun are available.
Type, area, fee (price), number of participants, time slot, etc... Experience tour plans that match each purpose from a wide variety of options Please look for it.
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa Main Island
- 4.7
- (2181 reviews and experiences)
[Very popular] We also hold Blue Cave Snorkeling events for people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 Another plan [All-you-can-play in the Blue Cave for one day] Equipment rental service is now open! → https://activityjapan.com/pu
- 4.6
- (19 reviews and experiences)
★The whale guide who explains the ecology and behavior of whales is very popular★A long-established shop in Okinawa, founded 41 years ago! Special tours based on many years of experience★"Tours that will make your kids and your wallet happy" recommended for family groups★Stamp rally with prizes that kids will love & a completely non-smoking boat that is family-friendly + free for 0-5 year olds★Photos & transportation & raincoats & motion sickness prevention wristbands
[Okinawa, Motobu, Sesoko Island] Super popular! Anyone can enjoy a 30-minute glass canoe tour!
- 4.9
- (13 reviews and experiences)
Let's go on a leisurely sightseeing tour in an all-clear covered glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful ocean on the main island of Okinawa! You can take photos and chat with each other while looking at the coral and fish up close at your feet. Since the tour is led by a guide, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa remote islands
- 4.9
- (382 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni Beach"★★The famous Yuni Beach tour, which is a must-visit place on TikTok if you come to Miyakojima★This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It is very popular as a photo spot for influencers and models and for PV shooting! Why not join us in making wonderful memories of Miyakojima? Drone
- 4.9
- (408 reviews and experiences)
Kayak or SUP experience in the Fukidori River mangrove community, which is designated as a natural monument of Ishigaki Island and a cultural property of the city! The river flow is very calm, and this tour focuses on safety and can be enjoyed by many people, including beginners of kayaking and SUP, as well as small children. Although it is a course for beginners, it has a perfect natural taste! On the way through the mangrove arch
- 4.8
- (604 reviews/testimonials)
[100% encounter rate continues! Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour》・You can also see clownfish and tropical fish.・I have overwhelming confidence in my photography! It's sure to look great on SNS♪ - Of course, all data will be given as a free gift. No limit on number of sheets!・Recommended for friends, couples, and even families.・It is safe even for small children as it is held in small groups and on the shallow shore.
What are the best optional tours for Okinawa travel?
You can book activities at your destination along with a travel package tour. optional tour ”.
An activity paradise that Japan boasts to the world. Okinawa (including remote islands), Experience tours that allow you to fully enjoy nature, including the sea, are synonymous with tourism. It becomes.
First of all" What are the best optional tours for Okinawa travel? We will take a look at popular Okinawa activities for those who are researching.
Ranking of popular Okinawa activities
| rank | Region/area name |
|---|---|
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The first place
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snorkeling |
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2nd place
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Trial diving (beginners OK) |
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3rd place
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Canoe/kayak/sea kayak |
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4th place
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SUP (stand up paddle board) |
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5th place
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parasailing |
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6th place
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Handmade accessories/accessory making |
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7th place
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four wheel buggy |
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8th place
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Sea fishing/fishing boat |
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9th place
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Shisa making |
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10th place
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Flyboard (fly in the sky with water pressure) |
At Activity Japan, we offer more than general optional tours. Introducing many Okinawa activities, leisure, experiences, and games. doing.
Please find your favorite Okinawa activity, leisure, experience, or play from a wide variety of experiential tour plans.
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Where to play in Okinawa?
Okinawa Enjoying optional tours and activity experience tours at Selection of areas that are important points/spots .
From here, we will introduce “ Okinawa popular area ranking ” will be introduced.
such as Naha and Onna Village. Okinawa main island , Ishigaki Island, Miyako Island, etc. Okinawa remote island Let's check out the popular areas and spots.
Okinawa activity popular area ranking
| rank | Region/area name |
|---|---|
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The first place
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Blue Cave/Onna Village |
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2nd place
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Ishigaki Island |
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3rd place
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Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island) |
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4th place
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Nago City, Nakijin Village, Kouri Island |
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5th place
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Naha city |
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6th place
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Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Barras Island, Hatoma Island |
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7th place
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Yomitan Village (Zanpa Misaki), Kadena City, Chatan Town |
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8th place
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Nanjo City (Kudaka Island) |
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9th place
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Urasoe City/Ginowan City |
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10th place
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Okinawa City/Uruma City (Tsuken Island) |
Recommended activities, leisure, experiences, and play in Okinawa
From here on, we will introduce " Okinawa Recommended activities, leisure, experiences, and play ” will be introduced.
If you are having trouble choosing an optional tour for your trip to Okinawa We also recommend choosing a trial tour plan from the activities below. is.
snorkeling
The best part of traveling to Okinawa is the Enjoy the sparkling emerald blue sea to do.
" snorkeling ” is a classic marine sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from beginners to small children to adults.
Spectacular scenic spots scattered throughout Okinawa Prefecture, An underwater world filled with colorful fish, coral reefs, sea turtles, and manta rays. Let's take a look.
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Trial diving
Similar to the snorkeling introduced earlier, one of the most popular Okinawa marine sports is `` Trial diving "is.
What is trial diving? Even beginners who do not have a license (C card) can dive into the sea. About a scuba diving tour.
Experience the Okinawa sea more authentically than snorkeling This event is recommended for active people who want to do it.
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parasailing
One of the most popular marine leisure events held in tropical countries such as Okinawa is `` parasailing "is.
Floating in the air while sitting while being towed by a boat, sparkling and sparkling. View the emerald blue sea from above can do.
Because it does not require any special skills, Enjoy it like an attraction This is also the charm of parasailing.
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canoe/kayak
The play field is a river flowing through Okinawa's subtropical jungle. canoe/kayak ”.
It grows leisurely on the main island of Okinawa as well as on remote islands such as Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island. Experience tours that cruise through virgin mangrove forests are popular. are collecting.
Many mangrove tours include Course selection is possible from “Canoe/Kayak” and “SUP/Stand Up Paddleboard” is.
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Sea fishing/fishing boat
In recent years, the popularity of Okinawa's marine activities has skyrocketed. Sea fishing/fishing boat ”.
Set sail on the ocean, bathed in tropical sunlight, Tropical fishing for fish species unique to Okinawa You can enjoy it.
The experience fee usually includes the rental fee for a set of fishing equipment, so even if you are on a trip to Okinawa. You can participate empty-handed. This is also the reason for its popularity.
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Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa
Finally, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data, Okinawa Activities/Leisure/Experiences/Play Popularity Ranking ” will be introduced.
Please refer to the tour contents and fees (prices), as well as reviews and word-of-mouth testimonials, to help you compare and choose a plan.
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa Main Island
- 4.7
- (2181 reviews and experiences)
[Very popular] We also hold Blue Cave Snorkeling events for people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 Another plan [All-you-can-play in the Blue Cave for one day] Equipment rental service is now open! → https://activityjapan.com/pu
- 4.6
- (19 reviews and experiences)
★The whale guide who explains the ecology and behavior of whales is very popular★A long-established shop in Okinawa, founded 41 years ago! Special tours based on many years of experience★"Tours that will make your kids and your wallet happy" recommended for family groups★Stamp rally with prizes that kids will love & a completely non-smoking boat that is family-friendly + free for 0-5 year olds★Photos & transportation & raincoats & motion sickness prevention wristbands
[Okinawa, Motobu, Sesoko Island] Super popular! Anyone can enjoy a 30-minute glass canoe tour!
- 4.9
- (13 reviews and experiences)
Let's go on a leisurely sightseeing tour in an all-clear covered glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful ocean on the main island of Okinawa! You can take photos and chat with each other while looking at the coral and fish up close at your feet. Since the tour is led by a guide, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
- 4.8
- (85 reviews and experiences)
[The sea of Okinawa that the world is in love with] The sea of Okinawa that is loved by people all over the world! This is a set plan that carefully selects the most popular activities! Enjoy the beautiful ocean with the popular "Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling"! You can enjoy feeding the fish. "Shisa Parasailing" takes a big flight over the blue sea of Uruma City's "Undersea Road", a tourist attraction.
- 4.5
- (275 reviews and experiences)
The popular activities [Diving and Parasailing in the Blue Cave] are now available as a set course!! Of course, underwater photos and flight photos are free and you can give them as gifts on the spot!! No license is required, so even those who have no experience in sea swimming can enjoy it easily. A special blue cave & parasailing plan!! ★★★★★ Lots of free benefits!! ★★★★★ Books
- 4.9
- (666 reviews and experiences)
The summer when you are 2 years old and the summer when you are 5 years old only happen once in a lifetime. This is a snorkeling plan that is popular with families, couples, and friends, making it the best memory of your trip to Okinawa and families with small children. Even if you're worried because your child is small, it's your first time in the ocean, or your mom and dad can't swim, it's okay! ! Instructors in charge will be happy to help children as well as adults.
- 4.9
- (2133 reviews and experiences)
☆Corona countermeasure shop☆Okinawa Blue Cave Beach Experience Diving★Please take a look at our 5-star high rating reviews♪The messages we have received from many customers are our treasure! I'm proud! ! Photos and videos taken underwater will be transferred to your smartphone on the spot immediately after the dive! The cutting-edge GOPRO images are already beyond the capabilities of human eyeballs.
- 4.8
- (1145 reviews and experiences)
＊＊＊New masks and snorkels available for purchase＊＊＊ You can take home any purchased items. You can continue to enjoy the ocean of Okinawa after the experience! ＊＊＊We also offer the option to charter a guide＊＊＊Preschoolers and small children are also welcome.
- 4.9
- (11 reviews/testimonials)
Fly above the blue coral reefs of Okinawa in an engine-powered motor paraglider, operated by a pilot. The flight area around Cape Chinen has shallow waters, allowing you to see the deep blue ocean typical of Okinawa. On clear days, you can even see all the way from the Chinen area on the east coast to the Kerama Islands. Since all the controls are up to the pilot, you can enjoy the scenery with your eyes.
- 5.0
- (198 reviews and experiences)
・Sound parasailing with only Skywalker trademarked ♪ Music echoes even in the sky, making you feel refreshed! It also relieves tension for children and people who are afraid of heights.・Just get on a parasailing boat, put on a life jacket and harness, and take off from the boat! Even if you can't swim or don't have the physical strength, you can enjoy Okinawa's sky and sea to the fullest! steadily rising
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa remote islands
- 4.9
- (382 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni Beach"★★The famous Yuni Beach tour, which is a must-visit place on TikTok if you come to Miyakojima★This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It is very popular as a photo spot for influencers and models and for PV shooting! Why not join us in making wonderful memories of Miyakojima? Drone
- 4.9
- (408 reviews and experiences)
Kayak or SUP experience in the Fukidori River mangrove community, which is designated as a natural monument of Ishigaki Island and a cultural property of the city! The river flow is very calm, and this tour focuses on safety and can be enjoyed by many people, including beginners of kayaking and SUP, as well as small children. Although it is a course for beginners, it has a perfect natural taste! On the way through the mangrove arch
- 4.8
- (604 reviews/testimonials)
[100% encounter rate continues! Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour》・You can also see clownfish and tropical fish.・I have overwhelming confidence in my photography! It's sure to look great on SNS♪ - Of course, all data will be given as a free gift. No limit on number of sheets!・Recommended for friends, couples, and even families.・It is safe even for small children as it is held in small groups and on the shallow shore.
- 4.8
- (652 reviews and experiences)
◉ We recommend joining on the first day! (Coupons for discounts on boats to remote islands, Taketomi water buffalo carts, and souvenirs from affiliated stores are included!) ◉ Lots of sea turtles, minimos, fish and coral! ◉ Free parking ◉ Free use of clubhouse facilities ♪ (showers, lockers with keys, changing rooms) ◉ Free shuttle service within 10 minutes of the city ◉ Fun guide during the car ride ◉ Beach entry, so it's perfect for first-time visitors to Ishigaki Island
- 4.8
- (164 reviews and experiences)
⭐️3 popular night plans in one on Ishigaki Island⭐️【Starry sky photo】✖︎【Coconut crab exploration jungle night safari】✖︎【Mangrove exploration without getting wet】If you want to see coconut crabs, starry skies, and mangroves, leave it to us. This is a plan that we can guide you with confidence. It is a very satisfying plan that can be done because it is a secret spot that is not on the internet.
- 4.9
- (312 reviews and experiences)
We are a specialist sea turtle snorkeling tour company with a 100% encounter rate for the past 10 years. With highly qualified staff and small group tours, you can enjoy the tour safely and securely! We also provide long-sleeved rash guards and trencas for free, so you can use them even if you don't have a swimsuit. After swimming, you can enjoy a hot shower, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, changing rooms, and bath towels for free.
- 4.9
- (511 reviews and experiences)
Are you ready to be amazed? This is a special tour guided by an islander, and it is only available once a day. It is longer than other companies. ★Rapidly growing in popularity★An original plan that combines a sunset tour, starry sky tour, and night mangrove tour♪★Experience both the sea and the river!!★Experience both the spectacular sea of Ishigaki Island and the mangrove river, a natural monument!!★Plan for beginners
[Okinawa, Ishigaki Island] Parasailing - Choose your height, rope up to 200m!!
- 4.9
- (29 reviews and experiences)
Massive Tours offers a wide range of activities, from parasailing to snorkeling and diving for the first time, and even families with children can enjoy with peace of mind. Our motto is to help you create precious memories! We will carefully explain the tricks and how to enjoy the experience. Run by an owner from Ishigaki Island, which is surprisingly rare.
- 4.8
- (1101 reviews and experiences)
★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★You might even see sea turtles! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! On the way to the Blue Cave, the guide will give you an interesting explanation about Ishigaki Island! Blue Grotto
- 4.8
- (73 reviews and experiences)
Ishigaki Island is less affected by city lights. It is an island where the sky is filled with stars, something you can't see in the city. In March 2018, part of Ishigaki Island was certified as Japan's first starry sky protected area (International Dark Sky Association). Why not soothe your soul with Okinawa's unique sanshin while gazing at the beautiful starry sky? You can enjoy a starry sky guided tour and live sanshin performances by a certified starry sky guide.
*The contents of this article are current as of January 2024.
