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.
Held in the emerald blue sea and the great nature of Yanbaru (Yanbaru) Enjoy your trip to Okinawa with outdoor activities and Ryukyu culture experiences let's.
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
- 4.6
- (55 reviews/testimonials)
★Our whale guide, who explains the ecology and behavior of whales, is extremely popular★Okinawa's largest shop, established 43 years ago! Special tours based on years of experience★"Tours that will please both your kids and your wallet" recommended for family groups★Stamp rally with prizes that kids will love & family-friendly, completely non-smoking boat + free admission for children 0-5 years old★Photos & transportation & raincoats & motion sickness wristbands
- 4.7
- (2516 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
- 4.7
- (56 reviews/testimonials)
★Captain Kaito, who has been operating ships for 40 years and is the best at finding whales, is very popular! Thanks to my 40 years of experience and skill, I can time the whales right with them, so whales often pop up right next to the boat! ①Small group size for easy viewing of 360° whales┗Comfortable with a capacity of 30 people on a 40-passenger cruiser┗Best position as you can move around the ship freely
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa remote islands
- 4.9
- (1829 reviews and experiences)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot showers♪ ★You might even see a sea turtle! ★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Groups welcome! [Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling] On the way to the Blue Cave, you can enjoy the view of Ishigaki Island.
- 4.9
- (706 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni no Hama"★★ It's going viral on TikTok as the "best beach in heaven"!! If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit this place! The famous Yuni no Hama tour★ This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It's a very popular photo spot for influencers and models, and a great place for music videos! Make wonderful memories in Miyakojima
- 4.9
- (526 reviews/testimonials)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Plan with free transportation to Miyakojima and Kurimajima! ★Free photo data and equipment rental♪★Swim with sea turtles! ★Participant benefits (coupons for use at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Overwhelming satisfaction! [Sea turtle snorkeling x pumpkin bell
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
- 4.6
- (55 reviews/testimonials)
★Our whale guide, who explains the ecology and behavior of whales, is extremely popular★Okinawa's largest shop, established 43 years ago! Special tours based on years of experience★"Tours that will please both your kids and your wallet" recommended for family groups★Stamp rally with prizes that kids will love & family-friendly, completely non-smoking boat + free admission for children 0-5 years old★Photos & transportation & raincoats & motion sickness wristbands
- 4.7
- (2516 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
- 4.7
- (56 reviews/testimonials)
★Captain Kaito, who has been operating ships for 40 years and is the best at finding whales, is very popular! Thanks to my 40 years of experience and skill, I can time the whales right with them, so whales often pop up right next to the boat! ①Small group size for easy viewing of 360° whales┗Comfortable with a capacity of 30 people on a 40-passenger cruiser┗Best position as you can move around the ship freely
- 4.9
- (109 reviews and experiences)
★No.1 in parasailing experience and number of users★Okinawa's longest rope at 200m! Okinawa's longest-established parasailing store★A safety store with 23 years of history that prioritizes preventing accidents on your important trip★We will do our best to help you "make the best memories of this ocean"■Ranked #1 in number of reviews┗2025 Activity Japan Naha & Kerama Islands
- 4.8
- (123 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.
- 4.9
- (3851 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.
- 4.5
- (311 reviews/testimonials)
[Blue Cave Diving and Parasailing] is now available as a set course! Underwater and flight photo data will be provided on the spot for free! *Underwater photos will only be provided to iPhone. For Android, a microSD card is required. During parasailing, please leave your cell phone or digital camera with the staff and we will take photos for free from the boat.
- 4.7
- (1191 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.
- 5.0
- (7 reviews/testimonials)
Departing from Motobu Town in northern Okinawa ☆ Closest to the much talked about Junglia Okinawa! (20 minutes) ☆ 10 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium! Small group tours. Two departures per day from Toguchi Port in Motobu Town. Experienced staff who love whales will guide you to see the whales of the north! Free pick-up and drop-off from some designated hotels in Motobu Town and Nago City! (However, if you are using a rental car or other means of transportation,
- 4.9
- (2049 reviews and experiences)
Must see for first timers! Leave your special, once in a lifetime experience to us. Safety and security are our responsibility. More than that, we guarantee "the best experience and special memories in video." We will create the best, most memorable experience of the Okinawan blue. Powder room amenities are fully equipped, so you can go sightseeing right after the tour. Experienced instructors
Popular ranking of activities, leisure, experiences, and fun in Okinawa remote islands
- 4.9
- (1829 reviews and experiences)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot showers♪ ★You might even see a sea turtle! ★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Groups welcome! [Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling] On the way to the Blue Cave, you can enjoy the view of Ishigaki Island.
- 4.9
- (706 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni no Hama"★★ It's going viral on TikTok as the "best beach in heaven"!! If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit this place! The famous Yuni no Hama tour★ This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It's a very popular photo spot for influencers and models, and a great place for music videos! Make wonderful memories in Miyakojima
- 4.9
- (526 reviews/testimonials)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Plan with free transportation to Miyakojima and Kurimajima! ★Free photo data and equipment rental♪★Swim with sea turtles! ★Participant benefits (coupons for use at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Overwhelming satisfaction! [Sea turtle snorkeling x pumpkin bell
- 4.9
- (679 reviews and experiences)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot showers♪★Free transportation included! ★You might even see a sea turtle! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★A satisfying plan that can be enjoyed from early morning to afternoon! ★English support available! [Ma
- 4.9
- (931 reviews/testimonials)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free transportation to Miyakojima and Kurimajima! ★Free photo data and equipment rental! ★Swim with sea turtles! ★Participants receive special benefits (coupons for use at restaurants, information on hidden spots, etc.)! ★Overwhelming satisfaction! [Half-day sea turtle snorkeling!]
- 4.9
- (517 reviews and experiences)
★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Encounter nocturnal creatures unique to tropical countries! ★If the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the natural planetarium! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Overwhelming satisfaction! Go out to Miyakojima at night and see the creatures unique to the subtropics.
- 4.8
- (970 reviews and experiences)
★Over 300,000 people have participated! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Equipment rental is free♪★Encounter nocturnal creatures unique to the tropics! ★If the weather is good, you can also enjoy the natural planetarium! ★Participants receive special benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, information on hidden spots)! Head out to Ishigaki Island at night to see creatures unique to the subtropics.
- 4.9
- (875 reviews and experiences)
★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot showers♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★English support available! [Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe] Explore Kabira Bay, a scenic spot that represents Ishigaki Island, by SUP or canoe.
- 5.0
- (911 reviews and experiences)
[Small group tours] Unlike major tours, we only offer tours in small groups. You can spend a relaxing time with careful attention to each individual group. We also take drone photos during the tour to ensure that your memories are preserved. Depending on the wind direction and wave conditions on the day, we will choose the most suitable location between Kabira Bay or around Kabira Tabaga.
- 4.9
- (1718 reviews and experiences)
Experience kayaking or SUP in the Fukido River mangrove forest, a natural monument of Ishigaki Island and a designated cultural asset of the city! Our motto is "Provide a satisfying experience at a reasonable price!" Our staff will guide you, either from the island or living on the island. The flow of the river is very gentle, so it is suitable for everyone from beginners to kayaking and SUP and small children.
*The contents of this article are current as of January 2024.
