Central Okinawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Mission Beach featuring rugged coastline, landscape views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68955-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Cape Manza showing a sunset and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83971-Cape-Manza.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Nirai Beach as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152703-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Central Okinawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/469000/469704-Okinawa-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Okinawa featuring fishing and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152842-Manza-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Central Okinawa
Where to stay in Central Okinawa
![Mihama American Village featuring shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83947-Mihama-American-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Mihama
If you're spending some time in Mihama, American Village and Sunset Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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Goya
Travellers like the shopping in Goya, and Okinawa Zoo & Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Ishikawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ishikawa and surrounding area, you can visit PGM Golf Resort Okinawa and Tiger Beach.
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Hamagawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamagawa and surrounding area, you can visit American Village and Kadena Air Base.
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Hiyagon
Travellers like the parks in Hiyagon, and Okinawa Athletic Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Awase
While Awase may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okinawa Athletic Park and Okinawa Zoo & Museum.
![Halekulani Okinawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34059200/34059175/f4edfd02_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025
![Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7290000/7289000/7288973/2c778c04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025
![Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4830000/4825400/4825322/9a74855f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025
![BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78430200/78430151/0609708c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025
![Seaside Condominium Rana Chatan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18662200/18662163/58d54e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024
![Terrace Resort Mihama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69360000/69358600/69358553/9c6dd33b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025
Popular places to visit
![Mihama American Village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83944-Mihama-American-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
American Village
This American-style mall offers a huge selection of shopping and entertainment options as well as one of the biggest amusement parks on Okinawa.
![Okinawa showing a hotel, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152708-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Manza Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manza Beach during your travels in Serakaki? Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
![Cape Manza featuring night scenes and a hotel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83974-Cape-Manza.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cape Manza
Experience dramatic cliff walks and vast ocean vistas at one of Okinawa’s most exquisite natural landmarks.
![Araha Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/84000/84009-Aloha-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Araha Beach
Spend a relaxing day at the seaside on gorgeous Okinawa Beach, complete with a shipwreck playground, several picnic pavilions, a safe swimming zone and quiet walking trails.
![Sunset Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/43385dc3b1b12d8d815c9872e9f15820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sunset Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sunset Beach during your travels in Chatan? Discover the sunsets and restaurants in this walkable area.
![Ryukyu Mura showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/84000/84544-Ryukyu-Mura-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ryukyu Mura
Take a step back in time to the ancient kingdom of Ryukyu and discover the traditional architecture, customs and crafts in this sprawling cultural theme park.