Okinawa’s islands

Beach and sea lovers. Best spring and autumn; summer has typhoon risk.

1. About 2h30 by air from Tokyo
2. Days 1–2Naha

   Shuri Castle, Makishi Public Market, the Tsuboya pottery street.

   Okinawa's warm, busy gateway city.

3. About 45 min by air from Naha
4. Days 3–4Miyakojima

   Rent a car: Yonaha Maehama beach, the bridges to Irabu and Kurima, snorkeling.

   Powder-white beaches and long bridges over blue water.

5. By air
6. Days 5–6Ishigaki

   Kabira Bay, then the ferry to Taketomi’s sand lanes and water-buffalo carts.

   Coral reefs and the gateway to the Yaeyama islands.

Travel times are approximate (official rail and tourism pages, checked October 2026). Prices are set when booking opens in November 2026.