Okinawa bus trip! Let's enjoy Okinawa in a good place ~ Northern Okinawa Edition ~

Okinawa bus trip! Let's enjoy Okinawa in a good place ~ Northern Okinawa Edition ~
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The northern part of Motojima is home to classic tourist spots that you should definitely visit if you visit Okinawa. It is a course that many people travel by rental car from Naha, but for those who do not usually drive much or those who want to enjoy local sake, we want to avoid driving. This time, we will introduce a course that goes around by bus from Naha to the north, which is recommended not only for those who want to enjoy the classic spots of Okinawa at great value.

【AM8:30】 Departure from the prefectural office north exit (international street entrance)

At the "Prefectural Office North Exit", various buses come and go, but anyone can immediately see the bright red color of the Okinawa Airport Shuttle. Please enjoy the scenery of Okinawa slowly while traveling.

★Bus ride guide★

[Vehicle name] Okinawa Airport Shuttle

[Bus stop information] 8:30 "Prefectural Office North Exit (Kokusai Dori Entrance)" ~ 10:24 "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (in front of Memorial Park)"

[Budget] 2,000 yen

[Moving time] About 2 hours ※You can also take the "Express Bus No. 117 (directly to Churaumi)" departing 8:21. (The travel time is about 2 hours and 10 minutes, the fee is 2,900 yen.)

 

★Information on moving★

When you arrive at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (in front of Memorial Park), walk to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for a 10-minute walk.

【AM10:35】 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (stay for 1 hour and 30 minutes)

Photo provided: Okinawa Memorial Park (Ocean Expo Park) Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is the real pleasure of sightseeing in Okinawa. Take a closer look at the world of Okinawa's sea, including rare creatures, colorful fish, and beautiful corals. And this facility is the highlight of the Kuroshio Sea. Keep an eye on the appearance of a whale shark swimming gracefully. There is no doubt that adults will return to their childhood!

★Travel time★

It is only a 10-minute walk from "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" to "Bise Fukugi Namiki". At 12:00, we leave the aquarium and move.

【PM00:10】 Bise Fukuki Namiki-dori St.

Within walking distance from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. "Bise's Fukugi Namiki-dori St.", where the old-fashioned Okinawa scenery remains. It is also recommended to use a rental bike to stroll along the tree-lined path while enjoying the fresh air. Let's take a break and be healed in the sunbeams.

★Recommended points★

Cycling 60-minute course

[Rent-a-cycle] Ordinary bicycle: 500 yen, children's bicycle: 300 yen, Electric Assist: 1,000 yen

[Lunch Time] cafe CAHAYA BULAN (Chayablan)

After enjoying the delicious air, lunch time at Chahaya Blanc. You can enjoy the special lunch menu that the owner boasts while feeling the sea and nature. Please spend a luxurious time in Okinawa.

★Bus ride guide★

※To get on the bus, take a 5-minute walk to Hotel Orion Motobrizote & Spa.
[Vehicle name] Yanbaru Express Bus
[Bus stop information] 14:13 "Hotel Orion Motobrizote & Spa" ~ 14:58 "Kourishima Bussan Center"
[Budget] 1,000 yen per day ticket at the headquarters Nakijin Free Ticket
[Moving time] About 45 minutes

 

【PM3:30】 Kouri Island (about 1 hour stay)

It takes about 45 minutes from the "Hotel Orion Moto Brisot & Spa" bus stop to Kouri Island. Kori Beach, located at the entrance of a small island with a circumference of about 8 km, is a highly transparent sea with white sandy beaches. It's a shallow beach, so it's perfect for swimming.

Kouri Island is also famous as the "Quizima (Koi no Island)" where the Okinawa version of Adam and Eve legend remain. Among them, "Tine Beach" on the north side of the island is a commercial film taken in front of a heart-shaped rock called "Heart Rock" and became famous nationwide.

"Kouri Ocean Tower" features an observation tower overlooking the beautiful Kori blue sea and the islands. Please enjoy the panorama of Kouri Island, which is said to be a power spot throughout the island, from a height of 82 meters above sea level.

★Bus ride guide★

[Vehicle name] "Yanbaru Express Bus (Shima Line)"-[Transfer 1] "Okinawa Bus No. 65"-[Transfer 2] "Okinawa Bus No. 77"
[Bus stop information] 16:30 "Kourishima Product Center" ~ 16:44 "Nakasone (for headquarters)" [Transfer 1] 17:12 "Nago" (for Nago) ~ 17:47 "Nago Bus Terminal" [Transfer 2] 18:00 "Nago Kei Terminal" ~ 18:00 "Nago Bus Terminal" ~ 18:
[Budget] 850 yen (For the section from Kouri Island to Nakasone, use the "Yanbaru Express Bus (Shishima Line)" one-day ticket)
[Moving time] About 1 hour and 41 minutes

 

★Information on moving★

※"Yofuke" It is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop to Nago-Maku Restaurant.
("Onaka" It is about a 30-minute walk from the bus stop to the restaurant.

【PM18:20】 Nago Song Restaurant (staying about 1 hour and 30 minutes)

When you leave Kouri Island with a superb view and arrive in Nago city, it's time to get hungry. We headed for dinner time at Nago Song Restaurant, which is popular for enjoying more than 200 kinds of menus from Okinawa's unique set meal, steak, and regional cuisine using rare ingredients. Let's taste a lot of local cuisine at a popular restaurant in the local area!

★Information on moving★

※Take a 5-minute walk from "Nagoga Restaurant" to "Yofuke" bus stop and take a bus.

★Bus ride guide★

[Vehicle name] Naha Bus/Ryukyu Bus No. 111 Express Bus bound for Naha Airport International Terminal
[Bus stop information] 19:29 "Setomikei" ~ 20:59 "Asahi Bridge Naha Bus Terminal"
[Budget] 2060 yen
[Moving time] About 1 hour and 30 minutes

【PM9:00】 Naha Bus Terminal

It takes about an hour and a half to be shaken by a bus from Nago. While sleeping, I arrived at Naha Bus Terminal at the starting point.


How was the bus trip in the northern part of Okinawa Island full of highlights? It's good to get around the destination efficiently by rental car, but if you're a bus, you can get off at the spots you care about! You can taste locally brewed sake and beer! You will surely be able to discover your favorite charm of Okinawa on a casual trip. If you are going to get around more advantageous, you need to check the "Route Bus Tour Pass", which allows you to ride a local bus for 3 days! Please enjoy a bus trip in Okinawa.

Post: May 31, 2019 (Updated July 2023)


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