4 days/3 nights trip to " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" and "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" to visit "Churaumi Aquarium" and other royal tourist spots by bus|Recommended Model Course to enjoy without a car
People tend to think that sightseeing in Okinawa "requires a car," but it is possible to visit popular tourist spots "without a car" by using local buses and ferries. This 4-day/3-night trip by bus and ferry takes you to the Naha area, Chatan, the "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium," and power spots that will cheer you up. This is a model course to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable trip in Okinawa with " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" and "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" as your base.
Points of the model course
- Even if you do not drive or are not good at driving, you can visit Okinawa's must-see spot "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" without using a car.
- Direction from the northern part of Okinawa (Churaumi Aquarium) to Naha by high-speed ferry without worrying about traffic jams.
- Mystical Experience in a Calming and Healing Place
- 1Naha Airport
- 2Mihama Town Resort American Village
- BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
- 4Manza Gauze
- 5Manza Beach
Day 1
10:30 Naha Airport
How to go to BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts directly from "Naha Airport
Naha Airport Domestic Area 1F Arrival Lobby *"OAS Airlines Counter" (red arrow)
Before boarding the bus, check in your baggage and pack light.
The OAS Airline Counter located in the Arrival Lobby on the 1st floor of the Domestic Flight Area in Naha Airport accepts baggage shipment between Naha Airport and " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts". If you check in your baggage by 12:00 (noon) on the same day, it will be delivered to " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" after 18:00. Leave your suitcases, etc. at the airport and travel light and empty-handed.
800 yen per item (tax included, no reservation required)
How to take the bus
There are three ways to get to " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" by bus without making a stopover.
【1】Route bus
Take bus No. 120, Nago West Airport Line, bound for Nago Bus Terminal, from bus stop No. 3 (red arrow on the map below).
The first bus departs from Naha Airport at 8:40 a.m. (buses do not operate before this time).
From "Naha Airport" → " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (get off at "Ota Gohara (Otaku Shibaru)"), 1 minute walk from the bus stop.
( BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is located in front of the "Ota Gohara" stop)
Travel time: about 2 hours
Fare: 1,710 yen
2】 Airport Limousine Bus: Reservations required
Board at platform ⑫ (indicated by the green arrow on the map below).
4 buses a day (departing from Naha Airport at 13:50, 15:00, 16:10, and 18:10)
From "Naha Airport" to " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (stop: Ota-Gohara), 1 minute walk.
Travel time: approx. 1 hr. 30 min. ~ 40 min.
Fare: 1,800 yen
3】Okinawa Airport Shuttle: Reservations required by 5:00 p.m. the day before.
Board at platform (1) (orange arrow on map below).
6 flights a day (from Naha Airport at 9:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:40, 15:30, and 17:00)
From Naha Airport, get off at "Navi Beach Mae" and walk for 15 minutes (walk from the bus stop to BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts).
Travel time: approx. 1 hr. 50 min.
Fare: 1,600 yen
Naha Airport Bus Stop Map
How to go to " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" from "Naha Airport" with a stopover by local bus
Departure point
Naha Airport Bus Stop ③.
Take bus No . 120.
Naha Airport" → "Kuwae" (the nearest bus stop to Mihama Town Resort American Village) 5 to 10 minutes on foot
Travel time: about 1 hour and 10 minutes
Fare: 900 yen
(The first bus departs at 8:40 a.m.)
12:00 Mihama Town Resort American Village
Amusement town with colorful exterior walls
190 stores are lined up. Stop by for lunch!
This amusement town stretches along the overseas coast of the Chatan area in central Okinawa. Lined with cute and colorful buildings, it has a foreign atmosphere as soon as you enter from the Kuwae intersection on Route 58. The "Depot Island" Property complex on the site has buildings A through E, and is a maze of buildings, each of which is unique and interesting in its own way. Visitors can have fun just browsing through the various stores, including cafes, restaurants, general merchandise, and fashion stores.
- Mihama Town Resort American Village
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Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa MAP
Varies depending on the store.
Varies depending on the store
Admission free
098-926-4455(Tourist Information Center of Chatan Town)
From "Kuwae", take bus No. 120, Nago West Airport Line, bound for Nago Bus Terminal.
Get off at "Kuwae" → "Ota-Gohara" ( BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts), and walk for 1 minute.
Travel time: approx. 1 hour
Fare: 1,150 yen
15:00 BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
Yonna~Chu Life
It will open in 2022 in Onna Village, one of the best resort areas in Okinawa. The concept is "Yonna~chu Life," which means "relaxing, taking it easy, and having a wonderful time" in the Okinawan dialect. With condominium-type Guest rooms equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities, the open public space "TAMARIBA" available 24 hours a day, and a swimming pool with gazebo, the hotel offers a comfortable and relaxing stay in Okinawa.
Deluxe Suite
All rooms are condominium type with fully equipped kitchen, laundry, and oven range. It is also convenient for long-term stays.
Let's go to nearby spots!
Manzamo" and "Manza Beach" near BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts are recommended!
When going to "Manzamo" from BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
*Line bus
Take bus no. 120, Nago West Airport Line, bound for International Passenger Terminal.
Take the bus bound for "Ota-Gohara ( BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts)" → Get off at "Onna-mura Yakusho-mae" and walk for 20 minutes.
Travel time: 2 minutes
Fare: 190 yen
*Rental bicycles are available at " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (free of charge).
Time required: 15 to 20 minutes
Manzakage
Okinawa's representative scenic spot
Popular photo spot. The Ryukyu limestone cliffs look like an elephant's nose.
The "Mou" in "Manzamou" means a field in the Okinawan dialect. The name comes from the former king of Ryukyu, who praised the 20-meter-high Ryukyu limestone cliffs and the fields above them as "good enough to seat all people. The sea below the cliffs is crystal clear, and the ocean stretches far into the horizon, offering a beautiful and spectacular view. It is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by Okinawa Prefecture.
From BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts to Manza Beach
BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" → "Manza Beach" 20 min. walk
Take bus no. 120, Nago West Airport Line, bound for International Passenger Terminal
Take the bus bound for "Ota-Gohara ( BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts)" → "Manza Beach Mae", 10 minutes walk.
Travel time: 1 minute
Fare: 190 yen
*Rental bicycles are available at " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (free of charge).
Time required: 8 to 10 minutes
Manza Beach
Emerald green beach surrounded by coral reefs.
Manza Beach is one of the clearest and most beautiful beaches on the main island of Okinawa. The calm waters are swimmable, and the beach is also known as one of the best diving spots in Okinawa, where many rare fish can be seen. Various marine programs such as jet skiing, snorkeling, and dragon boats are also available.
- Manza Beach
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2260 Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa MAP
9:00-18:00 (subject to seasonal changes)
Open all year round
Swimming is free, marine program is charged.
098-966-1211 (ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort)
Rental BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts→Manza Beach 8-10 min.
17:00 Swimming Pool with Gazebo
Relax in the open-air swimming pool
The pool is heated in winter and can be used all year round. It is equipped with gazebos and deck chairs for relaxing. After sunset, the pool becomes a night pool.
19:00 BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts TAMARIBA
A lively place to gather with friends while enjoying the pleasant night breeze
TAMARIBA is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The indoor and outdoor areas are seamlessly connected, allowing you to spend your time as you wish, enjoying meals and conversation.
Day 2
08:00 Breakfast " BEB Cafe
Start the day with a choice of breakfasts
For breakfast, you can choose from four different breakfast options, including panino, risotto, and bread plate, depending on your mood of the day.
Yogurt and free drinks are included.
09:30 Shipping luggage from BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts to OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts
Overnight stay on the second day will be at "Hoshino Resorts OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" in Naha City. You can enjoy sightseeing with light luggage transportation service from " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" to "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts".
If you leave your luggage at the front desk of " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" by 10:00 on the same day, you can pick it up at "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" after 17:00.
▼ Fees
800 yen per piece
Direction from " BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" to "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
(1) From "Ota-Gohara", take bus No. 120, Nago Airport Line, bound for Nago Bus Terminal.
Get off at Nago Bus Terminal.
Travel time: approx. 40 min.
Fare: 970 yen
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From Nago Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for
Bus No. 65, Motobu Peninsula Line, around Watakuchi,
Bus No. 66, Motobu Peninsula Line, around Nakijin
Bus No.70 Bise line, around Shahana
Bus No. 117 Highway Bus "to Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa
Nago Bus Terminal→Okinawa Memorial Park (Churaumi Aquarium)
Check the timetable in advance for smooth travel.
Travel time: approx. 1 hour
Fare: 1,020 yen
11:30 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Encounter with a wide variety of creatures living in the sea of Okinawa
The "Kuroshio Sea" where you can see breathtaking whale sharks swimming freely.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" is one of the popular spots in "Ocean Expo Park. The ocean around Okinawa is a mysterious world inhabited by a wide variety of creatures due to the huge warm currents, the Kuroshio Current, coral reefs, and the deep sea. Through whale sharks, southern manta rays, massive coral reefs, and the mysterious deep sea, visitors can experience the wonder and importance of Okinawa's rich marine life. Properties for observing manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins are located near the aquarium. The "Oki-chan Theater" puts on a dolphin show.
- National Okinawa Memorial Park (Ocean Expo Park) Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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424 Aza-Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa MAP
8:30-18:30 (Entry deadline: 17:30) *Check the website for extended hours.
Please check the website.
Adults 2,180 yen, High school students 1,440 yen, Elementary/junior high school students 710 yen, Children under 6 free
0980-48-3748
Direction from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium to Motobu Watakuchi Port
(1) From "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Mae", take bus no. 66, Motobu Peninsula Line, bound for Nago Bus Terminal.
Get off at "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Mae" → "Tanicha" bus stop.
Travel time: approx. 12-15 minutes
Fare: 230 yen
ex:Weekday/12:51(Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)→13:03(Motobu Watakuchi Port)
Weekday/15:21 Departure (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) → 15:33 Arrival (Motobu-Tokuchi Port)
Weekends & Holidays/14:21 Departure (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)→14:33 Arrival (Motobu-Tokuji Port) *This bus does not operate at 15:00 on weekends and holidays.
*3 to 5 minutes walk from Tanicha stop to Motobu-Tokuchi Port.
16:00 Honbu-Tokuchi Port (board ferry to Naha)
After a long day of fun and games, you can easily get home without getting stuck in traffic.
Featuring an illustration of a large whale shark
The "Zimbabwe Marine" departs from Motobu (Watakuchi Port) and connects Motobu ↔ Nago ↔ Naha in 2 hours. It is a large ship with a length of about 30 meters and a capacity of 180 passengers, and is fully equipped with Wi-Fi facilities, a bicycle stand, and a large storage space for carry-on luggage. After a long day of fun at the Churaumi Aquarium, you can take a comfortable boat ride to Naha instead of driving in traffic in a rental car. On a fine day, you may even encounter dolphins or whales!
There are two daily boat trips from Motobu-Tokuchi Port to Naha (Tomari Pier) (departing from Motobu-Tokuchi Port at 10:50 and 16:00).
The service may be cancelled due to weather conditions, so please check the website at 7:00 a.m. on the day of operation.
*The Zimbabwe Marine arrives at Tomari Pier "Tomarin" in Naha City.
- Motobu Watakuchi Port
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Sakihonbu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa MAP
Open all year round (with occasional maintenance shutdowns)
Service may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please check the website at 7:00 a.m. on the day of service.
Motobu (Watakuchi Port) → Naha (Tomari Pier) Adults 2,000 yen Children 1,000 yen
098-860-0152
From Tomarin, it is a 10-15 minute walk to OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts, where you will stay on the second day.
18:00 OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts
Bazaar is a place where you can make love
The exciting "Machinaka" hotel "OMO" brand has made its first appearance in Naha City, Okinawa. We propose an enjoyable trip to the deep culture of Naha, which has been passed down from the Ryukyu Dynasty to the present day, and to the Chimudo-don (exciting and thrilling). The OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge), which connects guests with the city of Naha, has an OMO Cafe (open to visitors), a Go-KINJO Map (Local guide) OMO Rangers (Local guide map), and a YUNTAKU Library.
Yachimun Room
The Yachimun Room is an evolution of the Yagura Room, which incorporates a yagura sleeping platform. It is a space for tourists with a tatami mat flooring that feels good on bare feet, and a separate bath and toilet with three separate points of water space. The room also has ample storage space, making it compact yet functional and comfortable.
Day 3
08:00 OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts OMO Cafe
Breakfast is served in a cozy space with an open atrium.
Breakfast choices include croque-monsieur, French toast, pizza toast, and five others (1,250 yen with salad ball, soup, and free drink). The French toast is made with brioche, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and served with mango sauce and sweetened whipped cream. The café is bathed in bright sunlight, and you are sure to start your day in high spirits.
On the third day, we will go to a place where you can have a mysterious Experience that is representative of Okinawa.
Protected by the local people since ancient times, it breathes something that we have lost in the modern world. Enjoy the benefits of the sacred atmosphere while experiencing Okinawa's history.
The first recommendation is Saiba Utaki.
Direction from "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" to "Saiba Utaki
From "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" to "Naha Bus Terminal" 10 to 15 minutes on foot.
Take Toyo Bus No. 338 bound for Shikiya on the Saiba Utaki line from bus stop No. 7 at the Naha Bus Terminal.
Get off at "Saiba Utaki Entrance" from "Naha Bus Terminal
Travel time: about 55 minutes
Fare: 960 yen
ex:(Outward: 9:12 on weekdays (Naha Bus Terminal) → 10:04 (Saiba Utaki Entrance)
Sat. and Sun. 9:20 (Naha Bus Terminal) → 10:20 (Saiba Utaki Entrance)
(Return) 16:35 on weekdays (Saiba Utaki Entrance) → 17:38 (Naha Bus Terminal)
Weekends: 12:50 (Saiba Utaki Entrance) → 13:51 (Naha Bus Terminal)
On weekdays, there is time to go sightseeing around Saiba Utaki (e.g. Chinen Cape) and enjoy lunch.
Saiba Utaki (Saiba Utaki)
Praying at the highest holy place of the Ryukyu Kingdom
Permission for publication and photo provided by Nanjo City Board of Education Sanggouri (Sangui) is located in the inner part of the Utaki. Huge rocks create a triangular shape in perfect balance. Sanggoui is currently off-limits.
Utaki was registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its value as a place where the ancient culture of prayer is still alive today. Utaki" is a general term for sacred sites. The King of Ryukyu prayed to the gods for national prosperity, a good harvest, and safe voyages while worshipping at the six sacred sites. Prayer halls were set up at each site, where worship is still practiced and Shinto rituals are still performed.
- Saiba Utaki (Saiba Utaki)
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539 Kuteken, Chinen, Nanjo City, Okinawa MAP
9:00-18:00 (November-February: 9:00-17:30)
Six days each year. The schedule may change each year due to the lunar calendar. Please check the website.
Adults 300 yen, Children 150 yen
098-949-1899
Get off at the bus stop "Saiba Utaki Iriguchi" and purchase an admission ticket at the ticket booth in the main parking lot. Walk 7-10 minutes (about 500m) to the entrance of Saiba Utaki.
The second recommendation is "Gangara no tani" (Valley of Gangara).
Direction from "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" to "Gangara no Tani
From "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts" to "Naha Bus Terminal": 10-15 minutes on foot.
Take Ryukyu Bus No. 83 bound for Gyokusendo from bus stop No. 9 at "Naha Bus Terminal".
From "Naha Bus Terminal" to "Gyokusendo-mae" bus stop
Travel time: approx. 50 - 60 minutes
Fare: 670 yen
Guided tour of Gangara no tani (valley of the ganga): 10 minutes before departure.
Please check the bus time in advance to allow enough time.
Gangara no tani (Valley of Gangara)
Mysterious space with subtropical forests that have existed since ancient times
A huge banyan tree 20 meters high.
Expert guides lead visitors through the ancient valley, which was formed by the collapse of limestone caves hundreds of thousands of years ago. From the Cave Café, a natural limestone cave, the trekking tour takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes (reservation required) through caves, rocks, and subtropical forests to encounter a huge banyan tree that makes you look up. This is a place to pray to the nature that has been connecting us to the present over a magnificent period of time since ancient times, and to think about our ancestors.
- Gangara no tani (Valley of Gangara)
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202 Maekawa, Tamaki, Nanjo City, Okinawa MAP
9:00-16:00 (advance reservation required) *No admission except for tour participants.
Open all year round
Adults 2,500 yen Students (junior high school students and older) 1,500 yen Free for elementary school students and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian
098-948-4192
Day 4
09:00 Check out of OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts
Send your large luggage to the airport for light sightseeing
If you drop off your luggage at the front desk of OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts by 9:00 on the day, you can pick it up at the OAS Airlines counter in the arrival lobby on the 1st floor of the domestic flight area in Naha Airport after 14:00. Luggage can be picked up until 19:00.
For more information, please visit
https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/omo5okinawanaha/activities/13789/
On the last day, visit "DMM Kariyushi Aquarium" first!
Direction from OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts to DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
From "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts", walk 10 minutes to the bus stop "Kencho North Exit".
From "Kencho North Exit", take bus no. 98 on the University of the Ryukyus line bound for Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach or bus no. 58 on the Urasoe line bound for Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach.
From "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts", cross the street at the signal and get on the bus from Okinawa Kencho-mae (go to the opposite side, not Liubo side).
Get off at "Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach Mae.
Travel time: approx. 30 min.
Fare: 530 yen
From "Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach Mae" to "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki" and "Chura SUN Beach" is a 1 to 3 minute walk.
The other side of the bus stop is "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki".
10:00 DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Healing aquarium where nature and images harmonize
Underwater tunnel inhabited by coral reefs and tropical fish
The DMM Kariyushi Aquarium is located in the "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki" Property, a large-scale commercial facility. It is an entertainment aquarium with unique scenery and beautiful visual expressions, such as an underwater tunnel covered with water overhead, jellyfish floating in seven different colors of light, and a large tank that makes visitors feel as if they are walking on the surface of the water. Events such as a "Backyard Tour" that takes visitors behind the scenes of the aquarium and a "Live Animal Feeding Experience" are also available.
- DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
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3-35 Toyosaki, Toyomigusuku City, Okinawa MAP
Hours: 9:00 - 20:00 (last entry 60 minutes before closing time)
*Varies depending on the day. Please check the business calendar on the official website for details.
Open every day (with temporary closures due to Property inspections, etc.)
Adults (18 years and older) 2,800 yen
Middle-aged people (13-17 years old) 2,200 yen
Child (4-12 years old) 1,700 yen
Free for children under 3 years old
EAS Okinawa Toyosaki
Business hours: Shop 10:00-21:00, Restaurant & Cafe 11:00-23:00
Tel: 098-840-6900
From "Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach Mae", the nearest bus stop to "DMM Kariyushi Aquarium", it is a 1 to 3 minute walk to "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki" and "Chura SUN Beach".
The other side of the bus stop is "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki".
Direction to Senagashima Umikazi Terrace
Take the "Umikajiliner" bound for Kokusai-dori from the bus stop by the parking lot of "EAS Okinawa Toyosaki" (near the entrance).
Get off at "Ryukyu Hot Spring Senagashima Hotel (Umikazi Terrace)
Travel time: about 15 minutes
Fare: 200 yen
13:30 Senagashima Umikaji Terrace
The beach is right in front of you! The closest resort complex to Naha Airport with a spectacular view!
A resort town with over 40 stores facing the ocean
Segashima Island is a small island about 1.8 km in circumference, connected to the main island of Okinawa by a marine road. The "Umikaji Terrace" is a resort town where gourmet restaurants and souvenir stores are located on the island. The terrace is located on a slope facing the ocean, offering spectacular ocean views from every location, and is often referred to as the "Amalfi" of Japan. It is the perfect place to enjoy tea time with tropical drinks, handmade gelato, and sweets, take a leisurely stroll in the ocean breeze, and look for souvenirs of your trip to Okinawa. You can also watch the scenery of airplanes arriving and departing for Naha Airport.
- Senagashima Umikazi Terrace
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174-6 Senaga, Toyomigusuku City, Okinawa MAP
10:00 - 21:00 (varies by store)
Open all year round (may be closed due to weather)
098-851-7446
Direction to Naha Airport
Take a bus bound for "Kokusai-dori" from "Ryukyu Hot Spring Senagashima Hotel" stop on the Umikazi Liner.
Get off at "Naha Airport Domestic Terminal
Travel time: approx. 15-20 minutes
Fare: 250 yen
Notes for bus ride
◆Buses may be delayed due to road and weather conditions. Please be sure to board the bus well in advance.
When you get off the bus, please check the bus stop and time of the next bus you will board to help you find your way.
When you get on the bus, tell the driver the stop where you are getting off and the destination, and confirm that the bus will stop at the desired location.
MAP
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- Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby



