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30 places from 14 Okinawa travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

30 places

  1. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

    Landmark · Motobu

    Okinawa's most visited attraction and once the world's largest aquarium, showcasing Okinawan sea life and an iconic giant main tank.

    4:04· eileen's worldin 8 vlogs

  2. Cape Manzamo

    Landmark · Onna

    A clifftop cape with rugged cliffs and clear waters, famous for its sunsets. It now has a visitor building with parking and a souvenir shop.

    7:54· Tokyo Foodie Sarahin 5 vlogs

  3. Emerald Beach

    Landmark · Motobu

    A beach inside Ocean Expo Park where the water shifts from bright turquoise to teal to deep sapphire.

    7:44· eileen's worldin 3 vlogs

  4. Zanpa Beach

    Landmark · Yomitan

    A long white-sand beach on Okinawa's main island, overlooked by the tall Cape Zanpa lighthouse.

    19:33· Tokyo Kenchanin 3 vlogs

  5. Furuzamami Beach

    Landmark · Zamami

    A white-sand beach on Zamami Island with layered shades of blue water and coral reefs for snorkelling.

    3:00· Japan Guidein 3 vlogs

  6. Moon Beach

    Landmark · Onna

    A calm, shallow beach on the main island's west coast that works like a natural floating pool.

    6:00· Tokyo Kenchanin 2 vlogs

  7. Aharen Beach

    Landmark · Tokashiki

    Tokashiki's signature bay, with water clear enough to see sand ripples meters below the surface.

    11:25· eileen's worldin 2 vlogs

  8. Kouri Bridge

    Landmark · Nakijin

    Long bridge linking Yagaji Island to Kouri Island, with views over turquoise water on both sides.

    5:46· Kieun Choiin 2 vlogs

  9. Cape Zanpa

    Landmark · Yomitan

    A rugged cape with a lighthouse right next to Zanpa Beach.

    10:12· Tokyo Foodie Sarahin 2 vlogs

  10. Manza Beach

    Landmark · Onna

    A resort beach on Okinawa's west coast.

    16:44· Hoang Phamin 2 vlogs

  11. Cape Hedo

    Landmark · Kunigami

    The northern tip of the main island, with dramatic ocean waves and views of the Yanbaru mountains.

    20:23· Tokyo Kenchanin 2 vlogs

  12. Shureimon Gate

    Landmark · Shuri

    The entrance gate to Shuri Castle and one of the most recognised symbols of Okinawa.

    20:04· TabiEatsin 2 vlogs

  13. Naminoue Beach

    Landmark · Naha

    Small city beach in Naha with an unusual road running over the water, convenient for a quick swim without leaving town.

    16:57· Hoang Phamin 2 vlogs

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17 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Yonaha Maehama Beach

    Landmark · Miyakojima

    A long ribbon of white sand on Miyako Island with warm water that stays shallow far out to sea.

    5:18· Traveling Heavens1 vlog

  2. Kabira Bay

    Landmark · Ishigaki

    An emerald lagoon ringed by greenery and small islets, with glass-bottom boats gliding over coral gardens.

    5:43· Traveling Heavens1 vlog

  3. Kouri Beach

    Landmark · Kouri Island

    Beach beside Kouri Bridge with soft sand and clear blue water, reached through a short tunnel.

    54:33· Kieun Choi1 vlog

  4. Yonaguni Monument

    Landmark · Yonaguni

    A mysterious underwater rock formation off Yonaguni Island, reachable only by diving. Some say it is a lost ruin, others a naturally shaped rock.

    3:07· Easy Travel Dude1 vlog

  5. Todoroki Waterfall

    Landmark · Nago

    A small waterfall in northern Okinawa beside a giant one-piece rock said to be 10 million years old.

    9:20· eileen's world1 vlog

  6. Anchihama Beach

    Landmark · Sesoko Island

    The smaller of Sesoko Island's two main beaches, right beneath the bridge onto the island.

    21:03· eileen's world1 vlog

  7. Sesoko Beach

    Landmark · Sesoko Island

    A beach on Sesoko's northwest side with rentals, showers and a food kiosk. Its shallow water makes it kid-friendly.

    21:14· eileen's world1 vlog

  8. Bise Fukugi Tree Road

    Landmark · Motobu

    A village lane lined with ancient fukugi trees that form a natural canopy. The trees are considered lucky because their name is written as 'luck tree'.

    3:08· Tokyo Foodie Sarah1 vlog

  9. Cape Maeda

    Landmark · Onna

    A scenic cape known for the Blue Cave, which can be reached on snorkelling or diving tours, or by confident swimmers.

    9:34· Tokyo Foodie Sarah1 vlog

  10. Heart Rock (Tinu Beach)

    Landmark · Kouri Island

    A pair of rocks on Kouri Island shaped like hearts, a popular photo spot.

    13:55· Tokyo Foodie Sarah1 vlog

  11. Takatsukiyama Observation Deck

    Landmark · Zamami

    Observation deck at one of the highest points on Zamami Island, looking down over the island's main village.

    8:12· Japan Guide1 vlog

  12. Statue of Marilyn

    Landmark · Zamami

    Bronze dog statue gazing toward Aka Island, honoring Marilyn, whose companion Shiro swam 3 km daily to visit her.

    8:34· Japan Guide1 vlog

  13. Kaminohama Observation Deck

    Landmark · Zamami

    Observation deck on Zamami Island overlooking the sea and surrounding Kerama islands.

    11:15· Japan Guide1 vlog

  14. Nirai Kanai Bridge

    Landmark · Nanjo

    A sweeping, curved coastal bridge with an observation deck overlooking the sea, named after the mythical paradise beyond the ocean.

    2:48· Xenia Tan and Shawn Thia1 vlog

  15. Kaichu Doro

    Landmark · Uruma

    An ocean road that cuts across shallow waters to the outer islands, giving the feeling of driving on the sea.

    11:33· Xenia Tan and Shawn Thia1 vlog

  16. Gyokusendo Cave

    Landmark · Nanjo

    Massive illuminated limestone cave, about 5 km long, inside Okinawa World and billed as the largest in Japan.

    5:48· Hoang Pham1 vlog

  17. Araha Beach

    Landmark · Chatan

    Popular Chatan beach with a seaside walking path lined with cafes and shops that rarely gets too crowded.

    39:47· TabiEats1 vlog