A two-day, one-night trip to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium by bus on "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts". A recommended itinerary that can be enjoyed even without a car.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular spots to visit in Okinawa. The spectacular sight of the whale shark, the largest fish species, swimming leisurely in the gigantic tank is a highlight. Although many would love to see it at least once, it is located in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, far from the airport, so many people think they can only get there by car. However, if you use BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts as your base, you can easily get to the aquarium by local bus. Here, we will introduce not only how to get to the aquarium, but also the spots around the hotel.
Model Course Points
- Even those who don't drive or are not good at driving can visit Okinawa's must-see spot, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
- You can visit tourist spots from central to northern Okinawa in a short period of time.
- Enjoy gourmet food and shopping
Day 1
Naha Airport
▼How to get from Naha Airport to BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
・Check your baggage before boarding the bus to make sure you travel lighter.
・"Hands-free sightseeing" Travel light by leaving your baggage behind before boarding the bus. 800 yen per item (no reservation required)
<Naha Airport → "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts "
At Naha Airport, the OAS Airlines counter located in the 1st floor arrival lobby of the domestic flight area accepts baggage shipping between Naha Airport and BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts. If you drop off your baggage by 11:30 on the day of your flight, it will be delivered to BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts after 6:00 p.m.
<" BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" → "Naha Airport">
If you leave your luggage at Front desk of BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts by 10:00 on the day, you can pick it up from 17:00 onwards at the OAS Airlines counter in the arrival lobby on the 1st floor of the domestic terminal area of Naha Airport. Please collect your luggage by 19:00.
<" BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" → "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts ">
If you are moving from "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" to the sister hotel "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts", please leave your luggage at Front desk of BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts by 10:00 on the day of your stay. At "OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts", you can pick up your luggage from 17:00 onwards.
■Naha Airport Domestic Flight Area 1F Arrivals Lobby *"OAS Airlines Counter" (red arrow)
・How to ride the bus
If you want to take the bus to "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" without getting off along the way, there are three options.
[Local bus]
From bus stop ③ (red arrow on the map below), take bus number 120, Nago Nishi Airport Line, bound for Nago Bus Terminal.
*The first bus departs Naha Airport at 8:28am (no buses run before this time)
"Naha Airport" → "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (Otatakushibaru) 1 minute walk
(BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is located in front of the Ota Ushirohara bus stop.)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Fare: 1,510 yen
[Airport Limousine Bus] Reservation required
Board from bus stop ⑫ (green arrow on the map below)
3 flights per day (departing from Naha Airport at 11:20, 13:20, and 16:20)
"Naha Airport" → "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts" (Stop: Ota Ushirohara) 1 minute walk
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Fare: 1,730 yen
[Okinawa Airport Shuttle] Reservation required by 5pm the day before
Board from bus stop ① (orange arrow on the map below)
6 flights per day (departing from Naha Airport at 9:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:40, 15:30, 17:00)
"Naha Airport" → "Nabeach Mae" bus stop, 15 minutes walk (walk from the bus stop to BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
Fare: 1,600 yen
"Naha Airport" → "Kuwae" station, 5-10 minutes walk
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
Fare: 800 yen
12:00 Mihama Town Resort American Village
An amusement town decorated with colorful exterior walls

An amusement town that spreads along the coast in Chatan area, central Okinawa. With its rows of cute, colorful buildings, the moment you enter from the intersection of National Route 58 "Kuwae," you'll feel like you're in a foreign country. The Property on the premises, "Depot Island," consists of buildings A to E, and is intricate like a maze, with each building unique and interesting. It's fun just to wander around the various stores, including cafes, Restaurant, miscellaneous goods, and fashion.
- Mihama Town Resort American Village
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https://www.okinawa-americanvillage.com/
Okinawa Prefecture Nakagami District Chatan Town Mihama MAP
Varies by store
Varies by store
Free admission
098-926-4455(北谷町観光情報センター)
From "Kuwae", take bus number 120 Nago Nishi Airport Line bound for Nago Bus Terminal
"Kuwae" → "Ota Ushirohara" (BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts) 1 minute walk
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fare: 1,020 yen
14:00 Depart from Mihama American Village (Kuwae bus stop)
15:00 BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts arrival
Once you arrive at "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts," head out to the surrounding spots.
*Local buses
Take bus number 120, Nago Nishi Airport Line, bound for the International Passenger Terminal
"Ota Ushirohara (BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts)" → Get off at "Onnason Yakuba-mae" and walk for 20 minutes
Time required: 2 minutes
Fare: 160 yen
* Electric kick scooters are available for rental at "BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts." (Advance reservation 1,100 yen, same-day reservation 2,980 yen)
Duration: 15 minutes
Cape Manzamo
Okinawa's most famous scenic spot

The "ke" in "Manzamo" means field in Okinawa dialect. The name comes from the fact that a former Ryukyu king praised the 20-meter-high Ryukyu limestone cliffs and the fields that spread above them as "enough for ten thousand people to sit on." The sea below the cliffs is highly transparent, and the ocean stretches out to the horizon in the distance, creating a beautiful and spectacular view. It has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture.
- Cape Manzamo
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https://www.manzamo.jp/
2767 Onna, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
8:00 to sunset
Open year-round without holidays
100 yen (free for elementary school students and younger)
098-968-8080
Bicycle rental BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts → Manzamo 20 minutes
Manza Beach

Manza Beach is one of the most beautiful and clear beaches on the main island of Okinawa. The calm waters are suitable for swimming, and many rare fish can be seen, making it one of the best diving spots in Okinawa. There are also various marine programs available, such as jet skiing, snorkeling, and dragon boats.
- Manza Beach
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2260 Serakaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
9:00-18:00 (may vary depending on the season)
Open year-round without holidays
Swimming is free, marine programs are charged
098-966-1211 (ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート)
Bicycle rental: BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts → Manza Beach 8-10 minutes
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts
Yonnna~chu Life

The hotel is scheduled to open in 2022 in Onna Village, one of Okinawa's leading resort areas. The concept is "Yonna-chu Life," which means "we want you to have a relaxing, leisurely, and wonderful time" in the Okinawan dialect. The hotel offers condominium-style Guest room with kitchens and laundry facilities in all Guest room, an open Public space called "TAMARIBA" that can be used 24 hours a day, and a pool with a gazebo, allowing you to spend your stay in Okinawa in a comfortable and relaxed manner.
Recommended Guest room: Deluxe Suite Room

All rooms are condominium-style and fully equipped with a kitchen, laundry and microwave oven, making them convenient for long-term stays.
17:00 Pool with gazebo
Relax and unwind in the open-air outdoor pool

The pool is heated in the winter and can be used all year round. It is equipped with a gazebo and deck chairs, so you can relax comfortably. After sunset, it becomes a night pool.
19:00 BEB5 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. The indoor and outdoor spaces are seamlessly connected, allowing you to spend time however you like, whether that be enjoying a meal or conversation.
Day 2
08:00 BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts Breakfast (TAMARIBA)
Start your day with a choice of breakfast.

For breakfast, you can choose from four different options, including panino, risotto, and a salad-based plate, depending on your mood that day. Yogurt and free drinks are included.
*If you are using the "Hands-free sightseeing" service to go to the airport, be sure to leave your luggage at Front desk by 10am on the day.
You can pick it up at the OAS Airlines counter at Naha Airport (1st floor arrival lobby) after 5pm.
1. From "Ota Ushirohara", take bus number 120 Nago Airport Line bound for Nago Bus Terminal
Get off at "Ota Ushirohara" → "Nago Bus Terminal"
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Fare: 860 yen
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② From "Nago Bus Terminal", take the bus bound for
Bus number 65 Motobu Peninsula Line Toguchi area,
Bus number 66 Motobu Peninsula Line Nakijin area
Bus number 70 Bise Line Jahana area
"Nago Bus Terminal" → Get off at "Okinawa Memorial Park (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)"
*Checking the timetable in advance will make your travel smoother.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fare: 900 yen
11:30 Okinawa Memorial National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park) Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Encountering the diverse creatures that live in the Okinawan sea

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the popular spots in the Ocean Expo Park. You can experience the wonder and importance of Okinawa's rich ocean, from the shallows with coral reefs, to the Kuroshio Current where whale sharks and manta rays swim, to the mysterious deep sea.
Outside the building, there is the Okichan Theater where you can watch dolphin shows, as well as Property where you can see manatees and sea turtles.
- Okinawa Memorial National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park) Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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https://churaumi.okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture, Kunigami District, Motobu Town, Ishikawa 424, Okinawa Memorial National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park) MAP
8:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30) *Check the website for extended hours
Please check the website
Adults: 2,180 yen, high school students: 1,440 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 710 yen, children under 6: free
0980-48-3748
(On foot) * After leaving the central gate of Ocean Expo Park, turn left without crossing the road. Next to Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa
・20 minutes walk from Ocean Expo Park
(If taking the bus) * After leaving the central gate of Ocean Expo Park, board the bus at the bus stop on the left without crossing the road.
・From the "Kinen Koen-mae" bus stop, take bus number 65 on the Motobu Peninsula Line around Toguchi bound for Nago Bus Terminal
Get off at "Kinen Koen-mae" → "Bise Iriguchi" and walk for 5 minutes
Time required: 1 minute
Fare: 160 yen
14:00 Bise Fukugi Tree Line | If you have time before heading to Naha Airport, come here
A relaxing walk with sunlight filtering through the trees

A tree-lined road lined with Okinawa's unique Fukugi trees, which have long been used as windbreaks in Okinawa, where typhoons are common. Located in a village that still retains its traditional scenery, the oldest Fukugi tree is estimated to be 300 years old. The trees swaying in the wind, the sound of the leaves rustling, the sunlight filtering through the leaves... A leisurely stroll through the green tunnel on the 2km round trip path will bring back memories.
▼From "Bise Fukugi Tree Line Entrance" to "Naha Airport"
(Express bus)
Take bus number 117 bound for Naha Airport from "Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa" near "Bise Fukugi Namiki Entrance"
*Last flight departs at 17:15 (arrives at Naha Airport at 19:45)
Hotel "Orion Motobu Resort" → Get off at "Naha Airport"
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Fare: 3,000 yen
(Okinawa Airport Shuttle) Reservation required
Board the Okinawa Airport Shuttle from the Bise Fukugi Tree Line Entrance
*The last bus from Bise Fukugi Namiki leaves at 15:55 / Express bus leaves at 15:26
Travel time: Approximately 3 hours (express 2 hours)
Fare: 2,000 yen
14:00 Okinawa Hanasaki Marche | If you have time before going to Naha Airport, come here
A gourmet and shopping area that brings together the charms of Okinawa

This is the newest spot where you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping that brings together the charms of Okinawa, with popular stores such as Starbucks, which is opening its first store in the northern part of Okinawa's main island (Yanbaru), Potama, and Gong Cha. There are many terrace spaces in the area where you can relax, and we recommend having lunch or tea time while looking out at the sea. Why not wander around the stores and find your favorite items and souvenirs? There are also shops where you can Experience painting Yachimun (pottery) and Shisa.
- Okinawa Hanasaki Marche
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https://www.hanasaki-marche.com/
1421-5 Yamakawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
Varies by store *Please check the website for opening hours
Open year-round without holidays
Free admission
For inquiries, please visit: http://www.hanasaki-marche.com/contact/
▼From "Okinawa Hanasaki Marche" to "Naha Airport"
(Yanbaru Express Bus)
Take the Yanbaru Express Bus bound for Naha from Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa
*Last flight departs at 17:20 (arrives at Naha Airport at 19:45)
"Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa" → Get off at "Naha Airport"
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Fare: 1,950 yen
Notes for riding the bus
* Buses may be delayed due to road and weather conditions. Please allow yourself plenty of time to board the bus.
◆When you get off the bus, checking the stop and time of the next bus will help you plan your trip.
When boarding, tell the driver your destination and the stop where you want to get off, and make sure they will stop there.
MAP
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Nearby Hoshino Resorts Property