Okinawa

Nakijin Castle & Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa

Photo: FoxyStranger Kawasaki, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Ryukyu history and impossibly clear seas in one unhurried day: an ancient hilltop castle, then a world-class aquarium — no maps or parking to worry about.

What You'll Experience

The UNESCO-listed Nakijin Castle ruins, with curving stone walls and sweeping ocean views
Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks and its famous giant tank
The scenic Motobu Peninsula and its brilliant blue coastline
You set the pace of the day
A private, air-conditioned car with a friendly driver

Our drivers are used to Indonesian- and English-speaking guests, so you can just enjoy the view. Contact Nakamura Study Japan to plan your day.

How a Nakamura tour works

No coach queues, no fixed departure times: every tour is arranged privately for your group.

Private car and driver

One vehicle for your group alone, with a driver who knows the route.

A flexible itinerary

Linger where you like and skip what you don't.

Arranged in your own language

Plans, pricing and pickup are settled over WhatsApp with our team before you travel.

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