I lived in Okinawa, Japan, for 5 years and I miss it every day! I would go back in a heartbeat. These are some of my favorite eats, locations, and things to do on the island. The island is small, but I still feel like I didn't explore as much as I could have! If you are going to visit, or moving there, these are my top recommendations!
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Scenery and Locations + Things To Do
Food
my favorite restaurants in Oki!
how spicy can you handle? this ramen shop is so spicy it'll make you cough and your eyes water when you walk through the door!
Volcano Ramen
such good pizza but also has the most AMAZING view. and you CANNOT miss out on their frozen mango dessert! I dream of it!
Kajinho (Pizza in the Sky) Pizza Restaurant - Total Okinawa
this is where my husband and I went on our first date, and where we would go for Sunday Soba almost every Sunday thereafter. absolutely delicious and traditional Japanese style restauarant
Hamaya Soba
this restaurant was right behind our apartment and we loved it! when we lived there it was cash only, but we loved their lattes and pancakes, and the restaurant had such a cozy vibe
Coffee Casa
one of my favorite breakfast places in Okinawa!
Good Day Coffee
located close to the sea wall, their pad thai is a MUST TRY. I loved it so much I had it nearly once or twice a week
Surfer's Sunabe
their bagels and smoothies are so good!
Little Cactus
their acai bowls are so good! close to the seawall, I loved grabbing a bowl and then going to sit on the seawall and watch the waves
Morning Bowls
such a cute atmosphere and has amazing vegetarian options!
Cafe Halcyon
hibachi style steakhouse. a more luxurious dining experience! we loved the wagyu and dream about it still. we would fly back to Okinawa just for a Four Seasons meal
Four Seasons, Okinawa's Long-Established Steakhouse
Japanese curry is now one of my favorite meals. a true comfort meal. SO many spice, and add-on options
CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA, Japanese-style Curry Specialty ...
Scenery and Locations + Things To Do
places and scenery that took my breath away, along with things to do
a must-visit if you are coming to Okinawa as an American
Peace Memorial Park
one of Okinawa's hidden treasures! this waterfall hike is so fun to do with a group of people
Fukugawa Falls - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
the northern tip of the island with stunning views
Cape Hedo
collect seaglass while you are in Oki!
Sea Glass Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
this side of the island has stunning beaches, clear blue water with soft sand! go to Tonnaha Beach, Ukun Beach, and Akuna Beach!
Miyagi Island
stunning beaches and sunflower fields here!
Ikei Island
one of those places that is just too pretty to even believe! on the south side of the island
Giza Banta Cliff
really fun grounds to walk around! dog friendly, I brought my dog with me!
Zakimi-jo Site (Zakimi Castle Ruins) | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
