For aquarium visitors
With a Churaumi Aquarium ticket
For the main tank, corals and deep-sea creatures. This option includes admission to Churaumi Aquarium.
From Naha and Chatan to northern Okinawa
Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island.One day in Okinawa, without driving
A day bus tour from Naha or Chatan to five stops, including Kouri Island and Cape Manzamo. Choose the aquarium or botanical garden as your first attraction.
- Departs from Naha & Chatan
- About 10.5 hours
- Aquarium ticket option available
Meet at one of three designated points in Naha or Chatan. No individual hotel pickup or departure from Tomari Port.
Four checks before booking
- Choose aquarium or botanical garden entry. The garden option does not include an aquarium ticket.
- Lunch and Cape Manzamo admission of ¥100 in cash cost extra.
- Meet at one of three designated points in Naha or Chatan. No individual hotel pickup or departure from Tomari Port.
- The return may be delayed. Avoid connecting to a ferry or flight that evening.
Compare admission options & costs
Both options are on the same booking page. Choose the option with your preferred attraction, then check the total price.
For botanical garden visitors
With a Tropical Dream Center ticket
For a walk through orchid-filled greenhouses. This option includes admission to the Tropical Dream Center (listed as 美ら島植物園 on its Japanese website), but does not include Churaumi Aquarium entry.
There is no option that includes admission to both attractions. Before buying a separate ticket after booking, check which attraction you have already selected.
- Included in the tour price
- Bus transport, admission to your selected attraction, an attendant, insurance and taxes. Smartphone audio guidance is also available.
- Costs to budget for separately
- Lunch, Cape Manzamo admission of ¥100 in cash, shopping, and transport from your accommodation to the pickup point. Check the tour price and availability on the booking page after selecting your date, group size and option.
Itinerary & time at each stop
Visit five stops, with free time at each until the bus meeting time.
Ocean Expo Park & Churaumi Aquarium
About 150 minThe 150 minutes include lunch and walking to and from the bus. The first attraction changes with the botanical garden option.
More about this stop
Head inside for the vast Kuroshio Sea tank. This stop applies to the aquarium ticket option. Your free time in the park also needs to cover lunch and the walk to and from the bus.
Kouri Island & Kouri Beach
About 20 minA short stop for the beach and bridge views. Heart Rock and a tour around the island are not included.
More about this stop
Cross Kouri Bridge to the beach at its base. This is a short stop for photos of the sea and bridge together. Heart Rock and a trip around the island are not part of the listed itinerary.
Okashigoten
About 20 minTime to shop for sweets and souvenirs. Purchases cost extra.
More about this stop
Choose sweets to take home, such as purple sweet potato tarts. The stop is short, so it helps to have a few purchases in mind before going inside.
Cape Manzamo
About 20 minPay admission on site if you visit the viewing area.
More about this stop
See the rock shaped like an elephant’s trunk above the sea. If you visit the viewing area, pay the admission fee on site.
American Village
About 50 minTime for a walk and shopping. Tell the staff if you want to end the tour here.
More about this stop
Walk between colorful buildings or head to the waterfront. If shopping is on your list, choose your stores in advance to make use of the 50-minute stop.
The listed order and stop durations are planned and may change with traffic or other conditions. The first attraction differs if you choose the Tropical Dream Center option.
Two pickup points in Naha, one in Chatan
Meet at your selected pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure. The maps show the surrounding area; follow your confirmation for the exact meeting position and times on your date.
Kencho-mae / Palette Kumoji (outside Nippon Rent-A-Car)
- Meet at
- 08:35
- Departure
- 08:45
Access from stations & nearby accommodation
An option for those using Kencho-mae Station or staying near the prefectural office end of Kokusai Street. Meet at the roadside location shown in your confirmation, not inside the building.
Omoromachi T Galleria (opposite Aoyama clothing store)
- Meet at
- 09:05
- Departure
- 09:15
Access from stations & nearby accommodation
An option for those staying near Omoromachi Station or in Shintoshin. Check the map in your booking confirmation for the tour bus pickup position on the T Galleria side.
Outside Chatan Tourist Information Center
- Meet at
- 09:45
- Departure
- 09:55
Access from stations & nearby accommodation
An option for those staying around American Village. Look up the walking route from your accommodation to the information center in advance.
Participation & cancellation conditions
- Children & seats
- Enter children’s ages on the booking page to check fares and seat conditions. Contact the operator before booking if you need stroller storage or a child seat.
- Luggage
- Luggage can be stored in the bus luggage compartment. Check sizes and quantities with the operator for large bags or multiple pieces, and keep valuables with you.
- Audio guidance & staff
- Multilingual smartphone audio guidance is available. Bring a smartphone and earphones. Staff language availability is not guaranteed. No refund is offered if the audio guidance fails.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance is advertised. Check your selected option’s exact deadline and refund terms, and cancel through GetYourGuide. Follow the operator’s guidance if bad weather cancels the tour.
- Plans after the tour
- Traffic can delay the return journey. Plan this tour for a day when you are staying overnight, rather than connecting to an island ferry or flight that evening.
150 minutes at Ocean Expo Park: aquarium, lunch and walking
The aquarium option’s 150 minutes include your visit, lunch and walking to and from the bus. Choose your priority exhibits and keep to the meeting time on the day.
See a suggested 150-minute schedule
Deciding which exhibits to see first makes it easier to leave time for a meal. Here is one way to divide the stop around the main tank. These are suggested timings, not official visit durations; adjust them to your meeting time on the day.
- Walk to and from the car park & meet the bus
- About 30 min
- Explore the aquarium
- About 80 min
- Lunch
- About 40 min
This example allows 30 minutes for the return walk, 80 minutes inside and 40 minutes for lunch: 150 minutes in total. Meal queues and walking pace will affect this. Dolphin shows and feeding talks have set start times, so prioritize the exhibits you want to see rather than planning to fit everything in.
Before you book
Is lunch included?
Lunch costs extra. Eat during your free time at the aquarium and Ocean Expo Park. Eating on the bus is prohibited, so allow time to finish your meal before returning to the meeting point.
What about children’s seats and strollers?
Enter children’s ages on the booking page to check fares and seat conditions. The general product details do not confirm stroller storage or child-seat availability. If you need either, contact the operator before booking.
Can I bring a suitcase?
The product information says luggage can be stored in the bus luggage compartment. If you have large bags or several pieces, check with the operator and provide their sizes and quantity. Keep valuables and anything needed at stops in a bag with you.
Which languages are available on board?
GPS-based smartphone audio guidance is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and other languages. Bring your smartphone and earphones. Staff are not guaranteed to speak your preferred language, and there is no refund if the audio guidance does not work.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
The product page advertises free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Check the exact deadline and refund terms for your selected option on the booking page, and cancel through GetYourGuide. For cancellations due to bad weather, follow the operator’s instructions.
Can I finish the tour at American Village?
The product information allows you to end the tour at American Village. Tell the operator when booking and the staff on the day, and collect any luggage stored on the bus. Arrange your own onward journey to your accommodation.
Travel options for a longer stay
For more time at the aquarium, compare scheduled buses. To swim on Kouri Island or explore more of the island, consider a rental car or other transport that lets you choose how long to stay.
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Attraction information & related guides
Book through GetYourGuide; the tour is operated by Cerulean Blue. See each attraction’s official information for opening details. Booking terms follow your selected GetYourGuide option.
How to reach Chatan & American Village
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