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Okinawa World

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Okinawa World is a popular cultural theme park located in the southern part of Okinawa. This expansive park offers visitors a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and natural wonders of Okinawa, making it an essential stop for anyone looking to experience the full flavor of the island.

At the heart of Okinawa World is the Gyokusendo Cave, one of the longest limestone caves in Japan. With over one kilometer of the cave open to the public, visitors can explore stunning stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over 300,000 years. The cave's cool temperature and ethereal lighting create a mystical atmosphere that feels like stepping into another world.

Above ground, Okinawa World showcases the vibrant culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The park features a traditional Ryukyu village, complete with restored houses and workshops where artisans demonstrate crafts like weaving, pottery, and glass-making. These hands-on activities provide an engaging way to learn about the traditional arts and crafts that are unique to Okinawa.

Additionally, Okinawa World hosts live performances of Eisa, a dynamic Okinawan drum dance, adding an energetic and festive vibe to the park. The performances, coupled with the park’s lush subtropical gardens, create a lively and educational environment that celebrates everything Okinawa has to offer.

Hours:

9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)

Closed:

No closing days

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Fees:

Adults: 1900 yen

Children (4-14 years): 950 yen


Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Phone
+81 98-949-7421
Website
www.gyokusendo.co.jp

The area

Address
Maekawa-1336 Tamagusuku, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0616, Japan

What other travelers are saying about Okinawa World

We spent a few hours here as one of our first stops in Okinawa and had a great time! We didn’t buy the tickets in advance, it was quite easy to buy them at a ticket machine. There’s also a huge parking lot with free parking. The famous limestone caves offered unique views that we were glad to experience. It is fairly damp in the caves and I often felt drips of water land on my head. Even after seeing the caves there’s a lot more to do. There’s quite a few food options including some really good ice cream. The snake museum is fun to walk around but it was a bit creepy seeing so many snakes and especially the bats. I really liked seeing all the turtles, especially the two giant turtles!
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Jake Loftus
Mar 1, 2025
So much to do! We got to walk through the cave which was about a 25 minute walk. We got to some arts and crafts. We got to take some cool pictures with the white snake. We got to see a lot of different animals like the habu snake, turtles, and bats. Should definitely bring more money to buy ice cream, smoothies, snacks or pay for additional experiences inside!
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Anallely Ramirez
Jan 30, 2025
It’s a very cool place. We spend about 3.5 hours here. The caves are really impressive and take about 35 minutes to walk through. There is an interesting snake museum and a theatre with 2 different shows. We watched a Taiko performance and enjoyed it. It was 30 minutes long. There are also some animals but their cages were small and I felt sorry for them and that’s why this is 4 stars. Lots of places to eat. There is a garden of fruit trees and and an old Okinawa style courtyard or traditional houses. The layout is a bit confusing. You don’t know if you’re coming or going. For ¥2000/person I thought it was a great value.
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Kelly Pettit
Jan 1, 2025
It took me a good twenty minutes to walk through the cave. I purchased the ticket using an automated machine. It got stuffy and took humid in the middle of the walk and I had to quicken my step. Nonetheless, I saw many wearing jackets and even down ones. There are many activities to do onsite. I enjoyed the show. No photography was allowed. Do prepared to set aside some time at the shopping area.
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Di Di
Dec 6, 2024
Totally no wait when we went there. There is one giant cave, which I really recommend. There's a restaurant inside, and it has very good food. It was a little bit busy. There's also a snake museum and a show if you would like. You can also see a bat(very cute).
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Sota Oikawa
Dec 27, 2024


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