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Tour Bus Guide (Okinawa Island)
 
Okinawa's four major bus companies have day-tour bus trip program that covers the most popular sightseeing spots in the island.  Each bus company has almost similar courses.  However, there are not much differences between any of these companies in terms of the contents of the trip as long as choosing the similar destination courses.  I would recommend you to choose a course that best fits to your time plan.  
 
Basically, you don't need a reservation for the bus tour but it is good to confirm the bus company if the buses are leaving as they are scheduled.  It is also possible that they may change the contents of the course without notice to the public.  Needless to say, make sure to ask where your bus is leaving from when you call the bus company.
 
*Scroll down to the "Tour Bus Quick Chart" very bottom of this page for quick and easy reference.

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A beautiful sunset at the Busena Point

Ryukyu Bus: 098-863-3636
 
Course-A: War Historic Sites & Okinawa World (6 housrs)
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Ryukyu Glasswork Village
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Okinawa Prefecutral Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa World
Kochinda
International Coral Processing Workshop
10:00 - 16:00 or 13:00 - 19:00
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 3,000 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-B: Ocean Expo Park (10 hours)
Ryukyu Village (Ryukyu Mura)
Manzamou
Ocean Expo Park (or Nakijin Castle - Thursday)
Nago Pineapple Fields
Southeast Botanical Gardens
Plaza House (Koza, Okinawa City)
9:00 - 19:00
Adult: 5,400 yen     Under Age 12: 3,200 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-C: Naha City Tour (5.5 hours)
Makishi Public Market (or Tsuboya Street if the market is closed)
Shuri Castle
Naha Seaport (Underwater Tour on the cruiser, ORCA
9:30 - 15:00
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 2,400 yen     Under Age 6: Free

 
Okinawa Bus: 098-861-0083
 
Course-A: War Historic Sites & Okinawa World (6 hours)
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (Mabuni Hills)
Okinawa World
Naha Shopping Center
10:00 - 16:00 or 13:00 - 19:00
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 3,000 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-B: Northern/Central Area Tour & Ocean Expo Park (9.5 hours)
Shureimon
Manzamou
Ocean Expo Park
Nago Pineapple Fields
Southeast Botanical Gardens
Plaza House (Koza, Okinawa City)
9:00 - 18:30
Adult: 5,400 yen     Under Age 12: 3,200 yen     Under Age 6: Free

 
Naha Kotsu (Silver Bus): 098-868-3750
 
Course-A: War Historic Sites & Okinawa World (7 hours)
Shureimon
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Ryukyu Glasswork Village
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa World
Shopping Center
9:00 - 16:00
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 3,000 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-B: War Historic Sites & Okinawa World (5.5 hours)
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa World
Shopping Center
13:00 (13:30 at Naha Airport) - 18:30
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 3,000 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-C: Ocean Expo Park (9.5 hours)
Ryukyu Village (Ryukyu Mura)
Manzamou
Ocean Expo Park
Nago Pineapple Fields
Southeast Botanical Gardens
Shopping Center
8:30 - 18:00
Adult: 5,400 yen     Under Age 12: 3,200 yen     Under Age 6: Free

 
Toyo Bus: 098-834-3050
 
Course-A: War Historic Sites & Okinawa World (6 hours)
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Himeyuri Peace Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa World
Naha Shopping Center
8:50 - 14:50 or 11:50 - 17:50
Adult: 4,800 yen     Under Age 12: 3,000 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 
Course-B: Ocean Expo Park (9.5 hours)
Shureimon
Manzamou
Ocean Expo Park
Nago Pineapple Fields
Okinawa Toll Express Way
Southeast Botanical Gardens
Plaza House (Koza, Okinawa City)
8:20 - 17:50
Adults: 5,400 yen     Under Age 12: 3,200 yen     Under Age 6: Free
 

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Local Bus Travel Guide
 
There are two type of Bus Services in Okinawa; Local Line and Suburban Line.  Notice that the bus stops are different between thoese two services.  Make sure to wait at the right bus stop otherwise, you never be able to get to your destination.
 
*Check out for the "Local Bus Travel Quick Chart" at the bottom of this page.
*BT = Bus Terminal
 
 
Local Line:
>Services are only within Naha City. 
>The bus #s are 1 to 14 and 17. 
>Fare is 200 yen per ride.  
>Pay the fare when you get on the bus.
>Get on the bus from the front door and get off from the back door.
  
Suburban Line:
>Bus #s are 15 and 20 or higher
>Fare is 200 yen per ride if its within Naha City.  For other areas, 140 yen per ride 
  plus additional fare by distance.
>Additional Fare: Applox. 250~300 yen would be added per 10 Kilometers.
  ex) Haha BT > Nago BT (#20 or #120) Applox. 70 Km > 1,740 yen
>Get on & get off from the front door.
>Take the Area Ticket when you get on the bus and put the ticket to the fare box
  with the fare when you get off the bus. 

Naha Area
Kokusai Dori - Shuri Castle
#13 - 9 buses a day (Naha Airport ~ Ishimine Branch)
 
Naha > Southern Area
Naha City Traditional Craft Center - Hakugindou - Ryukyu no Yakata
#89 - Every 7 ~20 minutes (Naha BT ~ Itoman BT)
 
Hakugindou
#32 - 6 buses a day on weekdays (Naha BT ~ Itoman BT)
 
Shuri Castle - Kokusai Dori - The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
#33,#46 - Every 20 ~ 30 minutes on weekdays (Nishihara branch ~ Itoman branch)
 
Unten Port - Chinen Marine Leisure Center
#38 - Every 8 ~ 30 minutes on weekdays (Naha BT ~ Shikiya)
 
Ryukyu Dance House "Udoi" - Mi-baru Beach
#39 - Every 5 ~ 30 minutes (Naha BT ~ Mi-baru)
 
Okinawa World
#83,#54 - 4 ~ 8 buses every day (Naha BT ~ Okinawa World ~ Naha BT)
 
Southern Area
Ryukyu Glasswork Village - Himeyuri Park - Himeyuri Peace Museum - Okinawa Prefectural  Peace Memorial Museum - Okinawa World
#82 - 14 buses every weekday (Itoman BT ~ Okinawa World
 
Naha < Middle Area
Chatan (Hambi Town) - Zanbamisaki
#28 - Every 8 ~ 20 minutes on weekdays (Naha BT ~ Yomitan BT)
 
Chatan (Hambi Town) - Yachimun no Sato - Zanbamisaki
#29 - 6 buses a day (Naha BT ~ Yomitab BT)
 
Okinawa City - Southeast Botanical Gardens
#124,#90 - Every 15 ~ 20 minutes (Naha BT ~ Chibana or Gushikawa BT)
 
Kokusai Dori - Shuri Castle - Okinawa City - Southeast Botanical Gardens
#125 - Every 15 ~ 30 minutes (Naha Airport ~ Chibana)
 
Okinawa City - Southeast Botanical Gardens - Bios Hills
#123 - 15 buses everyday (Naha Airport ~ Higashi Yama)
 
Okinawa City
#27 - Every 5 ~ 10 minutes (Naha BT ~ Yakena)
 
Middle Area
Ocean Road - Ikei Island
#-- - 5 buses a day (Yakena ~ Ikei Island)
 
Naha > Northern Area
Chatan (Hambi Town) - Ryukyu Village (Ryukyu Mura) - Bios Hills - West Coast Resort Area
#20,#120 - Every 10 ~ 15 minutes (Naha Airport ~ Naha BT ~ Nago BT)
 
Quick Access to Northern Area
#111 - 12 buses a day (Naha Airport - Nago BT)
*Express Bus (Naha - Nago > Applox. 1 hour)
 
Northern Area
Nago Pineapple Fields - Okinawa Fruits Land - Yanbaru Subtropical Gardens - Ocean Expo Park
#70 - 5 buses a day (Nago BT ~ Sinzato Iriguchi)
 
Nago Pineapple Fields - Okinawa Fruits Land - Yanbaru Subtropical Gardens - Toguchi Port
#76 - 5 buses a day (Nago BT ~ Sesoko)
 
Motobu Port - Ocean Expo Park - Nakijin Castle Remains - Neo Park
#65,#66 - 23 ~24 buses a day on weekdays (Nago BT ~ Nago BT)
 
Neo Park - Basyofu Kaikan - Okuma Beach
#67 - 25 buses a day (Nago BT ~ Hentona BT)
 
Kayauchi Panta - Hedomisaki
#69 - 8 buses every weekdays (Hentona BT ~ Oku)

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~ Tour Bus Quick Chart ~

Company Course Time of Departure Time of Arrival Approximate Hours Fees Stopping Sites
Ryukyu Bus
Course A
Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy, Glass Village, Himeyuri Monument, Peace Prayer's Hall, Gyokusendou Kingdom Village
Nanbu Battle Sites and Gyokusendou Cave 10:00
13:00
16:30
19:30
6 hours and 30 minutes Adults 4,800
Children 3,000
Course B
Ryukyu Mura, Manza-mou, Okinawa Memorial National Park (or Nakijin Castle Ruins), Pineapple Garden, Tounan Shokubutsu Garden
Okinawa Memorial National Park (closed on Thursday)/Nakijin Castle Ruins on Thursday 9:00 19:00 10 hours Adults 5,400
Children 3,200
Okinawa Bus Course A Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy, Himeyuri Monument, Peace Prayer's Hall, Gyokusendou Kingdom Village, Naha Kokusai Shopping Center
Nanbu Battle Sites and Gyokusendou 10:00
13:00
16:00 19:00 6 hours Adults 4,800
Children 3,200
Course B Shureimon Gate, Moon Beach, Manzamou, Okinawa Memorial National Park, Pineapple Garden, Tounan Shokubutsu Garden, Plaza house
Central and Northern Part of Okinawa Island and Okinawa Memorial National Park (park is closed on Thursday) 9:00 18:30 9 hours and 30 minutes Adults 4,800
Children 3,200
Course C Manzamou, xxxxxxx , Cape Hedo, xxxxxxx, Plaza House
Cape Hedo Tour (Reservation necessary) 9:00 18:00 9 hours Adults 5,400
Children 3,200
Touyou Bus Course A Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy, Himeyuri Monument, Peace Prayer's Hall, Gyokusendou Kingdom Village, Naha Shopping Center
Nanbu Battle Sites and Gyokusendou 8:50
11:50
14:50 17:50 6 hours Adults 4,800
Children 3,000
Course B Shureimon Gate, Manzamou, Okinawa Memorial National Park, Okinawa Fruit Land, Tounan Shokubutsu Garden
Okinawa Memorial national Park (closed on Thursday)/Nakijin Castle Ruins on Thursday 8:20 17:50 9 hours and 30 minutes Adults 5,400
Children 3,200

Naha Koutsuu
(Gin Bus)

Course A Shureimon Gate, Shurijo Castle, Bingata Dye Studio, Ryukyu Glass, Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy, Himeyuri Monument, Peace Prayer's Hall, Gyokusendou Kingdom Village
Nanbu Battle Sites and Gyokusendou 9:00 16:00 7 hours Adults 4,800
Children 3,000
Course B Naha Airport, Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy, Himeyuri Monument, Peace Prayer's Hall, Gyokusendou Kingdom Village, Kokusai Coral
Nanbu Battle Sites and Gyokusendou 12:45 18:00 5 hours and 15 minutes Adults 4,800
Children 3,000
Course C/ Course D Adults 5,400
Children 3,200
Manzamou, Okinawa Memorial National Park, Pineapple Garden, Tounan Shokubutsu Garden, Plaza House (Course C), Naha Shopping Center(Course D)
Okinawa Memorial National Park ( closed on Thursday)/Optional Course on Thursday C8:45
D9:30
9:00
18:30
10 hours and 15 minutes
9 hours


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~ Local Bus Travel Quick Chart ~

Facility Bus Line Bus Line Fare from Naha (yen)
Gyokusendou Maekawa-sen 54 Gyokusendou-sen 83 Gyokusendou-mae 490
Miibaru Beach Hyakuna-sen 39 Hyakuna/Miibaru 620680
Chinen Kaiyou Leisure Center Shikiya-sen 38 Chinen Kaiyou Leisure Center 750
Himeyuri Park Itoman-sen 32, 89
Gyokusendou Itoman-sen (transit at Itoman) 82
Himeyuri Park-iriguchi 900
Kyu Kaigun Shireibu-gou (Underground Shelter of Old Japanese Navy Headquarters) Itoman Nishihara-sen 33, 46 Heiwadai Aja-sen 101 Tomigusuku Kouen-mae 230
Nakagusuku Joushi (Castle Remains) Nago Higashi-sen 21 Agena-sen 22
Gushikawa(Taira-gawa) sen 23
Others (transit at Futenma)
Ken Sougou Undou Kouen 58
Nakagusuku Kouen 710
Tounan Shokubutsu Rakuen Park Ishikawa-sen 90 Noumin Kenshu Center 880
Ryukyu-mura Village Nago Nishi-sen 20 Ryukyu Mura 970
Moon Beach Nago Nishi-sen 20/120 Moon Beach 1,090
Manzamou Nago Nishi-sen 20 Onna-son Yakuba 1,230
Manza Beach Resort Nago Nishi-sen 20/120 Manza Beach-mae 1,260
Seragaki Beach Nago Nishi-sen 20 Seragaki Beach-mae 1,290
Inbu Beach Nago Nishi-sen 20 Inbu Beach 1,450
Okinawa National Memorial Park Nago Nishi-sen 20/120 (transit at Nago)
Bise-sen 70
Kinen Kouen-mae 2,530
Kousoku(Express Way) Bus 111 (transit at Nago) 70 2,890
Nakijin-jo Castle Remains Nago Nishi-sen 20 (transit at Nago)
Motobu Hantou-sen 66
Nakijin Jouseki-iriguchi 2,650
Okuma Beach Nago Nishi-sen 20 (transit at Nago)
Hentona-sen 67
Okuma Beach 2,670
Cape Hedo Nago Nishi-sen 20 Hentona 67
(transit at Hentona) Oku-sen 69
Hedo Misaki-iriguchi 3,370


Heiwa Kinen Kouen (Peace Memorial Park) Shuttle Bus Kudari (down line to Peace Memorial Park)-Weeekday/Weekend and Holiday
Naha Bus Terminal-Heiwa Kinen Kouen (Peace Memorial Park)
Departure Naha Bus Terminal Palette Kumoji-mae (Palette Kumoji) Himeyuri-no-tou-mae (Himeyuri Monument) Arrival Heiwa Kinen Kouen (Heiwa Peace Memorial Park)
9:00 9:05 9:45 19:55
10:00 10:05 10:45 10:55
12:00 12:05 12:45 12:55
13:00 13:05 13:45 13:55
15:00 15:05 15:45 15:55

Heiwa Kinen Kouen Shuttle Bus Nobori (up line to Naha Bus Terminal)-Weeekday/Weekend and Holiday
Heiwa Kinen Kouen(Peace Memorial Park)-Naha Bus Terminal
Arrival Heiwa Kinen Kouen (Peace Memorial Park) Himeyuri-no-tou-mae (Himeyuri Monument) Palette Kumoji-mae (Palette Kumoji) Departure Naha Bus Terminal
10:15 10:20 11:05 11:10
11:15 11:20 12:05 12:10
12:00 13:20 14:05 14:10
13:15 14:20 15:05 15:10
17:10 17:15 18:15 18:20

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