There's no shortage of places to visit in mainland Okinawa.
Travelling is surely better if you can do so without having to break the bank.
In this article, we introduce you 3 great sightseeing passes to make your trip in Okinawa much more affordable.
Okinawa GoGo! 3 Sightseeing Pass
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Okinawa GoGo! 3 Sightseeing Pass is a great pass that includes a Churaumi Aquarium ticket, as well as 2 destinations which purchasers can choose from.
The two facilities can be chosen from any of the 11 eligible facilities.
The pass can be bought at a nice price of ¥4,850 for adults, ¥3,800 for high schoolers, ¥2,000 for elementary & junior high students.
Passes can be exchanged at the general traveler's reception counter in the arrival lobby of Naha Airport.
The validity period is 5 days from the first day of use.
The 11 tourist facilities to choose from are as follows
・Okinawa World
・Bios no Oka
・Ryukyu Mura
・Daisekirinzan
・Okinawa Fruits Land
・Nago Pineapple Park
・Neopark Okinawa
・Kouri Ocean Tower
・DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest
・Murasaki Mura
・Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Ticket prices for the Churaumi Aquarium is ¥2,180 for adults, ¥1,440 for high school students, and ¥710 for middle & elementary school students.
The 11 facilities above have different prices of entry. Depending on your choice, you may end up paying extra by using this pass, so choose wisely.
Single entry allowed per facility.
Okinawa GoGo! 3 Sightseeing Pass
Churaumi Toku Toku 5 Pass
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Churaumi Toku Toku 5 Pass allows entry to the Churaumi Aquarium as well as 4 other popular facilities located within the Okinawa mainland.
The four facilities can chosen from any of the 15 eligible facilities.
The pass costs ¥5,500 for adults, ¥4,500 for high school students, and ¥2,500 for elementary & middle school students.
This pass has a validity period of 5 days, starting from the day you enter the first facility.
This pass allows visitors to visit 5 different places, so it works best for people planning to stay more than 4 days.
The pass can be bought within the JTB ticket website, or from any of the convenience stores located within Japan.
The 15 choices are below.
・Daisekirinzan
・Kouri Ocean Tower
・DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest
・Okinawa Fruits Land
・Neopark Okinawa
・Ryukyu Mura
・Amawari Park
・Murasaki Mura
・Southeast Botanical Gardens
・Okinawa Zoo & Museum
・Shikina-en
・Shurijo Castle Park
・Navy Headquarters Underground Park
・Okinawa World
・Okinawa Peace Hall
Of course, you are free to choose which ever place you'd like, but if you choose the facilities with high entry prices, the discounted prices will be greater.
The validity period is 5 days, so make your plans accordingly.
Okinawa Labo Pass
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Okinawa Labo pass allows purchasers to enter any of the partnered facilities. One entry allowed per facility. Using the pass grants users points, and these points can be used for dining and other activities.
There is a one day ticket, two day, three day, and a four day ticket. The longer the period, the more points you are granted.
You can get into most of the facilities with just the pass, but there are a few exceptions. Places like the Churaumi Aquarium and Okinawa World requires points on top of the pass, so be sure to do some research beforehand.
If you don't have enough points, you can buy additional points online.
Using your points on dining or activities usually requires reservations, so if you plan on doing so, make sure to make a reservation beforehand.
Utilize these 3 passes to make your stay in Okinawa memorable!
There are so many places to visit in mainland Okinawa. If you want to visit multiple places, we would absolutely recommend using one of these passes.
There are many types of passes to accommodate various plans, so do the research, and look for the best pass that fits your schedule.