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Okinawa World
Okinawa World · おきなわワールド
Explore underground scenery on Gyokusendo cave’s path and try crafts at Okinawa World. Arrange a southern Nanjo day for cave viewing and making something afterwards. Standard entry starts with the cave; the operator recommends three to five hours overall.
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Visitor information
Address
〒901-0616 沖縄県南城市玉城字前川1336
1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0616, Japan
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Admission costs JPY 2,000 for visitors aged 15 and over and JPY 1,000 for ages 4–14. Under-4s enter free. Craft experiences cost extra.
Opening hours
Opening hours are 09:00–17:30, with last reception at 16:00. Listed as open year-round; check weather/operational change notices separately. The operator recommends three to five hours, so avoid arrival just before cut-off.
What to see at Okinawa World
Start viewing at Gyokusendo cave
Walk the cave path for underground scenery. Standard admission starts here. Afterwards, explore displays or add crafts.
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Make something in a craft experience
Choose crafts within the park. Check each craft’s duration and same-day reception arrangements, and allow time for it after the cave. Crafts are excluded from basic admission.
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How to get to Okinawa World
Set the destination to 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo. The facility gives roughly 30–40 minutes from Naha Airport, potentially longer with traffic. This excludes accommodation departure travel and hire-car collection.
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Take route 54 Maekawa or 83 Gyokusendo from Naha Bus Terminal to Gyokusendo-mae, then walk roughly two minutes. Choose both directions through operator timetables in official access guidance.
Before you visit
Cave and other areas have different access
Ask the facility about movement before visiting with a wheelchair or pram. The cave is excluded from officially listed accessible areas, so available paths differ from other areas.
Choose return buses before leaving
Use route 54 Maekawa or 83 Gyokusendo from Naha Bus Terminal. Choose both directions to ensure a return after viewing.
Meals within the park
Nantoya soba restaurant is temporarily closed from 13 February 2026. Ask the facility for SANGO’s same-day hours. After checking operations, choose park lunch or a meal back in Naha.
Allow parking time when driving
Tourism data updated 21 October 2025 lists free parking for 400 vehicles. Checked 8 October 2026, this does not guarantee spaces on your date. Allow walking from parking to ticketing.
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Questions about Okinawa World
Does Okinawa World admission include crafts?
Crafts cost extra. Check your chosen programme’s cost, duration and same-day availability. The operator recommends three to five hours for the whole facility.
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