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Okinawa World
Okinawa World · おきなわワールド
At Okinawa World, walk through Gyokusendo Cave to see the underground scenery, then try crafts in the park. Plan a trip to Nanjo City in the south if you want to add hands-on activities after the cave. Standard entry starts with the cave, and the operator recommends 3–5 hours for the whole visit.
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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
Location on the mapAdmission
Admission is 2,000 yen for ages 15 and over, 1,000 yen for ages 4–14, and free for children under four. Craft activities cost extra.
Opening hours
Hours are 09:00–17:30, with last entry registration at 16:00. It is listed as open year-round, but check separate notices for weather-related or operational changes. The operator recommends 3–5 hours for a visit, so plan to arrive well before last entry.
What to see at Okinawa World
Starting your visit in Gyokusendo Cave
Walk through Gyokusendo Cave to explore the underground scenery. Standard entry begins with the cave. Afterwards, browse park exhibitions or add a craft activity.
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Hands-on craft activities
Choose from craft activities in the park. To add hands-on time after the cave, check the duration of each activity and same-day registration. Craft fees are excluded from basic admission.
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How to get to Okinawa World
Set your destination to 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City. The facility lists about 30–40 minutes from Naha Airport by car, but traffic may extend the journey. This estimate excludes travel from your hotel and hire-car collection.
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From Naha Bus Terminal, take route 54 Maekawa Line or route 83 Gyokusendo Line to Gyokusendo-mae, then walk about two minutes. Use the operator timetables linked in the official access information to choose both outward and return departures.
Before you visit
Accessibility in the cave and other areas
If using a wheelchair or pushchair, ask the facility about access before visiting. The cave is excluded from the areas listed as accessible in the official information, so available routes differ between the cave and other areas.
Choose a return departure when travelling by bus
You can take route 54 Maekawa Line or route 83 Gyokusendo Line from Naha Bus Terminal. Choose both outward and return departures so you can catch a bus after sightseeing.
Eating in the park
The notice states that the Nantoya soba restaurant is closed from 13 February 2026 until further notice. Ask the facility about same-day hours if you want to eat at SANGO. Check restaurant hours before choosing lunch in the park or a meal back in Naha.
Allow time for parking when driving
The tourism authority lists 400 free parking spaces in information updated on 21 October 2025. This information was checked on 8 October 2026 and does not guarantee a space on your visiting day. Allow time to walk from the car park to the ticket office.
Tickets and booking for Okinawa World
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Questions about Okinawa World
Does Okinawa World admission include craft activities?
Craft activities cost extra. Check the fee, duration and availability of same-day registration for your chosen activity. The operator recommends 3–5 hours for the whole facility visit.
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