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Okinawa World
Okinawa World · おきなわワールド
See underground scenery on Gyokusendo’s cave path and try crafts at Okinawa World. Add time making something after the cave on a southern Nanjo day. Ordinary entry starts with the cave; the operator recommends three to five hours overall.
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Visitor information at a glance
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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Visitors aged 15 and above pay JPY 2,000; children aged 4–14 pay JPY 1,000. Children under four enter free. Crafts have separate fees.
Opening hours and closed days
The park opens from 09:00 to 17:30, with final reception at 16:00. It is listed as open year-round, but check notices for weather or changes in operation separately. With recommended visits of three to five hours, plan to arrive well before last admission.
What can I see at Okinawa World?
Start with Gyokusendo cave
Walk Gyokusendo’s underground scenery, where general entry starts. Afterwards, see park exhibitions or add crafts.
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Hands-on crafts
Choose a craft activity after the cave visit and allow time to make something. Check each activity’s duration and same-day registration. Craft fees are excluded from basic admission.
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How to get to Okinawa World
Set 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo as your destination. The facility’s roughly 30–40 minutes from Naha Airport may increase with traffic. It excludes hotel departure and rental collection time.
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Board route 54 Maekawa or 83 Gyokusendo from Naha Bus Terminal to Gyokusendo-mae, then walk about two minutes. Choose both services from operator timetables linked in official access guidance.
Before you visit
Mobility conditions differ between cave and other areas
Ask the facility about routes beforehand for wheelchair/pushchair use. The cave is excluded from officially listed accessible areas; available paths differ from other zones.
For buses, choose the return
Use route 54 Maekawa or 83 Gyokusendo from Naha Bus Terminal. Choose both directions so a return still fits after viewing.
Meals in the park
Nantoya soba restaurant is listed closed for the time being from 13 February 2026. Ask the facility for SANGO’s hours that day. Check restaurants before choosing park lunch or a meal after returning to Naha.
Allow parking time when driving
Agency information updated 21 October 2025 lists free parking for 400 cars. Checked 8 October 2026, it does not guarantee a space on the day. Allow walking from parking to tickets.
Book admission to Okinawa World
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Okinawa World
Does Okinawa World admission include crafts?
Crafts cost extra. Check your chosen activity’s fee, duration and same-day availability. The operator recommends three to five hours across the facility.
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