Guided Bus Tour: Churaumi Aquarium & Nakijin Castle Ruins with Scenic Views (Lunch / From Naha)

Highlights

  • Approx. 10 hours! A bus tour visiting Ocean Expo Park, Manzamo, and Nakijin Castle Ruins (optional after Apr 1).
  • Buffet lunch included◎ Enjoy a relaxing meal while taking in beautiful views.
  • Children are welcome to join, making it perfect for family trips♪
  • A great choice for first-time visitors to Okinawa, covering many popular sightseeing spots◎
  • Hotel pick-up available at selected hotels in Naha City.

What to expect

Visit top Okinawa sights on this bus tour! Explore Manzamo, Ocean Expo Park (Churaumi Aquarium), and Nakijin Castle Ruins in one day. Suitable for children and perfect for families, it’s a great option for first-time visitors to Okinawa.

What's included

  • Lunch

About this experience

Starting at
08:30

Schedule

  1. 08:20
    Meet on Site or Hotel Pick-up Available
  2. 08:30
    Hop on the bus and start the tour!
    From April 1, 2026, this tour offers the multilingual AI translation tool “POCKETALK for Tour.”

    You can listen to the bus guide’s commentary in multiple languages, making your tour experience even more comfortable.

    Note: A smartphone, internet connection, and sufficient battery are required.
  3. Tour Course
  4. ◆ Manzamo Admission fee not included.
    Manzamo is a scenic spot in Onna Village known for its 20-meter cliffs and ocean views. It is famous for a rock formation shaped like an elephant’s trunk.

    Admission:
    Adults/Children: ¥100
    Preschool children: Free
  5. ◆ Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa
    Enjoy a lunch buffet while taking in views of the blue ocean and Mt. Iejima (Iejima Tacchu).
  6. ◆ Ocean Expo Park (Churaumi Aquarium) Aquarium admission not included.
    Churaumi Aquarium features the vibrant world of Okinawa’s ocean, including whale sharks and manta rays in one of the world’s largest tanks. Nearby are free attractions like Dolphin Lagoon, the dolphin show, Sea Turtle Pool, and Emerald Beach (swimming Apr–Oct).
  7. ◆ Nakijin Castle Ruins Admission fee not included.
    Nakijin Castle Ruins, built in the 15th century, was an important site of the Ryukyu Kingdom and offers beautiful coastal views.

    Admission:
    Adults: ¥1,000
    Junior & Senior High School Students: ¥500
    Elementary School Students and younger: Free
  8. 18:30
    Tour Ends

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Okinawa Bus

    1-10-16 Izumizaki, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan (Okinawa Bus Headquarters)

    Okinawa Bus — 1-10-16 Izumizaki, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan (Okinawa Bus Headquarters)

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Restrictions

  • Child fare applies from the second infant. If two or more infants join, please book the first as an infant and the second as a child.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • Arrival times may be delayed due to traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Scheduled and return times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • If you have a flight, please allow at least 2 hours before departure when joining the tour.
  • Please note that we cannot be held responsible if you miss the tour.
  • Meals and admission fees for infants are not included and must be paid on site.
  • Admission to Churaumi Aquarium is not included.
  • The company will not be liable for compensation in the following cases:

    ・Injuries or illness caused by the customer’s own negligence at sightseeing stops
    ・Acts that violate public order and morals
    ・Damages caused by transportation providers or third parties outside the company’s responsibility
  • The tour will be suspended on days when Ocean Expo Park is closed.
  • Pick-up service is available only for guests staying at hotels listed in the “Pick-up Hotel List.”
    Please note that this service is for pick-up only; drop-off is not provided.
    The pick-up time will be provided by the tour operator by the day before the tour.
  • **From April 1, 2026, this tour offers the multilingual AI translation tool “POCKETALK for Tour.”
    You can listen to the bus guide’s commentary in multiple languages for a more comfortable tour experience.
    A smartphone, internet connection, and sufficient battery are required. Please join with your device fully charged.
  • Admission to Manzamo Viewing Area and Nakijin Castle Ruins is not included.

Operated by

Okinawa Bus Ltd.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

Reviews

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Guest photos 1

Very good
Posted Date: 2024/10/20
サメ
Each spot duration is appriopriate. The lunch restaurant is nice. Tourist guide will introduce the history, food, feature along the tour. It's a pitty that the guide speaks only japanese.
Reply from Okinawa Bus Ltd.

This is Okinawa Bus Tourist Office.
We highly appreciate you joining our Course B Ocean Expo Park (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) and Nakijin Castle Ruins Tour.
Thank you very much for your valuable opinion. We will consider the matters you have pointed out, and will strive to create
a tour that will please our customers. There are many other sightseeing tourist spots in Okinawa, so we look forward to be of
assistance in a next opportunity.

Okinawa Bus
ガイドさんの説明が最高
Posted Date: 2025/07/07
KM
バスガイドさんの話が、とても楽しく、そして勉強になりました。行く先々でのドンピシャのタイミングでの解説はお見事でした。この話を聞くだけでも、価値ある旅行となりました。
Reply from Okinawa Bus Ltd.
弊社の定期観光B海洋博公園(沖縄美ら海水族館)と今帰仁城跡ツアーを御利用いただき、
誠にありがとうございました。貴重なご意見、そして乗務員にお褒めの言葉を頂いて
嬉しいと思います。
ぜひ他のツアーにも参加してみてください。また違う沖縄の雰囲気を味わえるかと思います。
次の機会がありましたら是非沖縄バスをご利用くださいませ。
どうぞよろしくお願い致します。

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