Okinawa is Japan’s subtropical island chain, with coral-fringed beaches, a distinct Ryukyu culture and cuisine, and the capital, Naha, as its gateway. Naha has plenty of good-value city hotels, while the beach resorts up the west coast cost more in summer.
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Naha is a regular stop on East Asian cruises, with ships docking at the city’s cruise terminal a short ride from the centre.
The lively main street of shops and restaurants, with many budget and mid-range hotels on the monorail line.
A seaside shopping and dining area with sunset views and a range of hotels.
The main resort coast, with beach hotels, diving and Cape Manzamo.
The northern peninsula near the Churaumi Aquarium, with quieter resorts.
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Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant. Summer is hot, busy and the typhoon season runs roughly from summer into autumn; winter is mild and cheapest.
Naha has the widest choice of good-value city hotels, especially along the monorail line and around Kokusai-dōri.
Naha has a monorail, but a car or tour makes it much easier to reach beaches and sights in the north.
Typhoons are most likely from roughly summer to early autumn, so flexible bookings are a good idea then.