For those looking for a family trip where everyone, from children to adults, can have fun, a theme park is the perfect choice.

Okinawa, a treasure trove of nature, offers a wide variety of attractions, from exciting theme parks that take advantage of the unique topography to facilities where you can experience its distinctive culture.

Creating a memento through a traditional craft experience or visiting places unique to Okinawa will surely create unforgettable memories.

This time, I'll introduce some recommended theme parks in Okinawa!

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1. Himeyuri Hall
2. Ryukyu Glass Village
3. Okinawa World
4. Gala Blue Sea
5. Yomitan Kukuru Resort Okinawa Murasaki Village
6. Ryukyu Village
7. Ran no Sato Bios no Oka
8. OKINAWA Fruit Land
9. Nago Pineapple Park
10. Neo Park Okinawa Nago Nature and Animal Park
11. Forest Glass Museum
12. Minsar Craft Museum
Summary

1. Himeyuri Hall

Located very close to Himeyuri Tower, Himeyuri Hall offers a space where you can experience traditional Okinawan crafts such as bingata dyeing and plasterwork shisa painting.

It would be a good idea to stop by after visiting Himeyuri Tower.

The facility boasts a total of six large restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely meal. The Japanese set meals, generously using locally sourced ingredients, are substantial and allow you to fully savor the flavors of Okinawa.

Name of facility:Himeyuri Hall
Address: 734 Ihara, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-997-3000
Opening hours: 8: 30 to 17: 30
Experience fee: Bingata dyeing: Approximately 2,000 yen
Shisa coloring: around 800 yen
Official HP:http://www.himeyuri.co.jp/
Duration: Approximately 30-90 minutes (the experience itself is about 60 minutes)

2. Ryukyu Glass Village

Among the many Ryukyu glassmaking experience locations in Okinawa Prefecture, Ryukyu Glass Village in Itoman City boasts the largest scale. Visitors of all ages can enjoy Ryukyu glassmaking experiences, tour the glass workshops, and shop at the gift store.

It's exciting to think that you can make sparkling Ryukyu glass with your own hands!

Committed to 100% handmade craftsmanship, you'll find one-of-a-kind Ryukyu glass pieces in our gift corner.

Name of facility:Ryukyu Glass Village
Address: 169 Fukuchi, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-997-4784
Opening hours: 9: 00 to 18: 00
Experience fee: Approximately 1,000 to 3,000 yen
Official HP:http://www.ryukyu-glass.co.jp/
Estimated time: Approximately 60 minutes

Okinawa World

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Okinawa World is a theme park overflowing with Okinawan charm, recreating the old townscape by relocating traditional houses that are over 100 years old.

At the experience facility, you can enjoy activities such as making Ryukyu glass and bingata (Okinawan dyed textile).

Other attractions include the Habu Snake Museum Park, a tropical fruit garden, and the large Gyokusendo Cave, where you can experience the unique natural beauty of Okinawa.

Name of facility:Okinawa World
Address: 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-949-7421
Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last reception 17:00)
Free pass: Adults 1,650 yen, Children 830 yen
Gyokusendo Cave & Kingdom Village: Adults 1,240 yen, Children 620 yen
Kingdom Village: Adults 620 yen, Children 310 yen
Habu Museum Park: Adults 620 yen, Children 310 yen
*Children are defined as ages 4 to junior high school students.
Official HP:http://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/
Duration: about 60-120 minutes

4. Gala Blue Sea

Gala Aoi Umi is a salt-themed amusement park located in Yomitan Village in central Okinawa Prefecture.

Here you can try your hand at glassblowing and pottery. You can also enjoy unique experiences such as watching salt being boiled in a flat-bottomed kiln.

I especially recommend the salt-making experience, where you boil down seawater from Okinawa to make salt. There's also a restaurant and gift shop, so you can have lunch there as well.

Name of facility:Gala Blue Sea
Address: 915 Takashibo, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-958-3940
Opening hours: 10: 00 to 18: 00
Experience fee: Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 yen
*Salt-making experience: 1,500 yen
Official HP:http://www.gala-aoiumi.com/
Duration: about 30-60 minutes

5. Yomitan Kukuru Resort Okinawa Murasaki Village

The building's exterior is designed to resemble Naha in the early 15th century, and it utilizes sets from NHK's historical drama series.

The facility offers a wide variety of experiences, including pottery and bingata dyeing, with 101 different options available, making it one of the largest in Okinawa.

You can also learn Okinawan cuisine and Ryukyu karate. In the traditional flower weaving experience, you can make coasters.

Name of facility:Yomitan Kukuru Resort Okinawa Murasaki Village
Address: 1020-1 Takashibo, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-958-1111
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 17:00 PM (Some facilities are open until 20:00 PM)
Admission fees: Adults 600 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 500 yen, Elementary School Students 400 yen
Official HP:http://murasakimura.com/
Duration: about 60-90 minutes

6. Ryukyu Village

Ryukyu Village recreates a traditional Okinawan village by relocating old Ryukyuan houses with red tile roofs. In each house, you can enjoy about 10 different Okinawan cultural experiences, such as bingata dyeing and indigo dyeing.

Particularly popular is the authentic Ryukyu costume experience, where you can stroll around the park and take commemorative photos while wearing traditional Okinawan clothing. Dressing up in these gorgeous costumes is sure to create unforgettable memories.

I also recommend trying your hand at making fruit parfaits at "Kuniba Chaya," a cafe that opened in 2012.

Name of facility:Ryukyu Village
Address: 1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-965-1234
営業時間：8：30～17：30（7～9月は9：00～18：00）
Admission fee: 1,200 yen for ages 16 and over, 600 yen for ages 6-15.
Official HP:https://www.ryukyumura.co.jp/
Duration: about 60-90 minutes

7. Ran no Sato Bios no Oka

If you're looking for a relaxing cruise through a lush green forest, why not visit Bios Hill?

In the park, which recreates the forests of Okinawa, you can take a boat ride on the lake to explore the pond, or take a tour of the park in a water buffalo cart.

Let's explore the jungle-like forest while listening to the humorous stories of the boatman and guide.

Name of facility:Ran no Sato Bios no Oka
Address: 961-30 Ishikawa Kadekaru, Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 098-965-3400
Opening hours: 9: 00 to 17: 00
Admission fee: 900 yen for junior high school students and older, 500 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school age.
Boarding package: 1,600 yen for junior high school students and older, 900 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school age.
Official HP:http://www.bios-hill.co.jp/
Duration: about 60-90 minutes

8. OKINAWA Fruit Land

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Okinawa Fruit Land is popular for its fruit zone where visitors can see subtropical fruit trees.

They cultivate about 30 kinds of subtropical fruits, and they are in full bloom from July to September, making it perfect for a summer trip. There is also a zone where you can interact with colorful butterflies and birds typical of the tropics.

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The attached cafe offers a wide variety of tropical dishes, so take a break and order something there.

Name of facility:Okinawa Fruit Land
Address: 1220-71 Tamata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 0980-52-1568
Business hours: 9:00-17:30
Admission fee: 1,000 yen for high school students and older, 500 yen for children aged 4 to junior high school students.
Official HP:http://www.okinawa-fruitsland.com/index.php
Duration: about 60-90 minutes

9. Nago Pineapple Park

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The symbol of Nago Pineapple Park is undoubtedly the self-driving pineapple carts that tour the park. Take a ride in one of the cute yellow carts and explore the pineapple fields and greenhouses.

There are about 200 varieties of pineapples planted here, and you can see the entire process from seedling to fruit.

The gift corner is well-stocked, featuring pineapple-themed cosmetics and offering pineapple samples.

Name of facility:Nago Pineapple Park
Address: 1195 Tamata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 0980-53-3659
Opening hours: 9: 00 to 18: 00
Admission fees: Adults 1,000 yen, 4-15 years old 600 yen, under 4 years old free
Official HP:http://www.nagopain.com/
Duration: Approximately 30-60 minutes

10. Neo Park Okinawa Nago Nature and Animal Park

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This zoo is divided into areas representing different natural habitats, such as the Amazon jungle and the African savanna, and houses various animals there. You can also see the Okinawa Rail, a natural monument, here.

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The Okinawa Light Railway, which costs 600 yen for a 20-minute ride, is a three-quarters scale replica of the Okinawa Prefectural Railway, and you can enjoy a scenic ride while watching animals.

Name of facility:Neo Park Okinawa Nago Nature and Animal Park
Address: 4607-41 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 0980-52-6348
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 17:30 PM (Last entry at 17:00 PM)
Admission fees: Adults 660 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 330 yen, Elementary School Students 220 yen
Official HP:http://neopark.co.jp/
Duration: about 30-60 minutes

11. Forest Glass Museum

The Forest Glass Museum displays and sells over 500 types of Ryukyu glass.

You can create sparkly items that girls love, such as Ryukyu glassmaking, accessories, photo frames, kaleidoscopes, and glass candles.

After the production is finished, I also recommend watching the craftsmen at work.

Name of facility:Forest Glass Museum
Address: 478 Tamata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 0980-54-2121
Opening hours: 9: 00 to 18: 00
Experience fee: Approximately 1,500 to 3,000 yen
Official HP:http://www.morinogarasukan.co.jp/
Duration: about 30-60 minutes

12. Minsar Craft Museum

For those who want to enjoy a theme park even on a remote island, we recommend "Minsar Craft Museum" located on Ishigaki Island.

Here, you can experience "Yaeyama Minsaa weaving," a traditional craft passed down in the Yaeyama Islands for generations.

Let's use a large loom like those found in fairy tales to spin colorful threads and make coasters and tapestries!

Name of facility:Minsaa Craft Museum
Address: 909 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone number: 0980-82-3473
Opening hours: 9: 00 to 18: 00
Experience fee: Approximately 1,500 to 8,500 yen
Official HP:http://www.minsah.co.jp/
Duration: about 30-60 minutes

13. Summary

As you can see, there are a variety of theme parks concentrated from the main island to the outlying islands.

Many facilities in Okinawa offer unique experiences that you probably can't find anywhere else, and they're sure to create unforgettable memories.

Making it together with friends, family, or your significant other will make it even more fun!

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