Access to Senaga Island and Umikaji Terrace | Useful Information including bus stops, fares, and parking

This article explains how to access Senaga Island and Umikaji Terrace, separately for those traveling by bus and those traveling by car.

Senaga Island and Umikaji Terrace are located about 5 kilometers from Naha Airport, across the runway. The route from Naha Airport is simple and smooth, taking about 15 minutes by car.
With only one bus route serving the island, it's a popular tourist spot easily accessible by both bus and car.

However, the area around Senaga Island is prone to frequent traffic congestion, so it may take longer than expected.
This article also includes helpful information such as bus stops and times when traffic congestion is likely to occur.

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1. Bus: Take the Umikaji Liner.
1-1. Umikaji Liner Bus Stop
2. Taxi
3. If traveling by car: There are a total of four parking areas.

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1. Bus: Take the Umikaji Liner.

The only bus route that goes to Senaga Island, where Umikaji Terrace is located, is the "Umikaji Liner" operated by Tokyo Bus.
http://www.tokyobus.jp/okinawa/one-city-bus01/

The Umikaji Liner is a bus route that runs from downtown Naha, including Kokusai Street, through Naha Airport and Senaga Island/Umikaji Terrace, towards Itoman. On weekdays, there are 24 buses a day, with a frequency of two buses per hour.

Additionally, from July 8, 2023, the TK04 Senaga Island Hotel Airport Limousine (operated by Tokyo Bus) will be added, operating only on weekends and holidays, providing direct service between Naha Airport and Senaga Island Hotel (Umikaji Terrace). The fares and boarding locations are the same as the Umikaji Liner, and as it is a limousine bus, you can check in large luggage such as suitcases in the trunk before boarding.
Announcement of the start of Senaga Island Hotel Airport Limousine Bus service

The travel time and fare from the main bus stops to Senaga Island Hotel (Umikaji Terrace) are as follows:
・International Street entrance: 27 minutes / 360 yen
Naha Airport: 17 minutes / 250 yen
*Half price for elementary school children and younger, free for children under 1 year old, and free for children aged 1 to under 6 years old (one child per passenger).
*The required time may vary depending on the day of the week and time of day.

1-1. Umikaji Liner Bus Stop

If coming from Naha Airport, use bus stop ①
If you are taking the Umikaji Liner from Naha Airport, you will board and alight at bus stop ①.
Exit the building from Exit 4 of the domestic arrivals lobby and turn left onto the sidewalk. Bus stop ① is at the very front of the sidewalk.

If coming from downtown Naha, take the bus to the "Kokusai-dori Entrance" bus stop.

Look for the Okinawa Bank Head Office branch, which is located across the street, roughly halfway between Kencho-mae Station on the Yui Rail line and Kokusai-dori.

The drop-off location is,Senaga Island Hotel (Umikaji Terrace).
When you board the bus on your return trip, you will board from the same location, meaning both buses bound for Naha and those bound for Itoman depart from the same place. Therefore, be sure to check the bus destination carefully before boarding.

Umikaji Terrace is just a 20-second walk downhill.

On the opposite side of Umikaji Terrace, at the back of the parking lot, there is an observation deck. Senaga Island is also a popular spot for watching planes taking off and landing at Naha Airport, as well as the sunset.

2. Taxi

The area around Senaga Island is prone to traffic congestion, and buses are often very crowded on weekends, frequently running late.
If you dislike crowds or are short on time, please consider taking a taxi.

Estimated one-way fare per small taxi
Naha Airport to Umikaji Terrace: Around 1,500 yen
Naha city center to Umikaji Terrace: around 2,000 yen

There's a taxi stand near the base of Umikaji Terrace, and there are hanging chairs and a footbath nearby, so it's a good place to relax while you wait.
Since there aren't many taxis readily available in this area, those who are concerned should consider requesting a taxi in advance.

Ride-hailing apps available in Okinawa: DiDi , GO

3. If traveling by car: There are a total of four parking areas.

The route to Senaga Island and Umikaji Terrace is simple, but traffic and parking are things to watch out for.
For example, it's usually about a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport, but during peak hours it can take 35 minutes or more.

There are also parking lots scattered around the island, but some are one-way, which might be a bit confusing for first-timers.
Below is an efficient route for finding a parking space.

3-1. An efficient route for finding the nearest parking lot

Quoted from Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace [Official]

There are four parking lots on Senaga Island with a total capacity of approximately 580 cars. It takes about 2 to 7 minutes to walk from each parking lot to Umikaji Terrace.

The nearest parking lot to Umikaji Terrace is located at the tip of the island, accessible by turning left at the three-way intersection in front of the baseball field at the island's entrance and following the one-way road (64 spaces).
Umikaji Terrace is about a 2-minute walk away.

Next, if you continue straight along the one-way section of the road and pass Umikaji Terrace, you'll find the second closest parking lot (135 spaces).
You can reach this parking lot by going straight ahead instead of turning left in front of the stadium. It's about a 3-4 minute walk to the terrace.

If the two locations mentioned above are full, turn at the intersection where there is a public restroom on the corner and head up the hill.
There is a parking lot with space for 261 cars and an observation deck plaza on top of the hill. Umikaji Terrace is about a 5-minute walk away.
The area closest to the hotel is reserved for hotel guests. Beyond the hotel, the road is one-way and vehicles are prohibited; when returning, please use the road on the observation deck side.

The fourth option is the parking lot adjacent to the stadium (119 spaces). It takes about 7 minutes to walk to the terrace from there.

Although it's a small island, the total parking capacity is sufficient. There are many pedestrians on the island, so drive slowly and safely.
Again, one thing to be aware of when visiting Umikaji Terrace is traffic congestion. The roads get very congested from midday to around 17 PM on weekends and during peak season, and also during the evening rush hour from 17 PM onwards on weekdays. If you are visiting Umikaji Terrace on the day of your flight, please allow plenty of time for your return journey.