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Highway Bus to Churaumi Aquarium and Kokusai Street from Naha Airport
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Enjoy water sports in the ever popular Okinawa amongst its unspoilt nature and the exotic heat of Japan's southern province
Starting from the Ryukyuu Village recreated to replicate the style of the time
of the Ryukyuu kingdom, you can experience Okinawa's history in Shuri castle park. Okinawa boasts the
phenomenal blue caves with its blue reflections of light causing illusions that attracts schools of
divers and also the large theme park Okinawa world also located to the south of the main island. You
can't forget the Churaumi Aquarium, dolphin show, tropical botanical gardens and the native Okinawan
village, etc all in the Churaumi Park
Okinawa is history, culture, shopping, pleasure and leisure all rolled into one. Could be seen as the
ideal sightseeing spot.
In order to see all the sites that Okinawa has to offer most people choose to use
rent a car.
Compared to the Japanese mainland, there are comparatively fewer cars, so you can enjoy driving with a
lot less stress. Another argument for renting a car is that you also do not have to worry about keeping
a tight schedule as you can travel freely at your own pace.
Regardless of this, driving abroad and on the other side of the road does bring up some problems for
those who are not used to it and worried about accidents.
Except for car rental there are other means of getting around Okinawa, namely
bus, taxi, monorail (Yui Rail), etc. From our previous conclusion, we would like to recommend the
bus.
Most people are not aware of the Okinawan bus system. You probably have not used it before but it is
cheap and safe with regular buses running to many tourist attractions.
Example, From Naha city to Churaumi Park, car and bus take approximately 2 hours so there isn't much difference based on traveling time. With car rental there is the likelihood of getting lost in unfamiliar territory and the constant fear of having a traffic accident. If you use the bus, you can relax until you arrive at your destination. You also won't get tired due to driving long distances, so you can be energized to enjoy your vacation. Plus, there is also a cost advantage you will not have to worry about parking fees and petrol/gas fees.
[Compare other transport options with our simple table]
| Naha Airport → Ocean Expo Park | Bus | Rent a Car | Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 1,450～2,000 One way | 4-5 seater ￥4,000 1 day 8 seater ￥8,000 -￥10,000 1 day |
￥19,000 One way |
| Travel Time | Approx 2 hours 10 minutes | Approx 1hr 50 minutes | Approx 1hr 50 minutes |
| Luggage Limit | Limit: 1 suitcase and 1 piece of carry-on per passenger | Limit: Between 2 -5 suitcase per vehice | Limit: Between 2 -3 suitcase per Taxi |
| Maximum number of passengers | Groups are welcome as long as there are seats available. | Between 5-8 depending on the vehice size | 5 people max. |
| Reservation needed | 〇 | 〇 | ✖ |
| Additional Fees | none | Petrol and Parking | none |
| Benefits | Cheap and convenient Can accommodate groups |
Freedom of movement No stress of a tight schedule |
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Schedule for recommended bus tours in Okinawa
9:30 Naha Airport
Once you arrive at Naha Airport, please make your way to bus stop.2.
Bus stop.2 is located within the rotary, where the car rental shuttle services stop.
11:40 Kinen Koen (Churaumi Aquarium)
Arrive at the last stop Kinen Koen (Churaumi Aquarium)
From here Churaumi Aquarium is only 5 minutes walk.
11:40~12:40
Lunch break There are many restaurants near Churaumi Aquarium.
We recommend a buffet restaurant centred on Okinawan food called Ino.
Enjoy whilst gazing out at the Okinawan sea. Reservations accepted.
12:40~15:00
Welcome to Japan's number 1 sea world！！
With the world's largest water tank (Kuro Shio) you can witness a whale shark and giant rays. Also
enjoy the starfish exploration area and experience different aspects of the sea.
If you have time make sure to watch the Okichan dolphin show.
Take a great photo of Oki chan's jump against the backdrop of the Okinawan ocean!
15:00~15:45
Travel around Kinenkoen in a small tour car and visit the emerald beach.
Take a peaceful stroll or even get your toes wet and dive into the sea.
Even a walk in the park would be enjoyable.
Please click here
to find out more about Oki-Park
16:00~ Kinen Koen (Churaumi Aquarium)
Get transferred to Kinen Koen bus stop to board the Yanbaru express bus.
18:10~22:00 Prefectural Office entrance (Kokusai Street)
Let's tell you about Naha at night!
After alighting from the bus at the prefectural office you are 5 minutes walk from the
international street.
Okinawan Izakayas, cafes and souvenir shops galore!
We recommend Kokusai Street Stall Market Lively atmosphere with delicious food.
Make sure you visit!
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Luggage
- How about luggage size?
- Stored luggage sizes vary by bus booked.
Please check the specific details for the bus that you intend on using.
(There are even some buses that have no trunk available)
In terms of carry on luggage there is not a specific size limit, but the passenger must be able to carry it on their lap or by their feet without causing an inconvenience to other passengers.
Suitcases are not allowed aboard the bus as they may prevent passengers from reclining their seats. We also ask that customers refrain from putting luggage in the aisles.
- What is the size of luggage we can store in the trunk?
- Luggage sizes vary by bus booked.
Please check the specific details for the bus that you intend on using.
(There are even some buses that have no trunk available)
If you wish to make an inquiry regarding this please inform us of the following.
・Luggage size（length x width x height 3 dimensions）：
・Amount of luggage：
・If it is not a suitcase or a travel bag、Type of luggage：
・Prospective bus name：
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- Does size of a suitcase include the suitcase wheels?
- Suitcase wheels are included in the measurement for height.
- What do we do if the size of our suitcase exceeds the size given?
- The bus staff will not physically measure your luggage, but if it is too large to
fit
in the
trunk or is clearly over-sized, the bus staff may refuse to carry it on board.
If there is trunk space then at the bus staff's discretion, you may be allowed to carry it on board.
This can not be guaranteed so we request that all customers bring luggage that fits within the size perimeters given.
There is no set size limit for carry on luggage.
However, it needs to be carried on the passengers lap or stored by their feet.
If you have 2 or more pieces of luggage we suggest that you split them and store one in the trunk and carry one aboard the bus.
- If the luggage we have is larger than allowed in the rules, can we pay a surcharge to have them carried in the trunk?
- Unfortunately you can not pay for excess baggage.
The bus staff will not physically measure your luggage, but if it is too large to fit in the trunk or is clearly over-sized, the bus staff may refuse to carry it on board.
If there is trunk space then at the bus staff's discretion, you may be allowed to carry it on board.
This can not be guaranteed so we request that all customers bring luggage that fits within the size perimeters given.
There is no set size limit for carry on luggage.
However, it needs to be carried on the passengers lap or stored by their feet.
If you have 2 or more pieces of luggage, we suggest that you split them and store one in the trunk and carry one aboard the bus.
- How about carry-on luggage?
- In terms of carry-on luggage there is no specific size limits, but the passenger
must
be able to
carry it on their lap or by their feet without causing an inconvenience to other passengers.
Suitcases are not allowed aboard the bus as they may prevent passengers from reclining their seats.
We also ask that customers refrain from putting luggage in the aisles.
- Can we store bikes,musical instruments, and sports equipment on the bus?
- This will depend on the bus booked.
Please check the rules regarding luggage size and what can be carried on board. This can be found on the bus details page.
Although it is rare, there are buses with no available trunk space.
Also bicycles (including folding bikes) musical instruments and sports equipment may not be able to be stored in the trunk of the bus to prevent damage during travel.
If you are not able to store your items on the bus, you may have to find another means of transporting your items.
- Can we carry pets on board?
- Unfortunately, as not to be a nuisance to other passengers pets are not allowed
to be
carried on
board or stored in the trunk.
We ask for your understanding.
- Can we store wheelchairs on board?
- This will be dependent on the bus in question.
We can inform you whether or not the bus company can fulfill your request.
Please inform us of the following details.
・Wheelchair（Width,length and height）：
・Other luggage（Width,length and height）：
・Number of luggage excluding wheelchair：
・If there is luggage other than suitcases or travel bags, please inform us of their details：
・Prospective bus name：
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Luggage left behind
- I forgot something on the bus.
- We will confirm whether or not your lost property is found on the bus.
Please inform us of the details below to the customer center of Kosokubus.com.
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◆Requirements
Booking number:
Lost item:
Colour and shape (as specific as possible):
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If your lost property is found there are two ways of retrieving it.
1. Collect it from the bus company's lost property office. (free)
2. Postage withing Japan using payment on receipt (requires a fee)*
* We can not confirm the price of the payment on receipt postal service, this will be confirmed when you receive the item.
Please note that we can not post lost property overseas. We appreciate your understanding.