Transport How-To Guide
Everything you need to know about getting around Okinawa
Access Guide
How to get to popular spots by bus & monorail
How to Ride the Bus
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Board from the rear door and take a numbered ticket
後ろのドアから乗車し、整理券を取ります
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Press the stop button before your stop
降りるバス停の前に降車ボタンを押します
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Pay at the front when exiting (exact change or OKICA)
前のドアから降車時に運賃を支払います
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Fare display shows the amount for your ticket number
運賃表示器に整理券番号に対応する金額が表示されます
How to Ride the Monorail
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Buy a ticket at the machine or use OKICA card
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Tap your card or insert ticket at the gate
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All 19 stations from Naha Airport to Tedako Uranishi
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Trains run every 6-10 minutes
How to Take a Ferry
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Buy tickets at the port terminal or online
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Arrive 30 minutes before departure
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Bring motion sickness medicine if needed
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Check weather — ferries cancel in rough seas
OKICA IC Card
Rechargeable IC card for buses and monorail. Buy at Yui Rail stations (deposit: 500 yen).
- ✓ Bus + Monorail
- ✓ Deposit: ¥500
- ✓ Recharge: ¥1,000 ~ ¥10,000
From Naha Airport
Monorail
Yui Rail connects directly to Naha city center (27 min)
Naha Airport → Kencho-mae: 12 min (¥270)
Naha Airport → Omoromachi: 19 min (¥340)
Airport
Airport shuttle buses connect to major resort areas
North (Chatan/Onna): 60-90 min
Nago: 90-120 min
Useful Japanese Phrases
すみません、このバスは○○に行きますか?
Excuse me, does this bus go to ○○?
○○で降ります
I'll get off at ○○
次は○○ですか?
Is the next stop ○○?
片道/往復お願いします
One way / Round trip, please
おつりはありますか?
Do you have change?
大人一枚お願いします
One adult ticket, please