The Yanbaru Express Bus or Highway Bus 117 takes you to the Churaumi Aquarium with no transfers. By car, it takes about 2 hours using the expressway.
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanbaru Express Bus | — | ¥2,000 for adults (as of October 2026) | None |
| Highway Bus 117 (direct to Churaumi) | — | — | None |
| Rental car | Approx. 2 hr (using the expressway) | — | None |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.
PRKlookChuraumi Aquarium Highway Bus Round-Trip Ticket (Route 117)Round-trip ticket for Highway Bus 117 from the Naha Airport domestic terminal or Naha Bus Terminal to the Churaumi Aquarium. Valid for 7 days. Exchange for a ticket at the airport counter before boarding (until 17:00)View on Klook
PRKlookYui Rail 1-Day Digital PassA digital pass for unlimited Yui Rail rides until 23:59 on the day of use. Activate it for your travel date from the voucher URL and show the QR code at the ticket gate. For adults (12 and over)View on Klook
PRKlookNaha Airport Limousine Bus (Ginowan / Chatan, Onna Village, Nago)Airport Limousine Bus from Naha Airport to hotels in 4 areas including Chatan, Onna Village and Nago. Specify the bus, boarding point and drop-off point when booking, and show a paper voucher to the driver on the dayView on Klook
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✈ OKA →Kokusai-dori (Kenchomae Station)To Kokusai-dori, the Yui Rail reaches Kenchomae Station in about 13 minutes with no transfers. With lots of luggage or a larger group, a taxi is also convenient.
✈ OKA →Shuri Castle (Shuri Station)To Shuri Castle, the Yui Rail takes about 27 minutes to Shuri Station. Shuri Station is the starting point on the east side of Shurijo Castle Park.
✈ OKA →Tomari Port (Tomarin, island ferries)Tomari Port, where boats depart for the Kerama Islands and elsewhere, is a convenient 10–15 minutes away by taxi. With light luggage, you can also walk from Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail.
✈ OKA →Chatan (Mihama American Village)To American Village, the direct shuttle bus to Chatan Gateway (TK05) is convenient with no transfers. If you are staying at a hotel in Chatan, take the Airport Limousine Bus; with lots of luggage, a taxi is also an option.
✈ OKA →Onna Village resort areaFor resort hotels in Onna Village, the Airport Limousine Bus, which takes you to your hotel's door, is convenient even with lots of luggage. You can also go by Route Bus 120 or taxi.
AquariumOkinawa ・ Motobu & Churaumi
This aquarium sits in Ocean Expo Park on the Motobu Peninsula in northern Okinawa Island. Its exhibits trace the creatures of Okinawa’s waters in sequence, from coral reefs out to the open ocean. It’s about 2 hours by car or about 2.5 hours by express bus from Naha Airport.
Theme parkOkinawa ・ Nakijin / Nago
An immersive, nature-themed park that opened in July 2025 near the Yanbaru forest in northern Okinawa Island. Set on vast grounds that were once a golf course, it offers a dinosaur safari, aerial attractions, a spa with spectacular views, and restaurants serving Okinawan ingredients.
ZooOkinawa ・ Nago
A zoo in Nago City whose official name is Nago Nature Botanical and Zoological Park. It uses what is said to be Japan's largest flying-cage system, and many animals roam freely in the park. Walking through areas themed on Africa, South America, and Oceania, you can experience how close you get to the animals.
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-06
