Okinawa World is a tourist attraction that comprises a limestone cave with impressive rock formations, a small collection of live animals, and a cultural village showcasing aspects of Okinawan heritage. We visited at around 12.30 pm on a Sunday and used tickets purchased through Klook. The voucher redemption process was smooth and hassle free. There were quite a number of visitors during our visit, but it was still manageable.
We spent about 1.5 hours exploring the attraction. The main highlight for us was definitely the cave and its stunning rock formations, which were impressive to walk through. Apart from that, the rest of the attraction felt more suited for families with children. There were also live performances and shows available, but the one scheduled at 1.30 pm was a snake show, which we decided to skip.
Overall, it is a decent attraction to visit if you have extra time in Okinawa, especially for the cave experience. However, it may not be an essential stop for everyone. One advantage is the availability of free parking, which makes it convenient for those driving.
This is a wonderful place to visit. It is located directly across from Valley of Gangala, making it easy to visit both attractions on the same trip. Personally, I especially enjoyed the cave and the snake museum.
The stalactite and stalagmite cave inside Okinawa World is beautiful and has a fantastic atmosphere. The walk through the cave takes about 45 minutes and is well worth the time.
In addition, there are exhibits featuring tropical plants and the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which add to the overall experience.
It was definitely worth visiting.
I’m glad I visited Okinawa World, especially for the caves, which were absolutely stunning. It was humid inside, but the rock formations and clear water were beautiful and made the walk well worth it. The grounds are lovely to explore, with peaceful paths through fruit trees, and I really enjoyed seeing the museum exhibits, including the snakes.
I also liked watching the pottery/glass-making area (the fire was fascinating!) and browsing the handmade items and local trinkets sold in the shops. While there are quite a lot of gift shops overall, some of them do feature unique local crafts. The food was okay, but I’d especially recommend the fresh fruit drinks and the ice cream stop.
The mini zoo was interesting, though I did feel some of the enclosures were on the smaller side, and the animals didn’t seem as comfortable as I would have hoped. Overall, it’s a great place to visit at least once and offers a nice overview of Okinawan culture and nature. I probably wouldn’t return multiple times, but it’s definitely worth seeing, especially if you’re visiting with someone experiencing it for the first time.
Came here to mainly see the cave and it was stunning! Mother nature never fails to amaze. Very cool seeing the different formations, the waters within the cave. We even spotted a few fishes swimming inside.
Tropical garden was pretty neat, not all fruits were there, likely due to seasonal growth but was pretty cool to see. They also had workshops which was very neat to see the different crafts being made.
Biggest issue was the enclosures for the animals.... they were really small... many had a bunch of turtles stacked on top of one another and a bunch of bats hanging together.... wish they would add more room so the animals can have proper living space
I thought this place would be a lot cooler than it was. The main attraction was definitely the caves, they were cool to see. However after that, it basically feels like you’re walking round one big shop that switches from indoor to outdoor. I felt like most of this attraction was just about selling Okinawan products vs actually learning anything about the culture. It’s not that expensive, so I don’t regret visiting, but it certainly could do with a lot of improvements, especially if this is one of the first activities that pops up if people search for things to do in Okinawa.
