Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)

Name: Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)
Address: 938 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142, Japan
Rating: 4.6

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Yui Rail, officially known as the Okinawa Urban Monorail, is the only public rail system in Okinawa and serves as a vital transportation link within Naha, the capital city. Since its inception in 2003, the Yui Rail has become an indispensable part of daily life for residents and a convenient mode of transport for tourists.

Spanning approximately 13 kilometers, the monorail system connects 15 stations from Naha Airport to the historical area of Shuri, near the Shuri Castle ruins. This makes it exceptionally useful for visitors who wish to explore Naha's main attractions without the need to rent a car or navigate the bus system.

One of the standout features of the Yui Rail is its elevated tracks, which offer riders panoramic views of the cityscape, including the bustling Kokusai Street, various local neighborhoods, and landmarks. This perspective provides a unique urban experience, combining the convenience of swift travel with scenic urban vistas.

The monorail is not only praised for its efficiency and the convenience it offers but also for its role in reducing city traffic and contributing to environmental sustainability. It operates at frequent intervals—approximately every 7-10 minutes, ensuring that it is a reliable option for getting around quickly and punctually.

Hours

Open 24 Hours

Closed

No closing days

Availability

All year

Minimum age

All ages are welcome

Fees

1 day ticket
Adult / 800 yen
Child / 400 yen

2 days ticket
Adult / 1,400 yen
Child / 700 yen

Website

www.yui-rail.co.jp

The area

Address

938 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142, Japan

Website

www.yui-rail.co.jp

What other travelers are saying about Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)

Great way to get around. They accept IC card pasmo which is great. But don’t assume pasmo IC card can be used for bus. It’s can’t! Only Okica IC card and cash.

Nearby attractions to see

A group of people, some in traditional clothing, stand in front of a vibrant red and white Japanese shrine surrounded by trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Naminoue Shrine

A tranquil garden at night with traditional Asian architecture, illuminated buildings, and vibrant purple reflections on a calm pond, surrounded by trees and city structures in the background.

Fukushuen Chinese Garden

A busy urban street in Japan with colorful signs and billboards, including a McDonald's, shops, buses, pedestrians, and crosswalks under a partly cloudy sky.

Kokusai Street (International Street)

Nearby attractions to see

Naminoue Shrine

Fukushuen Chinese Garden

Kokusai Street (International Street)

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Frequently Asked Questions

A monument marking the station's westernmost point in Japan. It's easy to see as it's located near the monorail station ticket gate. Whatever the point, it's always good to be called the XXth point.

高橋広子

Jun 26, 2025

Naha Airport Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail is the westernmost station in the country. There is a monument commemorating this in front of the ticket gate. I then headed to Tedako Uranisi in Urasoe City on the extended section of the Okinawa Urban Monorail, the main attraction of my autumn 2019 Okinawa trip. The area in front of Tedako Uranisi Station was still undergoing land readjustment. Naha City is not only a car-oriented society, but the city streets are also extremely congested, with roads that are said to be in a constant state of disrepair, so the monorail was built as a way to alleviate this. The extension opened outside of Naha City on October 1st, 2019.

はやぶささくら

Mar 10, 2022

Revisited in December 2025 This is the "Westernmost Station in Japan" monument. It's right next to the ticket gates of Yui Rail Naha Station, so it's very easy to find. It would be exciting if there was some kind of certificate or commemorative ticket, but it didn't seem like there was anything in particular. By the way, in addition to Yui Rail Naha Station, other stations that claim to be "Japan's Westernmost Station" are Tabira Hiradoguchi Station and JR Sasebo Station in Nagasaki Prefecture. Tabira Hiradoguchi Station also has a commemorative certificate. One stop away, Akamine Station, has a monument commemorating Japan's Southernmost Station, so it might be worth visiting both stations. A new Ekitag spot has been created.

Seiichi Hoshi

Dec 19, 2025

This is a monument marking the westernmost station in Japan. By the way, the southernmost station is Akamine Station, which is just next door.

かもし

Dec 24, 2025