Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave
おきなわワールド・玉泉洞
Nanjo, southern Okinawa · near No rail access; buses from Naha Bus Terminal to Gyokusendo-mae
Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave in Nanjo, southern Okinawa. You walk 890 m of the illuminated Gyokusendo limestone cave dripping with stalactites, then watch a lively Eisa drum-and-dance show and try Okinawan crafts above ground.
Why children love it: You walk 890 m of the illuminated Gyokusendo limestone cave dripping with stalactites, then watch a lively Eisa drum-and-dance show and try Okinawan crafts above ground.
Honest drawbacks: The cave has many steps and can be humid and slippery; it is a southern day-trip with no train, so a car or tour bus is needed.
- Best for
- Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1.5h
- Opening hours
- Roughly 9:00-17:30 (last entry about 17:00); confirm seasonal hours on the official site before travelling.
- Price
- Full-pass (cave + kingdom village + snake museum) roughly 2,000 yen adult / 1,000 yen child (ages 4-14) per the official site; cave-only and combo tickets also sold. Online booking discounts apply.
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- mixed
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