Opening days in Okinawa: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 12 top attractions in Okinawa with known opening hours, 1 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Saturday in Okinawa
0 closed · 12 open
Closed on Saturday
Nothing closes on Saturday — all 12 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Saturday
- Shurijo Castle8:30–18:30
- Churaumi Aquarium8:30–18:30
- Kokusai Dori10:00–17:00
- Nakijin Castle Ruins8:00–18:00
- Cape Manzamo8:00–18:30
- Gyokusendo Cave9:00–16:00
- Okinawa World9:00–17:30
- Peace Memorial ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Tamaudun Mausoleum9:00–18:00
- American Village10:00–22:00Open late
- Hike in Yanbaru National Park8:30–17:15
- Secret Viewpoint at Bise Fukugi Tree RoadOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurijo Castle | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 |
| Churaumi Aquarium | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 |
| Kokusai Dori | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Nakijin Castle Ruins | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 |
| Cape Manzamo | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 |
| Gyokusendo Cave | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 |
| Okinawa World | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
| Peace Memorial Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Tamaudun Mausoleum | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| American Village | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 |
| Hike in Yanbaru National Park | 8:30–17:15 | 8:30–17:15 | 8:30–17:15 | 8:30–17:15 | 8:30–17:15 | 8:30–17:15 | ✕ |
| Secret Viewpoint at Bise Fukugi Tree Road | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Okinawa
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Peace Memorial ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- American VillageOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Secret Viewpoint at Bise Fukugi Tree RoadOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Okinawa closed on Sunday?
Some are. 1 of the 12 top sights in Okinawa with known hours close on Sunday: Hike in Yanbaru National Park. The other 11 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Okinawa?
On Sunday, 11 of the 12 top sights in Okinawa are open: Shurijo Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, Kokusai Dori, Nakijin Castle Ruins, Cape Manzamo, Gyokusendo Cave, Okinawa World, Peace Memorial Park and 3 more.
Which attractions in Okinawa are open every day?
11 top sights in Okinawa are open all seven days: Shurijo Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, Kokusai Dori, Nakijin Castle Ruins, Cape Manzamo, Gyokusendo Cave, Okinawa World, Peace Memorial Park and 3 more.
Which sights in Okinawa are open late?
Peace Memorial Park, American Village, Secret Viewpoint at Bise Fukugi Tree Road stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-04-06). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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