Kowan Travel Guide
Urasoe
Popular places to visit
PARCO CITY
You can search for that perfect souvenir at PARCO CITY during your trip to Urasoe. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Urasoe Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Urasoe Art Museum during your trip to Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Urasoe Grand Park
Explore the great outdoors at Urasoe Grand Park, a lovely green space in Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
National Theater Okinawa
You can enjoy a show at National Theater Okinawa during your stay in Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Urasoe Yodore Hall
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Urasoe Yodore Hall during your trip to Urasoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Iso Castle Ruins
You can learn about the history of Urasoe when you stop by Iso Castle Ruins. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Things to do
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Okinawa World Limestone Cave and War Memorial Sites Day Tour
Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa
Top hotels in Kowan
THE NEST NAHA
Of my 33 day trip, this was by far the best place I’ve stayed in Japan My single room was roomy. I loved the outdoor pool in January! The decor was spot on! I loved the happy hour . I felt very pampered. Fantastic
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
Room was perfect. Roomy and the ocean view was spectacular.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
I really liked this hotel. Parking very easy and convenient, they use an elevator Parker which is a quick to drop off and pick up. Good size modern room and comfortable bed. Good size bathroom. Very short walk to Kokusai Dori and food, coffee, shopping. I tried the buffet breakfast twice and it was ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lequ Okinawa Chatan Spa & Resort
Na
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
hotel androoms Naha Port
The room is a bit smaller than expected. But, in general, it is very good.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa
Everything perfect. Staff fantastic
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kowan
Jitchaku
Jitchaku might not have many top sights, but Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and DFS Galleria Okinawa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nakanishi
While Nakanishi isn't home to many top sights, PARCO CITY and DFS Galleria Okinawa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gusukuma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gusukuma and surrounding area, you can visit PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
Takushi
Takushi might not have many top sights, but DFS Galleria Okinawa and Shurijo Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Minatogawa Stateside Town
While Minatogawa Stateside Town may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
Minatogawa
While there might not be top attractions in Minatogawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PARCO CITY and Ginowan Tropical Beach.
