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.
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 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.
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
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
"Very disappointing experience at Nest Hotel Naha. During check-in, the front desk gave me the wrong room number, so I could not enter the room and had to return to the lobby to sort it out. The front desk staff were unable to communicate effectively in English and were not particularly helpful. When ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Okinawa Harborview Hotel
"Loved it here and would definitely book again. Clean and nice staff. Loved how there was a conbini within the hotel. Quite convenient. Walking distance (20 mins or so) from the main side to get food and do some last minute shopping. Otherwise, I would recommend a car rental."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
RIHGA Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan
"It’ was a new and clean hotel. The location was awesome. I wished their TV had some English speaking channels but there was none. We had some issues with our reservation due to the language barrier but it worked out at the end. The rooms are much cheaper if you book on line. In addition they will ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA
"Very nice place"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
"We were impressed with our stay 2 years ago, so rebooked recently. This time, the facilities are starting to show some wear. Public places were okay, but rooms were a little lacking. We got slightly different rooms this time, and that might have been part of the issue (beds were basically futons ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
"Very clean and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Where to stay in Kowan
Makiminato
Though Makiminato may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ginowan Marina 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.
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.
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.
Minatogawa
While there might not be top attractions in Minatogawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PARCO CITY and Ginowan Marina.
