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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Cozy Small Group Kintsugi Workshop in Naha, Okinawa
Okinawa World Limestone Cave and War Memorial Sites Day Tour
Top hotels in Kowan
THE NEST NAHA
"Great stay, recommended"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Okinawa Harborview Hotel
"Wonderful experience. Spacious room and great breakfast. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
"Good service"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel AQUA CITTA Naha
"This place is usable. Bed is comfy although only 2 small pillows on a double bed, but room size is large for an Asian hotel, which is nice. Biggest criticism is this hotel is fairly busy and 10 floors and has the 2 slowest elevators I’ve ever been on. And don’t bother trying the stairs because all ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA
"The hotel and staff were great. The hotel is isolated in a port area. There are limited meal choices in the hotel and surrounding area."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Naha
"Nice staff, clean hotel, big rooms. And a 7/11 attached to it, which made it super convenient for getting a snack"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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 Urasoe Art Museum and PARCO CITY.
Minatogawa
While there might not be top attractions in Minatogawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Urasoe Art Museum and PARCO CITY.
