Okinawa Pictures
Okinawa Japan photography group featuring unique pictures of Okinawa
Cost, Currency & Money - Okinawa Japan
The cost of living in Okinawa is generally much lower than large cities in Japan such as Tokyo and Osaka, but this tends to be off set by the lower average salary or so most say. But because of the current state of the Japanese economy most people in larger cities salaries don’t match their cost of living. This tends to make the prices in Okinawa more in line with what people actually earn and truly make it a more affordable place to live or visit than the rest of Japan.
The average cost in Okinawa
Here are some approximate common commodities prices in Okinawa.
Japanese beer in an izakaya - 500-800yen
Cocktail in an izakaya - 600-900yen
Heineken, 355ml in a bar - 600yen
Taxi
Package of 20 cigarettes - 320yen
Toilet paper - 480yen
McDonald’s Big Mac set - 540yen
The money system in Okinawa Japan
¥ There is a 5 percent sales tax (shohizei) levied on most products. This is included in the price of all products unlike many countries when you go to the cash register and get a big surprise, in Japan the price on the shelf is the price you pay.
¥ Most bars and izakaya (with the exception of Western-style pubs) have a tab system. The bill is paid when you leave.
¥ There is no tipping in restaurants or bars in Okinawa, service staff get paid a higher hourly wage than in countries like Canada and the USA where service staff depend on tips.
¥ Taxi’s in Okinawa have a standard fare of ¥480 for the first 2 kilometers plus incremental charges after that based on time and distance. This means the meter goes up even when sitting still in a traffic jam. Fares become significantly higher after 11pm. Read more
Currency in Okinawa / Japan
As Okinawa is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures the Japanese Yen (JPY) or “en” as it is pronounced in Japanese is used as the main currency.
Japanese Bills
1000 Yen bill The 2000 Yen bill is not so common
5000 Yen bill 1000 Yen bill
Japnanese Coins
North Okinawa Hotels & Accommodations |
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Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
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Okinawa Zanpamisaki Royal Hotel |
Onna | ![]() |
Spa Resort Exes |
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ANA INTERCONTINENTAL MANZA BEACH RESORT |
Onna | ![]() |
Renaissance Okinawa Resort |
Onna | ![]() |
Sunmarina Hotel |
Onna | ![]() |
Okinawa Kariyusi Beach Resort Ocean Spa |
Onna | ![]() |
Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel Tancha-Bay |
Onna | ![]() |
Hotel Moon Beach |
Nago | ![]() |
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa |
Nago | ![]() |
Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa |
Nago | ![]() |
Kanucha Bay And Villas |
Kunigami | ![]() |
JAL Private Resort Okuma |
Onna | ![]() |
Onna Marine View Palace |
Nago | ![]() |
Kise Beach Palace |
Kunigami | ![]() |
Live Max Amms Hotel CanNa Resort Villa |
Nago | ![]() |
Okinawa Sun Coast Hotel |
Nago | ![]() |
Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa |
Motobu | ![]() |
Chisun Resort Okinawa Chura-umi |
Nago | ![]() |
Hotel Route Inn Nago |
North Okinawa Tours |
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On this tour visit many of the North Okinawa’s famous sites like Churaumi Aquarium ( the world's third largest aquarium), Ryukyu Mura where you can experience living history, and many more exciting places. Lunch included. |
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On this tour visit many of the North Okinawa’s famous sites like Cape Manza, Churaumi Aquarium ( the world's third largest aquarium), Nakijin-jo Castle, Nago Pineapple Park. Lunch included. |
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Enjoy walking underwater through Okinawa's clear ocean by simply putting on a special helmet which draws air from the surface, you can breathe normally even while underwater and explore Okinawa's beautiful coral reefs. |
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Enjoy all 3 of these thrilling marine sports out on the open water. |
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South Okinawa Hotels & Accommodations |
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Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
Naha | ![]() |
The Naha Terrace |
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Hotel JAL City Naha |
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Okinawa Harborview Hotel Crowne Plaza |
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Loisir Hotel Naha |
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Okinawa Miyako Hotel |
Naha | ![]() |
Hotel Sun Okinawa |
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Hotel Nikko Naha Grandcastle |
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Hotel Royal Orion |
Naha | ![]() |
Hotel Ocean Kokusai Dori |
Naha | ![]() |
Ryukyu Sunroyal Hotel |
Naha | ![]() |
Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Naha City Resort |
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Okinawa Hotel |
Naha | ![]() |
Nest Hotel Naha |
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Pacific Hotel Okinawa |
Naha | ![]() |
Naha Central Hotel |
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Okinawa Kariyushi Urban Resort Naha |
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Hotel Grand View Okinawa |
Naha | ![]() |
GRG Hotel Naha |
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Hotel Hokke Club Naha Shintoshin |
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Hotel Palm Royal Naha |
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Hotel Route Inn Naha Tomariko |
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Hotel Sun Coral |
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Smile Hotel Okinawa Naha |
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Hotel Route Inn Grandia Naha |
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Hotel Taira |
Miyako Islands Hotels & Resorts |
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Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
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Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima |
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Miyakojima Tokyu Resort |
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Hotel Breeze Bay Marina |
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Shigira Bayside Suite ALLAMANDA |