Ginowan accommodation from NZ$158

30 kilometres from the main part of Ginowan is the LiVEMAX AMMS CanNa Resort Villa. Alternatively, the Coco Garden Resort Okinawa is positioned 17 kilometres away. More alternatives worth looking into are the Hotel Sunset Hill and the Hotel Miyuki Beach.

Don't hit the road without checking out what is on offer in wider Okinawa. Admire Kyushu and Okinawa's beaches and mountains. If that's not your idea of a good time, go to some of the region's ruins, castles and old towns. More active travellers might also try their hand at mountain biking, hiking and horse riding here.

It is well known that Australians are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Kadena Air Base, Mihama American Village and Depot Island, which you'll find in Chatan, 5 kilometres to the north of Ginowan. Chatan hotels are the Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa and The Beach Tower Okinawa. Alternatively, you could stay in Okinawa City, 10 kilometres to the northeast of Ginowan, where you can pick from the Chibana Terrace and Tokyo Dai-Ichi Hotel Okinawa Grand Mer Resort. If you're staying in Okinawa City, set aside some time to check out the Okinawa Zoo, Ryukyu Mura and Chubunouren Market.

Naha Airport is the nearest preferred airport for transiting in or out of Ginowan and is 13 kilometres drive from the centre of town. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Station Hotel Makishi or the Andon Makishikan.