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Urumaうるま市
Half a day for the castle ruins and coast, or a full day if you hike Mount Ishikawa. Not a base — sleep in Naha or Okinawa City.
Uruma sits on the east coast of Okinawa Island, 30 minutes north of Naha. Its main draw is Katsuren Castle, a hilltop Gusuku ruin with sea views, plus the quieter Agena Castle park and a short hike up Mount Ishikawa. Most visitors pass through on a day trip from Naha or Okinawa City.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon season), Jan–Feb (cooler but still mild)
- Airport
- OKA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uruma110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uruma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyUruma is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckOKA Naha Airport (About 40 min by car or bus via Route 329; check bus schedules.).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest — parking at the castle and park is free.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Naha to Katsuren Castle¥4,000–5,500 (≈ US$30–40)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Naha to Uruma (one way)¥700–900 (≈ US$5–7) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketKatsuren Castle entryFree
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Naha, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Naha or Okinawa City, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room in Naha or Okinawa City, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OKA Naha Airport (About 40 min by car or bus via Route 329; check bus schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Nov (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uruma: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest — parking at the castle and park is free. Local buses (e.g. Okinawa Bus routes) connect Urumu to Naha and Okinawa City but run infrequently. Taxis are available but limited.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Katsuren Castle
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi from Naha, about 30 min; bus check
Open 9AM–6PM; free entry. Allow 1 hour.
Agena Castle Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car from Katsuren Castle, about 15 min
Small park with castle remains; 30 min enough.
Mount Ishikawa
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car from Uruma centre, about 10 min; trailhead parking
Hike takes 1–1.5 hours round trip; check trail conditions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Naha
30 min south; most accommodation and dining options.
Okinawa City
15–20 min west; American Village area with hotels and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Naha or Okinawa City1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Car rental for one day (compact car)1 × ¥5,000 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Bus Naha to Uruma round trip2 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥44,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Katsuren Castle entry | Free |
| Bus from Naha to Uruma (one way) | ¥700–900 (≈ US$5–7) (check) |
| Taxi Naha to Katsuren Castle | ¥4,000–5,500 (≈ US$30–40) |
| Bottle of water | ¥100–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Okinawan soba bowl | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Katsuren Castle has steep paths and no shade: bring water and a hat.
- Mount Ishikawa trail can be overgrown after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
- Few restaurants or shops in the castle area — eat before or bring food.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate in Naha handles most consular needs; other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Naha Airport → Uruma by car: about 40 min, toll road ¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5) (check)
- Naha → Katsuren Castle by bus: about 50 min, ¥700–900 (≈ US$5–7) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- わかりません — I don't understand (wakarimasen)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uruma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon season), Jan–Feb (cooler but still mild) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Katsuren Castle and Agena Castle with verified opening hours and access notes.
- Hike page for Mount Ishikawa with trail map and seasonal warnings.
- Eat page for local Okinawan soba shops in Uruma.
Sources
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