A practical English guide to Henza in Okinawa: a bridge-linked island with coastal drives and access from Uruma.
Operational details such as opening hours, admission fees, and train times can change. Prefer official pages and reconfirm before you travel (sources checked on 09 November 2026).
Why visit
- Henza is a bridge-linked island in Uruma, central-east Okinawa, with coastal roads, harbour edges and easy car access from the main island. It is quieter than the main resort strip.
- Come for a short island drive without needing a ferry.
- A car from Naha / Okinawa City makes the visit simple.
Top places and highlights
Bridge access
Drive-on island without a ferry.
Coastal roads
Shoreline views around Henza.
Harbour edges
Working waterfront atmosphere.
Uruma side
Part of the east-coast island chain.
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Practical tips
- A car is best.
- Services are limited.
- Combine with nearby Uruma islands if open to driving.
Suggested day-trip outline
- Morning: drive from Naha / Okinawa City.
- Late morning: coastal roads.
- Lunch: local if open.
- Afternoon: harbour walk.
- Late afternoon: return.
- Evening: main island.
Before you go
Timetables, fares, admission fees, and seasonal access rules can change. Check the official tourism and transport sites linked below for the latest information before you travel.
Explore More of Japan
Published guides that pair with this one:
- Aguni Travel Guide: A Small Island West of Okinawa
- Hamahiga Island Travel Guide: Okinawa Quiet East Coast
- Kouri Island Travel Guide: The Heart Rock and a Bridge over Emerald Water
- Iheya Travel Guide: A Quiet Island north of Okinawa
- Izena Travel Guide: A Quiet Island north of Okinawa Main Island
Browse every Okinawa guide on this site for the rest of the region.
Sources
- city.uruma.lg.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
- okinawastory.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
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