Okinawa(沖縄) travel guide
The most common mode of transportation when traveling around Okinawa is the rental car.
But it isn’t always clear how and where to rent.
We will recommend some rental car companies and give you some advice on how to get the most for your money.
This is a must-read for a sensible, smooth vacation!
Kudaka Island is the sacred place inhabited by Amamikiyo, the god that created the islands of Ryukyu.
There is a ritual that has been performed continuously on this island since the Ryukyu Dynasty (15th century), which is still performed today.
The whole of the Kudaka Island is a sacred place, and has an atmosphere different from other islands, where time passes in a special way.
Take a relaxed trip by bicycle to search for the hidden mysteries of Kudaka Island, the island of gods!
400km (≒248.5 miles) southwest of Okinawa Main Island lies Ishigaki Island, an island which is part of many surrounding islands that are collectively called the ‘Yaeyama Islands’.
Ishigaki Island is one of 10 other inhabited islands in the Yaeyama Island chain, and acts as the gateway to all the other surrounding islands.
All of the surrounding islands (except Yonaguni Island) in the Yaeyama Island chain can be reached by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Island.
We will give an overview including the highlights of each of the islands.
We hope that this information will help you understand tthe Yaeyama Island more.
Minna Island is an isolated island popular for its convenient access from the Northern Okinawa main island.
Would you like to enjoy swimming in the ocean and other ocean activities in a surprisingly beautiful ocean?
Here, we will be introducing this beautiful isolated island, Minna Island.
A characteristic of Miyako soba is the toppings are placed under the noodles rather than on top.
This time, we would like to introduce you to some carefully selected and delicious Miyako soba restaurants on Miyako island and on Okinawa’s main island.
We will explain the difference between Miyako soba and Okinawa soba.
We have collected some useful information on Miyako soba.
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