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nishida 26/11/2018

Okinawa’s hidden charms! Let us show you how to enjoy the Ocean Expo Park! 【Updated 2018 】

Photo courtesy of Ocean Expo Park

“Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium” the prefecture’s leading tourist attraction can be found in the Ocean Expo Park. It is a must see on your travels to Okinawa, but did you know that there are other places to enjoy besides the aquarium?

In fact, it would be unfortunate to only see the aquarium, as the park is filled with other attractions to see.

So we would like to tell you about the Ocean Expo Park which can be enjoyed all year round. We will inform you of all that there is to see and do, including how to access the park etc. We want to fill you in on what makes the Ocean Expo Park so special.
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(north) Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 27/11/2017

Take a warm dip in Okinawa! Top 5 onsens for hot spring fans ♪

Whether it’s freezing cold or blazing hot, it’s always weather for Japanese onsen, or hot springs.
Even in the balmy Okinawa Prefecture and its remote islands, there are plenty of onsen to visit!

To think that Okinawa isn’t just home to scenic locales and a beautiful ocean but also warm hot springs… it’d be a waste to head home without visiting at least once!
You might think we’re full of it, saying the words “southern island” and “hot springs” in the same sentence, but these baths drawn from the deep Okinawan sea are just as soothing and satisfying as anywhere else.

As such, this time we’d like to introduce you to 5 all-natural onsen found on Okinawa’s main island.
Of the many locations in Okinawa, these are the top five that’ll make you want to scream “Let’s go there right now!” Feel free to use it as a reference for your Okinawa trip!

* Please note that all of this information is accurate as of November 2017. For more detailed information, please visit the onsen’s official webpage (may be in Japanese only).

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1. Ryukyu Onsen Ryujin-no-yu (Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel)
2. Mie Castle Onsen Uminchu-no-Yu, Shimanchu-no-Yu (Loisir Hotel & Spa Tower Naha)
3. Terme VILLA Chura-yu (The Beach Tower Okinawa)
4. Jurassic Onsen Churaumi-no-yu (Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa)
5. [Closed] Natural Bath Aroma – Naha location

Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(all area) Tagged With: play-experience

nishida 09/05/2016

Kume Island Sights / Directions / Sightseeing Tips

Here’s a guide to all the things to do, plus “Hate-no Hama”, and other must-see places in Kume Island (Kumejima). You’ll also find directions to Kume Island and information about how to go around on the island.
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Filed Under: kerama-kume-island Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 13/04/2016

Ishigaki Island’s Sightseeing Spots and Their Driving Routes

Ishigaki Island in Okinawa prefecture – a popular island for its beautiful sea and southern island climate.
There are many people who visit Ishigaki and Okinawa’s main island within the same trip.

So this time, for those who ‘want to fully enjoy their stay for a short period of time’ we introduce several sightseeing plans that range from 3 hours to 1night/2days where you can fully enjoy the island. We hope you find it helpful.
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Filed Under: Ishigaki island,Yaeyama Islands,Yonaguni island Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 31/03/2016

Miyako Island Sightseeing Spots(Miyakojima)

“So what places on Miyako Island(Miyakojima) are worth seeing, and where are they? How should I go around the island?”

We wrote this article for people wondering about those questions. Feel free to use this as a reference if you’re thinking about a trip to Miyako Island.

Filed Under: Miyako island,Irabu island

nishida 31/03/2016

10 Places to Go for a Drive in Okinawa: Spots and Advice

In this article, we describe 10 spots that are only accessible by car, and currently being popular through word of mouth.
We also added an introduction of traffic conditions and rules in Okinawa that you should keep in mind.
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Filed Under: All area in Okinawa Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 28/03/2016

Murasaki Mura Visit Report

What can I do at ‘Murasaki Mura?’ Budget? Required time??

… We visited in person to answer those questions! Read more

Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(central) Tagged With: play-experience

nishida 29/02/2016

“CHURAUMI AQUARIUM” Family Vacation Report

The ”Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium” is a regular sightseeing spot for visitors to Okinawa.

As the mother of two children, I planned this trip because I wanted to show my children one of the largest-scale aquariums in the world!

This article includes my impressions, the amount of time required inside the aquarium, the exhibits that my children found particularly interesting, and a compilation of must-see attractions.

I’ll also introduce resting and eating locations for those with small children, and talk about the degree of congestion in the facility.
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(north) Tagged With: play-experience

nishida 29/02/2016

Churaumi Aquarium Access (Rental car or bus)

Churaumi Aquarium, the classic tourist spot that almost any traveler to Okinawa visits!

Churaumi Aquarium is extremely famous, but is in fact located about two hours (90km) away from the prefectural capital Naha City.
In this article, we will introduce people who visit for the first time how to go by rental car or bus.
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(north) Tagged With: travel-tips