Blue skies, blue seas, white sandy beaches. Okinawa, a popular tropical resort destination where a unique culture and pace of life unfold.

Here's a model itinerary packed with recommended things to do in Okinawa, a place overflowing with charm!

You're guaranteed to have a fantastic 2-night, 3-day vacation in Okinawa!

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【1 Days】
1. fipper Okinawa Main Store
2. KJ MARINE
3. EM Wellness Resort Costa Vista Okinawa Hotel & Spa
【2 Days】
4. Tida Workshop
5. Meat Bar & Dining Yanbaru Meat
【3 Days】
6. Kanoa Kokusai-dori Store
7. Okinawa Tonkatsu Restaurant Shimabutaya Kumoji Branch
8. Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusai Dori Store
9. Conclusion

【1 Days】

1. fipper Okinawa Main Store

I came to this shop in search of essential items for my upcoming trip to Okinawa! It's "fipper Okinawa Main Store," characterized by its colorful beach sandals displayed in front of the store.

Made primarily from natural rubber, Fipper beach sandals offer exceptional comfort. They won't hurt your feet even after wearing them for a long time, making them perfect for travel! A must-have item for Okinawa lovers who keep coming back!

Our staff will help you find the perfect sandals for you.

With the largest selection in Japan, including limited-edition items only available at our Okinawa main store and children's sizes, and over 100 color variations, you're sure to find your favorite!

[fipper Okinawa Main Store] Address: 1F, 2-7-21 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (next to Makishi Park) TEL：098-917-4022 Hours: 10: 00 ~ 22: 00 Regular holiday: No holidays Access: Approximately 1 minutes on foot from Makishi Station on the Yui Rail line. Official HP:https://fipperjapan.net/hpgen/HPB/entries/4.html

2. KJ MARINE

When it comes to a trip to Okinawa, marine activities are a must! You'll want to enjoy the Okinawan sea to the fullest by doing things you can't normally do in the ocean, such as diving or banana boating.

Here at "KJ MARINE," we pride ourselves on our private cruises, where you can charter an entire boat. Enjoy the pristine white sand beaches of an uninhabited island in the Kerama Islands all to yourself. Come and savor the crystal-clear waters known as "Kerama Blue"!

Enjoy a variety of marine activities, including banana boating, jet skiing, and the currently popular flyboarding! (Activities are also available at locations other than the Kerama Islands.)

【KJ MARINE】 Address: Ginowan Marina Management Office, 4-4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture (Meeting Place) TEL：098-851-9377 Reception hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Reservations required by 3:00 PM the day before) Closed holiday: irregular holiday Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport Official HP:https://www.kjmarine.net/

3. EM Wellness Resort Costa Vista Okinawa Hotel & Spa

This time, we'll be staying at "EM Wellness Resort Costa Vista Okinawa Hotel & Spa." It boasts spacious rooms, panoramic night views, a large public bath perfect for relaxing and unwinding, and healthy, wholesome meals designed to revitalize your body.

The spacious public bath with its scenic views features gentle, soft water that soothes the skin, and offers three different baths, two saunas, and a bedrock bath to gently warm and soothe your tired body. Relaxation treatments such as esthetics and reflexology are performed by skilled staff tailored to individual needs.

Kitanakagusuku Village boasts the longest female life expectancy in Japan, and the restaurant "Kitanaka Garden" has been renovated based on the breakfasts of this long-lived village. They serve breakfasts that "make your body happy," using safe and secure ingredients that are pesticide-free and additive-free, fresh vegetables, and gentle seasonings, as well as dishes that nourish the body.

Opening in October, "Kurashi no Hakko DELI&CAFE+STORE" is a lifestyle shop offering carefully selected items such as delicatessen and sweets made with natural ingredients, and chemical-free cleaning products that utilize the power of nature.

[EM Wellness Resort Costa Vista Okinawa Hotel & Spa] Address: 1478 Kishaba, Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture TEL：098-935-1500 Price: 1 night with breakfast and access to the large public bath (from ¥8,000) Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Kitanakagusuku IC on the Okinawa Expressway. Official HP:https://www.costavista.jp/

【2 Days】

4. Tida Workshop

On the second day, after a relaxing stay at the hotel, we decided to try glassblowing in the afternoon as a memorable experience of our Okinawa trip! "Tida Kobo" is the place where you can experience making Ryukyu glass, a classic Okinawan souvenir.

This workshop is popular for its glassblowing and lampwork bead making experiences. With careful support provided, even children and beginners can enjoy creating their own original works.

You can choose a course that suits you, from the easy "Simple Course" where you work alongside a craftsman, to the "Thorough Course" where you can complete the finishing touches yourself. Your creation makes a great souvenir.

It's recommended to make a reservation for the workshop. They also sell items made by the workshop's artisans, such as sake cups and rock glasses.

[Tida Workshop] Address: 1780-3 Seragaki, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture TEL：098-966-1040 Business hours: 9: 00 to 18: 00 Closed holiday: irregular holiday Access: Approximately 11 minutes from Yaka Interchange on the Okinawa Expressway via National Route 58. Official HP:https://www.teida.ryukyu/

5. Meat Bar & Dining Yanbaru Meat

For our last dinner in Okinawa, we headed to "Meat Bar & Dining Yanbaru Meat." This restaurant boasts a wide selection of dishes featuring Okinawa's specialty Agu pork. It's characterized by its authentic teppanyaki cuisine and bar-style decor.

Enjoy delicious Kuroge Wagyu beef packed with flavor, and seasonal vegetables harvested nearby. The appeal lies in the fresh taste that only locally sourced ingredients can offer. You can savor meat dishes that are particular about using Okinawan ingredients, such as "Ishigaki beef ribeye" and "Agu T-bone steak."

This "Agu Pork Prosciutto," aged without additives in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, using only Okinawan salt, is a unique product available only here! Each cut offers a different aroma and texture, melting in your mouth. It's best enjoyed with a carefully selected wine.

[Meat Bar & Dining Yanbaru Meat] Address: 858-1-2F Maeganeku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture TEL：098-923-3915 Business hours: 17:00-00:00 (last orders 23:00) Closed holiday: irregular holiday Access: Approximately 8 minutes by car from Ishikawa IC on the Okinawa Expressway. To make a reservation:https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/sinka-yanbaru/reserve Official HP:https://okinawa-sinka.jp/shop/yanbaru-meat/

【3 Days】

6. Kanoa Kokusai-dori Store

On our last day in Okinawa, we went souvenir shopping on Kokusai Street! Our first stop was "Kanoa Kokusai Street Store." If you're looking for cute Okinawan souvenirs on Kokusai Street, this store is highly recommended!

You can experience making your own original accessories and take them home as souvenirs. Using over 30 types of natural stones, you can create your own unique bracelet, earrings, or other memento.

Of course, they also sell accessories and interior goods, and all the accessories, such as shell photo frames adorned with pure white seashells, bracelets, and earrings, are handmade.

We also stock many limited-edition items that can only be purchased here on Kokusai Street.

[Kanoa Kokusai-dori Store] Address: 1-1-42 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, 2F TEL：098-917-5931 Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last appointment at 6:00 PM, advance reservation required *Same-day reservations accepted) Regular holiday: No holidays Access: Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Kencho-mae Station on the Yui Rail line. Official HP:http://kanoa.okinawa/

7. Okinawa Tonkatsu Restaurant Shimabutaya Kumoji Branch

Next, for lunch, we visited "Okinawa Tonkatsu Shokudo Shimabutaya Kumoji Branch," a popular restaurant located very close to Kokusai Street.

Using homemade breadcrumbs made with natural yeast and fried in fresh Agu pork lard, the "Yanbaru Island Pork Agu Tonkatsu" boasts an astonishingly light texture. The crispy texture and tender, odorless meat make it easy for even women to finish in one go.

This restaurant's shabu-shabu is also very popular on their dinner menu. The broth, made by simmering pork knee joints (known as "genkotsu") for six hours and then letting it rest overnight, brings out the sweetness of the meat's fat, resulting in a delicious flavor.

If you'd like to enjoy both shabu-shabu and tonkatsu, please choose the "Shabu-Shabu and Tonkatsu Course."

[Okinawa Tonkatsu Restaurant Shimabutaya Kumoji Branch] Address: 2-10-20 Kumoji, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Hakuba Mansion 101 TEL：098-988-3909 Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-23:00 Closed holiday: irregular holiday Access: Approximately 6 minutes on foot from Kencho-mae Station on the Yui Rail line. To make a reservation:https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/shimabutaya-tonkatsukumoji/reserve Official HP:https://okinawa-sinka.jp/shop/okinawa-tonkatsu/#kumoji

8. Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusai Dori Store

The last place we visited was "Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusai-dori Store." How about some local Calbee snacks as a souvenir from Okinawa? This is the only antenna shop in the prefecture, and the cute interior is lined with Calbee snacks and goods.

The highlight is the freshly prepared food menu. In addition to freshly fried "Poterico," you can enjoy Okinawa-exclusive foods such as "Sweet Poterico" made with purple sweet potato and "Brown Sugar Soft Serve Ice Cream."

"Chura Pote," a brown sugar-flavored sweet potato snack made with three types of sweet potatoes, and "Umi Pote," the most popular item available only at the Kokusai Street store, are perfect souvenirs from Okinawa.

The original shop bag you receive with purchases of 2,000 yen or more also features a cute design that is distinctly Okinawan.

[Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusai-dori Store] Address: 3-2-2 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture TEL：098-867-6254 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last order for food menu at 8:30 PM) Regular holiday: No holidays Access: Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Makishi Station on the Yui Rail line. Official HP:https://www.calbee.co.jp/calbeestore/sp/

9. Conclusion

This time, we introduced a variety of spots, from gourmet restaurants and leisure activities to hotels and souvenir shops.

The key to a successful trip to Okinawa is not to cram too much into your schedule just because it's a special trip!

Have a fantastic trip to Okinawa!

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