Okinawa(沖縄) travel guide
Araha Beach is located in Chatan-cho, in the center of the Okinawa main island, along the Western coast. It is a resort town with many foreign residents, and plenty of facilities in the nearby area!
Here, we would like to tell you about the unique features of a beach in the city, which is different from a typical lesser-known beach.
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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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“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.
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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What can I do at ‘Murasaki Mura?’ Budget? Required time??
… We visited in person to answer those questions! Read more
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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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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sightseeing
Introducing highlights on tourist spots and superb view of Okinawa.
accommodation
Introducing facility information on accommodations like hotel and ryokan.
knowledge
Introducing unique cultures and customs of Okinawa.
event
Introducing information on events in Okinawa.
play-experience
Introducing information on activities and local experience in Okinawa.
buy
Introducing souvenirs and local specialties which you want to buy in Okinawa.
gourmet
Introducing information on restaurants and things you want to eat in Okinawa.
travel-tips
Introducing useful information about traveling.
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