Okinawa(沖縄) travel guide
Did you know that there are 13 airports (excluding US military facilities) in Okinawa including airports on remote islands?
If you are planning to visit one of these remote islands, you should know about the airports there.
So, today, we will introduce all the airports in Okinawa!
Some remote islands can be accessed by air and ocean while some can only be reached by air or ocean.We will cover them as well!
One of the appeals of Okinawa’s main island is that you can travel between islands by car.
Prominent among these is Sesoko Island, for the clearness of the water and the whiteness of its beaches.
We are going to go over plenty of information about the marine sports, activities, and cafes you can enjoy in Sesoko Island, as well as how to get around and access these locations.
With such gorgeous scenery and clear water, you won’t want to wait to visit!
“Nagannu Island” is an island where you can visit on a small boat leaving from Naha, close enough for a day trip. It is one of the Kerama Islands and popular for its beautiful ocean.
Today we will show you about our experience at Nagannu Island! We hope people who are thinking about going there will refer to this information.
In March 2014, Okinawa’s ‘Kerama Islands’ were designated as a national park.
The sea around the Kerama Islands is popularly known as ‘Kerama Blue’ because of the many gradients of blue that can be seen in the sea. It is one of the most beautiful seascapes in Okinawa.
Enchanted by ‘Kerama Blue’, many tourists from around the world come to visit the area.
This time we will introduce one of the Kerama Islands called ‘Aka Island’.
Aka Island has it all – from stunning beaches to delicious food and bars with great cocktails.
Please check our model course that will make the most of your time on the island!
For trips to Okinawa, don’t we all want to stay in a luxurious hotel just once?
It is a moment of pure bliss to be able to enjoy Okinawa’s beautiful ocean, and the easy-paced life of the southern islands in a luxury hotel.
As we introduce eight of the best hotels in Okinawa, we will be ranking them in terms of guest satisfaction based on reviews and pricing.
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Okinawa is synonymous with the sea.
It’s said that the reason why Okinawa’s seas shine a pretty emerald blue is because the white sand that coral reefs make reflects the sunlight and ocean currents, starting with the Kuroshio, wash away contamination.
Even knowing that Okinawa’s seas are beautiful, there are lots of people who worry themselves about which places have spectacular ocean views.
For such people, we’re going to introduce five spots with spectacular ocean views, as well as five cafés where you can enjoy the sea.
We’d be glad if you made this article a reference for enjoying Okinawa’s seas even more.
We all want to dive into the underwater world, at least once. The fishes living in nature, the stunning coral reefs, the white sand, the topographical features—the underwater world is truly a beautiful and mysterious place.
Even those without a license can peek into the underwater world through trial diving lessons.
Get ready to be introduced to the charm of diving in Ishigaki Island. Wouldn’t you like to experience the fun of diving in a tropical island, at least once?
“Benimo Sweet Potato Tart” is a souvenir staple from Okinawa.
The Benimo Sweet Potato Tart is made by “Okashi Goten” Sweets Palace, the original store known for sweet potato confections.
This store is frequented with people who visit during their trip to Okinawa.
We’ve got a bonus tidbit of information, that “There’s a rare, exclusive experience available only at the Onna store branch of Okashi-Goten.
To see if this is true, we’re going undercover to check out the Okashi-Goten Onna store.
What type of exclusive experience could there be at such an already well-known place?! Let’s go and check it out!
When we think of Okinawa, we think of endless summer seas, *1 Okinawan lion statues, and 2* bitter melons. But did you know that Okinawa is actually famous for hamburgers?
Because there are US military bases in Okinawa, the streets are bustling with Americans.
There are reflections of American culture wherever you go; even the majority of clothes and miscellaneous goods stores tend to be related to North America.
With that in mind, Okinawa has some delectable hamburger shops that Americans rave about. Let us introduce some hamburger shops that bustle with American!
*1 A lion talisman, for protection against evil. It is often seen in Okinawa, on rooftops, for example.
*2 A long green vegetable; its distinguishing characteristic is its bitter taste.
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The Yaeyama Islands are known for having one of the best coral reefs in Japan. These seven islands are packed full with real Okinawan charm.
Taketomi Island, one of Yaeyama’s seven islands, is far removed from the bustle of everyday life and is a place where time itself seems to slow down.
Besides being known for its beautiful ocean landscape, Taketomi Island is also known for maintaining its unique cultural traditions. You will surely be moved by its incredible scenery.
Here we will introduce various places to go, eat, and stay on Taketomi Island in a detail. Come fall under its spell!
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