Okinawa is known as “Japan's Hawaii” for its rich and varied scenery and unique mix of Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese architecture. It is also known as the birthplace of karate. The local economy is heavily dependent on tourism and fishing – the surrounding ocean is rich in fish due to its location on a continental shelf. Popular attractions include Shuri Castle and Shureimon Gate.
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Okinawa Travel Guide
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Okinawa is known as “Japan's Hawaii” for its rich and varied scenery and unique mix of Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese architecture. It is also known as the birthplace of karate. The local economy is heavily dependent on tourism and fishing – the surrounding ocean is rich in fish due to its location on a continental shelf. Popular attractions include Shuri Castle and Shureimon Gate.
Okinawa zoo was such a great experience we saw so many animals including lions bears and even mandrels the part as a very cool event during the summer that allows it to stay open at night we really enjoyed feeding fish for ¥100 at night. My wife’s favorite animal is elephants but keep in mind when we went there were no elephants at that time. there are though many giraffes at least three.
DKirk
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A onsen hotel located at west side and close to airport. Good place for relaxing .... but the breakfast place is always crowded, because no other option for food in the island. Some rooms with spring bath can see the airplane landing in the frame of unforgettable beautiful sunset.
Highly recommend to visit Umikaji Terrace near the hotel for dessert and drinks.... chill. Suggest to arrive 60 minutes before the sun reach the line. Even there is close to the airport but the plane noise is nothing. We will visit here again.
リラックスするのに良い場所....しかし、島には食べ物のための他の選択肢がないので、朝食の場所はいつも混雑しています。春風呂のある一部の客室では、忘れられない美しい夕日のフレームに飛行機が着陸するのを見ることができます。
ホテルの近くのウミカジテラスを訪れて、デザートや飲み物を飲むことを強くお勧めします。太陽がラインに到達する60分前に到着することをお勧めします。空港に近いですが、飛行機の騒音は何もありません..また訪れます。
Timkklo
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waterfall
#waterfall #okinawa
1570-1 Tsuha, Ōgimi, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-1318
The address is the parking lot. If you love hikes and you’re all about “the journey is more important than the destination” then this is a place for you. I think August is the best time to go and hike and swim because it’s not overwhelming humid. It’s bearable. Make sure to wear proper footwear because hiking with flip flops was the worst!!! 😂
Tricia Ann
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Southeast Botanical Gardens is the definition of floral and fauna. There’s various types of flowers and trees. They also have goats, rabbits, capybara, and other types of animals that you can pet or see up close. You can also pay a small fee to feed them as well!
On special occasions, the garden turns into a beautiful light show. Seeing the lily pads is my favorite :)
2146 Chibana, Okinawa, 904-2143, Japan
Tricia Ann
61
Rarely see a town that make me feel so peaceful and yet so full of surprise and excitement.
Our Mother vessel docked in the bay and we have to take shuttle boat to the beautiful city of Okinawa. On the day, the sky was so clear and blue. It made our heart filled with excitement and anticipation. You bet what was on your mind… Ramen… it was so delicious.. I just had to have a second serving. Thinking of it now, my mouth starts to salivate. LOL.
The town centre is very enticing for tourist and shoppers. A Main Street where all of us just immerse in the atmosphere of excitement. so many food and delicacies. well well well, we couldn’t have enough of it.
I and a few buddies just sat on the side bench of the road, enjoying all the people passing by and living their life. it’s so simple and basic life if compare to hushed and busy life in Tokyo. I wouldn’t mind spending months here to make my busy life coming to a natural pace.
when the time came to board the ship again, we all had the feeling of sayonara to this beautiful town. we know one day we will be back again.
….. I will always Dreaming of your beauty.
Mind Misplaced
67
trip
#trip#couple trip #okinawa
#superb view
Okinawa's winter is warm and comfortable.
There are many gourmet foods in Okinawa.
There are many sightseeing spots
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niin
3
[Mutsumibashi Kadoya]
Okinawa: Kokusai-dori |
①) Three pieces of meat soba (¥ 600)
②) Soki soba (¥ 700)
A shop that stands quietly near the "Mutsumibashi" intersection, which is one of the most crowded streets on Kokusai-dori.
The soba itself is lightly seasoned, but the meat tastes strong and the soup is based on pork bones, so it matches the noodles 💓 The amount is small, but the noodles are thick and chewy, so it was just right. If it's not enough, you can get another noodle for 100 yen 🤩
I was curious, so I tried sprinkling Okinawan koregusu (a seasoning from Okinawa prefecture with island peppers soaked in awamori), but it was quite sour and spicy just by adding a little! It is said that it is an indispensable seasoning for Okinawa soba in the local area. (Be careful not to overfill ⚠️)
Although it is cheap, it has a very authentic and gentle taste 👍 The people at the restaurant are warm and I realized that it is a restaurant that is loved by the locals!
* Closed on Tuesdays
hyuma sunere
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[Cafe 7973]
Okinawa: American Village |
Right) Mango Dragon Fruit (¥ 800) + Tapioca (¥ 100)
Left) Red potato berry (¥ 600) + tapioca (¥ 100)
A stylish cafe in the vegan cafe of American Village ☕️
7973 doesn't seem to come from ~ 🧐
The juice using mango called Arme Gold 🥭 and dragon fruit grown in my own farm was rich as if I could eat raw fruit 🍹 The red potato berry seemed to contain soy milk and it tasted like a smoothie. !!
It's a fruit juice that looks good on Instagram but tastes good and healthy 💓
* Closed on Tuesdays