Nakijin

Gajumaru Rock

Okinawa! First two photos are taken at Kouri Island and last photo was taken at Lequ hotel in American Village, Chatan. it is a must to go place for sightseeing and the hotel is great. If you wanna see fireworks, you should come on Saturdays,7:30pm. Fireworks might be cancelled due to some weather changes.#fireworksshow

This is one of the better beaches in Okinawa. Relatively clean and not too commercialized. The beach was very clean when we visited. Apparently I heard that this place was called the lovers' beach as many young japanese love to date at this romantic location. Definitely a place to relax and take in the beauty of the area. Kouri beach is small, cute beach at the end of the bridge connecting Kouri Island with Yagaji Island. Not far from Nago. We parked on the right at the end of the bridge for 300¥ all day but there is a parking lot on the left where you can park for free. There is a small restaurant, an ice cream kiosk, vending machines and a small market selling fresh fruit, veggies, drinks, swimsuits and souvenirs. They also rent bikes. Water sports on the beach. Toilets, changing rooms and showers for free. You can also rent sun beds and umbrellas. #givethanks #givethanks

Ruin of Nakijin Castle, a former Ryukyu Castle on Okinawa, Japan. What's left of the castle ruins are stone walls of the castle, and leaves the visitor to his/her imagination of what the castle would have looked like in its hey days. An artist impression based on historical records would have given visitors a better perspective of the castle. But this was my favorite castle ruins because it has a great ang magnificient view of the ocean and a variety of flowers and butterflies around. Moving around the castle can be challeging for the older folks as there are steps to climb and the journey was a pretty long walk from the entrance. #givethanks #givethanks

Kouri Island, Okinawa, Japan

Kouri Island, Lover's Island

Discover a most beautiful Kouri Bridge

if your in the area this site is worth a visit especially during the cooler months, there is a spectacular view from the top looking down over the ocean. one can grab a coffee or a drink from the vendors near the ticket office, my advice go early and admire this site. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway