When roads can only take you so far and the point of interests are limited by the land mass of this tiny island, you’re bound to face off with the open seas. Allow me to be your guide to some of the open sea adventures Okinawa has to offer!
Ie Island is a thirty minute ferry ride from Motobu and makes a great day trip. It’s best known for Mount Gusuku, a 172m climb with spectacular views from the summit. #Ieisland #Okinawaislands #Totalokinawa
Kouri island has been well renowned for its serene beaches, 2,000 meter long bridge, and its Kouri Island garlic shrimp. But also there’s Kouri ocean tower remarkably nestled nicely at the south east corner of this tiny island. #Kouri #Okinawaislands
The island of Kudaka, also known as 神の島 (Kami no shima) and said to be the first Ryukyu island created by an ancient goddess, lies peacefully off of the Chinen peninsula in Nanjo. A great destination for a day trip! #Okinawaislands #Kudaka #Ryukyu
Neo Park Okinawa is an interactive zoo featuring a wide range of exotic plants and animals. Has a petting zoo, cafe and train ride. Located in Nago, easily accessed from route 58.
Trees of Green, Red Roses Too! Have a natural Valentine’s day this year in Okinawa! Ideas of romantic all natural places to visit with your honey for this year’s Okinawa Valentine’s day 2020 #V-Day #ValentinesOki #Totalokinawa
What is the best way to explore and enjoy the deep blue sea you ask? Why, snorkeling, of course! Dive into the Okinawan blue! Here are some of the known and not so known top picks of snorkeling areas in the island. #Scubadiving #Okinawa #Snorkeling
A friend once told me a way to tell between stalagmites & stalactites is that a stalagmite will try to climb to the top of the cave with all their “might” whilst a stalactite will hold on “tight” to prevent from falling; useful during our visit to Gyokusendo cave located inside Okinawa world theme park. #Nanjo #Okinawaworld #Caves
Cape Maeda – most sought out snorkelling and scuba diving spot in Okinawa. Turquoise ocean, clear water, abundance of fish and sea life. Come check it out! #Bluecave #Okinawa #Scuba #Diving #Maedapoint
Everybody knows the golden rule of vacation: never come back home empty handed. Souvenirs play a big part in Japanese culture especially in terms of food to a point that they have a special name for it called the Omiyage. #Souvenirs #Okinawa #Omiyage
Time for some Okinawan history! Atop a hill made of Ryukyuan limestone, 322 ft above sea level, sits Katsuren Castle, a Chuzan era castle also known as the “Ocean Gusuku”- History with an amazing view! #ryukyu #castle #history #okinawa
Okinawa’s beauty can be enjoyed from many places, but some of the best outlooks are from atop a...
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