After having visited Okinawa twice I would like to present my TOP 5 eateries you should check out when visiting the island.
This article highlights three museums located in different corners of the country.
Kohama island is a beautifully quiet southern remote island of Okinawa, located in the centre of the Yaeyama Islands. A treat to discover, Kohama can be accessed by a twenty minute boat ride from Ishigaki port.
Located just a 10 minute boat ride from Ishigaki island port, Taketomi Island has a lot to offer travelers, including stunning beaches, magnificent views, hikes and water buffalo rides to name a few.
With a huge variety of accommodation, ranging from simple hostels to five star hotels with all inclusive packages, Ishigaki Island has something for every traveler.
If you're interested in heading off the beaten path and exploring one of the lesser-known Okinawan Islands, then Miyako-jima could be the destination for your next holiday.
The origin of this formation is unknown. Some specialists and scientists believed the site is completely natural. Others claim that the formations are man-made stepped monoliths, while others affirm that it is a natural site modified or a man-made artifact.
Daisekirinzan ( 大石林山) is an incredible natural wonder of Okinawa. Located in the island's remote north, the “Big Stone Woods Mountain”, as its name is translated, is a 200-million-year-old limestone “forest”, with bizarre rock formations and beautiful scenery.
Seifa Utaki lies hidden away in the cool, shady forests of Nanjo, accessible via a small, stone footpath through the woods.
They are the two great shopping centers of Okinawa. With all kinds of varieties of goods available, which one really is the best? Place your bets!
Visiting Okinawa? Here are my 5 tips for an awesome snorkeling and beach adventure on Ikei Island.
I have lived in Okinawa for years and I can say that the beaches are really beautiful during summer. A great spot for a weekend getaway at the beach would be Miyako Island, a small island located in the south of Okinawa. You can reach there from Naha by plane in about 1 hour.
