Best Tourist Spots In Okinawa

13 Reviews

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

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The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

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Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island shows us various color of the sea changes by the tide and weather. Emerald green sometimes, and gradation of pale and gentle blue sometimes, it has different scenery every time I visit. I really want you all to see it!

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The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

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30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

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The beautiful beach makes me disbelieve my own eyes. 'Toguchi no Hama' is said to be the most beautiful beach in Irabu Island. So, it's like a paradise with white sand.

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Yonaha Maehama Beach was soooooo beautiful that I satisfied of its name 'the most beautiful beach in the Orient'. I could enjoyed all day long with some activities such as banana-boat! Also, many corals and shells were on the beach, so I enjoyed picking them up.

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Japan's southernmost island, Hateruma has less light obstacle, so it's suitable for stellar observation! You can see the thick part of the Milky Way, that is to say the center of the Galaxy, much better than those in Honshu region. If the season is good, you can see the Southern Cross, too!◎To Hateruma Island, access by ferry. Bring medicine for motion sickness by yourselves. Stellar Observation Tower's party is good (you need a car). The lights of the Milky Way is slight, you may not be able to see like the first pic. Remember, the Milky Way is seen at the left of the Scorpion. I took these pics near the southernmost stone monument, but be careful no to lose your way because there's no signs!

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Kerama Islands is a nice diving spot you can access from Okinawa main island by boat. The clearest sea in Japan makes me feel like swimming in the aquarium! You can meet the coral reefs of course, and popular tropical fish such as clownfish.◎You can find diving shop at Karama Islands, or access by boat from Okinawa main island's shops. Some of them prepare diving-experience (available without diving licence), so even beginners can enjoy.

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Utopia Farm Miyakojima is a touring farm located 10 min by car from Miyako Air Port. We can see gardens of mango, flower, and fruit for only 350 yen. Under 12 years old children don't need entrance fee.

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Southeast Botanical Garden has various subtropic plants that we can see only here in Japan, and also many spots worth taking pictures. Not only subtropic plants, they offer the experience to touch with animals, so all of your families can enjoy this botanical garden.◎Adult 1500 yen, 18-16 years 1000 yen, 15-6 years 500 yen, under 6 years old free. Senior 1000 yen.

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There were many flowers around houses of red tiles in Taketomi Island. The flowers looks more beautiful in this clear sky. I could see many flowers in other places such as roadsides, so here's a great place for people like flowers.

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A spiritual power spot in Okinawa where the Ryukyu myths are still alive. Located such a place, and you can visit some sanctuaries by just walking along the path with a guide. Rising rock mountain, an observatory above the sea…although you are unbelieving, must feel something strong!◎No holidays Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar 16:00) Barrier-free course for wheelchairs Entrance Fee: adult ￥820 check out HP for child and discounts

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I can say only 'impressive' as to the scenery from the hill. Kaho Banda is a little known spiritual power spot located in the site of salt factory Nuchiuna. If you drive through Mid-Sea Road, please visit here, too.

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It is difficult to visit here without guide. Roots of Indian laurel dangle and sunbeams come through the leaves in the sanctuary cave. And you should worship before entering because it is a spiritual place and was also a air‐raid shelter.

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Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

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Ryukyu Kingdom's symbolic building. Its deep red gives a strong impression against the background of the blue sky in Okinawa. You must-see spot in Okinawa.

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Even its decent figure standing on the mountain top is nice, the superb view from the 100meters high fascinates the traveler's hearts more than anything. In the castle site, you can enjoy virtual trip going back 600 years.

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Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

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The northern end of an airport for training in Shimoji Island. The beautiful view from here takes our breath away. Once here was famous for the plane touch-and-go, but without that, this wonderful view is worth visiting.

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Depot Island has more than 130 shops of food and fashion. And its buildings are very fashionable, so we can enjoy all day taking photos excellent for Instagram.

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Sadabama (Akabaka) Beach has a historical site called Sadabama that has a connections with younger brother of the first king of Ryukyu Kingdom. You can see the whole beach from the rock. It had been a little known beach, but became famous as a music video location place for TWICE.

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Located at Kohamajima Island, Sugar Road is a straight road going through the sugar cane fields. It's so beautiful that it's been used as a location for TV dramas. Also, it's a very refreshing place to only ride a bicycle and go down the road.◎You can see the grown and tall sugar canes from summer to autumn at the both sides of the road.

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It's a mysterious spot with a heart-shaped coral reef that had swelled and eroded for long ages. The beautiful ocean in front of your eyes, why don't you wish for happiness?

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A specialty store of smoothie made from famous mongo grown in Miyako Island and other 15 or more kinds. On the middle of your journey, take a calm rest in a hammock on the grass. The interior like tropical countries is also attractive.

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Subtropical teahouse on the top of the mountain. The terrace seats overlook the sea of ​​Okinawa. There are also hammock, so many people are taking a break, it is a very relaxing space. It is a recommended cafe that you can enjoy a tropical feeling.

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Hikari Rakuen is a cafe with lovely southern island's mood. Guava Juice made from 100% home-grown guava as a main menu, they sell some tropical juice, smoothie and shaved ice made from Ishigaki Island fruits.

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Fusaki beach is a famous spot to see the sunset. The sunset scenery from the beach and 'Fusaki angel pier' will become your unforgettable memory.

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The Room is very spacious and Equipped Enough, you can relax like in your room. The ocean can be seen from the room, why don’t you enjoy the nature.

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Floating breakfast limited to 3 groups a day. Breakfast at the resort hotel pool is exciting from the morning. There are still few places in Japan where you can float, so I recommend it.

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Kondoi Beach is located at Taketomi Island, and nice place for sea bathing. Walking sallow beach to the offing, a little sandy beach appeared and I could take this photo. I felt relaxed in the sea all around me.

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Yonaha Maehama Beach is admired as the best one in the Orient for the impressively beautiful sea and white sands. You can stay leisurely under the beach parasol, swimming in the sea, and also personal water craft! What's more, driving on Kurima Ohashi Bridge with the ocean view!◎Car rental is better. Or, take bus from Hirara to Uechiminami bus stop, then 15 min walk.

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Hatoma-jima Island is famous as a location of Japanese TV series 'Ruri-no Shima (Sapphire Island), and has beautiful sea around it. I was very moved with much more beautiful sea than that of other islands of Okinawa.◎Hatoma Island is small that you can walk around. There're no remarkable tourist spots, you can enjoy the slow island time leisurely.

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Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

8 Reviews

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

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This island made from sandy beach appears only the low tide. Pure blue sky, pure white beach and the sea of Yaeyama blue make me moved!! You have to use a tour because there aren't any liners.

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A spiritual power spot in Okinawa where the Ryukyu myths are still alive. Located such a place, and you can visit some sanctuaries by just walking along the path with a guide. Rising rock mountain, an observatory above the sea…although you are unbelieving, must feel something strong!◎No holidays Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar 16:00) Barrier-free course for wheelchairs Entrance Fee: adult ￥820 check out HP for child and discounts

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The north of Okinawa, 1.5km ahead from Toguchi Port. Minna-jima Island is popular as a island you can make a day trip. Although it takes only 15minutes by high speed boat, that's like an isolated island! The sea clearness and beauty are special!

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Okinawa in December is very warm during the day. The sea was comfortable and really healed. In winter, a trip to Okinawa in the south is really good. beach51 has photogenic scenery here and there. It is a recommended spot for a superb view beach.

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I stopped by this beach on my way to Kudaka Island. The heart shaped sign in front of the clear blue ocean is amazingly lovely and you can take excellent photos.

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Valley Of Gangala is a forest made by limestone broken hundreds of thousands years ago. You can experience the world beyond the periods in front of your eyes! Set out the mysterious tour to the forest in ravine, cave and tree terrace under a specialist's guidance.◎Access: 30 min by car from Naha Airport. You cannot enter except tours, so you have to reserve till 17:00 on the previous day. Fee: ￥2200 per person for 1hour and 20min tour.

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30 min by ferry from the south of Okinawa. Kudaka Island is a sacred island in the myth of Ryukyu. In such island, there're great nature and many warm-hearted islanders. Going around by bicycle, you can meet many amazing views in this small, narrow island.

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Zamami Island is located 50 min by express ferry from Okinawa main island! I aimed for new moon and took pictures of starry sky. Please enjoy the innumerable stars in complete darkness which is possible for only isolated islands. You can find many shooting stars, too.

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Accessible from Kumejima Island by boat, an island with only white sandy beach is called Hatenohama. Correctly, there're three such islands, and you can see the emerald ocean and white sandy beach in all af your sight from the farthest one. Enjoy the sea of Okinawa to your heart content! By the way, they're so moving from the airplane.◎You need to take part in the tour to Hatenohama. If you want to look it from airplane, ride a plane to Miyako-jima Island, and take right side seats. But as the route and the weather, you may not be able to look it.

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The sea of clearness beyond compare is praised as the No.1 in Okinawa and called Kerama Blue. The contrast between the sea and as long as 800 meters white and arched beach is very beautiful and just like paradise! You can enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the sea with coral spreading.◎Access: from Naha to Tokashiki Island, express ferry 35min (￥4,620 for a round trip), ferry 70 min (￥3,080 for a round trip) ※ one-day trip from Naha is available

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Even its decent figure standing on the mountain top is nice, the superb view from the 100meters high fascinates the traveler's hearts more than anything. In the castle site, you can enjoy virtual trip going back 600 years.

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Okinawa's dialect chura-umi means the beautiful sea. This salt contains 25% less salinity than others and it's texture is very smooth like a powder snow. Because the salt contains as many as 21kinds of minerals, they cultivate it for also cosmetic. And shops and cafes with some limited items have become the new popular spots for tourists.

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A sacred place 'Shirumichu', which we can go by car from Okinawa main island. It's a place where gods Amamichu and Shirumichu, who made Okinawa, are said to live, and people who visit here are blessed with good children. It's not easy to find this place because we need to go through narrow path between houses, but its spiritual power is worth visiting. What's more, the nearby beach is very beautiful.

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The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

10 Reviews

The northern end of an airport for training in Shimoji Island. The beautiful view from here takes our breath away. Once here was famous for the plane touch-and-go, but without that, this wonderful view is worth visiting.

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The view spot attracts many people the most in Irablu island. The ocean view called Ira Blue is amazing, and seen only in Irabu island.

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The opposite side of famous Kabira Bay. It's a beach known to only people in the know. It has the most transparent sea water in Ishigaki Island, and also many spots that make us want to take photos. This is where I always visit if the weather is fine.

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The landscape seen from the Mount Nosoko (Nosoko Maapee) is extremely beautiful in Ishigaki Island. What is more, you can access by car to the halfway, then walk up only 20min to the top. Such easy mountain climb is one of the attraction of this spot.◎You need 40min for the mountain climb, but 20min from a parking area in Nosoko Forest Road.

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Hirakubozaki is a northernmost point of Ishigaki Island, and a lighthouse stands at the tip. The ocean over the point is indescribably beautiful, and the emerald green spreading to far away is worth seeing once in your life.

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Here faces East Chine Sea, and the romantic scenery is available at twilight. The collaboration of a lighthouse and the setting sun is nice, isn't it?

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Okinawa has the cobalt blue sky and the sea that you can't believe them in Japan. Television crews often visit here.

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Depot Island has more than 130 shops of food and fashion. And its buildings are very fashionable, so we can enjoy all day taking photos excellent for Instagram.