Best Architectures In Okinawa

Enjoy Walking Around Taketomi Island Without HurryTaketomi Island

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.

A Deep Red World HeritageShuri Castle

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.

Breathtaking Panoramic View From The World HeritageKatsuren Castle

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.

So Beautiful Ocean In The Northernmost Of Ishigaki IslandHirakubosaki

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.

The Longest Toll-Free Bridge in Japan on the Ira-Blue SeaIrabu Bridge

The longest toll-free bridge between Miyako island and Irabu island in Japan opened on January 31, 2015. You can enjoy driving while seeing the ocean called Ira-Blue.

A Romantic Spot You Can Eat Okinawa FoodsUmikaji Terrace

Located on Senaga-jima Island, Umikaji Terrace has many shops containing Okinawa food restaurants like Okinawa Soba Noodle and Sata andagi (sweet deep-fried buns of dough). Anyway, Orion Beer to drink in front of the sea tastes wonderful.◎Access: 10min by car from Naha Airport Free shuttle bus available from Akamine Station and Palette Kumoji

With Beautiful Red Tiles In The Blue! An Observatory Commanding The Northeast Ocean Of Ishigaki IslandTamatorizaki Observatory

Tamatorizaki Observatory is located in the northeast shore of Ishigaki Island, and has red tiles for its roof with full of Okinawa mood. You can see many hibiscus around the observatory, Hirakubo Peninsula in the north, and the whole view of the ocean in the east.