Illumination events take place at several sites in the Okinawa main island in December. Why don’t you join the event, making your romantic memories. Please bring a warm outer wear since it can be chilly at night.

Numerous festivals and fireworks unique to Okinawa are held all over the island in July. These events bustle with excitement and are held at famous tourist destinations and their surroundings, so you can easily check them out during your stay in Okinawa. It’ll be perfect for making great memories with your family or friends!

Yui Rail, a city monorail in Okinawa, began operation on August 10, 2003. It draws a wide range of ridership, from locals to domestic and foreign tourists. The monorail track will be extended and 4 more stations will be added by the summer of 2019 (at the earliest) for further convenience! We will show you how to maximize your experience with Yui Rail and also introduce some tourist spots in Naha that can be accessed using the monorail. Adding: It's extended 4 stations current as of November, 2021.

Family vacation with kids tend to be centered around kids, but if you choose the right hotels, even grandparents will have fun at their own pace! As your home base, these recommended hotels let you get lots of rest time and offer great relaxation amenities.

You may think that Okinawa is warm throughout the year, but it actually gets a little chilly starting in mid-December. This chilliness induces Okinawan cherry blossoms to bloom from January to March. Somei Yoshino, characterized by its pale white color, is the most common cherry blossom species in Japan. But the species you’ll see in Okinawa is called Ryukyu Kanhizakura, which has a vivid pink color, and it’s known for blooming earlier than any other cherry blossoms in Japan. In mainland Japan, the “cherry blossom frontline” makes its way from south to north, but in Okinawa, the frontline goes the opposite direction, from north to south. Explanations abound for this phenomenon, but the common understanding is that the cold temperature the flower buds need to bloom, which were formed in summer, moves from the northern area of the Okinawa main island (especially from the mountainous area with high altitude) to the southern area; hence the direction of the “frontline.” This article introduces you to amazing cherry blossom sites in Okinawa! Visit these places and get an early peek of spring!

For those who want to fully explore Okinawa, Naha is the most convenient place to stay. It allows you to have easy access to the airport and to the expressway. The hotels in Naha are also relatively inexpensive compared to the luxury hotels on the west coast. The editorial group came up with a list of recommended hotels, which we will introduce in detail! The comfort you’ll experience will make you want to come back. Definitely consider these options when you search for hotels!

Everyone should be excited that their long-sought trip to Okinawa has finally come. There are a lot of fun activities waiting for you including sightseeing, gourmet dining, and shopping. However, before that, please look over the Okinawa hotels’ conditions described here. Please inform yourself about the hotels in Okinawa, Japan that have a different culture and customs in order to have a pleasant trip to Okinawa.

A great way to move around within Okinawa, for those of you who are visiting for the first time on their own, is the bus. There aren’t any trains in Okinawa, so the only public transportation is the monorail in Naha-City. Other than that, your only options are taking the taxi, the bus, or renting a car. Many visitors opt for renting a car because of the flexibility it offers, but driving in an area you aren’t familiar with can be nerve-racking. You also can’t have a sip of alcohol if you’re a driver. Don’t you also wish you could enjoy the view while traveling? If so, the bus is definitely for you. We’ll let you in on how you can make the most of your bus ride.