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There are 11 places in Okinawa that you can’t miss!
1. Scuba Dive in the mysterious Blue Cave
2. Experience snorkeling in the Blue Cave
3. Enjoy the blue ocean on sea kayak
4. Snorkel at night under the starry sky
5. Shop for star-shaped sands accessories
6. Visit the best Okinawa beef restaurant
7. Interact with buffaloes in Okinawa
8. Try the American and Okinawa style Blue Seal ice cream
9. Shop for limited edition souvenirs
10. Visit the famous steak house on Kokusai Dori Street
11. Have fun on the beautiful beach
11 amazing activities and spots in Okinawa
01. Scuba Dive in the mysterious Blue Cave
One of the most famous and hottest spot for divers to scuba dive is the Blue Cave which is located near Cape Maeda in Onna Village. Just 5 meters below the surface, you can see the beautiful emerald-like color under the sea!
For the scuba diving course, a certified professional coach will accompany you all the way, so even if you can't swim or you are not good at swimming, you can still experience scuba diving safely. We highly suggest all the beginners to take this course first.
Scuba Diving in Blue Cave
Reservation in advance: 12,000 yen
Walk-in: 13,000 yen
You can make reservation by phone or email. (Up to 3 days before your experience)
English speaking staff is available.
Inquiries Tel.: +81-80-2730-7076
Email: contact@bluecavemarintour.com
11. Have fun on the beautiful beach
In the north part of Okinawa, there is a beautiful island called Kouri Island which is famous for the blue ocean! Just 1.5 hours drive, you can reach this beautiful place!!
With the beautiful ocean and the interesting shaped rocks, Kouri Island is also famous among visitors, and it appears in many movies too!
Kouri Island
Map Code: 485 722 490 3
Homepage (Japanese): http://kourijima.info/
07. Interact with buffaloes in Okinawa
06. Visit the best Okinawa beef restaurant
10. Visit the famous steak house on Kokusai Dori Street
08. Try the American and Okinawa style Blue Seal ice cream
05. Shop for the star-shaped sands accessories
For those we want to get something more special and bring home your memories, why don't you order a special jewelry at Grace Anniversary Design Shop where the design and ideas are coming from designers who live in Okinawa!
Grace Anniversary Design (Onna Shop)
Address: Onna, Okinawa
(沖縄県国頭郡恩納村前兼久124)
Map Code: 206 096 202 4
Tel.: 098-964-3422
Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
(Closed on Wednesday on the 3rd week of every month)
Homepage (Japanese): http://www.grace-shop.jp/
09. Shop for limited edition souvenirs
Wanna get Okinawa souvenirs at one stop? We have a good suggestion for you! Just 15 minutes walk from the OMOROMACHI station where the biggest Duty Free Shop in Okinawa is, you can find this supermarket "Okinawa Takajima Apple Town Shop"!
Nagatanien Ochazuke – Okinawa Limited Edition
Bitter melon stir fried mixed flavor
AGU pork flavor
Mozuku Tea (seaweed tea) flavor
600 yen + tax
Homepage (Japanese): http://www.nagatanien.co.jp/product/detail/7/28/528/
Okinawa Takajima Apple Town Shop
Address: 2F, 3-3-1 Omoro-machi, Naha, Okinawa
Map Code: 331 888 77
Hours: 11:00 – 20:30
Tel.: 098-863-8305
Homepage (Japanese): http://www.feenu.co.jp/shop/shop08.php
Isn’t Okinawa a great place for diving, fine food, shopping, and sightseeing!
Do you think that Okinawa is the best place for your summer getaway in Japan? We will leave you to explore this beautiful subtropical land by yourself!
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