Activities Cape Hedo Kim Bergström Cape Hedo is the northernmost point on Okinawa Island, and offers some scenic views of the surrounding waters and cliff faces.
10 Activities Water Buffalo Cart Ride in Ishigaki Manish Prabhune Awesome experience to access remote islands on a water buffalo wading through sea water! The water buffalo originating from n...
Activities Gushikawa Castle Ruins Sherilyn Siy The ruins sit 17 meters above sea level on a cliff west of Cape Kyan on the southern tip of Okinawa's mainland. The defensive...
Activities Cherry Blossom in Okinawa Japan Travel Okinawa's cherry blossoms are the first to bloom in Japan every year. Because of the warm climate, they are different from th...
6 Activities Okinawa's Northern Coast Kim Bergström Okinawa's Northern Coast has some spectacular beaches, and Okuma is one of the best. Crystal clear water, minimal crowds, and...
Activities Paantu Festival in Okinawa 2025 Sarah Koh Okinawa's Miyakojima island celebrates the Paantu festival – an ancient form of exorcism involving supernatural creatures, ma...
Activities Nago Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Being Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa's cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom in the months of January and February. A w...
Activities Discovering Higashi-son, Okinawa Ryan Mannschreck With three strands, Blue, Green, and Eco tourism Higashi-son Okinawa weaves together a seafoam green tapestry of earth friend...
6 Activities A Day at Tokashiku Beach Susann Schuster Tokashiku Beach is a true gem on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa. Not that many tourists have found this little beach yet. Known fo...
6 Activities Naminoue Beach and Shrine Susann Schuster Naminoue Beach is the perfect place in Naha, Okinawa, when you want to refresh yourself after a long day of sightseeing. The ...