Travel guide to Okinawa, Japan, attractions, hotels and food are all here

Okinawa is in the peak tourist season from July to November, and the most suitable tourist season is from April to May. Transportation mainly consists of chartered cars, light rail, buses and taxis. It is recommended to use Google Maps for navigation. Light rail and walking are preferred for trips within 2 kilometers, followed by walking the entire journey.

Taxis in Okinawa are much more cost-effective than those in Tokyo (starting at 600 yen, estimated to be 100 yen per kilometer). The most affordable place for seafood sashimi is the Makishi Commune Market. After the flight arrives in the morning, it is recommended to go to the far right of the 4th floor of the departure hall to watch the planes take off and land while eating pork and egg rice balls. Check the luggage weight at the check-in counter of the low-cost airline on the return trip and buy luggage in advance. Take the light rail from the airport to Miebashi Station for 7 stations and walk 500 meters to Kokusai-dori. The Okinawa light rail uses Suica cards. All famous hotels in Okinawa are booked by phone on Google Maps in advance. Ryukyu beef should be booked on the official website at least 1 month ago. You must arrive in advance for the reserved restaurants and be a trustworthy traveler. If the itinerary changes, cancel the reservation in time. It is recommended to apply for a one-day tour and chartered car online in advance. It is recommended to use the Apple built-in system for the weather forecast of Okinawa when visiting Okinawa for the first time. Arrive at Tokashiki Port 15 minutes in advance to show the reservation number to exchange tickets and pay the fee. Don't eat too much before boarding the ship, as you may get seasick. Tokashiki Island can basically only be consumed in cash. After getting off the boat, transfer to the Apollon shuttle bus to the beach, 400 yen/person. Wait for the return shuttle bus at the station in advance. Bring food to the island. The restaurant tastes average or opens late. You must buy a ticket to the lighthouse at Cape Zanpa to see the view. Pay attention to safety at night in the American Village, as the security is poor.

Kouri Bridge-Ocean Tower (ticket 1000 yen)-Heart-shaped Reef (parking 100 yen)-Shrimp and Rice. Self-driving and chartering cars can follow this route. It is recommended to participate in the dolphin feeding at the Okinawa Aquarium for 500 yen/person. If you bring children to play, add the pineapple garden and the sea park.

Recommended Okinawa hotels: Hotel Collective
Recommended restaurants in Okinawa: Ginci in Fish Cage, Kushiyaki Touriya Atariya (no children, only cash accepted), Yakiniku Motobu Ranch (reservations recommended), Grumeten Sushi Market (Mihama branch, maximum 60 seats), Nunmure Ramen, Ichiran Ramen, Merikino Ginci (book in advance by phone), Kouri Island Shrimp Rice (only cash accepted), H.B.H Ice Cream American Village