Tourist attractions and activities to enjoy on a rainy day in Okinawa
As the departure date for the trip approaches,
"Weather" during stay
I'm curious.
Whether the weather is good or bad
enjoyment of travel
will greatly affect the
That said, you can't beat the weather. but in advance Schedule assuming rainy weather By standing up, Okinawa Even though I came to ... rainy Okinawa, the worst! disappointing! ” can be avoided? !
In this article, Okinawa can be enjoyed even in the rain Sightseeing spots and activities and experiences recommended for rainy days! Please use it as a reference for your trip to Okinawa!
Okinawa: Indoor sightseeing spots you can enjoy even in the rain
First Okinawa ・ Main island With a focus on Indoor sightseeing spots you can enjoy even in the rain Introducing To do.
Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa main island
northern part of
Motobu Town
It is in"
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
"Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" is one of Okinawa's most famous tourist spots.
About 80 species of corals are reared on a large scale "
coral sea
”, and you can observe the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, swimming leisurely through a huge acrylic panel ”
Kuroshio Sea
” and other exhibits that reproduce the sea of Okinawa are very popular.
Since it is an indoor facility,
Wet day
Perfect as a tourist spot!
You can enter smoothly without having to wait in line.
Discounted advance tickets
Of course, we also visit other spots besides the aquarium.
Bus tour
If
Easy to move even in the rain
you know!
Address: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
[Okinawa, Naha] Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Ticket | Naha HIS LeaLea Lounge Exchange
This is a great value Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium admission ticket that can be redeemed at the HIS LeaLea Lounge. You can avoid waiting in line by redeeming your ticket in advance and enter the aquarium smoothly. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, famous for its whale sharks, is a magnificent world of mysterious Okinawan creatures. In the "Coral Sea" tank, bathed in sunlight, you can see a large-scale coral breeding exhibition.
[Okinawa Naha departure] Churaumi Aquarium and plenty of Okinawa enjoyment bus | Rad Churaumi
This is a one-day bus tour that visits popular sightseeing spots in Okinawa, such as the Churaumi Aquarium. You can apply from 1 person and have plenty of time to stay in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for about 2.5 hours! A great value tour that includes not only the entrance fee to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium but also the entrance fee to other facilities. Transfer from hotel in Naha city to central northern resort hotel (designated hotel
--------------------------------------------------Bring your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guidance! (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese)★What is automated audio guidance★It is a system that will only play directions for each location when you pass a point specified by GPS. A smartphone (compatible with iOS and Android) and earphones are required, so please use it.
Ryukyu Mura
Okinawa
・
Onna Village
It is in"
Ryukyu Village
" is a place where you can experience Okinawa's culture, traditional performing arts, nature, and more.
Theme park
is.
Visit a relocated Ryukyu old folk house,
Okinawan traditional performing arts
There are many ways to enjoy it, such as watching "Eisa"!
In the garden,
workshop
There are also plenty of experience classes available, such as:
The entrance area is safe even in rainy weather.
Dome type facility
So you can enjoy eating and buying souvenirs without getting wet.
At Activity Japan, As a special advance reservation benefit Tickets with Ryukyu koban coins that can be used for shopping are now on sale is!
Address: 1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
[Okinawa, Onna Village] Ryukyu Mura admission ticket! Includes Ryukyu oval coins ♪
Experience-based theme park "Ryukyu Mura" admission ticket advance reservation bonus: 1 Ryukyu koban coin included♪ (1 coin is worth 100 yen and can be used for shopping in Ryukyu Mura) In the main area, real old houses have been relocated, making it feel like you've traveled back in time! In addition, you can enjoy folk songs and dances in the old houses and be treated to hospitality by Okinawan grandmothers♪ You can also enjoy Okinawan cuisine and purchase souvenirs
Nago Pineapple Park
" Nago Pineapple Park "teeth, Okinawa ・ Nago City subtropical plants and A theme park with a pineapple motif . Ride a pineapple-colored yellow cart or a pineapple-shaped train to tour the vast park.
Large-scale renovation
After this, not only the facilities and transportation have been improved, but also the souvenirs and gourmet food have been improved!
Made from pineapple
winery shop
Or encounter dinosaurs in a botanical garden full of tropical plants
Dinosaur Adventure Tours
It is a tourist spot with plenty of things to do for both adults and children!
At Activity Japan, 10% discount on advance admission tickets Or the aforementioned A bus tour that also stops at the Churaumi Aquarium You can also make a reservation.
Address: 1195 Tamemata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
★Renewal one after another! Advance ticket for Nago Pineapple Park★ [Adult ticket (16 years old and over) 1,200 yen → 10% OFF]
[Departing from Naha, Okinawa] Ocean Expo and Kouri Island / Nago Pineapple Park Bus Tour (Course A)
[Hip-Hop Bus A Course] ★This is the most popular bus tour that efficiently visits popular tourist spots in Okinawa! ・Spend 2 hours at the most popular Ocean Expo and Churaumi Aquarium (fee required)! ・Cross the scenic Kouri Bridge to Kouri Island! ・At Nago Pineapple Park, board the Pineapple Bus and tour the park♪ ・At Okashi Goten, try the purple sweet potato tarts!
Naha City Kokusai Street Shopping District
Okinawa main island
of"
Kokusai Street Shopping District
"teeth,
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Located in a location
Naha City
of
main Street
.
Total length: approx. 1.6km
Along the street,
Souvenir shops, general stores, restaurants, izakayas, etc.
Approximately 600 stores and businesses
are lined up,
A popular tourist spot in Okinawa that is bustling with people
is.
Once you enter Kokusai Street,
A local shopping street lined up
Arcade Street
"
Continued.
"
Market Main Street
" "
Mutsumibashi Street
" "
Heiwa-dori Shopping Street
There are several entrances, such as
No matter where you enter, you're connected to everything
.
You can take a walk without worrying about the rain
Of course,
A shopping street where nostalgic shops and new stores stand side by side, offering a different atmosphere from Kokusai-dori
is.
Reopening in March 2023 did Okinawa Prefecture's kitchen Makishi Public Market " is also adjacent Of course, you can enjoy just looking around, The second floor has a food court You can also enjoy Okinawa's local cuisine.
In the surrounding area,
Shisa making
Including,
Accessory making
or
Glasswork
Such,
Fun for both adults and children
Handicraft experience shop
Many
!
Why not immerse yourself in crafting before or after a stroll through the shopping district?
An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! You can make your own original Shisa, one of a kind! You can paint it while you wait for the baking time (about 20 minutes, varies depending on size)! The painting fee is free! You can take it home as it is, of course! We have many samples of different sizes and shapes in the store.
Shell photo frame handmade experience
You can make your own original photo frame using natural pure white shells. You can use all the pure white shells lined up on the table as much as you like. You can also decorate it with starfish, flowers, shisa, and other parts to make it cute.
"Kanoa" offers a hands-on experience of making marine-themed goods and accessories unique to Okinawa. With this plan, you can make your own original bracelet by combining your favorite natural stones. No matter which of the 36 colorful natural stones on the table you use, the price is a flat rate of 2,420 yen! Other items include starfish charms, initial charms, and firefly glass.
At ORIGINAL GLASS ONE Kokusai Street, you can experience sandblasting glasswork and making Ryukyu glass nameplates. You can make glasswork that reminds you of the ocean of Okinawa and is perfect as a memento of your trip.
Okinawa Activities you can enjoy even in the rain
next, Okinawa main island ・ Remote Islands ( Ishigaki Island ・ Miyakojima ・ Iriomote Island )in Activities you can enjoy even in the rain Introducing To do.
Shisa making and painting experience
Okinawa
"Shisa" which is also a symbol of. Since ancient times,
Guardian deity of Okinawa
is valued as
Okinawa souvenir
also popular as
Shisa making and painting experience
How do you like it?
For those who want to take it easy, make a shisa out of clay Pottery experience is recommended. For the easy-going, paint unglazed Shisa and Shisa accessories. Painting experience Why don't you try the challenge?
Same day reservation possible Because there are many shops, sudden change in weather In preparation for this, it is a good idea to check the shops near the hotel.
Naha Airport - about 10 minutes by car! Just 10 seconds on foot from Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa, the easily accessible "Handmade Experience Workshop Tianda" offers a variety of hand-made experience menus that families, couples, and friends can easily participate in. In this plan, you can paint a bisque shisa and finish it into an original shisa.
The pottery shisa making experience is a course to make a three-dimensional pottery shisa with Okinawa's traditional Ryukyu soil. You can choose to sleep or stand. Mask Shisa making (wall hanging type) experience makes Shisa's mask with Ryukyu soil. Why don't you make a shisa that will become the guardian deity of the house?
[Enjoy even on rainy days♪] Shisa☆Sea turtle☆Whale shark☆Coloring experience! Create fun memories♪
Would you like to leave a tangible memory of your trip to Miyakojima? Please try this out in your free time, such as when the weather is bad or the tour is canceled. We have received many comments saying that it is surprisingly fun when you try it, and it is very popular not only with customers with children, but also with couples and groups of friends! You can color your work on the same day.
Come experience painting a shisa at Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Tourism Service! Each shisa is handmade in the workshop, so choose your favorite from a wide variety of shapes and paint them colorfully. You can take your creation home on the day. Use your sense of style to create a one-of-a-kind shisa.
Caving in limestone caves (cave exploration)
strong image of the sea
Okinawa
but actually
limestone caves and caves
Do you know that there are many
Regardless of the weather, bell caves and cave tours are in Okinawa.
Activities we highly recommend
It's one of them!
For those who want a full-fledged adventure experience, go deeper into the cave with a guide. Caving (cave exploration) challenge! Of course, there are also caves with well-maintained walkways for visitors.
Caving (cave exploration) plus the SUP or diving Such, other activities set Check out the tours that are on!
[Okinawa Uruma City] A mysterious limestone cave that you can easily enjoy! CAVE OKINAWA
The largest mysterious limestone cave in central Okinawa Island! It is a power spot in Okinawa's unexplored region where you can enjoy the mystery of nature formed over tens of thousands of years along the exciting route and the fantastic space lit up! Inside the cave, the large red and white red and white stalactites, which are said to bring good luck, are very impressive! Also, the colorfully lit up fantastical space is sure to be Instagrammable! highest
A local guide will lead you through an underground world with over 100,000 years of history. You can feel the mystery of nature with your whole body in an untouched cave that is different from a tourist cave. This is an adventure tour that only participants can experience.
[Okinawa, Ishigaki] Short course, limestone cave caving experience
As you make your way through the untouched jungle, you'll come across a large limestone cave. Put on your headlamp and explore the cave. Let's enjoy caving.
World Heritage Taketomi Town Tourist Guide Ordinance Authorized Professional Guide. World Heritage Iriomote Island Recommended SUP (SUP) / Canoe Relaxing healing mangrove cruising experience! Jungle trekking from upstream to unexplored power spots! In the afternoon, when you put on your helmet and headlights, you can see the mysterious scenery that nature has created over tens of thousands of years.
Snorkeling and diving
Okinawa
Speaking of which, you can enjoy the beautiful world of the sea.
snorkeling
・
diving
is popular, but
In fact, there are many plans that you can participate in even on rainy days.
Did you know?
Especially when diving, although there is a way to see it in sunlight,
Once you're in the water, the weather doesn't really matter.
.
Okinawa
A particularly popular tourist attraction,
Okinawa main island
of"
Blue Cave
"teeth,
Onna Village
of
Cape Maeda
is located.
There is a high possibility that it will be canceled if the waves are high or the wind is strong,
snorkeling
or
experience diving
the tour of
The event will be held if there is some rain.
will be
.
If it's raining or cloudy, you may not be able to see the sea glittering under the sun. It's different from a sunny day. Deep, dark blue It can also be seen !
In the schedule of the trip to Okinawa, play in the rain snorkeling or experience diving Please try to include it!
[The highest chance in the prefecture] A comfortable Blue Cave snorkeling tour by boat ★ It's only a 2-minute drive from the store to the port!! Because we are a group of stores, you can enter without lining up in the parking lot!! We offer lessons, showers, bath towels, and powder rooms at the store, and a welcome drink at the cafe on the 3rd floor with a spectacular view of the ocean♪ Only Swordfish has it all!!! Snorkeling
☆ Blue Cave & Tropical Fish and Churaumi Snorkel Beach Entry To the mysterious sea "Blue Cave", explore snorkel from the beach ☆ The sea of Okinawa with outstanding transparency! Among them, the blue cave is even more spectacular! A lot of fish and more scenery than you can imagine is waiting for you♪――――――――――――15 years with the support of many customers and repeaters! passion for the sea
"Super Summer Sale 2024" [Okinawa Blue Cave] Experience Diving by Boat! 8 Free Benefits Included
First time diving in Blue Ocean! ! ! A dedicated instructor will be in charge of one group. It is a great experience diving that you can participate empty-handed. The staff in charge are all veterans, so you can participate with peace of mind.We will support you slowly and carefully from the beginning. A fun experience for beginners and non-swimmers alike
[Okinawa Blue Cave Experience Diving] 2 dives at the most popular spot in Okinawa, "Cape Maeda" ☆ You will enter from the same spot, but you can enjoy different atmospheres by changing the course underwater!! If you want to dive deep, or if you are nervous because it's your first time, you can practice slowly on the first dive and then go to the cave on the second dive!! Since it's a private dive, you can dive at your own pace.
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
What is that?
The bottom of the hull is made of transparent glass.
Underwater observation boat
The name.
There is no need to change into a swimsuit,
From small children to adults,
The appeal is the convenience of being able to board in everyday clothes.
is.
Glass boats make it easier to see the ocean floor
Most of them have roofs
that's why,
You can enjoy the beautiful underwater world without having to go into the rain or sea.
.
Coral Reef
or
Colorful tropical fish
If you're lucky,
Sea Turtle
You may also see this!
Boasting overwhelming popularity and recognition, Ishigaki Island of A Michelin three-star scenic spot Kabira Bay " With a focus on tours in Great value tours including snorkeling and remote island tours So please check it out.
◆ Tour Overview ◆ Advance reservations are a great deal! The glass-bottom boat tour, which you can participate in wearing your everyday clothes, is a very popular course that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly! Glass-bottom boat ride ticket + handmade additive-free island ice cream are included ♪ * Only for adults The captain will guide you to beautiful coral reefs and fish gathering points.
◆ Tour Overview ◆ Advance reservations are a great deal! Up to 23% off! The glass-bottom boat tour, which you can participate in wearing your everyday clothes, is a very popular course that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly! The captain will guide you to beautiful coral reefs and fish gathering points. In addition, at Gurukun's original point, there are also fish that react to the sound of the boat.
Enjoy the underwater world like an aquarium. You can see the Blue Cave in the distance from the boat. A 20-minute cruise plan / Board a glass-bottom boat where you can see into the sea through the glass windows. Depart from Maeganeku Fishing Port. Enjoy an ocean full of tropical fish and sparkling coral! Fish food is also provided, and the cheers of children can be heard all around, just like an aquarium! Underwater
★A golden course recommended for those who want to visit remote islands! ★On Iriomote Island, enjoy the subtropical wilderness on a mangrove cruise along Nakama River! ★Take a leisurely water buffalo cart ride across the shallow sea to Yubu Island, home to a subtropical botanical garden. ★On Taketomi Island, enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour to see the coral and colorful tropical fish. ★After the glass-bottom boat tour, you will have free time to explore the village.
Four-wheel buggy experience
Four-wheel buggy experience teeth, In the first place, it is necessary to go off-road through jungles and muddy roads. So, Even on sunny days Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or, Comfortable clothing , Bring a change of clothes is required .
Especially on a rainy day Don't worry, go wild and get muddy. How about .
Depending on the plan Things you can experience without a license , Raincoats and boots are available for rental. So, You can participate with peace of mind Yo.
The original Okinawa buggy, so it's safe and secure♪ A buggy tour that was broadcast on a popular TV program on New Year's Day♪ You can have fun even on rainy days☆ A super authentic buggy tour! Even beginners can feel safe♪ We will practice thoroughly in the wide field! Participants from 4 years old are welcome! This is a very popular activity for families★☆★Recommended for★☆★Families with children★Couples
Anyone with a driver's license can participate! (Automatic transmission only is acceptable) After practicing on the off-road course on the premises, we head out onto the public roads to feel the breeze of Ishigaki Island! Riding the buggy is full of excitement ☆★ You'll feel like a child again and have fun ♪ Experience the nature of Ishigaki Island to the fullest! ~Schedule~ (Time required: about 2 hours) 1. Lecture on how to drive, then practice driving on the off-road course on the premises.
[Experience off-roading with a 4-wheel buggy!!!] *Please note that you may be accompanied by other groups on this tour. Enjoy the ultimate entertainment of driving a buggy off-road while experiencing the natural beauty of Okinawa! The beautiful nature of Miyakojima and the powerful driving of the buggy will make you feel the excitement of off-roading.
[Okinawa Prefecture • Miyakojima] Easy 60 minutes! Plan to go to the best beach in the Orient!
This is for people who are a little worried about crossing a bridge, or who don't mind it being a long walk, but still want to go to the sea! This is perfect for people like that!
Sightseeing in Okinawa can be enjoyed in various ways even in the rain!
When traveling to Okinawa, Enjoy even in the rain sights and activities I summarized about! Did that help clarify things?
During your trip, you may have to change your plans due to unforeseen weather conditions. You can't change the weather, but plan for inclement weather It is possible!
Scheduling and homework in advance So, why not prepare for a rainy day in Okinawa?
*The content of this article is current as of May 2024.