When is the best time to visit Okinawa? Thorough explanation by purpose and season!

When is the best time to visit Okinawa? Thorough explanation by purpose and season!
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

In the ranking of popular travel destinations in Japan, always top class to go into Okinawa !
In this article, we will talk about recommended times to travel to Okinawa. By purpose/season I will explain to!

When you go to Okinawa, the best season will differ depending on what you want to do and what activities you want to prioritize. Conversely, depending on when you go Recommended activities is different.
With reference to the article, A fulfilling trip to Okinawa Please plan accordingly!

[By purpose] Recommended time to travel to Okinawa

Recommended time for sea bathing

Okinawa woman playing on the beach

Okinawa Speaking of sea!
From around March, the sea opens at each beach, You can swim until around October There are many beaches.

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If you enjoy swimming in the sea, the best season is Around May to around September . Enjoy the white sandy beach, the blue sea, and the refreshing sea breeze!

Diving and snorkeling can be enjoyed all year round

diving or snorkeling For activities that you experience in the sea, such as wearing a wet suit or dry suit, enjoy all year round You can.

If you want to enjoy traditional culture

okinawa haarii dragon boat

unique culture is deeply rooted in Okinawa . for the purpose of travel Traditional culture experience It is also recommended to try incorporating!

Traditional fishing boat races (Harley) are held every year to pray for a bountiful catch. May-June Secondly, the Eisa that is paraded around the area with nenbutsu dance July to September In addition, it is carried out in each region.
while traveling festivals and events whether the check it out Please take a look.

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Mountain and river activities can be enjoyed all year round

okinawa yanbaru forest blue sky

sea activities Okinawa tends to attract attention to untouched jungle and, mountain activities or water sports Why don't you experience it?

In Okinawa " Yanbaru National Park "there is. Enjoy rivers flowing through subtropical forests and unexplored regions Canoe/Kayak Actually very popular! Regardless of the season, throughout the year You can enjoy it.

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[By season] Recommended time to travel to Okinawa

next Season (by month) We will introduce the temperature, highlights, and recommended activities.

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Okinawa trip from March to April (spring)

spring Okinawa Then why not enjoy cherry blossoms (kanhizakura), azaleas, and other flowers, and enjoy the early opening of the sea? The climate is relatively stable and parasailing such as Marine Sports Why don't you enjoy

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Okinawa trip from May to October (summer)

If you want to enjoy summer to the fullest, you can't miss a trip to Okinawa this time of year! snorkeling Such sea activities Of course, Okinawa culture/Okinawa experience is also recommended.

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November-December (Autumn) Okinawa Trip

Like spring, the climate is stable and comfortable in autumn Okinawa . SUP or diving Such, sea activities Why don't you enjoy it?

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Okinawa trip from January to February (winter)

Wear light clothes compared to Honshu Okinawa Winter. Winter-only activities are recommended. whale watching is. Bus tour or Nature guided tour is also popular.

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Travel expenses for traveling to Okinawa

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Okinawa Travel: Trends in Travel Expenses
high period : July-August (summer vacation period), Golden Week (GW), year-end and New Year holidays, etc.
cheap period : January-February (after New Year's holiday), November-December (before year-end holiday), immediately after consecutive holidays, etc.

Okinawa travel costs fluctuate considerably depending on the season. Travel expenses in summer and peak season can be several times higher than in winter!

During the summer vacation season from July to August and Golden Week (GW) in May, Travel costs tend to rise can be seen. If you want to save money and enjoy sightseeing, Around June when there are few consecutive holidays or, November to February is said to be the off-season in Okinawa. schedule is recommended.

Recommended activity ranking for Okinawa trip

1 rank

当日予約大歓迎!【Okinawa・青の洞窟シュノーケル】★ツアー中の写真無料撮影&餌付け付or無料!スプリングセール実施中

Okinawa Diving Shop Seamall
Blue Cave/Onna Village
4,000 circle 900 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.7
  • (2014 reviews and experiences)

[Very popular] We also hold Blue Cave Pukupuku Snorkeling, open to people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 [Our coronavirus countermeasures] Here are some of the coronavirus countermeasures we are taking to ensure our customers can participate safely! ● Checklist to help you feel safe

2 rank

[Miyakojima's most popular tour] Go by boat to the [Phantom Uni Beach Tour] (free drone photography) Arrive at the beach in 5 minutes (about 1.5 hours) ★ Spring sale now on ★

Miyakojima YUKAALAmarine
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
8,500 circle 7,000 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (188 reviews and experiences)

★★宮古島に来たら絶対ユニの浜★★「Tiktok」で宮古島来たら絶対行って欲しい場所!でお馴染みのユニの浜ツアー★宮古島現地ガイドだから出来るこのパフォーマンス!インフルエンサーorモデルさん等の撮影スポットからPV撮影に大人気!【その他お得ツアー】(ドローンはユニの浜のみとなります)・ユニの浜+マン

3 rank

【3歳まで無料】1組貸切制青の洞窟シュノーケル《2歳から70歳まで参加可 》写真撮影無料!エサorり体験付き!スプリングセール実施中!

Diving shop Ryo
Blue Cave/Onna Village
6,900 circle 4,900 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (574 reviews and experiences)

The summer of 2 years old, the summer of 5 years old, only once in a lifetime. It is a popular snorkeling plan for families, couples, friends, Okinawa trips, and families with small children as the best memories of this trip. It's okay if your child is small, so it's your first time in the ocean, or if your mom and dad can't swim, it's okay! ! Instructors in charge of children as well as adults

4 rank

スプリングセール実施中!1600circle引きクーポン進呈⭐️貸切専属カメラマン同行★【Okinawa・青の洞窟とクマノミdiving + ボートクルージング】

Diving Shop Lei
Blue Cave/Onna Village
13,200 circle 5,980 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (426 reviews and experiences)

☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆ ⭐️見逃さないで⭐️→スプリングセール開催中!!下記URLより最大¥1600クーポンもらった!?https://activityjapan.com/feature/spring_campaign_2024クーポンをもらったら、迷わず戻ってきて予約してね!!

5 rank

宮古島《遭遇率100%継続中!》【ウミガメsnorkeling】クマノミにも会える!写真データ全て無料プレゼント★スプリングセール実施中★

Nico Miyakojima
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
7,500 circle 4,900 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (194 reviews and testimonials)

《遭遇率100%継続中!ウミガメシュノーケルツアー》・クマノミor熱帯魚にも会えます.・写真に圧倒的な自信あり!SNS映え間違いなし♪・もちろんデータは全て無料プレゼント.枚数制限なし!・ご友人同士orカップルOf course,ご家族にis also recommended.・少人数制、浅瀬の海岸での実施のため、小さなお子様でも安心

6 rank

Popular No. 1 set course !! [Okinawa Blue Cave Diving & Parasailing] Underwater photography with GoPro is also available for free and at a super special price !! [Onna Village Chatan]

Diving shop Mensore (Okinawa diving mensore)
Blue Cave/Onna Village
18,600 circle 9,980 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.5
  • (239 reviews and experiences)

人気アクティビティーの【青の洞窟でdivingとparasailing】がセットコースで登場しました!!もちろん水中写真&フライト写真は無料でその場でプレゼントOK!!ライセンス不要で海遊び未経験の方でも気軽に楽しめる他特別な青の洞窟&parasailingプランです!!★★★★★無料特典盛りだくさん!!★★★★★本

7 rank

GWもお得スプリングセール実施コース⭐️最新GoPro12【Okinawa・青の洞窟1組貸切ボート体験diving】写真動画餌付無料☆当日予約手ぶらOK

青の洞窟専門 Okinawadivingショップ和
Blue Cave/Onna Village
16,500 circle 5,980 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (1577 reviews and experiences)

【青の洞窟へのご案内確率大幅アップ!初心者大歓迎!楽々・安心・楽しいボートdivingプラン】安全で楽しいdiving体験を提供します.経験豊富なインストラクターがサポートします.初心者or泳ぎが苦手な方も大歓迎is.ボートでポイントまで向かうのand,青の洞窟アクセス確率超絶アップを実現します.2023年9

8 rank

【 青の洞窟ボートシュノーケル 】+【 Okinawaシーサーparasailing 】 ウエットスーツ・器材無料!「スプリングセール実施中」

オーシャンアイランドOkinawa
Blue Cave/Onna Village
14,000 circle 7,900 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (37 reviews and experiences)

【世界が恋するOkinawaの海】世界中の人から愛されるOkinawaの海!その中でも大人気のアクティビティを厳選したセットプランです!大人気の「青の洞窟ボートsnorkeling」では、綺麗な海の中を満喫!お魚ちゃんへ餌付けSuchがYou can enjoy it.「シーサーparasailing」では観光名所のうるま市「海中道路」の青い海の上を大飛行

9 rank

今だけの特別価格【Ishigaki Island】幻の島上陸ツアー・泳がない方も・当日予約&竹富島観光組み合わせ可能・シュノーケル・マーメイド・ドローン撮影(半日)

shimeragi Ishigaki Island店
Ishigaki Island
8,000 circle 4,800 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (132 reviews and experiences)

【昨年スタートしたコースですが、大好評を頂き、創業18年で口コミの評価が過去1番高かったプランです】幻の島はエメラルドブルーの海に囲まれ、潮rankによって大きさor形が変化する白砂の島.水遊びor写真撮影、アクティブにsnorkelingでお魚観察Such,一人一人自分に合った自由な時間をお過ごしください♪体験時間

10 rank

当日予約OK!⭐️青の洞窟シュノーケル【Okinawa・真栄田岬】GoPro 写真撮影&餌付け無料English OK!スプリングセール実施中

MalDive
Blue Cave/Onna Village
3,240 circle 1,000 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.8
  • (1061 reviews and experiences)

-Countermeasures against corona infection- # Sterilize the equipment used with alcohol and hypochlorite. Enjoy fun, safe and secure snorkeling at the "Blue Cave"

Okinawa has fun in every time and season!

okinawa arbour azumaya shia sky blue sea beach

by season and month Okinawa trip About!
For more details, please refer to the monthly article on traveling to Okinawa. Okinawa Please use this as a reference when deciding when to visit!

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