List of special features related to Okinawa

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[Okinawa Central East Coast, Uruma City] 3 Recommended Beaches with Spectacular Scenery on the Undersea Road (Henza Island, Miyagi Island, Ikei Island, Hamahiga Island)

2019/03/19

Speaking of the beach resort area representing the main island of Okinawa, Onna Village along the west coast, which can be accessed by car from Naha via Route 58, is famous. However, as of 2019, the area most recommended by this writer, who is an admitted "Okinawa freak" and has traveled to Okinawa well over 10 times, is the area around Uruma City and Yokatsu Peninsula, located on the eastern side of the central part of the main island. Among them, the islands of Henza Island, Miyagi Island, Ikei Island, and Hamahiga Island, which are connected to the main island by the Mid-Sea Road (commonly known as Churaumi Kaido), have many beautiful beaches with crystal clear water and many tropical fish, and are a popular area where many marine sports experience tours are held, allowing you to enjoy the sea to the fullest!

[Okinawa outdoor leisure and activities] 2019 Golden Week period general reservation popularity ranking {Main island, Ishigaki island, Miyako island, etc.}

2019/03/15

It's mid-March and the historic Golden Week season of 2019 is fast approaching♪ This year, many people are planning trips and outings during this long holiday◎Last time, we announced the "National Golden Week Popularity Ranking" just before the long-awaited season, but this time we will focus on the "Okinawa area", which came in at number one in the "Popular Area Ranking" by an overwhelming margin over the second place and below! Let's check out this year's activity trends from the ranking based on reservation data for trips scheduled to be held from April 27th to May 6th, 2019☆

[Ishigaki Island Remote Island Tour] A popular sightseeing plan to enjoy Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Kohama Island, and Taketomi Island "Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism"

2019/03/13

"Ishigakijima Dream Tour" is a popular shop recommended by Activity Japan that offers tour plans to visit the remote islands of the Yaeyama Islands, including Iriomote Island (about 40 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island), Yubu Island (15 minutes by water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island), Kohama Island (about 25 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island), and Taketomi Island (about 10 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island), which can be visited as day trips from Ishigaki Island.↑On this page, we will introduce the most popular plans, "Tour of the 3 Islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi" and "Tour of the 4 Islands of Iriomote, Yufu, Kohama, and Taketomi", as well as "Various Activity Experiences to Enjoy on Iriomote Island". We will also introduce the highlights of the tours and the popular guide staff to get to know the charm of the shop.☆As there are many super popular tours, we recommend making reservations early during Golden Week, summer vacation, and other periods!

[Okinawa Minna Island Snorkeling Tour] Experience snorkeling at a hidden beach with a spectacular view on the main island! We will introduce 3 recommended plans!

2019/03/10

As Golden Week approaches, we look forward to the pleasant summer season. When summer is in full swing, there are more opportunities to play in the sea, and beaches with plenty of marine activities become popular spots, so it is inevitable that they will be crowded. If it is too crowded, it is difficult to play, and some people may have given up on the chance to experience rare activities. For those people, we recommend Okinawa's remote islands, where summer comes a little earlier. Okinawa's remote islands have many little-known hidden spots and very beautiful beaches! There is a sense of openness that is greater than the standard tourist spots and crowded beaches, and you can enjoy beach marine sports to your heart's content. Among the many remote islands around Okinawa, this time we will introduce "Minna Island (Minnajima)". This is because Minna Island is the closest remote island to Okinawa and can be easily accessed by ferry in 15 minutes one way. You can have a lot of fun on Minna Island and then make a day trip to the main island! Even if you have no experience of playing on a remote island, you can easily enjoy your first remote island landing. This time, we have carefully selected three snorkeling tour plans that you can experience on Minna Island. Each plan has a slightly different theme, so try to find the plan that suits you best.

[Diving experience in Akashima, Kerama Islands] Dive into the Kerama Blue! Recommended experience plan introduction for beginners and no license required

2019/03/07

About 40km west of the main island of Okinawa, there are the Kerama Islands, which consist of about 20 islands of various sizes. In 2013, it was designated a national park, and the beauty of its sea is called "Kerama Blue," and it is crowded with tourists from all over the world. It is easily accessible, about an hour by high-speed boat from Tomari Port, commonly known as "Tomarin" in Naha City. Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, and Aka Island are particularly popular, and you should be careful because you may not be able to get a ferry ticket unless you make a reservation during Golden Week and summer vacation, when there are more beachgoers and divers. Starting with Nishihama on Aka Island, you can enjoy many marine sports such as diving, snorkeling, and SUP in the beautiful, crystal clear waters. I would like to introduce some recommended diving tours on Aka Island.

[Recommended Ishigakijima Marine Leisure Shop] "Rise Ishigakijima" offers many popular plans such as landing on the phantom island and snorkeling

2019/02/20

Located in the center of Ishigaki Island where hotels and gourmet spots stand side by side, "Rise Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Port Store)" offers a trial tour of the classic tropical outdoor activity "snorkeling", as well as 16 other popular marine leisure activities such as "banana boat towing tube" and "SUP (stand up paddle board)" for a fixed price. This is a recommended shop in Ishigaki Island where you can enjoy all you can do in Ishigaki Island. On this page, we will introduce the popular reservation plan information and store details based on the latest 2019 data, as well as the recommended points from Activity Japan's perspective and an introduction to the popular guide staff. We will take a closer look at the charm of "Rise Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Port Store)". ◎ If you are planning a trip to Ishigaki Island for the spring and summer season of 2019, this is a must-see ☆ Let's enjoy Ishigaki Island's "overwhelming sea" to the fullest ☀️

Golden Week 2019 is a 10-day holiday! 3 recommended activities and leisure plans for a trip to Ishigakijima, Okinawa

2019/02/15

Hello to everyone who is viewing Activity Japan. Have you decided where you're going to travel during Golden Week? I'm sure there are many people who want to enjoy marine sports in the sea with beautiful coral reefs and colorful tropical fish. Ishigaki Island, about 400 km south of the main island of Okinawa, is not only home to many beautiful beaches such as Fusaki Beach and Sukuji Beach, but it is also the gateway to remote islands. I previously traveled to Ishigaki Island and the surrounding remote islands for 10 days, and it was such a charming place that I wanted to stay there for a long time. Here are three recommended plans for Ishigaki Island.

[Okinawa Blue Cave Recommended Shop] Take high-quality videos and photos during the tour! Five-star review "Lei Marine Service"

2019/02/13

Lei Marine Service, which has a shop in Onna Village, a very popular resort area that is indispensable when talking about Okinawa's main island, is a super popular shop that holds experience tours such as "Diving (beginners welcome)" and "Snorkeling" around the "Blue Cave", which is known as the most popular activity spot in Okinawa with a spectacular view. It is a recommended shop by Activity Japan, which has received the highest score of five stars in reviews and word-of-mouth from guests who have actually used this shop. In addition to the content of each tour, the correspondence of the staff, and the high quality of the service, the video and photo data download service that uses professional equipment to take high-quality pictures and can be received on the day is also a factor in the high rating. On this page, we will introduce the popular reservation plans and detailed shop information of Lei Marine Service, as well as the recommended points from Activity Japan's perspective and an introduction to the popular guide staff who will guide you on the tour. We will also introduce the charm of the shop in a thorough close-up.

Golden Week 2019 is a 10-day holiday! 3 recommended activities and leisure plans for your trip to Miyakojima, Okinawa

2019/02/10

Hello to everyone who is reading Activity Japan. This year's Golden Week is a 10-day holiday, so I'm sure there are many people who are thinking about taking the plunge and going on a trip to places they haven't been able to go to before. Needless to say, the main island of Okinawa is a popular tourist destination, but among the many remote islands surrounding it, Miyako Island is particularly recommended. Miyako Island is connected to Irabu Island and Shimoji Island by the Irabu Bridge, to Ikema Island by the Ikema Bridge, and to Kurima Island by the Kurima Bridge, so you can visit many islands at once and enjoy the best of each. I would like to introduce three recommended activities on Miyako Island, which is full of such charm.

{2019 Golden Week} Have fun over the 10-day holiday! 5 recommended leisure and activity experience plans for sightseeing spots in the Okinawa main island area

2019/02/08

This year's Golden Week is set to see the abdication of the current Emperor and the new Emperor ascend to the throne on May 1, and the new era name will change from Heisei to a new one. The "Enthronement Day" will be a national holiday, making it a 10-day holiday on the calendar, which will be a historic super long holiday for many people. If you can take a long vacation at work, you'll want to take a little trip around Japan during this spring travel season. And the most popular domestic travel destination is Okinawa, Japan's proud resort. On this page, we will introduce 5 recommended outdoor activities for Golden Week 2019, selected by a writer who is a die-hard Okinawa Island enthusiast who has traveled to Okinawa Island more than 10 times and knows the island from the southernmost to the northernmost point, based on his own research and his own biased opinion. This year's spring break and Golden Week season is expected to see many tourists going to Okinawa, so if you find a plan that interests you, we strongly recommend that you make a reservation early! Let's take a look at these 5 carefully selected plans.

[Ishigaki Island - Recommended Leisure] Kanaloa, the shop that brought the water-based activity "Jet Blade Experience" to Ishigaki Island

2019/01/23

Ishigaki Island, one of the islands in the Yaeyama Islands, located about 410km southwest of Naha on the main island of Okinawa, is a tropical resort island with a warm climate and untouched nature. The average annual maximum temperature never drops below 20°C, making it one of Japan's leading activity paradises, where you can enjoy marine sports and leisure activities all year round. Ishigaki Island has many tourist attractions and scenic spots, including Kabira Bay, which is known for being one of the most transparent beaches in the world. In recent years, Ishigaki Island, an Okinawan remote island that has been gaining popularity as a domestic travel destination along with Miyakojima, is sure to attract many people who are planning a trip to the island during spring break or Golden Week in 2019. ♫Enjoy the beautiful emerald green sea with "snorkeling", "trial diving (beginners welcome)", "canoeing/kayak" and "SUP (stand up paddle board)" etc. The various marine sports and leisure experience tours that are always ranked high in Activity Japan's popular reservation plan rankings are an essential part of the trip to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island.↑So this time, we will focus on the highly recommended shops on this site where you can enjoy not only Ishigaki Island's standard marine sports experience tours but also the latest activities.◎A must-check for those who are planning to visit Ishigaki Island in the future☆

[Miyakojima/Beginner Golf] Sea turtle snorkeling or sightseeing tour and meal included! Irabujima's only golf course!!

2018/12/26

In the tropical island of Miyakojima, where the average maximum temperature in winter is kept above 20℃, you can enjoy a variety of standard activities such as snorkeling, trial diving, sea kayaking, and SUP (stand up paddle board) in comfort all year round. We have reported on the charm of these activities many times on Activity Japan, but this time we will introduce a plan for a golf experience that will be available for the first time in the Miyakojima area. This is a recommended golf plan that allows you to participate empty-handed, with all equipment rental included, around the authentic course of Irabu Island, which is accessed by crossing the Irabu Bridge, a famous scenic spot.

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《2018 Latest Edition》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Northern Okinawa (Nago, Motobu Town, etc.)

2018/12/24

Okinawa, with its beautiful emerald green coral sea, the Yanbaru forest where subtropical plants and animals live, the history and scars of war that have been handed down since the Ryukyu Dynasty, the famous gourmet food and famous products born from Okinawa's unique culture, etc., and above all, its warm climate all year round, is a well-known popular tourist destination that represents Japan and a mecca for outdoor activities and leisure. In recent years, the popularity of foreign tourists visiting Japan, especially from China and Korea, has also increased rapidly, and it is the largest resort in Japan, visited by many travelers regardless of the season. On this page, we will introduce the "Top 10 Recommended Tourist Spots in the Northern Part of Okinawa Main Island" selected by the writer's arbitrary and biased perspective, from leisure and outdoor activities to popular commercial facilities and famous products and gourmet food, focusing on the northern area including Nago City and Motobu Town from among the many popular tourist spots and areas of Okinawa Main Island. ♪ The content covers the standard sightseeing spots in northern Okinawa, making it a must-see guidebook for Okinawa travel!

[Okinawa Kerama Diving] Dive into the world-famous Kerama Blue! Naha Ocean Divers offers a tour with a full-face mask that even beginners can participate in with peace of mind.

2018/12/19

Naha Ocean Divers, which has a shop in Ginowan City and organizes diving tours to Kerama, is a recommended shop that organizes plans specialized in Okinawa diving, including "trial diving" for beginners, "fun diving tours" for license holders, and "license acquisition courses" where you can get your C-card even during a short 1.5-day trip.◎On this page, we will introduce the plans that can be booked and detailed shop information, as well as "recommended points" and "popular staff introductions" to get to the heart of its appeal.☆If you are considering Kerama diving as a leisure activity on your trip to Okinawa, this is a must-see!!

[2018 Activity Popularity Ranking] Outdoor leisure, indoor leisure facilities, craft experiences, Japanese cultural experiences, etc. A summary of the trends across Japan for the 2018 season!

2018/12/17

There are only a few days left in 2018♪ Outdoor activities, Japanese culture experiences, craft experience classes, leisure facilities, etc. As one of the largest activity reservation sites in Japan, ACTIVITY JAPAN has introduced many activities and experience plans this year as well↑We hope that by matching users with over 3,000 affiliated partners across Japan and experiencing nature and culture in each region, you can have a more fulfilling time on your trips, drives, dates, and other outings☆On this page, we will announce the "2018 Activity Popularity Ranking" based on all reservation data for 2018↑By looking back at the activity and leisure trends of the 2018 season from standard activities and activities that are rapidly gaining popularity, we hope that it will stimulate your "new curiosity" and help you plan for the upcoming 2019 season◎From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, Japan, which shows its different faces in each season of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, is sure to still have a lot of "unexperienced" things to do♫Let's encounter new "impressions" through "first experiences" through "play"☆

[Surfing experience in Miyakojima] Surfing debut in Okinawa! Introducing popular beginner lessons with free rental of boards, wetsuits, etc.

2018/12/14

Speaking of "Surf Trip Island" in Japan, "Niijima" in the Izu Islands in Tokyo, and the remote islands of Kyushu "Amami Oshima" and "Tanegashima" are known as representative surf spots that are extremely popular among surfers, but in recent years, the "Okinawa" area has been gaining attention. In particular, "Miyakojima" has seen a rapid rise in surfing popularity in proportion to the increase in the number of travelers and tourists in recent years, and it has become a popular area for "surfing experiences" that receive many reservations at Activity Japan. ◎ There are many marine sports that you can casually enjoy as "leisure" during your stay in Miyakojima, such as "snorkeling", "trial diving", "sea kayaking" and "SUP (stand up paddle board)". "Surfing" is also popular, as you can rent basic equipment such as boards, leashes, and wetsuits, and instructors will give you a detailed lecture so that even beginners can participate with confidence. ☆

I would like to try surfing in Miyakojima and get closer to Kyoko.

2018/12/04

Hello everyone who is watching Activity Japan. I'm Shishimaru, and I can't help but stare at the cute Kyoko in the advertisements that are playing at Shibuya Station. Kyoko's "Kimi no Hito minikoishiteru" is a masterpiece that allows you to enjoy her charm to the fullest. I like it. Did you know that Kyoko is into surfing? Kyoko's abs are so beautiful while surfing that I can't help but stare at the photo. Suddenly, surfing is also number three on my "Ranking of things I definitely want to experience soon". I'll tell you about number one and number two sometime. The ocean near the Kanto region is fine, but I'm imagining that it would be great to surf in the beautiful ocean of a remote island in Okinawa. I've always just been snorkeling, but I'd like to finally try surfing and get closer to Kyoko. There are many remote islands, but for now I've done some research to take a surf trip to my favorite Miyakojima, so I'd like to introduce it to you.

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《2018 Latest》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Southern Okinawa (Naha, Itoman, Nanjyo, Tomigusuku, etc.)

2018/12/01

Okinawa is a popular tourist destination with many sights and power spots, such as Shuri Castle (Shuri Castle Park), Kokusai Street, and Makishi Public Market. Among them, the nature-rich southern part of Okinawa is dotted with sugarcane fields and red-tiled roof houses, and you can see the original Okinawan scenery. There are also plenty of cultural and sports activities, such as experiencing traditional crafts such as Ryukyu glass, and enjoying marine sports such as scuba diving, wakeboarding, and snorkeling in the beautiful emerald green sea. We will introduce the recommended tourist spots in the southern part of Okinawa's main island in a ranking format!

Hatsuyume Fair 2019 for Activities! Experience activities all over Japan at a great price!

2018/11/28

HIS's annual New Year's sale, Hatsuyume Fair, has been announced to include Activity Japan this year! Okinawa, Hokkaido, Kanto, etc. ... We are offering popular plans such as outdoor activities, craft experiences, and Japanese cultural experiences in popular areas for domestic travel at large discounts! Enjoy leisure activities at your travel destination this winter at a great price!

[Okinawa Sea Fishing Experience] Beginners and children are welcome ♪ Go with Captain Uminchu! The half-day boat fishing experience tour is very popular on the "Kaiyumaru"

2018/11/21

The fishing boat "Kaiyumaru" departs from Kadena Fishing Port in the central area of Okinawa's main island. It is a popular fishing boat that offers fishing tours in which you can catch colorful fish unique to the tropical seas, such as Gurukun, Parrotfish, Filefish, Ojisan, Alpine Anglerfish, etc., in the overwhelmingly beautiful Okinawan sea. The captain and the assistant captain, who were born and raised in Okinawa, kindly and carefully lecture you on the "basics of fishing", so it is an attractive tour that can be enjoyed safely not only by beginners, but also by children and groups of women. In addition, the rental of a full set of fishing equipment is included in the experience fee, so you can participate "empty-handed". The "high reviews" from tour participants are also proof of our reliability.

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