List of special features related to Okinawa

[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.

[Cosmic Churazora BAR] The second installment of the HIS Churazora Story! A beautiful Okinawan sky guided by the "Star Sommelier®" in Chatan, Okinawa (reservations accepted)

2018/11/16

Okinawa has the latest sunset in Japan. And as twilight approaches, the constellations appear at night. Take off your watch and feel the flow of time with your body─ We are now accepting reservations for the second installment of the popular project "Churasora Story" held by HIS Okinawa, "Cosmic Churasora BAR" ☆ This time, we will propose a romantic Okinawa where a "Star Sommelier® (quasi-starry sky guide)" will coordinate from sunset time to the night time of the shining starry sky, set in the popular spot "Chatan" on the main island of Okinawa ♪ This plan will gather in the evening at "43 West Rooftop Bar", a highly regarded sunset point in central Okinawa, where a "Star Sommelier® (quasi-starry sky guide)" will talk about constellations and the night sky, and you can enjoy stargazing with a full-fledged astronomical telescope ☆ You can enjoy it with a drink such as a cosmo cocktail that can be enjoyed for a limited time ♫ Okinawa has a strong image of daytime activities, but we also recommend an evening plan to enjoy the tropical starry sky ↑ Please use it for "Okinawa nightlife" for couples and girls' trips ◎

[Recommended shop on Okinawa main island] The sea, rivers, mountains, and all nature are play fields! Okinawa comprehensive outdoor tour "Adventure Island"

2018/11/14

It's mid-November 2018 and the northern latitudes of Honshu are starting to smell the scent of winter, but outdoor activities are still going strong in Okinawa, Japan's proud "resort island" ♫ Even in the fall and winter season, Activity Japan publishes the latest popularity rankings every week, and several popular Okinawa activity plans such as "trial diving", "snorkeling", and "SUP (stand up paddle board)" are always ranked in the top 10 ↑ Of course, in Okinawa, where the average maximum temperature in winter (December to March) exceeds 20℃, almost all marine leisure activities where you can enjoy the emerald green sea and outdoor activities where you can enjoy the subtropical jungle are open all year round ☆ In addition, winter is a season where hotel and airfares are cheaper than the peak season, and it is also a season that is popular with repeat visitors to Okinawa ◎ So this time, we will introduce the latest recommended shop information for those who will be visiting the main island of Okinawa from now on!

I want to try whale watching in Okinawa for the first time! What is the aggressive full refund policy for reservation fees?

2018/11/06

Whale watching is a winter-only leisure activity where you can observe whales, which are quite large among mammals, while cruising on a high-speed boat. The peak tourist season for Okinawa is of course summer, but there is an exciting experience that can only be experienced in winter. The humpback whales that you can observe on this plan are 11 to 16 meters long and weigh about 35 tons, and even just looking at them in photos makes you feel very nervous... I wonder if they will suddenly come crashing down on our boat! I'm nervous. The dynamic performance of their tail and pectoral fins splashing on the water surface seems to be the attraction, but if you see them up close, the fear will probably win. The aggressive setting of a 98% encounter rate and a full refund of the tour fee if you don't see them inevitably raises expectations. The captains out at sea that day probably share the movements of the whale pods by radio, which is why there is such a high probability of encountering them. However, I am concerned about the statement that "If even one customer spots a whale (dolphin), no refund will be given." Dolphins are not whales. There will be no refund if you can just see squirting...I would love to see it no matter what.

[Okinawa Blue Cave Diving/Snorkeling] A popular shop with many highly rated reviews! "Muto Diving" strives to offer the lowest prices!

2018/10/31

Muto Sensui, which has a shop in Chatan Town, a popular shopping and date spot in the central area of Okinawa's main island, offers tours such as "trial diving" that even beginners can enjoy, and "snorkeling" tours that children as young as 4 years old can participate in, in the "Blue Cave," the most popular activity spot on Okinawa's main island. While always striving to offer the lowest prices in the industry, the shop has received high reviews for its comprehensive service content for each tour, which is perfect for families and couples, and for its friendly, fun, and memorable tour guide staff. ◎ Let's check out the recommended points of this shop right away ♪ ( ´θ｀)ノ

[Okinawa Blue Cave Recommended Shop] "Quality" is the proof of trust! Snorkeling available from 1 year old is popular with families "Pink Mermaid Co., Ltd."

2018/10/26

We're going to take a closer look at Pink Mermaid, a popular shop located in Onna Village, the most important area for tourism in Okinawa. This is a popular shop that offers snorkeling and diving tours in the Blue Cave, the most popular activity spot on Okinawa's main island. The best thing about this shop is the quality of their service, which is top-notch. In particular, the tours are led by experienced guides and are safe for even small children (from 1 year old), and the quality of the equipment that is rented for free within the experience fee is outstanding. If you're planning a trip to Okinawa, whether you're a family or a girls' trip, be sure to check it out.

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《2018 Latest Edition》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Okinawa, Miyako Island, and the Miyako Islands

2018/10/11

《2018 Latest Edition》BEST 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots for Tourism in Miyakojima, Okinawa Miyakojima is a popular tropical resort that is easily accessible by plane, about 50 minutes from the main island of Okinawa, and there are direct flights from Haneda Airport and Kansai Airport. We would like to introduce the attractions of Miyakojima and the Miyako Archipelago, which can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults, in a ranked format!

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《2018 Latest Edition》Top 10 Recommended Gourmet and Leisure Spots in Ishigaki, Okinawa

2018/10/09

The popularity of Okinawa's remote islands as a domestic travel destination continues to grow. In particular, Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island, which have many direct flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport and other locations, continue to see an increase in travelers, nearly surpassing the demand for the main island of Okinawa. Here, we will introduce the "2018 Latest Edition: Okinawa/Ishigaki Island's Best Gourmet and Leisure Spots Ranking", which boasts the second largest area of Okinawa's remote islands after Iriomote Island, from the classics to the hidden gems, as recommended information based on the personal opinions and biases of writers who have actually visited the island. The appeal of a trip to Ishigaki Island is its beautiful natural scenery, such as the emerald green coral sea, the jungle areas of the mountains and rivers covered with mangroves, and on the other hand, there are not many other tourist spots such as indoor leisure facilities, so we recommend a travel plan where you can enjoy outdoor leisure to your heart's content on Ishigaki Island. In fact, many of the spots ranked in the top 10 are marine activity spots such as beaches, swimming beaches, and diving points.

[Recommended in Miyakojima] All tours are fully reserved! Introducing a popular shop that offers SUP and snorkeling experience tours on Irabu Island!

2018/10/03

We're going to take a closer look at "sea_aid Hotel South Island Marine Club," a shop located on Irabu Island, which is connected to Miyako Island by the Irabu Bridge. This popular shop offers tours for "SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)" and "Snorkeling," which allow you to fully enjoy the beautiful ocean that Miyako Island is proud of! All tours are "privately booked with a guide," so you won't be with other groups and you can have fun without worrying about the people around you. In addition, the extensive service content, which includes not only photo data from the tour, but also aerial photography taken by a drone, is also a reason for the high level of guest satisfaction.

2018 Okinawa main island travelogue! I don't really want to tell you about the amazing beaches in the Uruma area on the east coast!!

2018/09/30

My family's favorite beach for the past few years has been Otomari Beach, a secret swimming beach located on Ikei Island, a popular spot in Uruma City on the east side of Okinawa's main island, accessible via the underwater road. To be honest, it's not that easily accessible from popular areas like Naha, the Blue Cave, Onna Village, or Chatan, but it has a lot of great things that those popular resorts don't have! First of all, the water is incredibly clear, there are a lot of fish in the swimming area (I'm not exaggerating, there are about 100 of them swimming right in front of you, seriously!), and the old-fashioned beach huts that aren't too commercial, so I just love it!

I went on a trip to Ishigaki Island in 2018! I also made it to Taketomi Island, which is about a 15-minute ferry ride away!

2018/09/26

I heard that bicycles are available for transportation on the island, so I rented one and immediately started exploring the island! On the day I went, it was relatively quiet and I was able to rent one with only a few minutes of waiting time, but if you are planning to go in the future, it may be safer to make a reservation in advance. It is a slightly upgraded plan from the one our family used, but it might be a good idea to book a course like this and enjoy touring the remote islands of Iriomote Island and Yubu Island together. This time, we only went to Taketomi Island, the closest island to Ishigaki Island, so there were many spectacular views that make me want to go even further next time!

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