Hawaii is too far away, Phuket is crowded, and if you want to find an island with few people and no need to travel tired, just go to Okinawa.
It can be reached by direct flight from Shanghai in about two hours, and it is simple, pure, fresh and bright, with its own filtered beauty, known as "Neon Hawaii".
If you are in love with Okinawa, you may also be like Zhao Yincheng and Kong Xiaozhen, holding hands with your lover, taking pictures and blowing the sea breeze on the blue sea. Douban's 8.8 score "It's Okay, It's Love" has a lot of shots filmed in Okinawa, such as Manzamao, Ryukyu Village, U.S. military base, Kouri Bridge, etc., which can be said to be a local travel promotional film.
Manzamo, which means "grassland that can seat 10,000 people", is located on a cliff by the sea, and the surrounding flora has been designated as a natural monument by Okinawa Prefecture. The iconic attraction is the cliff cliff shaped like an elephant's trunk, from which you can enjoy the sea and sky, as well as the magnificent view of the coral reef and crashing waves.
Ryukyu Mura retains the scenery of Okinawa's former style, and you can experience Okinawan culture such as traditional crafts, and many traditional Ryukyu houses have been relocated to the garden, creating a unique scenery.
You can enjoy local sweets (Okinawan-style spherical tanazi) at a private house, and you can also take photos in Ryukyu costumes.
At the Okinawa post station next to the entrance, there is an Okinawan noodle specialty shop, a tourist information corner, and folk art performances such as folk songs and dances on the open-air stage.
If you want to enjoy the beauty of Okinawa, Kouri Island is a smart choice. Kouri Island is located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa and circulates about 8 kilometers around the island, and when you cross the Kouri Bridge, you will be amazed by the beauty that comes out of it.
Sugar cane forests can be found everywhere on the island, buildings from the past Okinawa abound, and there are also attractions such as the Origin Cave and the Heart-shaped Rock. In addition, next to the Kouri Island Lighthouse, there is a 30-meter-high cliff that extends for about 2 km, presenting a vast and majestic landscape.
The beach near Kouri Bridge attracts many tourists for both bathing and snorkeling. At sunset, you can enjoy a spectacular sunset from the bridge.
The remains of Nakijin Castle, a World Heritage Site, are the residence of King Kitayama, one of the three mountains of the Ryukyu Kingdom in the 14th century.
Although the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Okinawa is the ruins of Shuri Castle, the capital of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom, Naha, which is now the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, is easily accessible and can be easily explored by taking the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yuksin Railway) through the city.
You can feel the history of the rise and fall of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and Shurijo Castle, the most important ruin, was burned down five times, but it was rebuilt each time. The castle burned down in 2019 and is currently being restored and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Not far from Shurijo Castle, you can visit Shikina Garden (識名園), a migratory garden that used to be the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom and a place to receive foreign guests.
Hajo Jingu is located 1 km northwest of Naha City Hall and was built during the Ryukyu Kingdom period. One of the Eight Shrines of the Ryukyus, Hajo Jingu is the highest of the Eight Shrines and is the "Chief Guardian of Okinawa". It is about a 15-minute walk from Asahibashi Station on the monorail to Hagami Shrine.
The Ryukyu Kingdom was once a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty of China and was greatly influenced by China. Fukuen Garden is a garden in Naha that shows the Chinese influence on Okinawa. All the building materials and designers came from Fuzhou at the time, and the design and audiovisual effects are subtly different from those of a Japanese garden.
Naha is a bustling metropolis centered around Kokusai-dori Street, which is about 2 kilometers long in the center of the city. The bustling arcade shopping street starts with Kokusai-dori Street, and there are many vendors selling local products and handicrafts, as well as a variety of gourmet restaurants, and you can't miss out on Okinawa's culinary delights.
If you have seen the movie "Jimami Tofu", you will be attracted by the traditional local Okinawan cuisine in the movie, which is very different from the Japanese cuisine we are familiar with due to cultural differences, climate, and products.
Okinawa ramen (沖縄そば) is made from wheat flour, and the noodles are firm and refreshing. The clear soup is made with bonito flakes, kelp, pickled ginger, and green onions, while pork is usually made from pork ribs, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and Okinawa's special awamori sake, and added to ramen.
When it comes to Okinawa, stir-fried bitter gourd with tofu is a dish that almost all restaurants don't miss, and ingredients such as bitter gourd, tofu, bean sprouts, eggs, and luncheon meat are added to make it refreshing to eat in the summer.
Okinawa is home to many sea grape farms, so this algae is also served on the tables of Okinawans. Sea grapes get their name from the fact that they resemble miniature grapes. They are salty and usually served with a dipping sauce, and when you put them in your mouth, they have a popping sensation like caviar in the sea.
Born in Okinawa, Taco Rice, a common folk delicacy, is a prime example of the combination of East and West. Spicy minced beef, cheese and salsa, drizzled over white rice, are similar to taco salad. If you think about Okinawa's past, you can see that this dish was invented during the U.S. occupation, but now, taco rice is available all over Japan.
Sanado specially launched [Early Bird Machine + Wine] Okinawa Main Island Hoshinoya & Naha Southwest Hotel 5 days and 4 nights vacation trip, taking you to Okinawa to experience the strange charm of the blue sky and blue sea and multicultural interweaving, and taste the delicious taste of authentic local cuisine.
The package includes round-trip air tickets for two people including tax, 3 nights of accommodation in Fushi Suite or Haru Suite at Okinawa Hoshinoya Hotel, 1 night stay in the Grand Twin Room of Grand Hotel Naha Okinawa, and round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
In addition, you can also experience the recommended Okinawa charter day trip plan outside the package at your own expense: Line A: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Shurijo Castle, Orca Water Sightseeing Boat, Line B: Manzamo, Ryukyu Village, Southeast Botanical Paradise, Okinawa Children's Kingdom, Line C: Cape Chinnen Park, Gyokusen-dong, Naha Tomari Port Seafood Market.
Hoshinoya Okinawa
Located in Yomitan, the main island of Okinawa, the hotel is located on the seaside of an untouched natural coast surrounded by colorful coral reefs.
The exterior of the hotel is a pristine coast and farmstead, and in order to enjoy the sea view up close and to minimise the impact on the original coastal landscape, the guest rooms are designed with low floors and are only two storeys high, and are built along the long coastline, so that the building is integrated with the surrounding natural environment.
Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a soothing sea breeze, and the Ocean View Balcony Suites offer a closer look at the sea. Behind the guest rooms is a green courtyard with gently swaying tree shadows creating a relaxing holiday atmosphere.
There are four types of hotel rooms, Fushi Sea View Deluxe Suite is 93m²-94m², the living room, dining space, and bedroom are separated, and the spacious space is designed to accommodate multiple people, even if you stay for a long time, you will not feel crowded and oppressed.
The Haru Sea View Balcony Suite is 88 m² to 94 m² in size, with a spacious living room facing the sea and a sofa overlooking the ever-changing sea.
Beside the sea, where there is an abundance of produce, the hotel's main restaurant offers Sicilian cuisine where guests can fully enjoy Okinawa's abundant ingredients.
Olu Grill offers authentic barbecue cuisine while enjoying sweeping views of the horizon. For lunch, you can enjoy a juicy burger, while for dinner you can enjoy a wood-fired steak and seafood, as well as children's dishes and desserts for the whole family.
Built in the middle of a bay surrounded by boulders, Banta Cafe takes advantage of the natural topography of the coast to provide a wide variety of seating options where you can spend a lazy time overlooking the ocean. In the evening, the sun slowly sinks into the sea in front of you, and it is a fantastic view not to be missed.
At the hotel, you can enjoy the open pool facing the sea, which can be heated to a temperature of up to 40 degrees, so that you can enjoy the ever-changing sky and sea views in the pool all year round.
There is a lounge by the pool for lounging, an aquatic stage and an area for the kids to play to their heart's content. Deep in the pool is close to the beach, as if you have direct access to the endless sea, and when the sun sets, it becomes the perfect seat to watch the sunset.
The hotel spa offers a variety of rejuvenating treatment packages, techniques and products that incorporate the nature of Okinawa, such as the sea and plants, to immerse you in a state of deep relaxation and feel comfortable with the rhythm of the waves.
At the hotel, you can also experience Ryukyu culture, Ryukyu karate is a local Okinawan martial art derived from the original Ryukyu martial art "hand", which is derived from Chinese martial arts and Japanese martial arts.
Ryukyu dance is a dance performed in conjunction with Ryukyu classical music, and in ancient times it was performed as a sacrificial dance to the gods or a sacrificial ceremony, and today it is also displayed as a court performance at the Shuri Castle Festival every year. The shamisen is a unique musical instrument of the Ryukyus, based on the shamisen of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and was introduced to the Ryukyu Islands at the end of the Muromachi period in Japan, and is loved by the local people.
Yomitanyama Hanori is said to have originated during the period when Gosamaru was engaged in overseas trade at the port near Zakimi Castle, and it was spread from Southeast Asia and later developed into the royal cloth of the Ryukyu royal palace. At Hoshinoya Okinawa, you can experience traditional Yomiyayama flower weaving and make your own coaster.
In Yomitan Village, there used to be a wide horse farm managed by the Ryukyu Kingdom for Ryukyu horse races with the theme of "elegance". From the horse farm outside the hotel, you can enjoy an elegant horseback riding experience over the endless grasslands and the coastline with the blue sea.
Okinawa Naha Southwest Hotel
Opened in 2023, Southwest Grand Hotel Okinawa is ideally located in the heart of Okinawa's main island and is just minutes away from Kokusai-dori Street, Girls Mignon Naha Kokusaidori and Gallry Space PinoO.
The hotel's rooms are simple and spacious, with an area of more than 45 square meters, with a beautiful outdoor view from the room, a minibar in the room, and free Okinawan specialty drinks such as Okinawa's unique Orion Beer, Ryukyu HighBall, and fragrant tea.
Relax at the hotel and experience the high-rise indoor pool, outdoor jacuzzi and sauna overlooking Naha Market. The hotel offers a variety of amenities such as the hotel's special beach bag and flip-flops, which can be used when heading to the pool or going out. Guests also have a dedicated lounge with a variety of beverages such as coffee machines, soft drinks, ice cream, and light snacks.
The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant with a variety of dishes, as well as four restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki, and Sunset Bar.
The breakfast buffet offers Ryukyu cuisine made with plenty of Okinawan ingredients, and you can choose from Okinawan miso to make the traditional Okinawa miso soup "Kachuuyu", seafood bowls, and bacon, ham, and sausages made from Okinawan pork.
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