Okinawa is a mild subtropical climate, delightful nature, healthy balanced food and, of course, white sandy beaches for a complete vacation. Combined with the friendliness of the locals, all this makes Okinawa a popular vacation destination not only among the Japanese.
The mysterious culture of the Land of the Rising Sun with its impeccable level of service, emerald waters and bright colors of hibiscus for which Okinawa is famous attract tourists from all over the world who want to plunge into the atmosphere of tranquility and comfort. A true tropical Japan.
For all lovers of Japan, its culture and those who decided to get acquainted with the exotic Ryukyu archipelago, we offer a trip to Okinawa. This is an economy tour of tropical islands. Our tour program Includes both active vacations and the opportunity to relax on beautiful sandy beaches.
Recommended tour dates
- The season starts in April and ends in October. From May to June is the rainy and typhoon season in Okinawa, and it is best to refrain from traveling there;
- The high season is during the Golden Week (April 28-May 6.), summer vacation (July-August) and "Silver Week" (Sept. 19-24.). This is the recommended tour time for those who want to get in touch with the festive spirit of the locals. Okinawa is waiting for you!
Detailed program
Day 1. Tokyo, capital of Japan
Arrival at Tokyo Haneda Airport, hotel accommodation. Free time. Rest.
Day 2. Okinawa
Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport (free shuttle bus, 20 min.).
Tokyo - Okinawa flight. Flight time 2.5 hours.
Transfer to the hotel.
Day 3-4. Free days
Sea vacations or island excursions at an additional cost.
Option 1
10:00-18:00 Excursion by Southern Okinawa (with a guide in private transportation).
- Theme Park "The world of Okinawa"
- Traditional crafts parkThe Okinawan village of the Ryukyu Kingdom (XV-XIX centuries). Here you can see national dances, hear Japanese folk music, dress up in national costume and even try your hand at a craft. "World of Okinawa" is the largest theme park on the island, which is home to the stalactite cave Gyokusendo, which is over 300,000 years old. About 6 kilometers long, it is considered the second largest in Japan.
- Rücküs Glass Village will introduce you to the history of the origins of glassmaking in the Meiji era (late 19th-early 20th century Japan) and the subsequent revival of this art by local craftsmen. They used glass bottles discarded by the U.S. military during and after World War II as raw materials for production. The program includes a visit to the glassblowing workshop, where you can make your own product of your own design.
- Underground Naval Headquarters Museum - The bunker that housed the headquarters of the Imperial Navy Command during the Battle of Okinawa. Numerous rooms and corridors, which have been preserved to this day in 1945, offer a glimpse into Japan's history of tragedy and courage.
- Syuri CastleThe castle, its surroundings and the Sonohyang Stone Gate are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will learn about the complicated fate of the castle since its construction during the reign of the first Ryukyu ruler Sho Hashi, visit the Tamaudun Tomb of the Ryukya kings of Japan, walk through the national park famous for its natural landscape, and see the sacred symbol of the island - the Sonohyang Utaka Gate.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Option 2
10:00-18:00 Tour of the northern part of the island (with a guide in private transportation).
- EXPO Park and Tyuraumi Aquarium - An exotic park with many aquariums that showcase the flora and fauna of the Kuroshio Current in all its diversity. It is the only oceanarium not only in Japan but also in the world where 3 giant whale sharks live together. In addition to the aquariums and pools where you can not only observe their inhabitants, the oceanarium has pavilions with information about the life of sea and ocean creatures.
- Ryugujo Butterfly Garden - a small garden with lots of flowers and black and white "Forest Nymph" butterflies. A famous place for Japan, a paradise for children and photo enthusiasts. And for everyone else, it's just a great opportunity for aesthetic pleasure, once again marveling at Mother Nature's ingenuity.
- Nago Pineapple Park - amusement park. An electric car will take you around the pineapple plantations, giving you a tour of the park and the pineapple growing process, followed by a tasting of several varieties. And, of course, with such an abundance of all kinds of delicacies, souvenirs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, you are unlikely to leave the park empty-handed.
16:20 Orion Brewery (booked by Sakura Tours) offers a guided tour of the Japanese brewing process. At the end of the tour there is a free tasting of the best freshly brewed beers.
18:00 Return to the hotel. Rest.
Additional Options:
- Visit to Busan Underwater Observatory at extra cost and ride on a transparent bottom boat.
- Photo stop at Cape Manza, one of the most picturesque points in Japan (free of charge if desired).
Day 5. Visit Miyakojima Island
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport by shuttle bus. Flight to Miyakojima Island.
Independent transfer to the hotel by cab. Accommodation in the hotel. Free time, rest at the sea.
Miyakojima Island is famous for its picturesque quiet beaches with coral reefs and diverse marine life. An ideal place for relaxation, diving and fishing.
The best beaches on the island:
- Sunayama. Famous for the lack of tourists and the white sandy shore, framed by greenery. It is suitable for both beach vacations and scuba diving.
- Maehama. More suitable for swimming. Part of the white sandy beach belongs to the Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resort. Beach equipment is available to choose from.
Day 6-7. Free day
Beach vacations, SPA treatments, fishing on prior request and at extra charge.
Day 8. Tokyo
Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Miyakojima Airport by cab or shuttle bus from the hotel. Flight to Tokyo with a connection at Naha Airport.
Arrival in Tokyo. Transfer to hotel by cab.
