The Ryukyu Archipelago offers a mild subtropical climate, delightful nature, healthy balanced food and, of course, paradise: perfect for relaxing white sand and the clearest water. Combined with the friendliness of the locals, this contributes to the fact that Okinawa is popular not only among the Japanese.
The enigmatic culture with its impeccable service attracts people from all over the world. It is also the perfect choice for traveling with children. Children will be surrounded by comfort, safety and lots of fun things to do. It's time for you to visit Japan and give yourself a real vacation!
Recommended tour dates
- The season starts in April and ends in October, but May through June is the rainy and typhoon season.
- The high beach season is during the Golden Week (April 28-May 6.), summer vacation (July-August) and "Silver Week" (Sept. 19-24.).
Detailed program
Day 1. Transfer to the islands
Breakfast at the hotel in Tokyo. Meeting with Russian-speaking guide. Transfer to Haneda airport (15 km from the city center, 30 min.).
Flight to Naha Airport. Daily flights are operated by ANA, JAL, low-cost airlines JETSTAR, SKYMARK, VANILLA AIR. Flight time is 2.5 hours.
Meeting with a guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel (individual transportation). A minibus, bus or cab can be organized for the transfer.
Day 2. Excursion
Breakfast.
10:00 Meet the guide.
10:00-18:00 Excursion by South 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 Sonohyan Stone Gate are inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will learn about the castle's complicated fate since its construction during the reign of Ryukyu's first ruler, Sho Hashi, visit the mausoleum of the Ryukyu kings of Japan's Tamaudun dynasty, stroll through a national park famous for its natural landscape, and see the island's sacred symbol, Utaka's Sonohyan Gate.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Optional extras! ВIn the evening, for a fee (guide hours with car and restaurant reservations), you can extend your time in Naha and take an evening stroll along the main street of Kokusai-dori along the numerous shopping districts. There is a wide selection of restaurants for dining here.
Day 3. Excursion around the island
Breakfast.
10:00 Meet the guide.
10:00-18:00 Tour of the northern part of the island (with a guide in private transportation).
- Tyuraumi Expo Park and Oceanarium - 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.
- Orion Brewery offers everyone a tour of the brewery, familiarizing them with the brewing process in Japan. The tour ends with 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 scenic points in Japan (free of charge upon request).
Day 4. Miyakojima
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Meet your guide and transfer to Naha airport by private transportation.
Flight to Miyakojima Island from Naha Airport. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel (cab or shuttle bus). Accommodation.
Miyakojima Island is famous for its picturesque, quiet beaches with coral reefs and diverse marine life. The perfect place to relax on the beach, dive or go fishing.
The best beaches on the island:
- Sunayama Beach It is famous for its lack of tourist traffic and white sandy shore, surrounded by greenery. Ideal for snorkeling.
- Maehama Beach more suitable for swimming.
Day 5-6. Free time
Breakfasts at the hotel. Recreation, beach, SPA procedures, fishing on prior request and at extra charge.
Day 7. Tokyo
Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Miyakojima Airport (cab or shuttle bus) from the hotel. Flight to Tokyo with a connection at Naha airport.
Optional extras! While transiting to Naha, it is possible to visit the largest shopping outlet on the island Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa.
Arrival in Tokyo. Meeting with Russian-speaking guide, transfer to hotel in Tokyo by private transportation.
You can extend your stay on Miyakojima Island if you wish.
