沖縄県 · Okinawa Region
Okinawa Hidden Gems
The former Ryukyu Kingdom — a subtropical island chain with its own language, architecture and cuisine, and the best coral reefs in Japan.
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Climate & Best Season
Subtropical: warm all year (17–30°C), with a rainy season in May–June and typhoons from July to October. Best in April–May and October–November.
Famous For (Food)
- Okinawa soba
- Goya champuru
- Rafute
- Awamori
- Taco rice
Signature Sights
- Shurijo Castle
- Churaumi Aquarium
- Kerama and Miyako islands
- Blue Cave snorkelling
Okinawa
Okinawa· Uruma
Hamahiga Island
Hamahiga is a small island off the Katsuren peninsula, reachable by road over the Kaichu Doro causeway, and it holds two…
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Okinawa
Okinawa· Nanjo
Sefa-utaki
Sefa-utaki was the most important sacred site in the Ryukyu kingdom. The kingdom's religion was administered by women —…
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