Okinawa Naha Three-Day Two-Night Trip

I almost forgot about the free three-day two-night round-trip ticket from Hong Kong Express last year. In a rush, I booked a suitable hotel for work just one day before the trip and arranged a taxi. However, I overslept the next day and woke up just an hour before the flight, missing my flight for the first time in my life. The hotel was non-refundable, so I checked my phone and found a Hong Kong Airlines flight five hours later (which was also the last flight of the day). I immediately booked it for 1400 HKD. Fortunately, the unused HK Express outbound ticket didn't affect the return trip, and I could apply for a tax refund. This incident once again proved that there's no such thing as a completely free lunch 😂. In Okinawa, I quickly adapted to the local lifestyle. While working at the hotel to avoid the scorching sun, I explored the International Street for food, took a city walk, and enjoyed the sea. This place uniquely blends the cultures of China, Japan, and the US. The subtropical atmosphere, stone lions, red lacquer colors, and roof styles all reflect the influence of ancient Chinese palace architecture, giving me a nostalgic feeling of walking through old streets in southern China. The locals in Okinawa are particularly friendly and hospitable. Using Google Translate, I chatted about the differences between Chinese and Japanese travel experiences and was even escorted back to my hotel 😅. Next, I'll get my HK driver's license and fully enjoy the beach and sunshine, looking forward to the rebirth of Shuri Castle in 2026! Day 1 HX658 Hong Kong✈️Okinawa 11:30-15:15 Okinawa Monorail🚈to International Street 📍International Street 🏨JAL City Hotel (Located on the main street of International Street, with a Lawson convenience store downstairs, making it very convenient for food and shopping) 🍲Yakiniku Restaurant Roins Kumoji Branch (The manager personally grills the meat for you, chats with you, and even added me on Instagram after the meal haha) Day 2 📍Shuri Castle 📍Wakasa Seaside Park 📍San-A Naha Main Place 🍲Kanmidokoro Manmaru Naha Tsubogawa Branch (Japanese breakfast) 🍲Okinawa Soba EIBUN (Okinawa soba noodles) 🍲Local Cuisine KOKO (Okinawan local cuisine, the owner is very friendly and talkative. A Japanese guy from Yokohama chatted with me during the meal and even escorted me back to the hotel haha) 🏨JAL City Hotel Day 3 Hotel check out UO821 Okinawa✈️Hong Kong 11:30-13:10 🏨JAL City Hotel breakfast buffet