Okinawa Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Cherry Blossom Viewing at Okinawa

1. Nakijin Castle Ruins/Cherry Blossom Viewing Address - 5101 Imadomari, Nakijin, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0428 Highlights - Cherry blossom viewing at one of Okinawa’s historic heritage! Includes an illumination festival and it is breathtaking at night :) *pictures were taken before the pandemic, see current information online* Rating - 4.6 2. Cherry Blossoms Mt. Yaedake Address - 〒905-0223 Okinawa, Kunigami District, Motobu, 八重岳 Highlights - An endless road of cherry blossoms! It highlights the uniqueness of Kanhizakura, a variety of Cherry blossoms, native to Taiwan. A favorite place to go to, you have an option to walk/hike or drive by! Rating - 4.8 3. Yogi Park Address - 1 Chome-1-1 Yorimiya, Naha, Okinawa 902-0076 Highlights - A park in the center of Naha, showcases numerous cherry blossom trees and a great place to walk around! Rating - 4.5

Okinawa trip

I visited 波上宮 on my last trip to Okinawa, Japan. We were going there by car, so it was a bit difficult to find a parking place nearby. This place for me was unique. First of all, you have to wash your hands, before you go to a temple 🕍 to make a wish. After you have to put some 🪙 coins into the box and make your wish according to the instructions in the picture. Many tourists wearing traditional Japanese dress 👘 during visit this place. #summertrip #beyondborders

I want to feel the depth of a city must participate in the local festival is really great! with mommy and daughter wearing a yukata to participate in the integration into the locals festivals to feel the warm atmosphere, This is the one I saw most people fireworks are like meteors near From the sky sitting on the beach, we too good 50 minutes, have the opportunity to come to Japan must experience once.

Every time I take a baby's trip, I can't wait to put my home in the packing bag. Compared to staying at the hotel, Sana prefers to stay at the hotel! This is a set of seaside villas that are rented by the sea when you are traveling in Okinawa. It is really convenient. Baby products are all available. You can let the children play with the sand and play tired and go back to the room to take a shower/ Hh / interest, drilling into tatami or tents for children to flip night with a cute projector baby sleeping home location is also very convenient, because Okinawa is A long island, chooses in the middle, no matter where you go to the top aquarium or the lowest airport, it won't be too far away. There is also a nice name in the homestay: SEA YOU LATER There are many fun places nearby such as 10,000 dolls, residual wave A, Ryukyu Village, Zhenrong Tianyu.. ..... are very close to the airport from the high-speed to less than an hour, to the aquarium is not more than an hour, the entire highway is not traffic jam. Convenience store where you can walk, there is a big supermarket and many restaurants within 5 minutes by car. It can be said that the location is perfect.

Okinawa Attraction: SE Botanical Gardens

Southeast Botanical Gardens is the definition of floral and fauna. There’s various types of flowers and trees. They also have goats, rabbits, capybara, and other types of animals that you can pet or see up close. You can also pay a small fee to feed them as well! On special occasions, the garden turns into a beautiful light show. Seeing the lily pads is my favorite :) 2146 Chibana, Okinawa, 904-2143, Japan

Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa

The Southeast Botanical Gardens is an attraction located in the southeast of Okinawa Prefecture, completed in 2015. The garden is home to a variety of plants, with a wide range of flowers and models of various plants, allowing visitors to gain an in-depth understanding of the world of plants. First, I arrived at the entrance of the botanical garden, where there is a huge flower bed filled with a variety of flowers. I walked around the flower bed and saw a variety of flowers and plants, among which the most surprising to me was that the flowers here actually bloom in various colors, which is amazing. Next to the flower bed, there is a huge garden planted with a variety of plants, such as tulips, lavender, lemongrass, cacti, etc. Here, I saw various plant models, which showed me the vitality and beauty of plants. Then, I came to the center of the botanical garden, where there is a small hill covered with various plants and flowers, such as cacti, wisteria, azaleas, etc. The plant models here are very lifelike, making me feel the magic and beauty of plants, and I couldn't help but marvel at the diversity of these plants. Finally, I reached the end of the garden, where there is a huge pond with many plants and fresh flowers, such as wisteria, tulips, orchids, roses, etc. Around the pond, there are various fountains and waterfalls, which I found very spectacular. Overall, the Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa is a very beautiful attraction, where visitors can feel the vitality and beauty of plants!

Okinawa Southeast Botanical Garden | Embark on a fairy-tale adventure in a verdant wonderland

📍Detailed Address: The Southeast Botanical Gardens are located in the southeastern area of Chatan Town in the central part of Okinawa's main island. The botanical garden is divided into a northern and a southern section. The content of this travelogue introduces the northern section—the 'Paradise' of plants, which, in addition to plants, also features birds, small animals, and a light show. The southern section is a pure botanical garden area. 🚉Transportation Strategy: It is recommended to charter a car or drive on your own in advance. The location of the botanical garden is relatively remote, and it is easy to take a taxi from the city, but there is a high possibility that you may not find a return ride (i.e., no taxi back to the city after leaving the garden). Chartering a car requires advance reservation. 🗓Itinerary Planning: We arranged a day to charter a car to visit the attractions around Chatan Town. The itinerary was: Ryukyu Village → Zanpa Cape → Lunch → Kadena Air Base → Southeast Botanical Garden. 🕙Business Hours: 9:30 to 22:00 (entry stops at 21:30). 🎫Ticket Price: Adults 70 yuan, Children 28 yuan. ⏳Play Time: 2~3 hours. 🌟Highlights: Light show. From November to April each year, the lights turn on promptly at 17:00 every day. Trees, ponds, and buildings are all equipped with light strips and other facilities. When the lights are on, the park completely transforms into another scene. It's stunningly beautiful, like a fairy-tale world. Free-roaming birds: The botanical garden's environment is one of harmonious coexistence between humans and animals. Cranes, geese, and ducks are all free-roaming, and can be seen everywhere in the park during your visit. 👍Most Recommended: Small Animal Area: In the central area of the park, there are capybaras, land turtles, rabbits, and other small animals. Each type of animal has its own little garden, where visitors can feed and touch them from zero distance. There are vegetable packs for purchase by voluntary donation in the garden, with each bag containing several large leaves. Aviary: This is an area for various rare bird species, also allowing zero-distance contact. Shop: The entrance and exit of the park are at the same location, with a shop near the entrance. The shop sells souvenirs, drinks, and light meals. 📝Note tips: The feeding time allowed in the park is until 16:30 (rabbits, squirrel monkeys), 17:00 (capybaras). If you want to see everything, be sure to plan the order and timing well. 👎Least Recommended: The park's sightseeing car. There is a paid sightseeing car in the park, but it is recommended not to take it, as the area of the park is not super large, and walking is completely OK. ❤Recommended Reason: The Southeast Botanical Garden is Japan's first botanical garden and also one of Okinawa's heavyweight attractions. It can truly be said to be a destination suitable for all ages. Children can learn about the diversity of plants and feed small animals. Traveling together, you can easily take photos that capture the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. It is recommended to enter the park at 16:00, so you can first see the small animals and the daytime scenery, and then enjoy the night scenery and light show as it gets dark after 17:00. In this way, you will experience both the daytime and nighttime views.

Southeast Botanical Gardens

#okinawatrip Really great botanical gardens with many interesting animals. I recommend bringing 100 yen coins so you can feed them (ranging from 100-400yen). There is also horse back riding. Visited this place during the daytime and had a really great time. The staff were friendly and helped directed me to the animals. The animals were very cool and the restrictions were very relaxed. I will come back again at night because I was told that was the best time to visit.

OKINAWA ZOO

Okinawa zoo was such a great experience we saw so many animals including lions bears and even mandrels the part as a very cool event during the summer that allows it to stay open at night we really enjoyed feeding fish for ¥100 at night. My wife’s favorite animal is elephants but keep in mind when we went there were no elephants at that time. there are though many giraffes at least three.

子供の国沖縄　動物園#tripokinawa #tripaway

Okinawa Children's Republic, so fun! said that Okinawa # is a place worth brushing and brushing, special! do not! Yes! band! child! child! I havent counted how many times Ive come here, every time I have a new discovery! There is no tourist locals who love to go to the Republic of Korea this time with the new Lion hill, in addition to a few lazy lions and a 3-year-old white lion and can change clothes to take pictures of the experience sister each I have to hug the chicken and hold the squirrel for the first time. The first time I saw the sister of the guinea pig, I dared to touch the curiosity of the child. I always showed my insults during the trip. I was tired of walking on the beach and eating ice cream. This is the place to take the children. Look like you dont go online again and ask everyone to go to everyones attractions!

Good Zoo for 500 yen

#okinawatrip Good Zoo, it costs ¥500 for Adults and I’d say it’s worth it. They have a lot of different animals. The Zoo and Wonder Museum were fun to visit. The foliage around the zoo, the animals, and the scenery made for a very delightful visit. We even managed to see a couple feedings of the animals. Good fun for great prices. Very worth the price in my opinion, lots of great animals. Unfortunately they have a section under construction so some of the animals are off limits. I will definitely come back after construction is finished.

Full playground with giant slide, zip line

#okinawatrip Excellent park where all local kids would play around, baseball court available. Park facilities for kids is new and fun, they are all enjoying and our kid was having so much fun there. Will definitely visit again. Happy and fun park for kids. Climbing part is really good for kids. Such a fun not quite hidden gem! Full playground with giant slide, zip line, track, wooden maze and toddler area. Parking is limited,but street park is available.

Unique Style of Misato Park

#okinawatrip It is a relatively large park. It is a lively area with residential areas, elementary schools, government offices, izakayas, etc. in the surrounding area. There are slides, rope climbing, and play equipment for small children in the park, so you can enjoy it. There are also rubber chip paved promenades around the park where many people can be seen walking and jogging, and there is also a large grassy area where children can practice soccer. There is also a skateboard bank, which is not often seen in other parks, so it is a park recommended for skateboard enthusiasts. There is a parking lot in front of the toilets, but the number of cars that can be parked is limited.