Author's Note
Note

Okinawa Preview
Okinawa at a glance
THEME 1 10 Travel Points on Okinawa Main Island
THEME 2 UNESCO World Heritage Site
THEME 3 Okinawa Main Island Snorkeling Points
THEME 4 Points with Beautiful Natural Scenery
THEME 5 Scenery, Gourmet Restaurants & Cafes
THEME 6 Tourist Attractions Great for Hikers

Getting to know Okinawa
Basic Information│Q&A│History│Traditional Culture│Food│Shopping List│Marine Sports│Transportation

Recommended Okinawa Itinerary
3-night, 4-day trip with children
3 nights and 4 days trip with parents
3 nights and 4 days trip with friends
2 nights and 3 days hiking course

Resort-centered itinerary
North: Okuma Private Beach & Resort│Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa
Central: The Busena Terrace│ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort│Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
South: Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nasiro Beach

Okinawa area information
Naha
South
Central
North
Rest area in the north

Okinawa accommodations

Index

Okinawa, which can be reached in about two hours by plane from Incheon Airport, is an attractive travel destination where you can enjoy exotic scenery without the burden of long travel times.
From UNESCO World Heritage sites and diverse cultural assets, to unique streetscapes and charming alleyways that blend diverse cultures from the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom, the United States, and Japan, to scenic drives along coastal roads… Okinawa offers a unique experience that satisfies all five senses.
Also, the unique food and shopping, and marine sports enjoyed in the emerald sea that seems to tingle with color at the touch are also pleasures of a 'limited' trip to Okinawa.
Thanks to this "Japanese but not Japanese" look, it is considered a must-visit vacation destination not only from abroad but also within Japan.

Okinawa is a great place to visit with a packed itinerary, but it's also nice to take your time and enjoy the exotic scenery.
Let's listen to the stories told by the sea and wind as time flows leisurely in Okinawa, a "neighboring country but with the sensibility of a distant country."

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Everything you need to know about Okinawa in one book!

“Friends Okinawa” is packed with essential information for traveling to Okinawa.
We introduce you to the best sights in Okinawa, including Naha, the southern, central, and northern regions, as well as great restaurants with great prices near the sights, and even the most authentic restaurants worth visiting even if they are far away.
We also provide information on must-visit shops and water activities such as snorkeling, all in each region.

The front of the book introduces Okinawa's representative foods, unique shopping items, and marine sports that can be enjoyed in Okinawa.
Additionally, we have included essential information that does not require lengthy explanations, such as passports and visas, how to enter Japan, useful items to prepare, weather, and tax refunds, in a simple and easy-to-understand Q&A format.
This book provides detailed information on how to rent and drive a car in Okinawa, where rental cars are the main means of transportation for travelers, and also includes detailed information on using Yui Rail, buses, and taxis using Kakao T. This book will make your trip to Okinawa more convenient and enjoyable.

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Customized itineraries for each travel pattern suggested by course planning experts

If you're wondering what to do, what to eat, or where and how to have fun in Okinawa, take a look at the course recommended by the author.
You can get a glimpse of the so-called 'expert know-how' accumulated by the author, who runs Naver's representative cafe 'Traveling alone, making my own memories', while planning countless travel programs.
〈Friends Okinawa〉 contains a total of 18 recommended itineraries depending on the person traveling, accommodation, and region.
Rather than simply listing the sights and attractions, the author meticulously introduces the optimal course, carefully selected from among the numerous courses he has experienced, including transportation methods, travel time, and restaurants to stop by along the way.
You can enjoy your trip to Okinawa to the fullest by finding a schedule that suits you and following it.

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Map codes and parking information to help you find your way

Mapcode is a reliable guide for your Okinawa road trip.
If you enter a map code instead of an address into your rental car navigation system, it will guide you to your destination.
While many travelers use Google Maps these days, the more ways you can get there, the more reassuring it becomes! Another advantage is that it's installed in rental cars, so you can use it without a tripod.
The book also includes parking lot information, helping to alleviate the fear of parking in unfamiliar destinations.

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Search terms and QR codes for Google Maps users

For travelers who use Google Maps to find directions or check real-time information, we've included Google search terms and QR codes.
Excluding places that are searched by spot name, keywords were added only for places that require a separate Google search name.
QR codes are also included to allow for search in various ways.

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Secret tips to make your trip twice as enjoyable

Sometimes, side dishes are even more delicious than the main dish! This book contains over 70 tips the author learned while traveling.
It helps you have a richer and more enjoyable trip by including detailed information that you would not have known or experienced if someone had not told you.