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Specially Okinawa
Specially Okinawa
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How to fully enjoy Okinawa today
A hip and vibrant guidebook filled with 100% local coverage and up-to-date information.


Now, we invite you to today's Okinawa.
"Specially Okinawa" is packed with hip and vivid information from beginning to end.
To reflect the trend of embracing the latest information and valuing experiences, we analyzed social media and leveraged big data to achieve this.
And one more thing! I didn't rush through the reporting, but stayed for a long time, checking each detail and pouring my heart and soul into each report.
From a large, portable map with a special appendix, essential travel information, information on each Okinawa region and its six islands, and even practical travel Japanese and English, it's packed with vivid and specific information that readers want.
For a trip to Okinawa, the latest book, “Special Okinawa,” is all you need.
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#Portable Special Supplement: Okinawa Large Travel Map by Region

PART 1: Preparing for Your Okinawa Trip - From Understanding Okinawa by Region to Recommended Itineraries

# General travel information

Okinawa at a glance
Basic information about Japan and Okinawa
Okinawa weather and temperature
Okinawan History in 10 Minutes
Five Key Keywords to Understanding Okinawa
Must-See Okinawa Festivals
6 Questions, 6 Answers: Okinawa Q&A You Need to Know Before Your Trip
Okinawa Travel Tips You Must Know
Essential Information for Safe Travel

#Travel Preparation Information

Making a passport
Buy a plane ticket
Accommodation reservation
Planning your itinerary and budget
Sign up for travel insurance
Exchange money
Packing
Departure

#Travel tips

Things to do upon arrival at Naha Airport
How to get from Naha Airport to the city center
Detailed information on rental car travel
Okinawa Main Road Information
More delicious than a restaurant, Michi-no-Eki
Okinawa Bus Travel Information
Useful smartphone apps in Okinawa
Convenient Okinawa Transportation Card Information
Leaving Okinawa

#Recommended courses by schedule

6 Best Courses Recommended by Authors

PART 2: Okinawa Highlights - 25 Unique Ways to Explore Okinawa

Top 5 Fantasy Drive Courses
Top 5 Beaches in Okinawa
Top 5 Marine Activity Hot Spots
Top 5 Photo Meccas in Life
5 Spots Filled with Okinawan Culture
5 Must-Eat Okinawan Dishes
Top 5 Okinawa Soba Restaurants
Okinawa's Top 5 Izakayas
Top 5 Must-Visit Bakeries
Top 6 Cafes with a Great Atmosphere
Top 6 Shopping Spots in Okinawa
Top 6 Okinawa Souvenirs
Must-Buy Drugstore Gift Items
Best accommodations by theme recommended by the author

PART 3: Naha - Okinawa Travel Base Camp

#Naha at a glance
#Naha Travel Map
#Naha Bucket List

#International Street District

International Street District Travel Map
Recommended one-day course in the International Street area
International Street
Restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops on International Street
Makishi Public Market No. 1
International Street Food Stall Village
A bar in the International Street food stall village
Ukishima Street
Restaurants and shops on Ukishima Street
New Paradise Street
Cafes and shops on New Paradise Street
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Restaurants and shops along Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Sakaemachi Market
Sakaemachi Market's Delicious Restaurants and Izakayas
Omoromachi Station
Shopping spots and attractions in Omoromachi
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Prefectural Art Museum
Naminoue Beach

#Shuri Castle District

Shuri Castle District Travel Map
Recommended one-day itinerary for the Shuri Castle area
Shuri Castle
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Okreung
Kinjocho Stone Tatami Road
Shikinaen
Restaurants and cafes in the Shuri Castle district

PART 4: Northern Okinawa - Okinawa Travel's #1 Destination

#Northern Okinawa at a glance
#Okinawa Northern Travel Map
#5 Northern Okinawa Bucket Lists

#Motobu Peninsula

Motobu Peninsula Travel Map
Motobu Peninsula One-Day Recommended Course
Churaumi Aquarium
Detailed information on Churaumi Aquarium
Marine Park
Must-visit places in Ocean Park
Emerald Beach
Bise Fukugi Tree-lined Road
Churaumi Aquarium and Bise Village's delicious restaurants and cafes
Motobu Genkimura
Kouri Island
Kouri Island Travel Map
Must-visit attractions and cafes on Kouri Island
Sesoko Island and Sesoko Beach
Restaurants and cafes on Sesoko Island
Minna Island
Minna Beach
Okinawa Soba Road
Soba Road's best restaurants and cafes
Nakijin Castle Ruins

#Nago City and Yanbaru

Nago City Travel Map
Yanbaru Travel Map
Recommended Nago/Yanbaru One-Day Course
21st Century Forest Beach
Orion Happy Park
Nago Pineapple Park
Okuma Beach
Hirugi Park
Cape Hedo
Best restaurants in Nago and Yanbaru

PART 5: Central Okinawa - A Perfect Place for Relaxation

#Central Okinawa at a glance
#Okinawa Central Travel Map
#CentralOkinawaBucketList5

#Central West Coast

Central West Coast Travel Map
Recommended one-day course on the central west coast
Minatogawa Foreign Residential Complex
Minatogawa's restaurants, cafes, and shops
American Village
Key attractions in American Village
American Village Detailed Map
Shopping in American Village
Restaurants and Cafes in American Village
Yomitan Pottery Village
Must-visit restaurants and shops in Pottery Village
Zakimi Castle Ruins
Cape Zanpa
Top 3 Beaches Around Cape Zanpa
Restaurants and cafes in Yomitan and Cape Zanpa
Ryukyu Village
Murasakimura
Hill of Bios
Cape Maeda and the Blue Cave
How to Enjoy Snorkeling Properly
Manzamo
Top 3 Beaches on Cape Maeda and Manzamo
Restaurants, cafes, and bars in Cape Maeda and Manzamo

#Central East Coast

Central East Coast Travel Map
Recommended one-day course on the central east coast
Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Nakamura family residence
Restaurants, cafes, and shops around Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Underwater Road
Katsuren Castle Ruins
Nuchimasu Salt Factory
Ikei Beach
Odomari Beach
Restaurants, bars, and shops along the central east coast

PART 6: Southern Okinawa - Special Appendix and Other Travel Destinations

#Southern Okinawa at a glance
#Southern Okinawa Travel Map
#SouthernOkinawaBucketList5

#Southern Southwest Coast

Southwest Coast Travel Map
Recommended one-day course on the southern southwest coast
Senaga Island
Umikaji Terrace
Old Naval Command
Ryukyu Glass Village
Cape Giyan
Peace Memorial Park
Restaurants and shops along the southwestern coast

#Southern East Coast

Southern East Coast Travel Map
Recommended one-day course on the southern east coast
Okinawa World
Gangara Valley
Miibaru Beach
Tamagusuku Castle Ruins
Seiwa Utaki
Nirai Kanai Bridge
Azamasansan Beach
Kudaka Island
Restaurants and cafes along the southern east coast

PART 7: Okinawa's Sub-Islands - Not Envious of the Maldives

#Okinawa's islands at a glance
#Okinawa Island Bucket List 5

#Kerama Islands

Kerama Islands Travel Map
How to get to the Kerama Islands
Tokashiki Island
Top 4 Attractions on Tokashiki Island
Restaurants and bars in Tokashiki Island
Zamami Island
Humpback Whale Watching Tour
Top 4 Attractions on Zamami Island
Zamami Island's famous restaurant 352 Akajima
Top 2 Attractions in Aka Island

#Miyako Island

Miyako Island Travel Map
How to get to Miyako Island
Sunayama Beach
Cape Nishihenna
Ikema Bridge
Yukishio Salt Works
Yoshino Beach
Higashi-Henna Cape
Imugya Marine Garden
Ueno Toichi Culture Village
Yonaha Maehama Beach
Kurima Bridge
Irabu Bridge
Shimoji Island and Nakanojima Beach
Shiva Well Site
Funausagī Banata
Toguchi Beach
Sawada Beach
Toriike
Miyako Island's best restaurants and bars

#Yaeyama Islands

Yaeyama Islands Travel Map
How to get to the Yaeyama Islands
Ishigaki Island
Kabiraman
Cape Hirakubo
Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
Yonehara Beach
Sunset Beach
Ikigaki Island's best restaurants
Taketomi Island
Taketomi Village
Taketomi Island's famous attractions and delicious restaurants

PART 8: Okinawa Accommodation Information - From Resorts to Guesthouses

Hotels and guesthouses in Naha
Hotels and resorts in northern Okinawa
Hotels and resorts in central Okinawa
Hotels and resorts in southern Okinawa
Hotels and guesthouses in the Kerama Islands
Hotels in the Yaeyama Islands

#Appendix 1: Essential Travel Japanese for Practical Use
#Appendix 2: Essential Travel English for Real Life

#Search

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Publisher's Review
Special Appendix: A Large, Portable Map for More Useful Local Use
A large travel map by region, perfect for spreading out your arms.


First, please note the special appendix containing a portable map.
The special appendix contains five large maps.
First, we included four regional maps of Okinawa's main island: Naha, North, Central, and South.
The other one is a detailed map of Churaumi Aquarium.
The regional map and Churaumi Aquarium map feature all the locations featured in "Special Okinawa," including tourist attractions, experience spots, restaurants, cafes, shopping, and marine activity spots, along with icons.
A camera icon is displayed in front of a tourist attraction, a fork and knife icon is displayed in front of a restaurant, and a coffee cup icon is displayed in front of a cafe or bakery.
By checking the icons, you can quickly identify the location and nature of the spot.
This portable special supplement will serve as a reliable compass for you from the moment you arrive at the airport until the end of your Okinawa trip.
Now, travel conveniently with a large map in Korean.


Essential Information for Your Okinawa Trip
From monthly weather to emergency response tips, here are 27 essential pieces of information!


Essential information for preparing for your trip to Okinawa provides detailed information for every step of your trip, from planning your trip to the travel process and returning home.
Okinawa at a Glance helps you understand this beautiful island by region and discover the unique characteristics and charms of each region.
Q&A and etiquette to know before traveling provides travel common sense and etiquette information you need to know when using public transportation, restaurants, cafes, etc.
Please also pay attention to practical travel information.
We've carefully and thoroughly covered the essential information you'll need during your actual trip, from how to get from the airport to downtown Naha, to city transportation, how to purchase a SIM card, essential travel apps, how to respond in emergencies, recommended accommodations, and recommended itineraries for each itinerary.


A guidebook that goes one step further like 'Alseulsinjab'
From history to rental car travel and how to use highway rest areas.


"Specially Okinawa" is a guidebook that goes even deeper and delves into the local area, like a "comprehensive guidebook."
With the belief that 'the more you know, the more you can enjoy,' we aimed to go beyond guidebooks.
Beyond simply providing travel information, we tried to include smart humanities knowledge such as history.
We also carefully collected useful travel information, such as rental car travel tips and how to use highway rest areas.
Are you curious about Okinawa's history? Then read this 10-minute guide to Okinawa's history.
You can go one step further into the inner part of Okinawa.
Planning a rental car trip? Then this book is perfect for you.
First, let's take a look at the detailed guide to rental car travel.
We provide detailed information on rental car companies that offer Korean navigation, how to enter map codes, and how to use the Japanese Hi-Pass.
We are confident that information on Okinawa's major roads and rest areas with even better restaurants will be of great help during your rental car trip.
〈Special Okinawa〉 will be a great companion for those who want to take their trip one step further.


Okinawa Highlights: A Selection of the Best
14 Customized Travel Contents That Will Satisfy Everyone


Want to experience Okinawa in its entirety today? Then, check out these highlights of Okinawa.
"Specially Okinawa" brings together 14 of the best things to do in Okinawa, including famous attractions, drives, best beaches, photos of a lifetime, marine experiences, delicious restaurants, cafes, and shopping.
In short, it is personalized content designed to take into account various situations such as schedule, tastes, interests, individual travel, and travel with companions.
Okinawa Highlights is often evaluated as being particularly useful when planning a trip.
Want to fully enjoy the captivating emerald beaches? Then check out Okinawa's top five beaches and hot spots for marine activities.
Planning a culinary adventure? Then check out these must-try Okinawan specialties, the top 5 Okinawa soba restaurants, the top 5 Okinawa izakayas, the top 5 must-visit bakeries, and the top 6 cafes with a great atmosphere.

Customized shopping information is also diverse.
Top 6 Okinawa Shopping Spots, Top 6 Okinawa Souvenirs, Must-Buy Drugstore Gift Items, and more will make your shopping experience even more enjoyable.
Please also pay attention to the best accommodations by theme recommended by the author.
We offer a variety of hotels tailored to your preferences and travel style, including hotels with fantastic views, hotels perfect for cozy couples, hotels perfect for children, and resort hotels for romantic travelers.
Choose the content that's just right for you from among the 14 customized tours prepared by "Specially Okinawa."

Okinawa information divided into four regions and travel information for the six islands
Detailed maps and recommended courses by region, with Google coordinates and map codes displayed at all locations.


Information about each region of Okinawa is the central content of this book.
First, considering transportation and optimal routes, we will divide the main island of Okinawa into four regions: Naha City, North, Central, and South.
At the very beginning of each region's information, a detailed travel map is included.
We've included a detailed map with recommended daily courses by region, and marked all locations in this book with Google coordinates and map codes for rental car travelers, further enhancing the usability of this guidebook.
Regional attraction content goes beyond simply conveying information.
We help you delve deeper into your travels by covering the attractions, the people involved, and even the behind-the-scenes stories.
We also provide detailed information on address, contact information, admission fees, holidays and operating hours, and detailed transportation.
There is also a wealth of information on regional restaurants, cafes, experiences, and shopping.


Okinawa has several islands surrounding it.
From the Kerama Islands and Miyako Islands to the Yaeyama Islands, which are closer to Taiwan than Okinawa itself, the islands surrounding Okinawa are always a feast of blue.
From emerald green to cobalt blue, it contains all the beautiful indigo colors of the earth.
From mysterious limestone caves to coral beaches that received full marks from the Michelin Green Guide.
The islands are as beautiful as a paradise on earth.
〈Specially Okinawa〉 is packed with travel information on the six islands.
We'll provide detailed information on transportation to the six islands, key attractions, restaurants, shopping, and humpback whale watching, as well as how to return to the main island.

Appendix: Travel Japanese and Travel English in 10 Minutes
We've created "Practical Travel English" tailored to 40 different situations.


Please also note the appendix at the end of the book, which contains travel Japanese and travel English that were created with intention.
It is fundamentally different from travel conversations that are just for show.
In a word, it is systematic and rich.
First, we classified seven major situations that occur during the travel process, including airports, airplanes, transportation, accommodations, restaurants, and shopping, into major categories, and then further divided these major categories into 5 to 7 subcategories, systematically designing a total of 40 situations.
For each of the 40 items, we provide a wealth of ‘frequently used words’ and ‘frequently used conversation examples.’
For example, the restaurant section is divided into situations such as making a reservation, ordering food, ordering fast food, ordering coffee, requesting service, making a complaint, and paying the bill, and is filled with frequently used words and conversational examples for each situation.
Don't worry about language anymore.
'Travel Japanese and English: Essential Travel Phrases for Practical Use' will help you overcome your fear of foreign languages.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 10, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 456 pages | 148*210*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791188829392
- ISBN10: 1188829394

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