The Ultimate Tropical Trip: Okinawa
An itinerary for those who wish to enjoy the beach, botanical and natural habitats of the ocean, and a little bit of culture and history.
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Day 1: Arrival day
Pick up from Naha airport, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Mountain village and gardens
9:30 Pick up at hotel
9:45 - 12: Drive to Ogimi Village, a village known for it’s resident’s longevity and holistic wellness that contributes to overall wellbeing
12-13:30: Explore Ogimi Village and lunch
13:30-15:00: Transfer to Southeast Botanical Garden
15:00-16:30: Explore Southeast Botanical Garden: a garden with tropical flowers and birds. Unique plans include the Alexander palm that an only be grown in mainland Japan, a Boaba known as a treasure tree because the plant is medicinal, a Lotus field, and a dragon blood tree which produces a dark raisin.
16:20-17:30 Return to hotel
Day 3: Explore the depths of the ocean
9:30 Pick up at hotel
9:45-12: Drive to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: home to one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world and features a naturally lit coral field. The aquarium allows you to explore the rich ocean life without swimming in the ocean yourself! The facility is also barrier free.
12-15:45: Explore Aquarium and lunch
15:45-17:30 Return to hotel
Day 4: Explore the depths of the ocean
9:30 Pick up at hotel
9:45-10:50: Drive to Manzamo Cape: a special rock formation known for it’s tidal pools and showcased in the 1974 Godzilla film.
10:50-12: Explore the Cape: A nearby destination of Onna Village is a popular resort town that some guests also enjoy visiting.
12-13: Drive to American Village: An outdoor mall and entertainment facility. A good spot for American vintage shopping.
13-15: Explore and Lunch at American Village
15-15:45: Shuri Castle Park: A castle from the Ryukyu kingdom, the ancient people of the Okinawa region.
15:45-17: Explore Shuri Castle Park
17-17:30: Return to hotel
Day 5: Departure day
Pick up at hotel, drop off at Naha airport
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