Although the beaches on the main island of Okinawa are beautiful, if it is your second time visiting the tropical prefecture, it is time to consider visiting different islands in the prefecture! While destinations such as Miyakojima are on most people’s top bucket lists, if you don’t have the time or the budget, the next […]
Kerama Islands – The Most Stunning Island Groups Near Naha Read More »
While increasing in popularity as a day trip destination from Naha, Aka Island (阿嘉島) remains a relatively less-visited inhabited island amongst the Kerama Islands group. And the good thing is that Aka Island is connected to Geruma Island (慶留間島) and Fukaji Island (外地島) by bridges so that you can explore three islands with a single
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While the Michelin Green Guide Japan gave Zamami Island‘s Furuzamami Beach a two-star rating, it isn’t a beach where you want to snorkel anymore if you are experienced, as the beach now has a designated swimming area marked by lane dividers. Because the coral reefs inside this restricted area aren’t as beautiful, snorkeling at other beaches
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Aside from Tokashiki Island (渡嘉敷島), Zamami Island (座間味島) is probably the next most-visited island amongst the islands in Kerama Island National Park (慶良間諸島国立公園). Why? Because one of the beaches on Zamami Island was given a two-star rating by the Michelin Green Guide Japan! In addition to the Kerama-Blue colored beaches where sea turtles linger, Zamami
A Guide to Zamami Island and the Michelin-Starred Beach Read More »
Zamami Island is one of the most visited islands close to Naha and the reason is apparent. The island with a Michelin two-star rated beach is just too hard to say no to! But is the beach overrated? And are there other beaches worth visiting on Zamami Island? Before you hop onto that ferry to
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