Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Kerama Islands (慶良間諸島), a subtropical island group just a short ferry ride from Okinawa’s main island. Renowned for “Kerama Blue”, a crystal-clear ocean hue found nowhere else, this national park is a bucket-list destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, and humpback whale watching in early spring. Whether you are planning a […]
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Discover the ultimate off-the-beaten-path escape on Geruma Island (慶留間島), the smallest inhabited gem of Okinawa’s Kerama Islands. Connected to Aka Island by a scenic bridge, Geruma is a sanctuary of “Kerama Blue” waters, traditional red-tiled roofs, and the protected Kerama deer that roam its quiet lanes. Whether you are exploring the historic Takara House, a
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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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Aside from Tokashiki Island (渡嘉敷島), Zamami Island (座間味島) is also considered one of the best snorkeling spots in Okinawa. 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 Island is another spot
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Zamami Island is one of the most popular Okinawa snorkeling spots near 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 Furuzamami Beach overrated? And are there other snorkeling spots worth visiting on Zamami Island? Before you hop onto
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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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Just a 35-minute boat ride from Okinawa‘s capital, Naha, you will encounter the island where some of the world’s most beautiful beaches are located. Tokashiki Island (渡嘉敷島) is one of the best islands for a day trip from Naha. With close to 20 diving spots on the island, not only is it a diver’s paradise,
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Tokashiku Beach (渡嘉志久ビーチ) on the west side of Tokashiki Island is close to Tokashiku Village center. Because it is located in a bay cove, the waves are calmer and easy to swim in. Compared to Aharen Beach, it is less busy. So while there might not be as many shops around, it can be a
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Aharen Beach (阿波連ビーチ), on the south of Tokashiki Island, is the most lively beach on the entire island. A photo taken from the south end of Aharen Beach could capture the entire arch-shaped beach’s beauty. When the weather is good, you will have the islands from afar as a backdrop and a blue sky with
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