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Okinawa beach guide featuring the best beaches, snorkeling spots, island-hopping itineraries and traditional Ryukyu culture.
Okinawa: Japan's Hidden Caribbean
Most foreigners don't realize Japan has tropical islands with crystal-clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and white sand beaches. Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture and its culture, food, and scenery are unlike anywhere else in the country.
Best Beaches
- Furuzamami Beach (Zamami Island) — Michelin Green Guide 2-star. Pristine water.
- Aharen Beach (Tokashiki Island) — Excellent snorkeling with sea turtles.
- Nishihama Beach (Hateruma Island) — Japan's southernmost inhabited island.
- Emerald Beach (Ocean Expo Park) — Family-friendly with calm water.
- Kondoi Beach (Taketomi Island) — Star sand and impossibly blue water.
Unique Okinawan Culture
- Shuri Castle — Rebuilt UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ryukyu Kingdom
- Eisa Dance — Traditional Okinawan drum dance during Obon festival
- Awamori — Okinawa's unique rice spirit. Stronger than sake!
- Okinawa Soba — Not actually soba — thick wheat noodles in pork broth
- Churaumi Aquarium — One of the world's largest, featuring whale sharks
