Okinawa 3/20

[LifeIsJinHappy]

Will be going to Okinawa via Jetstar for the first time in March

Trip duration - 5D4N

Day 1 - Stay in Nago
Arrival @ 8am
Take car from OTS
Blue cave snorkel @10am
Cape Manzamo
Michi-no-Eki Kyoda Yambaru
Lunch - Ufuya (ramen)
Cape Hedo
Dinner - Manmi (pork yakiniku)

Day 2 - Stay in Naha
Aquarium (package with snorkel from OTS)
American Village
Okinawa Farm
If got time, Naminoue shrine/Fukushu-en Garden

Day 3 - Stay in Naha
Kerama Island dive package
Kokusai Dori

Day 4 - Stay in Naha
Makishi Market
Okinawa World
Ashibinaa Outlet Store

Day 5 -
Return Car
Morning flight back home

Need expert help to review

 

[ShinigamiX]

bro...im gg in July
u also rented from OTS? we're lookin at the company too... u already booked the car?

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

Ya book now, got discount code right now, I just top up everything until i can use the code.

 

[ShinigamiX]

why do u mean u juz top up everything until u can use the code, bro?

 

[Stuffed]

You can sleep well on the plane? That's like alot of distance to cover after a red eye flight.

 

[skrw105]

day 2 continue to stay in nago better right?

Naminoue shrine + beach/Fukushu-en Garden, in naha, one hrs plus can liao.

maybe return car end of day 4.
Jetstar return flight is 9am.

 

[megaweb]

If you like nature, try to spend more time in Nago.

Recommend these places
-Motobu Genki Village (Dolphins)* - need to book
-Neo park (Zoo) , nearby has restaurant and supermart
-Busena Marine Park Underwater Observatory
-Busena Marine Park
-Bisezaki Kaigan - interesting small wild sea creatures
-The Heart Rock at Kouri Jima island
-Kouri Ocean Tower
-Kouri beach

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

why do u mean u juz top up everything until u can use the code, bro?

Coupon min spend was 25k, so if your rental not enough, you can top up HEP, wifi, insurance and etc to meet. See which one more worth for you.

Mine was cheaper with the 7 or 8k yen discount code even after adding everything.

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

You can sleep well on the plane? That's like alot of distance to cover after a red eye flight.

According to google maps, the drive seems short. Like 2.5h to the furthest cape if drive direct. I have multiple stops between so i think should be fine.

day 2 continue to stay in nago better right?

Naminoue shrine + beach/Fukushu-en Garden, in naha, one hrs plus can liao.

maybe return car end of day 4.
Jetstar return flight is 9am.

I heard the aquarium will take up the whole day also, but i think half a day would suffice for me. Roughly 9am-2pm in aquarium and head to american village after.

If you like nature, try to spend more time in Nago.

Recommend these places
-Motobu Genki Village (Dolphins)* - need to book
-Neo park (Zoo) , nearby has restaurant and supermart
-Busena Marine Park Underwater Observatory
-Busena Marine Park
-Bisezaki Kaigan - interesting small wild sea creatures
-The Heart Rock at Kouri Jima island
-Kouri Ocean Tower
-Kouri beach

Against dolphin captivity so will skip.

How's Busena Marine park & observatory? I saw someone comment here saying not worth the time so didn't include.

Bisezaki Kaigan - didn't see this when researching and it looks good. Will add it thanks!

Kouri island - What do you recommend to do there? A quick sight see and lunch perhaps?



A little worried about possible travel ban

 

[megaweb]

According to google maps, the drive seems short. Like 2.5h to the furthest cape if drive direct. I have multiple stops between so i think should be fine.

My family travelled to Okinawa last June. No issue to drive on 1st day as their road was easy to drive. Not many cars on the road.

I heard the aquarium will take up the whole day also, but i think half a day would suffice for me. Roughly 9am-2pm in aquarium and head to american village after.

Check out our or their tour agency Okinawa itinerary , avoid same day aquarium visit. Very crowded. Try to visit their food court, you can watch fish swimming and eat at the same time. Not restaurant price, affordable café food price and free viewing of fish swimming in the big tank for 30min.

Against dolphin captivity so will skip.

How's Busena Marine park & observatory? I saw someone comment here saying not worth the time so didn't include.

Bisezaki Kaigan - didn't see this when researching and it looks good. Will add it thanks!

Kouri island - What do you recommend to do there? A quick sight see and lunch perhaps?

Kouri island is on the north east side, nice place to visit.

My family like Busena Marine park & observatory. The sea water is crystal clear and see wild fishes.

Avoid Naha underwater cruise, the water is not clear as Busena. Cannot see anything.

 

[skrw105]

TS,just come across this news.
maybe u should monitor the situation there.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...ast-week-quarantine-cruise-ship/#.Xj1r6GkRWh8

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

To cancel or not to cancel? Any advice?

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[vaxvms]

To cancel or not to cancel? Any advice?

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nobody can advise you...only u n family know the answer


else monitor 1 wk as today all diamond princess free from "jail"

 

[megaweb]

If there is no ban and tourist places closure, this period should be better time to visit as lesser tourists esp. Aquarium.

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

Should be going ahead with the trip!

 

[unity58]

Heard Okinawa have 2 cases now. Anyone know how to search for Okinawa updates on the virus? Have been trying but hard to find.

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

Heard Okinawa have 2 cases now. Anyone know how to search for Okinawa updates on the virus? Have been trying but hard to find.

As of now, 3. 2 taxi driver, other 1 more recent no idea.

There is a table at some site. More worried is that there are more just that they didn't test.

 

[ichinisan]

Will you still be going in March?

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

Will you still be going in March?

Yes, my trip is next week.

Cases reported so far seem low and i don't think it's crowded much except for maybe the aquarium.

My only concern is the flight and their under-reporting/not-testing.

 

[unity58]

Yes, my trip is next week.

Cases reported so far seem low and i don't think it's crowded much except for maybe the aquarium.

My only concern is the flight and their under-reporting/not-testing.

Are you taking Jetstar? I be going on 17 march though. Thinking how bad the situation is at Okinawa. It a bit too quiet down there (no news). Hahaha.