Experience Okinawa's culture and nature! 10 spots to experience the Okinawan way of life
2023-09-05
Okinawa has its own unique culture and natural forms.
This article introduces 10 recommended places to experience the wonderful Okinawan culture and nature.
If you are going to go to the trouble of traveling to Okinawa, feel the Okinawan flavor with your whole body and make your trip memorable.
This article introduces 10 recommended places to experience the wonderful Okinawan culture and nature.
If you are going to go to the trouble of traveling to Okinawa, feel the Okinawan flavor with your whole body and make your trip memorable.
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Okinawa World
"Okinawa World "is a popular spot with all the history and traditions of Okinawa.
The powerful "Super Eisa Show "and the "Hub and Mongoose Show "are performed three times a day.
The show is an original twist on the traditional eisa, adding a more dynamic and interesting touch to the show that makes it a great spectacle.
The hub and mongoose show features not only hubs but also sea snakes, cobras, and other snakes.
It is a wild, funny, and charming show that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults.
One of the largest limestone caves in Japan
Okinawa World has one of the largest limestone caves in Japan, 5 km long "Gyokusendo ".
The mysterious spectacle of nature, created over a period of 300,000 years, is too powerful and beautiful for words.
There are several areas within the caves, including the shining blue "blue fountain "and the pumpkin-like shape "golden cup ", which are highly recommended for their abundance of photo-worthy spots.
Designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property "Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town "is an actual private house that was used in the past that has been relocated.
You can actually enter the old house and experience "weaving "and "Bingata "inside.
It is a great way to make memories in Okinawa, so please visit us.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Okinawa World
Address:〒901-0616 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Minami City, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number: 098-949-7421
Office hours: 9:00-17:30 (last payment 16:00)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 2 to 3 hours
Shuri Ryuzen
"Shuri Ryuzome "is the only place in Japan where you can experience traditional Okinawan coral dyeing.
The facility was originally created by a dyeing and weaving artist in Kyoto to preserve and carry on the beautiful Okinawan Bingata dyeing tradition.
The restaurant is housed in an old private house in Hida Takayama that has been relocated, giving it a historical and elegant appearance.
The first floor is a store, filled with wonderful items that make great souvenirs.
Original items can be made.
There are hands-on workshops on the second and third floors, where visitors can choose their favorite items, such as T-shirts and bags, and experience coral dyeing.
Cover the coral fossil with a cloth, apply dye and press it like a stamp on the selected item.
Various gradations and patterns can be created depending on how the dye is applied and layered.
Let's create a one-of-a-kind memorable item.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Shuri Ryusen
Address: 1-54 Shuriyamagawa-cho, Naha City, Okinawa 903-0825
Phone number: 098-886-1131
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 1 hour and a half
Yanbaru Day (national holiday held from 1868 to 1948)
"Yanbaru Biyori "is a valuable place to experience the lifestyle of Okinawan people.
Harvesting sugarcane, a major industry that supports the lives of Okinawans "Shimanchu~ and Sugarcane Picking Experience "allows visitors to actually knock down sugarcane in the field and taste it as juice.
Sugarcane is taller and heavier than it looks.
This experience is recommended for children because they can realize how grateful they are for the sugar they normally use without thinking about it.
I'm feeling like an Okinawan
"An Okinawan Evening with an Ordinary Family "is an experience where you can actually visit an ordinary Okinawan family, eat Okinawan food and learn their dialect.
You will get to know the Okinawan people as they are in the same country, but with a very different culture and language.
Don't miss these spots where you can experience a deeper Okinawa than you can experience just by sightseeing.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Yanbaru Biyori
Address: 820 Yamakawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0205
Phone number: 090-5609-3658
Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 2 time level
Okinawa Riding Club
"The Okinawa Horseback Riding Club "is a spot where you can enjoy horse trekking with a view of the sparkling blue ocean.
Even those who have no experience in horseback riding can enjoy themselves with peace of mind, as instructors give detailed lectures.
The horses are gentle, human-loving, and adorable.
Relaxed riding on a spectacular course
The most popular "Ryukyu-no-Kaze course "takes approximately 45 minutes to ride from a grassy area overlooking the ocean to a beautiful, white, sandy beach.
Along the way, you will pass spots where a major drama was filmed, and there are many other attractions.
You can also take commemorative photos with the horses, which is a great way to preserve your memories.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Okinawa Riding Club
Address: 1020-1, Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Nakagami County, Okinawa, 904-0323, Japan
Phone number: 098-958-7116
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Wednesday
Time required: 1 time level
experience kingdom murasaki mura
"Experience Kingdom Murasakimura "is a recommended spot that offers the largest number of hands-on experiences of Okinawan traditions and culture.
The facility faithfully recreates the buildings and atmosphere of the Ryukyu Dynasty era, making it seem as if you have stepped back in time.
"The attraction is that you can experience traditional crafts such as glass blowing "and "kankara sanshin making ", and many other experiences such as "shisa coloring "and "eisa experience ".
"Chinsuko making experience "and "Okinawa soba noodle making experience "are also popular.
Every winter, the "Lantern Festival "is held, where you can see the fantastic sight of lanterns lighting up the facility.
This is a great place for a family vacation, as you can feel the Okinawan atmosphere all year round, regardless of age.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name：Hands-on Kingdom Murasakimura
Address: 1020-1, Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Nakagami County, Okinawa, 904-0323, Japan
Phone number: 098-958-7871
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (last experience reception 17:00/admission deadline 17:30)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 2 time level
Nago Pineapple Park
"Nago Pineapple Park "is a pineapple attraction, featuring rare pineapples from around the world.
The park is toured on an automatic pineapple boat.
There are many precious pineapples that you don't usually see, and you can enjoy them to the end.
It is important to note that there are many gourmet foods and souvenirs made from pineapple.
"At Ananas Kitchen ", you can taste such odd gourmet items as "Pineapple Pizza "and "Pineapple Taco Rice ".
They all have a reputation for being delicious with the perfect sweet and sour pineapple flavor.
This is a spot where you can experience all the charm of pineapples.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Nago Pineapple Park
Address:〒905-0005 Nago City, Okinawa 1195
Phone number: 0980-53-3659
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 1 time level
Kayak Ease
"Kayak Ease "is a great spot for kayak tours in a variety of situations.
The popular "mangrove kayak tour "is a fun way to observe the rare creatures and plants that live in the mangroves.
The "Sunset Kayak Tour ", held in the evening, is a recommended course that allows you to watch the bright red sun set over the horizon from a kayak.
It is a magnificent and moving sight that you will never forget.
"Night kayaking "is also attractive, and you can enjoy the nocturnal creatures and a different atmosphere than during the day in the pitch-dark mangrove area.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Kayak Ease
Address: 566-15, Mizugama, Kadena-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0204
Phone number: 098-923-5871
Hours of operation: 7:00 - 20:00
Regular holiday: no holiday
Time required: 2 time level
CAVE OKINAWA
"CAVE OKINAWA "is a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can see the fantastic sight of limestone caves that were formed over tens of thousands of years.
Some areas of the caves are illuminated, further enhancing the beauty of the limestone caves.
There are various legends about the limestone caves, and the local people are familiar with them as very auspicious spots.
There are several rocks in the limestone caves that are said to be especially beneficial.
Touch the rocks full of mysterious power, such as "Golden Rock ""Sparkling Rock "for money luck and "Heart Rock "for love luck.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: CAVE OKINAWA
Address: 479-1 Ishikawa Kadegari, Uruma City, Okinawa 904-1114, Japan
Phone number: 098-964-4890
Office hours: 9:00-17:30 (last payment 17:00)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Time required: 1 time level
Okinawa Children's Country
"Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni "is a popular spot where you can touch many animals and see rare animals.
In Japan, there are many animals such as "crested serpent eagles "that live only in the area called "Ryukyu Arc "and "island goats "that are familiar in Okinawa.
The Orii's flying fox, a species endemic to Okinawa, is a very large bat that surprises many people with its sheer power.
Many of the animals have unusual appearances or are listed as endangered species, and are recommended for a different kind of enjoyment from zoos in Japan.
There is also an area where visitors can feed the island goats and elephants and experience horseback riding.
It is a great place to travel with children as they can see and touch cute animals up close.
The park also has rides that kids will love, including "a merry-go-round "and "a train called the Texas ".
If you have time, enjoy shopping at the park's parlors and souvenir stores.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name：Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni
Address: 5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City, Okinawa 904-0021, Japan
Phone number: 098-933-4190
Opening hours: April to September 9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:00) October to March 9:30-17:30 (last admission 16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays (If Tuesday is a national holiday, the office will be open on the following day.)
Time required: 1 time level
PANZA Okinawa
"PANZA Okinawa "is a place where you can enjoy a thrilling zip line.
We do this within the private beach of the popular resort hotel "Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort ".
The 250-meter long zip line starts at a height of 13 meters and runs at a speed of approximately 30 km/h over the ocean.
I recommend it for the exhilarating feeling of running through the water at a brisk pace and viewing the beautiful ocean from above, feeling like a bird.
You can fully enjoy the view of the sparkling blue ocean during lunchtime and the spectacular view of the orange color in the evening.
This is an activity that you can enjoy with your friends and loved ones and want to try at least once.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: PANZA Okinawa
Address: Tomijiri 66, Onna-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 904-0413, Japan Shetran Okinawa San Marina Resort
Phone number: 050-5236-7750
Hours of operation: Morning session 9:00-12:00 Afternoon session 14:00-17:00
Closed: No regular holidays. May be closed due to weather.
Time required: 30 minutes
summary
We have introduced some valuable spots where anyone, young or old, can sign up for a hands-on experience and directly experience Okinawan traditions.
In addition to enjoying Okinawa's beautiful ocean and delicious food, you can also enjoy Okinawa from many other angles when you visit the island.
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