Beach Holiday: Exotic Okinawa Escape

Itinerary - 4 Days

1. Day 1

   Location

   Okinawa Island

   Meal

   Breakfast

   Welcome to Okinawa!
   Arrive at Naha Airport, Okinawa from Tokyo or Osaka via ANA or JAL domestic flight.
   eg. Tokyo Haneda > Naha11:30-14:15 (2h 45mins)
   Kansai Intl. Airport > Naha11:55-14:15 (2h 20mins)
   
   Transport:
   The number 120 bus departs from the airport terminal roughly every thirty minutes and the journey takes approximately one hour to you hotel. Alternatively, a limousine service from the airport runs all the way up to this area.
   
   Arrive in Okinawa from Tokyo/Osaka and make your own way to your hotel.Spend the rest of the afternoon just relaxing amidst the sun, sea and sand. Alternatively, head back to downtown through a 40-minute bus ride and explore the sights via the monorail. For a night cap, the restaurants and bars at Kokusaidori or ‘International Street’ will satisfy your cravings for local cuisine.
   
   Recommended sights:
   Shuri Castle: Unlike Japanese castles, it is bright red with a noticeable Chinese influence.
   Tamaudun Mausoleum: Built in 16th century for the Ryukyu Royal family and Shikinaen, a landscape garden that served as their second home.
   The last bus back to the area of your hotel is around 22:00.
   
   *Stay at Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa

2. Day 2

   Location

   Okinawa Island

   Meal

   Breakfast

   Prepare to be amazed by a trip to the Ocean Expo Park and its main attraction, the Churaumi Aquarium. This massive tank in the middle of this aquarium is among the largest in the world and houses three whale sharks among numerous other types of sea creatures and fish including dolphins and manta rays.
   
   Transport: Regular buses e.g. the #20 or the #120 Mihama to Nago Bus Terminal and change to bus #65,66 or 70 for the Expo Park.
   
   *Stay at Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa

3. Day 3

   Location

   Zamami island

   Meal

   Breakfast

   Okinawa is famed for its pristine beaches and the best ones are to be found on the islands of Zamami and Aka, part of the Kerama islands. A high speed ferry departs from Tomari port and after an hour, you will be rewarded with a coast of white sand and emerald blue sea, perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving, or getting that much needed tan.
   
   Transport:
   A high speed ferry from Tomari port in Naha has regular service to and from the island. Journey time is approximately one hour.
   
   *Stay at Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa

4. Day 4

   Location

   Naha airport

   Meal

   Breakfast

   Make your way back to Naha airport and on to your next destination.
   
   We are sure you are sad to leave this beautiful and unique part of Japan. We hope it has left you with very fond memories and a healthy dose of vitamin D! You are welcome to visit anytime, and there are plenty of other islands in Okinawa that are waiting for you to explore.