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Okinawa
Weaving and Dyeing Atelier Banananesia
Dye a cotton handkerchief in 500-year-old Ryukyu bingata patterns.
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Former Enkaku-ji Temple Somon Gate
A Zen gate that skipped elegance and chose raw, Nara-era gravity.
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Whale sharks glide overhead in a 7,500-ton tank lit like open ocean.
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Miyakojima City Craft Experience Village
Dye cloth with indigo or mold a shisa from clay — nine workshops await.
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Ueno German Culture Village
A full-scale German castle built where Meiji islanders once saved a shipwreck.
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Hirakubosaki Todai Lighthouse
Stand where the Pacific and East China Sea split left and right.
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Ishigakijima Island Stalactite Cave
Stalactites close enough to touch, shaped over 200,000 years.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Okinawa known for?
- Okinawa prefecture is the perfect tropical getaway that you wouldn't initially associate with Japan. Along with the almost heavenly Miyakojima and Ishigakijima islands that offer crystal clear water, beautiful beaches and that perfect relaxing atmosphere, the main island of Okinawa also has a lot to offer. Along with its unique atmosphere and culture different to that of the rest of Japan, Okinawa also has one of the most impressive aquariums in the world that is home to two huge whale sharks th…
- Where is Okinawa?
- Okinawa is an area in OKINAWA, Japan.
- What are the best places to visit in Okinawa?
- WOW U lists 50 spots in Okinawa. Popular spots include Weaving and Dyeing Atelier Banananesia, Akabaka Beach, Nakijin Castle Ruins, Fukushu-en Garden, Tadaki Waterfall.
- Can I book a guided tour in Okinawa?
- Yes. WOW U lists activities in Okinawa hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
- What is WOW U?
- WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.