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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

“Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium” is a popular tourist spot, located in Okinawa’s Kaiyohaku Park. If you take the building’s escalator down from the 4th floor to the 3rd, you’ll find yourself at the entrance to the aquarium. The aquarium is designed as a “deep dive” into the ocean as you go down to the 2nd and 1st floors, so as you descend, a magnificent world filled with mysterious Okinawan ocean creatures unfolds before you!

Yanbaru, Nago, Motobu
Zoos & Aquariums

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This was my favorite place. There’s also a cafe where you can take a break, and looking out through the huge glass is so soothing. The fish swim around so freely.

Naha Airport

Naha Airport sits on Okinawa’s main island, serving as Japan’s southern gateway to the world. Flights here service a regular roster of domestic flights to major cities including Tokyo (Haneda), Osaka (Kansai), Nagoya (Chubu), and Fukuoka, while international routes link Okinawa directly with several Asian destinations. In addition to frequent flight options to Okinawa’s outlying islands, including Ishigaki, Miyako, and Kume, the airport sees over 20 million passengers each year.

Naha, Shuri, Itoman, Nanjo
Airplanes & Airport

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There’s even a machine in the international departures waiting area that sells rice balls.
There are a lot more shops now, so make the most of your last chance to shop before immigration—drugstores, Yukishioya, and more.

America-mura

In the 1970s, the area around Nishi-Shinsaibashi came to be known as "America-mura" because the warehouses were converted into stores that began selling used clothes, records, and miscellaneous goods that were imported from the west coast of the United States.

Osaka
Shopping Streets

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It’s full of American vibes. Walking along the waterfront road at sunset and feeling the gentle breeze put me in such a good mood.

Minatogawa Stateside Town

A unique spot created by renovating foreign residences built in the 1950s and 1960s for U.S. military personnel, now lined with cafes, variety shops, galleries, and more. Appearing suddenly in a residential neighborhood in Urasoe City, its retro American-style streetscape offers one of Okinawa’s most distinctly international atmospheres.

Yomitan, Chatan, Okinawa City, Uruma, Kitanakagusuku, Urasoe
Tourist Attractions

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A great place to slow down and relax. Some shops have added hands-on perfume-making, and there are also some creative local goods you can buy to support local artists.

SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY

Jointly operated by PARCO, which runs fashion buildings across Japan, and SAN-A, a supermarket chain in Okinawa, SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY is housed in a six-story building, with its 1st to 3rd floors serving as a commercial area. Boasting 78,000 square meters of retail space, it stands as one of the largest shopping facilities in the Okinawa region.

Yomitan, Chatan, Okinawa City, Uruma, Kitanakagusuku, Urasoe
Commercial Buildings

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The food court has tasty options, and the sporting goods stores are great for shopping.

OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts

Step off and just over from Otsuka Station to find OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts, a playful, casual hotel that reflects the nostalgic charm of Otsuka-a lively district where bustling shopping streets meet the classic vibe of the city’s old-school streetcar. After exploring the retro streets where locals mingle, kick back in one of the eclectic, cozy guest rooms designed to feel like a secret hideaway.

Ikebukuro
Hotels

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Finally had the chance to stay at the Hoshino OMO5 series in Okinawa. The welcome drink was nice and cold.
We also happened to catch an awamori tasting. It was great that the introduction could switch between English and Japanese.

Miyakojima’s Yukishio “Yukishio Sand“

Yukishio Sand is a popular Okinawan souvenir made with Yukishio-a fine powder salt crystallized from seawater drawn 22 meters underground in Miyakojima. This unique salt retains the natural minerals of the sea, giving it a distinctive mellow flavor.

Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
Snacks

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New products, and a must-shop store when you're in Okinawa.
From salt to cookies, they never disappoint.

Josuian “Tsukushi Mochi”

A classic Fukuoka souvenir made by a long-established confectionery shop, with over 40 years of sales history.

Fukuoka
Snacks

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So delicious. If you get the chance to go to Fukuoka, this is a must-buy.

Mt. Otowa Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Opened in the year 778, the temple was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994. In the 130, 000 m2 area of the precincts spread out on the hillside of Mt. Otowa, there are more than 30 cathedrals and monuments, including national treasures and important cultural properties.

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

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Packed with tourists, but it’s a must-see spot.

Roadside Station Ogawarako Koyukan

Located on the shores of Lake Ogawara, the largest lake in Aomori Prefecture, this roadside station has been a hub for lakeside tourism and local specialties since its opening in 2004. At the farmers’ market, you’ll find fresh vegetables from Tōhoku Town such as yam, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes. The seafood and processed goods corner offers delicacies made with clams from Lake Ogawara, including simmered shijimi clams and canned clam-and-seafood stew.

Aomori
Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

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The product center has some unique local ingredients, and outside there are sometimes food trucks where you can grab hot food or coffee and desserts.
Inside, they sell a 20-serving pack of the “Shijimi Yojoki” clam soup. It’s a great deal and tastes really good.