Besides its many distinctive cafes and creative shops, Minatogawa Stateside Town in Okinawa is also home to oHacorte, a very popular fruit tart shop. Its fruit tarts feature fresh fruit paired with crisp tart shells and rich fillings. Each one looks as delicate as a work of art, and just seeing them in the display case makes you want to pick out a few to try. The selection of fruit changes with the seasons. You can taste the fresh sweetness of the fruit along with the fragrant, crisp tart shell. They're sweet without being too rich and go very well with coffee. When visiting Minatogawa Stateside Town, consider setting aside some time to sit down for afternoon tea, then browse the nearby shops in old houses with an international atmosphere. It's not only a good place to take photos and check in, but also a great place to enjoy a leisurely dessert break in Okinawa.
Minatogawa Stateside Town | Review by 汪汪妮
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Kaichu Road (Okinawa)
Connecting the Katsuren Peninsula on Okinawa’s main island to Henza Island, Kaichu Road is a roughly 5-kilometer toll-free roadway that offers one of the most exhilarating drives in Okinawa. Despite its name, which means “undersea road,” the route is actually built atop a causeway through shallow coastal waters. With stunning views of the cobalt-blue sea stretching out on either side, the drive is a refreshing and unforgettable experience. From Henza Island, bridges extend further to other nearby islands such as Miyagi Island, Hamahiga Island, and Ikei Island-making it a popular scenic driving route.
Kaichu Road in Okinawa is a great place to visit by car. As you drive along the straight road, endless blue water stretches out on both sides, making it feel as though you're driving on the sea. The scenery along the way is very beautiful. When the weather is good, the water appears in different shades of blue, with small islands in the distance. Even casual photos have a vacation feel, and you can fully experience Okinawa's blue sea and sky. Along the way, you'll pass the Kaichu Road rest area, which is also well worth a stop. You can walk down to the shore to enjoy the scenery and take photos, and there are also shops selling Okinawan specialties, souvenirs, and snacks. When you're tired from browsing, you can take a short break and enjoy a relaxing moment in the sea breeze.
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Chura Yashi Park Okinawa, Southeast Botanical Gardens
This largest outdoor botanical garden in Japan hosts more than 50,000 plants in nearly 1,300 species. The tropical scenery lasts throughout the year here. The Water Paradise and Botanical Garden on the premises show off precious tropical and subtropical plants.
Okinawa's Southeast Botanical Gardens has a variety of tropical plants, and the lake and palm trees give it a strong tropical atmosphere. There are also some cute little animals in the park, making it a great place to bring children for a stroll. The paths are clean and easy to walk, and it's a good place to plan for a half-day visit.
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Kamakura Goro Honten "Kamakura Caramel Sand Dayo"
Released in January 2023, this exclusive treat is available only at Haneda Airport. Kamakura Goro Honten, a confectionery brand with its main store on Komachi Street in Kamakura, created this limited-edition product.
It’s hard to miss this shop while strolling along Komachi Shopping Street. From the outside, it looks like a traditional wagashi shop with a bit of history, and all the products inside are super cute! I went in August, when they had a limited-edition White Peach Hangetsu. The outer cookie is crispy, the filling isn’t overly sweet, and the white peach flavor has a lovely peach aroma. It was delicious! Most importantly, the packaging is just so cute, making it perfect as a gift.
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