Suggestions on the itinerary of Okinawa Marathon.

Because it is close to China, China and Taiwan Province Province, and it doesn't take much traffic time to fly around, you can come to Okinawa even for a short weekend holiday. If you just want to run a marathon and have no fun, then the "two-day and one-night trip" of "arriving on Saturday and returning directly to China and Taiwan Province Province of China after running on Sunday" is the most tense and time-saving arrangement. However, if you want to add sightseeing trips such as visiting famous scenic spots, it is suggested to arrange at least three or four days, and you can visit the outlying islands (Ishigaki Island, Miyakojima, Kumi Island, etc.) leisurely. In five days or more.

The main island of Okinawa is about the size of a large taichung area. A highly developed modern city is Naha in the south of the island, and there is a single-track tram (Yui-rail) in downtown Naha. There are also many buses at Naha Bus Terminal, and public transportation is relatively developed. But the public transportation in central and northern Okinawa is not so convenient ... so Jing's most recommended way for travelers to come to Okinawa is to rent a car and drive by car! Before leaving for Japan, you have to use your driver's license to translate the driver's license of China, Japan and Taiwan into Japanese, and you can rent a car directly in Okinawa with the driver's license of China, Japan and Taiwan plus Japanese translation, which is very convenient.

Japanese vehicles are all "right-hand drive", and the driving lanes are opposite to those in China and Taiwan Province Province of China. It is recommended that you slow down when driving (the speed in Okinawa is not fast). People from Taiwan Province Province, China, cut the wrong lane when driving in Okinawa because they can't tell the right from the left, which sometimes leads to accidents and disputes. Please be careful! If you don't plan to rent a car, drive by car like A Jing. When booking accommodation, it is recommended to choose a place near the starting point of Okinawa Marathon, Zonghe Sports Park in Okinawa Prefecture (located in the middle of Okinawa Island), or a hotel that provides shuttle service to the starting point.

Efficiency! For busy runners who have no holidays, the shortest travel suggestion is two days and one night.

Saturday

1 Arrive at Naha Airport at noon. If you want to rent a car and drive by yourself, you can do it at the car rental counter at Naha Airport. It is recommended to book a car rental online in advance and then pick it up at the airport. 2 Go to the accommodation for check-in, and after settling down, go to the competition venue "Okinawa Zonghe Sports Park" to get the number cloth and marathon conference souvenirs (brochures, T-shirts). Enjoy dinner near your accommodation. If you live in the middle of Okinawa, close to the starting point, I suggest you go to America Mura to eat American food, steak and blue seal ice cream and go shopping.

Sunday

1 marathon race day. Check out at the hotel in the morning, and then send the luggage to the hotel temporarily. After running the marathon, take a bath in the gym in Okinawa Zonghe Sports Park (remember to prepare towels in advance and leave your belongings in the gym for 500 yen before the race). Go back to the hotel to get your luggage and fly back to Taiwan Province Province, China, China at Naha Airport.

Recommended!

Brother Jing's trip to the island attractions is about four days and three nights.

Saturday

1 Arrive at Naha Airport at noon. If you want to rent a car and drive by yourself, you can do it at the car rental counter at Naha Airport. It is recommended to book a car rental online in advance and then pick it up at the airport. Go to the accommodation to check in, and then go to the competition venue "Okinawa Zonghe Sports Park" to get the number cloth and marathon souvenirs (brochures, T-shirts). Enjoy dinner near your accommodation. If you live in the middle of Okinawa, close to the starting point, I suggest you go to America Mura to eat American food, steak and blue seal ice cream and go shopping.

Sunday

1 marathon race day. After running the marathon, go back to your residence and wash your hands. Drive by car or take a taxi or hotel shuttle bus to Naha, have a celebration dinner on the second floor of the First Mu Zhi Public Market, and then shop on the international connection. Remember to bring a snow, salt and frost ice cream to supplement salt and calories. If you don't have the strength to move, it's good to eat American food in America Mura, where many bars are open until late at night.

On Monday, 1 moved to the north of Okinawa, and went to "Okinawa Beautiful Ocean Aquarium" and "Ocean Expo Park" to slow down and browse for a whole day. Back to "Li Grain Rain Bridge (the longest sea-crossing bridge in Japan)" and "Wan Zuomao (natural landscape)". If you have time, you can also visit Hu Ming Phoenix Pear Garden and Okinawa Bitter Melon Garden.

Tuesday morning 1, check out of the hotel first. You can put your luggage in the hotel, or you can put it in the paid lockers and lockers at Naha Airport first. Take a whale watching boat to watch whales in the sea. This is a limited trip to Okinawa in winter (1February to April the following year). It is highly recommended that runners who come to participate in the marathon give it a try. The chance of seeing whales is as high as 90% or more. If there are people who rent a car and drive by car, they can return the car first, because there is a monorail car to ride between Naha City and Naha Airport. Visit Ryukyu Village, the palace of Ryukyu Dynasty. Buy medicine makeup, local snacks, soak in wine, etc. In the "international communication" business. Because the shopping street of Naha Airport has been closed for a long time, it is suggested to buy a good gift at the international gate first. Fly back to China, China and Taiwan Province Province.

Naha Airport is located near the center of Naha. Visitors can store their luggage in a large paid locker before continuing their tour. The paid lockers are in the international terminal. If the locker is full, you can go to the next domestic terminal to find the consignment counter.

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