Is Okinawa suitable for winter travel? What to do in Okinawa in winter?

Although you can’t travel abroad now, you can learn in advance what interesting attractions there are in Okinawa in winter. In fact, winter in Okinawa is also very suitable for visiting. While you may see winter scenes, there are a few things that won’t let you down.

1. Is Okinawa suitable for traveling in winter?

First of all, Okinawa’s comfortable temperature in winter! The coldest months in Okinawa are December and January with temperatures above 15°C, while the average temperature in Tokyo in January is around 6°C, so winter in Okinawa feels like late autumn or early winter at most.

Walking under the scorching sun in Okinawa in midsummer is a torture, but there is no need to worry about it in winter. In Okinawa in winter, it is windy and sunny during the day, so it is easy to wear short sleeves. Even if the sea breeze blows after sunset, a coat is enough to keep out the cold.

Compared with the popular summer Okinawa tour, the unit price of winter Okinawa tour is much cheaper. The remaining travel expenses can be used to enjoy better food and accommodation.

Choose a comfortable resort hotel and enjoy the lounge, spa and bar at your leisure. It’s the best way to relax~

And winter is the off-season for Okinawa tourism, so people don’t miss the scenery when traveling. The attractions, which are emptier than usual, are perfect for those who want to visit aquariums and art galleries.

So Okinawa is very suitable for winter travel.

2. Recommended scenic spots for winter travel in Okinawa

Valley

Recently, the popularity of the scenic spot "" has increased sharply, with rich natural landscapes that heal the soul. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, the stalactite cave collapsed and formed a subtropical forest. It was probably the residential area of ??Hong Kong and Sichuan people about 18,000 years ago. It is currently being investigated and excavated.

The "" trip gathered in the cave was really a very novel experience.

Travel expenses: 2,200 yen

Departure time: 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00

Telephone: 098-948-4192

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It is registered as a World Heritage Site together with Ryukyu Village and is a very famous energy attraction. The wonderful landform of triangular rocks with intertwined faults is also the highest level holy land in Ryukyu. You can also overlook Jiugao Island, known as the Island of the Gods.

Although it is not very entertaining, being there, surrounded by lush green and tranquility will definitely relax you. Because this is a sacred place, we must pay attention to etiquette. We are not allowed to touch and climb rocks or garbage at will. The ground is not very flat, so it is recommended to wear suitable shoes and pay attention to your feet.

Address: No. 539, Deken, Cheng Nan Zhinian Ziku, Chongli

Telephone: 098-949-1899

Fee: 200 yen

The Thai-born chef is skilled and can make healthy and delicious Thai food. From an altitude of 130 meters, you can see three different levels of blue: light blue on the inside, dark blue on the outside, and sky blue bounded by the horizontal line.

Address: No. 1190, Chengnan Branch, Chongli Branch

Business hours: (April to September) 10:00 to 20:00 (October to March )10:0019:00.

Telephone: 098-949-1189

First Makinoko*** Market

When it comes to Okinawa, it will definitely be mentioned, but if you want to fully enjoy it For the unique food culture of Okinawa, you still have to go to the "No. 1 Makinoko*** Market". Blue, red, yellow and other colorful fish, fruits, pig heads and pig feet that are not seen on the main island of Japan are also lined up in the market.

If you are hungry, go to the canteen on the second floor! There are several restaurants where you can enjoy fish dishes and authentic Okinawan dishes. You can buy the fish you like on the first floor and take it to the store to take care of it on the second floor. (Additional cooking fee required)

Address: 2-10-1 Songwei, Naga City, Chongli

With the reconstruction of the market, it will be opened on July 1, 2008 ( Open at the temporary market from Monday) to March 31, 2022 (Thursday). Please check the official website for details. .

Tel: 098-867-6560

Business hours: 08:00~21:00

Closed: 4th Sunday of every month (12 (except month), the first month, the lunar new year, the lunar calendar.

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In Okinawa, where winter has arrived, you can still carefully challenge yourself with handicrafts that delight you. Miyanosato is the craft village of Okinawan pottery "Miya-no-rin". There are many shops selling pottery here, and some of them are Ryukyuan glassware, which is perfect as souvenirs or gifts.

The pottery carefully crafted with the ingenuity and love of the craftsmen will surely touch your heart. In addition, there is a café serving coffee and desserts using earthenware, so you can fully feel the charm of the restaurant’s backside.

Churaumi Aquarium

The popular Churaumi Aquarium is a background spot that cannot be missed when visiting Okinawa. At the beginning of the year and the end of the year, winter is more leisurely than summer. Especially if you come on a weekday, you can reward it leisurely.

In addition, Ocean Expo Park holds an urban fantasy light show every year from mid-November to the end of December, so stay tuned~

A resort, hotel and Outlet shopping malls, etc. can also hold toy light shows. A small unit is listed below for your reference. Please confirm the specific time of the toy light show on the official website.

Kanucha Bay Hotel Velaz

JAL Arivilla Hotel

Beach Tower Okinawa

Lizzanshi Park Hotel Tanicha Bay

Okinawa Lily Beach Resort Ocean Park

Whale Watching

Speaking of activities that can only be done in Okinawa in winter, it is whale watching! Departing from Naha, you have a surprisingly high chance of enjoying it! It can be seen from late December to March, but it is recommended to see the whales in February to March when the number of whales is at its highest.

The cost in Naha is 4,200 yen in the central area and about 4,800 yen in the northern area. Because the encounter rate of whales is as high as 98%! Since whales are wild animals, it cannot be said that they will definitely appear, but the organizers will share the places where whales appear through radio, so the encounter rate is increased. In case you don't see it, the merchant will also have to spend money on "full refund" and "rechallenge" solutions.

:3. Recommended sea sports for winter travel in Okinawa

Can we do marine sports in winter? I believe many people have such questions. In fact, ocean sports are available all year round in Okinawa. In winter, the seawater temperature drops and the number of plankton decreases, making it look cleaner and more beautiful than in summer.

Because it is sea bathing and there are areas where swimming is prohibited in winter, ordinary swimming suits are really not suitable for sea bathing in winter. Therefore, dry wetsuits and rubber wetsuits are mainly worn for marine sports. Many places rent dry wetsuits and prepare warm showers. Please pay attention to this when traveling~

Cave snorkeling in Zhuqing

Because of the mysterious blue light in the cave, The popular snorkeling spot "Blue Cave" actually has a block of transparency and a decrease in diffuse reflection at any time in winter, making it the most beautiful scenery all year round! And compared with summer, when people have to wait in long lines, there are relatively few tourists in winter.

The Blue Cave is a little different from ordinary snorkeling. If the waves are too high, you may not be able to enter the cave. There is a lot of news about sea storms in winter, so you may not be able to enter even if you make a reservation, so you need to be mentally prepared.

Diving in Yonaguni Island

If you like diving, there is another background point that you cannot pass is Yonaguni Island. The Yonaguni Island Underwater Pyramid was discovered here. Because it is difficult for typhoons to move forward in the summer, you can dive and carefully watch the mysterious underwater ruins in the winter.