2018 Okinawa Tour Charter Guide: Where to go when chartering a car in Okinawa

There are still some self-driving tours to Okinawa. The editor below will introduce to you the most important part of the self-driving tour in Okinawa, which is chartering a car. Chartering a car is definitely indispensable on the way there, so Next, the editor will tell you how to pack this car. Advantages of chartering a car

Even though there are now more and more bus day tour routes, chartering a car is still irreplaceable. To sum up, the biggest advantages of chartering a car are as follows:

1. Freedom - customizability of time, location, and itinerary

Compared with regular bus one-day tours, chartered buses do not have fixed boarding locations, departure times, and itineraries. Mothers with children can easily customize the departure time and itinerary to suit their children’s daily habits

. Literary and artistic fans can also customize a unique and refreshing trip. Older tourists don’t have to worry about falling behind and forcing themselves to speed up their pace.

2. Convenience - Luggage space on board the car

The luggage space provided by the charter car provides more possibilities for customizing the itinerary. Whether changing hotels or going shopping, travelers can save themselves from having to worry about their luggage, hand them over to the driver, and enjoy the day's trip. After the end, the driver will deliver it to the exact location according to the guest's request

3. Privacy - enjoy exclusive time and space

Exclusive space, no other tourists, no any disturb. The driver is customer-centered throughout the entire journey and provides the most meticulous Japanese service. Just sit comfortably in the car and complete the day's trip.

4. Local information sharing - providing the latest local travel consultation

The driver has decades of experience and is familiar with the best routes, so there is no need to worry about traffic problems. . How to choose a car model

When choosing a vehicle that suits you, you can mainly focus on two indicators:

1. The driver’s service level

2. The comfort level of the vehicle and the driver’s comfort level What do you think of the service level?

It is well known that compared to other countries, Japan has a higher service level. However, due to the driver's own knowledge level, language skills, personality and other reasons, not all drivers are satisfactory. On the other hand, there are an increasing number of people who have higher requirements for service quality. First-time tourists are often at a loss as to how to hire a driver with a high level of service. Therefore, it is necessary for us to provide you with a simple and crude identification method.

A direct method to consider the quality of driver service: distinguishing employment types

The employment types of chartered cars currently available in Okinawa are mainly divided into two types: entrustment and contracting

Drivers usually work as taxis. They have shortcomings in models and service awareness. They are not registered with an exclusive company and the prices are relatively close to the people.

Detailed explanation of driver skills (compared to non-chartered drivers)

1. Familiar with Okinawa’s terrain and traffic, and can complete the planned itinerary well.

2. Designated items can be prepared in advance according to customer requirements. (Example: safety seat, umbrella)

3. Can provide a reasonable order of visits to various attractions.

Contract type

Drivers are selected by the company and signed after regular training. They have a high level of service awareness and professional knowledge. Since the drivers all serve foreign tourists and have rich experience, they can calmly respond to various requirements of tourists.

Detailed explanation of driver skills (compared to entrusted drivers)

1. Have a high level of English, a cheerful personality, and a high level of understanding.

2. Provide differentiated services according to different groups of people. (Example: Helping couples take photos and preparing snacks for babies.)

3. Able to assist guests to plan their time reasonably and respond flexibly to various emergencies.

In Japan, only green license plates have operating qualifications recognized by the Transportation Bureau. Due to the high threshold for obtaining this type of license, most drivers of green-licensed vehicles are currently local Japanese. For regular vehicles, each vehicle has compulsory operating vehicle insurance, so that the safety of passengers can be guaranteed. Ideas for planning the itinerary

Three things you must know about Okinawa when planning the itinerary

1. The geographical location of the scenic spots and the standard time of the journey

Okinawa’s scenic spots are mostly distributed On the west coast, as well as in the central and northern parts, attractions are denser.

The following is a graphic introduction of the standard time for each scenic spot:

2. Standard time for the scenic spot

Based on the data analysis of Okinawa chartered bus crowds and personal experience in recent years< /p>

Private group: about 50% for small family trips, about 15% for young people/couples, 35% for small groups/seniors (leisure)

According to different groups of people, the choice of attractions and attractions The time required varies, please refer to the table below

3. Okinawa weather conditions and tips for planning your itinerary

You must have the following understandings of the weather conditions in Okinawa

1. The north-south span of Okinawa is large and the weather is different

2. The weather in Okinawa changes rapidly, sunny and rainy on the same day

3. The weather forecasts of various software are inconsistent

4. The same software data is inconsistent every day

5. The local weather forecast is very conservative and basically rains

Tips:

In view of the Okinawa weather forecast Due to uncertainty, it is recommended that you do not consider the weather conditions if you are chartering a car to avoid unnecessary worries. Tips for planning your itinerary

1. When departing from a hotel in Naha City, it is best to depart at 9:00 before to avoid encountering the morning and evening rush hours.

2. It is recommended to use the expressway when chartering a car from a hotel in Naha City to the north (920 yen can save 30 minutes)

3. It is recommended to consider the physical condition of the baby (if you want to go) The first stop is the aquarium.

4. It is recommended to charter a car for 10 hours when departing from Naha to the north.

After understanding the above knowledge, we can start the DIY trip. During the DIY trip, we often encounter traffic Congestion leads to reduced play effects.

The following two methods are the most common ideas

1. Optimal transportation

When there are too many target attractions and you don’t want to miss them, you can often only Choose the most suitable departure time, the best route, and the best transportation route to shorten the trip time and achieve the goal of successfully visiting all attractions.

2. Optimal viewing effect

Determine the main and secondary attractions for the day, and then adjust according to the actual situation. Analysis of typical itineraries

Family tours

Recommended scenic spots

Aquarium: Let children learn ocean knowledge and understand the habits and distribution of aquatic creatures while having fun. Develop awareness of protecting the environment.

Nago Zoological and Botanical Gardens: Take a train and observe subtropical animals. close to nature.

Sea Park: With a panoramic view of the blue sea and blue sky, you can take a glass boat out to sea. Leisurely play on the beach and enjoy family fun time.

Bios Hill: Paddle a boat through the tropical rainforest and observe the plant distribution and ecology of the tropical rainforest.

Children’s Kingdom: Interact with giraffes, elephants, and hippos up close.

Case: Our children are relatively young. We want to go to the aquarium to see whale sharks and dolphins in the morning, eat local specialties at noon, take a nap in the car at noon, and see the tropical flora and fauna of Okinawa in the afternoon. For such requirements, I recommend the following itinerary.

Recommended itinerary: Aquarium-Nago City Wafutei-Bios Hill

Change hotels

For guests who need to change hotels, itinerary customization Specifically refer to the distance between the two hotels and the needs of the guests.

Case: I stayed at the Onna Beach Hotel and will change to a hotel in Naha City today. I want to visit Kokusai Street in the evening.

Itinerary recommendation: Departure from Onna Hotel, Manzamo - Aquarium - End at Kouri Naha Hotel

Shopping

The most representative shopping spots in Okinawa: < /p>

Outlets (second- and third-tier discount brands, mostly shoes, bags and clothing, relatively close to daily life)

New City Center (DFS, department stores, Nishimatsuya, Toys R Us, Yamada Electric, etc. , the most comprehensive shopping district in Naha)

AEON MALL (Okinawa’s largest comprehensive shopping mall, mostly Japanese local brands)

Kokusai Street (the place where tourists go most , a popular local seafood market, the best place to buy souvenirs)

Case: I want to sell Impression thermos cups, LV wallets, SK2 night cream, Dior perfume, Orbin fairy water, Pola's whitening pills, Nike's caterpillar shoes, and Hyosoo, etc. I want to eat seafood at Kokusai Tongmushi Market for lunch, and go to an outlet to browse special products in the afternoon.

Recommended itinerary: Aeon Dream-Shintoshin-Kokusai Street-Outlets

Okinawa’s historical and cultural attractions

Shuri Castle: Ryukyu Kingdom Ancient capital, old days of Okinawa

Peace Memorial Park: Historical changes in Okinawa after the war

Ryukyu Village: Learn about the living habits of ancient Ryukyu people.

Pottery Village: The oldest ceramic town in Okinawa, gathering the craftsmanship of famous Japanese craftsmen

Imaguijin Castle Ruins: It shows the bloody storm before the completion of the unification of the ancient Ryukyus.

Case: I want to see the Hokusanno ruins in Okinawa, learn about Ryukyu culture, go shopping for treasures in the local markets in Okinawa, and see the imperial palace in Okinawa.

Recommended itinerary: Nakijin Castle Ruins - Ryukyu Village - Pottery Village - Shuri Castle

Business Travel Photography

If you like taking photos overseas, you must go It's an unconventional route. This type of route would be an impossible task without a car.

Recommended attractions

American Village: Various small clear bungalows along the beach, especially the glass church, are particularly eye-catching.

Zakimi Castle Ruins: Passing through the tree-lined path, you can see the scattered stone walls in front of you,

Zanpa Cape: The white lighthouse stands on the cliff

True Cape Eita: Diving Holy Land, Blue Cave World 2

Chinen Beach: The best sunrise viewing spot in Okinawa

Ikei Island: Fine sand, the transparency of the seawater exceeds Your imagination. Original fishing village scene.

Case: My girlfriend and I are getting married at the end of the month. Now we are shooting in a special place in Okinawa. We want to have seafood for lunch and shoot night scenes in the evening.

Recommended itinerary: Chinen Beach-Zakimi Castle Ruins-Ikeijima Island-American Village