Okinawa beach vacation
Okinawa is the perfect destination for a beach vacation. The weather is warm and sunny, there are plenty of things to do, and you’ll feel like you’re on an exotic island getaway without having to travel far from home.
You can spend your days lounging in the sand, swimming in the ocean, or walking along the shoreline. If you want more adventure, there are plenty of activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing available as well.
There are also plenty of shopping and dining options in Okinawa. You can find souvenirs at places like the Shuri Castle or Naha City’s Kokusai Dori Street Market Center. There are also plenty of restaurants serving traditional Japanese food as well as international cuisine at places like Nanbuya Hotel Restaurant or Sanada Beach Restaurant & Bar.
Best resorts to stay
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas
Situated on the East China Sea 30 kilometers north of Naha, the village of Yomitan is where traditional culture has been shaped by the seafaring trade of the former Ryukyu Kingdom. Here, The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villa houses 48 spacious villas, all with private pools in one-, two- or four- bedroom options to host a range of holiday needs; from romantic getaways to a relaxing vacation with family or friends.
The resort’s world-class facilities include a fine dining restaurant,an outdoor pool, a local farm and spa, as well as special tours to explore the Okinawa’s history and nature, including visits to the Zakimi Castle Ruins, Toya Fishing Port and reef lagoons along the Uza shoreline.
Hyakuna Garan
Hyakuna Garan is located in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island, Nanjo city, which is approx 20 km away from Naha Airport.
The resort sets in front of the beach in a quiet area surrounded by the cape, and guests can feel the private atmosphere. Luxury Japanese style rooms are offered and guests are free to use their private open air bathes with great ocean views. It’s a perfect resort for those who look for spending time in peace and sophisticated space.
The Terrace Club at BUSENA
The Terrace Club at BUSENA is located in Nago city on the main island of Okinawa, which is approx 50 km away from Naha airport.
The resort offers luxury accommodation and top notch service, yet focuses on wellness and healthy lifestyle. The guests are treated with the hotel’s wellness facilities, such as swimming pool, gym, spa and balanced food. All the rooms at the resort is ocean front and amazing views can be enjoyed.
Hoshinoya Taketomijima (Taketomi island)
Hoshinoya Taketomijima is a resort hotel located in Taketomi island, which is approx 400 km away from the main island of Okinawa and can be accessed by ferry from Ishigaki island within 15 mins.
Hoshinoya is luxury yet very traditional. The resort is built with Okinawa’s traditional style architecture surrounded by nature, which feels like staying at an Okinawan village. Yet the quality of service, facilities and food are just exceptional.
Hotel Allamanda Kohama
Situated on Kohama island, which lies between Ishigaki and Iriomote islands, Hotel Allamanda Kohama is a blissful beach getaway just 26 kilometres from New Ishigaki Airport.
Surrounded by some of Okinawa’s best diving and snorkeling spots, the resort offers all-suite accommodation by the lagoon and five-star facilities, including three outdoor ocean-view swimming pools, a private white sand beach and a golf course.
Jusandi
Located on the cliff of the northern part of Ishigaki Island and overlooking the ocean, Jusandi—which means “sunset” in the local Okinawan dialect—is a serene retreat with an all-day dining venue and five villas.
Each of the villas comes with a private pool and garden, and is luxuriously decorated with wooden furniture and Ryukyu limestone walls inspired by the subtropical forest of Yaeyama.
The resort is also home to Blue Cave, a sacred spot only 15 minutes away from the restaurant by walking through the dazzling green jungle and private beach.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort
Located in Onna village on the cape of Okinawa, ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort is an exclusive destination surrounded by a coral reef. With private access to one of the island’s most picturesque sandy beaches, the premier resort offers a wide range of water activities from snorkeling to diving to the resort’s very own Manza Ocean Park.
Every guest room boasts unrivalled ocean views and is designed to match the island’s natural surroundings thanks to a light and refreshing colour scheme. Book a Club InterContinental room or suite to enjoy some of Okinawa’s best beach sunset views from the Club InterContinental Lounge, where exclusive facilities, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails are available.
