The crystal turquoise-blue waters off Okinawa, especially at sunset, should be viewed from this little traditional Okinawan village. But, you can also see the same stretch of beach from the Renaissance Okinawa Resort and Moon Beach Hotel. Nakadomar…
For the best fresh seafood in Okinawa, you have to visit the Nakadomari Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Onna-san near the intersection of HWY 58 and Route 6. This family-owned establishment carries the finest seafood for the price in the area.
The Ya…
Casa la Tida カサ ラ ティーダ has excellent food, a wonderful view, wine bar and an extensive wine selection, plenty of room including group, outdoor, indoor and multiple private dining areas in a Spanish-style interior. Western-style seating…
Here is a short list of things everyone "must see" in Okinawa:
- Kokusai Dori or "International Street" in the prefecture capital city of Naha.
- Shuri Castle and city gates built in the 14th century.
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium including two 14…
We lived on the same bay as the Renaissance Okinawa Resort but just a little further north in Nakadomari Village near Moon Bay Hotel. The Renaissance Okinawa Resort is a Marriott property and has been an Okinawa landmark since its construction. The…
Busena Terrace Beach Resort Hotel Okinawa is a fabulous place and was home to the 2000 G8 summit. This is a very expensive hotel unless you get a package/military discount like we received. Day passes are also available if you want to save the overn…
If you are walking down Kokusai Street in Naha and like beer, you have to walk right in to the friendly, helpful and delicious Helios Pub microbrewery. The authentic German-style beers and food, along with local Okinawan fair. Helios Pub is an exce…
Just got to tour Orion Brewery in Okinawa this week. The tours are in Japanese unless you schedule in advance for English at 098-052-2136. We just took a laminated placard in English and did a self-guided tour. Orion uses German hops imported from… This review was featured on Sunday April 6th, 2008
CoCo Ichibanya Curry House カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 has a motto: 'good smell, good curry'. Ichiban means 'number one', and ya means 'shop' so this place is THE NUMBER ONE PLACE FOR CURRY!
Even though there are both Japanese and English men…
"Auberge" Bonne Chère RAOUT ～オｰベルジュ ボヌシェｰル ラウｰ ～ Italian Restaurant and Accommodation was one of our top places to eat while living in Okinawa 2003-2005 when it was in a log cabin type structure. In 2006 they had t…
Pizza in the Sky also called "Pizza Kajinho" or "Cafe Kajinho" in Japanese 歌人補. Best pizza in Okinawa but very hard to find (recommend using road-level pictures with the map in the link). Off the main road from Nago to the aquarium. Worth th…
KANI RYOKAN YAMAUCHISOU Yamauchi Simple Inn (簡易旅館山内荘) is a great cheap place to stay on the beach in Okinawa. The place is right on the sea wall and beach of Nakadomari in Onna-son, Okinawa. There are some really huge and expensive re…
Our landlord in Nakadomari also owns the Nakadomari Fresh Seafood Restaurant so they send their daughter Hiroko-san to the Nago Fish Market auction every day except Mondays (due to no fishing on Sundays). The auction begins promptly at 0900L daily a…
If you want to get up close to hundreds of butterflies--some as big as your head--with many varieties only seen in Okinawa, Japan, you have to visit the Ryuguujyou - The Butterfly House (a.k.a. Ryugujo Butterfly Garden) on the Motubo Peninsula near t…
Velotaxi Pedicab is the eco-friendly way to get around Naha, Okinawa. Prices are reasonable:
● flag drop 500 m / 1 Block 350 yen (maximum two adults)
●超過料金100m毎に50円UP ● excess charges 50 yen to 100 m per UP
●貸切1時… This review was featured on Thursday May 8th, 2008
I's is not your average place to hang out to drink English microwbrews, eat good bar food, and toss some darts in Okinawa. This place is English friendly and has 3-4 different stouts and other dark English-type beers (usually made by microbrewers in…
When we were saddened by the news that we have to move away from Okinawa and the Renaissance Okinawa Hotel was full, we were advised to saty at CoCo Garden Resort Okinawa. CoCo Garden is located on the inland hills of central Okinawa's Uruma City an…
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