Island Paradise in Okinawa | Keramashoto National Park | japan-guide.com

[@thorbjornandersen136]

Looks like the guide got a sun burn on day one ;) Nice video, thanks

[@asdrubalperez1507]

Excellent video. Ms. Raina Ong is a jewel among youtube travel guides.

[@leonscheuber1036]

Always love it when a Japan Guide video pops up! Keep up the good work!

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy the content! This one was very fun to make.

[@SafwanShanaya]

Next summer i am going to visit okinawa..thanks for the guidelines ❤️❤️❤️

[@japanguide]

Glad you enjoyed it! And hope you will have a great time in Okinawa :D

[@aqilahnaqiyyafalahi]

Would be nice.

[@HongKongHoods]

Incredible video guys! Great shots and hosting, really captured that tropical essence. Keramashoto National Park has just been added to my bucket list!

[@japanguide]

Thanks a lot Sam :D Really appreciate the nice words as usual!

[@ivanpetrusic5733]

I've been to Zamami island. That place is just gorgeous

[@wplg]

Thanks for posting this video tour from Okinawa. I was station there way back in 1970. Even back then it was, and still is an tropical island paradise. Some of the best times of my life. I'm a fan of your work

[@japanguide]

Thank you for the nice comment :D

[@paulccrimmins]

Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu! Thanks Reina for the great video. Looks like the Bahamas but much less crowded

[@madhouze1]

Another great video from Raina. Internationally a lower profile destination, but a location I would love to visit if I ever make it to Okinawa.

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much!

[@bigtimmy13]

What a gorgeous island. Now I want to try that rafute recipe you posted last year. Take care of that sunburn Raina!

[@whatthenihon]

Reina!!!!! You saw a turtle!!! I am so jealous! 2 years ago we went to Ishigaki (pretty much my only contribution to KZbin lol) but my heart was in Zamami. Furuzamami looked amazing! This video is now a bookmark and we will be watching it again when I plan my next trip to Okinawa…hopefully soon. Till then I am living vicariously through you guys. Thanks for all the awesome videos…this one in particular.

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much for the awesome and long comment, we really appreciate the nice words :D

[@mr.andmrs.dailylives]

The water is so clean in Okinawa, with beautiful views

[@marciaabe4533]

My favorite spot in Okinawa!! 😍

[@japanguide]

It really is a magical spot!

[@billyhiggins1908]

Beautiful! Really enjoyed ynur video well done🙋🎶💯🙏👏🙆

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much!

[@janachan3221]

Village is beautiful than city. Sorrounding of the nature like mountain and sea. One of my favorite spot is beaches😍👍. Thank you so much for the beautiful video, Keep it up God bless🙏.

[@japanguide]

Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@richardschneider4775]

Lovely video I like snorkeling and small island life .

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much!

[@LaSanjoraSucculentJungle]

Beautiful 😻 Can’t wait to visit 💚

[@sharangbhattacharya6401]

I love these kind of videos,😃😃

[@theushistorian]

Absolutely gorgeous video. I subscribed!

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel :)

[@MaddyThePotato]

WOAAAA, this looks amazing ^=^. I'm adding Zamami Island to my list. Thanks for this video!

[@japanguide]

You're welcome! Zamami really was magical!

[@TeguhNugroho90]

Please make a video for the capital, Naha, and its surrounding. Featuring the monorail would be great 😁

[@RedX4Ryuk]

Omg, thank you for this video! I lived in Sasebo Japan for two years from 2016-2018 and and visited Okinawa 4 times and went to Zamami 4 times! This video brings back soooo much memories! T_T

[@loc7407]

Well done as always! II liked the videos even before I watched them as always! You guys really took a lot of effort into this! Thank you for showing us around Japan while we can't travel at the moment! Keep up the good works and be safe, too!

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate it!

[@annettebeezie]

This just convinced me to go.

[@vickiephan2610]

Beautiful video! I wanna go!

[@japanguide]

Thank you!

[@subditamerop8141]

wow the local foods.... for dinner 😋😋😋😋😋

[@craigdunn4277]

I’m guessing there were no shortage of volunteers for this trip, Raina?! 🤔😁

[@MartialBachoffner]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Are you ok? You look like you got some sun burn.

[@dellshinhama7718]

Paraíso Okinawa ‼️👏👏👏maravilhosamente belíssima ‼️⚘⚘❣❣muito obrigada pela beleza de vídeo.🥰

[@japanguide]

Thank you!!

[@平良和士-f9z]

Thank You Sir.

[@expandifypro]

Next year I am going to Okinawa with Anastasia chan.

[@ReneBarcena7]

WOW! Incredible video.🤩 👍Thank you so much for these amazing shots and very useful information, Raina! I'm planning a trip for next year in September. Would you say September is a good month to visit weather-wise? I mainly want to be at the beach and do water activities. What month did you visit? I see the video was posted in September, but I'm not sure if that's when you traveled there. New subscriber here! Thanks! 🙋‍♂

[@jermells]

I been said I want to come to Zamami!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cicciulino4250]

okey thantk a lot for the explainations. an extra question: where do u suggest to spend some days to enjoy sea and sun? what island with the best beaches? thanks a lot.

[@oooining]

Wow, you got freaking sunburned.

[@WataGuy]

Great work - I'm new to the channel and really enjoying. Be sure to wear sunscreen - you got pretty red there lol

[@japanguide]

Welcome to the channel and thanks for the tip!^^

[@joshuaglassman7558]

What a helpful video. Thank you so much. My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan in November. Would that be a good month to visit Okinawa/Zamami?

SUPER!!!

[@bradspicks]

i want this trip baby !

[@jwrappuhn71]

Looks just like the Caribbean.

[@vlo4829]

Zamami Island is at the same latitude as the Bahamas.

[@christonfredrick]

Were you able to finish the dishes you ordered for lunch on day 1? The camera crew got their part I guess

[@japanguide]

We did help with the eating part haha

[@pattayaexcitingnewsgirlz2720]

good video

[@平良和士-f9z]

Okinawa Sunrise io❤️

[@SynnoveJamila]

This video inspired me so much! May I ask, what is the hotel that you stayed at called? :)

[@japanguide]

Thank you for the nice comment! It was the Minshuku Miyamura :)

[@billevans7936]

Tokashki? My favorite

[@death2putin718]

What you fail to mention is that water access is severely restricted on the island’s supervised beaches. You’ll be able to swim on only 100m of the beach and if you step into the water outside of this area the lifeguards yell at you. I was there for Golden Week 2021. A very beautiful island for beach views, but very disappointing for public snorkeling, especially on the other public beach which is across from the uninhabited island you visited. If you want to snorkel you need a private tour.

[@markmoreno7295]

This must be a recent change because before I saw no such restriction. However, I could tell that people were not being cautious, and that such restrictions might eventually come. They need to protect the environment from damage otherwise the water would not be as clear as it is. I also visited Tokashiki, Iriomote (which already had restrictions), Ishigaki, Taketomi-Jima, and a few other islands. My wife was born in Shuri and has many relatives, so I am obliged to go with her. Otherwise I am not a traveler.

[@ivanho2224]

What gear do you use for filming your videos/taking pictures (like those at the end of the vid) Btw awesome video, if I ever go to Okinawa i will make sure to visit this place :D

[@emiliaemiko1869]

❤❤

[@wee-senchoo7025]

Love but never been to Okinawa. Side note, would Japan guide be doing foliage reports this year?

[@japanguide]

Unfortunately, we won't be doing autumn color reports this autumn. But we are looking forward to doing them again in 2022.

[@4adrianr]

OMG the pain :( you forgot the suncreen, that's hurts

[@gbro6716]

Love the videos Reina! But please Sunscreen! ✌️🍻🙏

[@giacomomartinelli5185]

During my first trip in Japan I had from the beginning of August to mid August 2019, I couldn't go to Okinawa (Miyakojima) because of the typhoon that occurred. So I decided that next time I'll come to Japan will be in september, because it seems there is more chance that there are no typhoons, is it correct? Otherwise, could you suggest me the right time to come to Okinawa? Thanks for the awesome video!

[@vlo4829]

Late August through September is typically the peak of typhoon season.

[@FloCo-On-Tour]

Thank you for this nice video. We have a questions: we will be on okinawa for 14 days in november this year. we can't decide if we want to see naha and zamami and aka or go to miyako. what would you recommend? We definitely want to do a lot of diving. thank you for your answer kind regards, FloCo

[@japanguide]

Wow, 14 days in Okinawa, that is very nice! The number one destination we recommend in Okinawa are the Yaeyama Islands: www.japan-guide.com/e/e7200.html Between the destinations you are hesitating with, we would recommend Naha/Zamami/Aka. If you need more information to help make your choice, feel free to check our Okinawa page here: www.japan-guide.com/list/e1247.html Hope this helps and we wish you a great trip!

[@FloCo-On-Tour]

@@japanguide thanks a lot.

[@FloCo-On-Tour]

@@japanguide Thank you for your answer. Why do you recommend Yaeyama Island? We heard about the dschungle of Iriomote - that sounds great. But is it even possible to dive there? We are not sure about Zamami because it looks like if it is very popular und could be crowded. What do you think? We normaly looking for smal an local accomodation and not so crowded places. Kind Regards, Corina and Florian

[@japanguide]

Yaeyama Islands (which includes Iriomote Island) offer great activities on land and at sea, and thanks to their remote location are not as crowded as Okinawa's main island. Here are a list of activities you can do on Iriomote: www.japan-guide.com/e/e7225.html Ishigaki which is also part of the Yaeyama Islands also offers beautiful beaches with good snorkeling opportunities: www.japan-guide.com/e/e7201.html As for Zamami (which is part of the Kerama Islands), it is popular but will probably not be crowded in November. If you are looking to enjoy a local relaxing slow life type of holiday in beautiful nature and beaches, then we highly recommend it. More information on Zamami: www.japan-guide.com/e/e7193.html If your budget allows for it, you could do both the Yaeyama Islands AND the Kerama Islands during your 14-day trip. And if you have more detailed questions for your future trip, don't hesitate to use our question forum here: www.japan-guide.com/forum/quedisplay.html Hope this helps, have a great trip!

[@FloCo-On-Tour]

@@japanguide oh wow yes that helps a lot. Thank you very very much. 🤗👍 for sure we will have a closer look at your website. Because bevor Okinawa we will stay on Japans Main Island for three weeks and will explore a lot of culture and landscapes . So thank you again 😊

[@bozulbobkova4049]

Hello, are there also jelly fish nets, please? I am concerned about the box jellyfish. What about the other deadly animals like stonefish, lionfish. I saw the sea snake in your vidéo. Is it safe for children there? Many thanks.

[@平良和士-f9z]

Gal? Okinawa? What's Up!

[@cicciulino4250]

Hi! is mid July the right time to visit the Kerama islands? is it too rainy? thanks!

[@japanguide]

Hi! By July, the rainy season will have ended in Okinawa, and it will be the middle of summer. Although seasonal typhoons do occur, we suggest always planning ahead with that in mind :)

[@cicciulino4250]

@@japanguide okey thantk a lot for the explainations. an extra question: where do u suggest to spend some days to enjoy sea and sun? what island with the best beaches? thanks a lot.

[@pacorodrigues3399]

Gostei muito já quero 😻😻😻😻

[@jim_jim1674]

👏👏👏

[@igornagase7355]

Why aren't your videos shot at 4K-60fps?

[@dannyb115]

That's it FAMILY GRUL

[@平良和士-f9z]

平良

[@roquejo]

you are so red!!