Top 17 Must-Do Activities in Okinawa: Ultimate Travel Guide 🏖️

Hey guys! I'm Sarah, a Japanese local and businesswoman sharing my life and experiences straight from Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Join me as I unveil the colourful layers of Japanese food and culture, and provide you with an authentic look into the daily wonders of living in this vibrant city ✨
In today's video, we're exploring activities you can do in Okinawa, Japan's tropical paradise. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a culture enthusiast, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, Okinawa has something special for everyone.
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Churaumi Aquarium
3:07 Bise Fukugi Tree Road
3:47 Shuri Castle
5:13 Kokusaidori Shopping Street
6:09 Umikaji Terrace
7:55 Cape Manzamou
9:34 Cape Maeda
10:45 Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe
12:00 Fifi Parlor
12:25 Okashi Goten
13:04 Local Supermarket
13:39 Kouri Island
14:19 Hamahiga Island
15:35 Other Islands by Ferry
THANKS FOR WATCHING ❤︎
Keep exploring, keep tasting, and stay curious!
Sarah 🌸

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

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[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Hello guys!! The Okinawa series has started! First up is this video showcasing things you must do in Okinawa 🏖 The next video will be on things you must eat in Okinawa 🤤 Stay tuned! Let me know which activity in this video interested you the most ✨

[@happy_camper]

Shoutout to Tokyo Foodie Mama! Okinawa is so beautiful and unique. I hope I have time to visit when I am in Japan, and take a nap on a beach 😄🏖

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Taking a nap on the beach is the bestttt 😴

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

By the way, this is the first video where Tokyo Foodie Mama appeared. We had SAKE together 🍶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iXmXanbal-hbs

[@kincmui]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful and informative!

[@bassman_tommy]

loved this video, your personality is awesome 😊やばい！

[@patriciapham9325]

THANKS FOR VIDEO - HAVE A GOOD LIFE

[@Ben-yt9nu]

Just planning my honeymoon now and your videos have been such a great help!

[@erezfbmomy]

Great video thanks :)

[@mgrzx3367]

Thank you so much for taking me to places I didn't know about. I spent twice this running time googling what you were showing me. Just amazing. 🌸

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Oh that's great!

[@thomaslin6310]

We are Planning to go to Okinawan at the end of June, Thanks for sharing.

[@ShellaMai]

It's so nice to see videos about Okinawa. ❤️ I've been there last September and stayed for 2 weeks. I've been to these places in Okinawa too with my Okinawan boyfriend. ✨ Hope to be back very soon! 😇

[@voodoometal7924]

Thank you for this wonderful video, Brought back memories of the 3 times i have been to Okinawa(many years ago), I can also highly recommend the aquarium. Okinawa is a wonderful place, the scenery, food and people are amazing, such wonderful times i had there. Again, thank you and looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Thanks for the comment ☺️ it’s great additional information for other viewers! I’m glad the video brought you back memories 🥹

[@alaneisenberg4203]

Great video!!. Okinawa is beautiful. I look forward to the series! 👏👏👏👏

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Thank you! 😊

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Sarah as always a fantastic vlog 😊

[@corinvillegas2760]

The map really helped me in making an itinerary for my Okinawa trip! Excited to see more of your content

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@jjx8973]

love the video! I’ve been thinking of visiting Okinawa, and now it’s definitely on my list!

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Thank you! I'm glad the video was useful!

[@beitodesstrafe]

Watched this during lunch today. Can't wait for the rest of the series!

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Thank you for watching during your lunch time! 😆

[@undahandz]

We’re planning on going in February, we will definitely be using your google map guide. Thank you so much for providing such great suggestions

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Glad it was helpful! I hope that you will enjoy your trip! ☺️

[@dominichill1492]

Okinawa is such a beautiful island. I used to live in Okinawa for 2 years, and I loved it. The castle in Okinawa is beautiful as well. Sarah I'm so happy you did a new video on Okinawa, because it is a lovely island.

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Oh you lived in Okinawa!? It's a lovely island 😊

[@dominichill1492]

@@TokyoFoodieSarah yes. I lived on base in Okinawa, and I loved it.

[@Jaimico380]

Whoa! Such a wonderful place! I'll make sure to add Okinawa to my to-visit list on my next trip to Japan (2024 I hope...)

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Yessss it's such a nice place to visit 😆

[@filu_desu]

That aquarium looks amazing! I love fish and sea life, it's like a magical dimension! I have been looking forward to this series since your trailer.. Okinawa looks absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us. I am looking forward to seeing some of the wonderful food in the next video! Also, Hi Tokyo Foodie Mama! 😁

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you were looking forward to the series 😊 Tokyo Foodie Mama says hi too!

[@paulfreeman7719]

Very well presented. From Washington State.

[@blackmagic9819]

Thank you Tokyo Foodie Sarah, Your video helped a lot getting a quick start on the holiday planning. We found the shared map very helpful, because one get a quick idea where everything is located and what attractions can easily be combined. Or on the other hand: Which sights you might have to skip when you use public transport only.

[@shouganailife]

very nice

[@stacylewin-champoux3741]

0:32 Wed Nov 15th 2023 Good Morning TokyofoodiSarah. From Gilbert Arizona USA. The sunset was beautiful. The views in Okinawa are amazing. A definite must go to I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Healthy Blessings 13:35

[@hithere-xi5jf]

Cape Manzamou was great. We went there by public bus, walked up the hill from there, were surprised about the building, too. Did you see the "Okinawa Park" T-Shirt design with the poisonous animals in the shop on the 2nd floor? Then walked back from there along the bay to the hotel for like 2 hours - worth it! We didn't make it to the American Village because the bus was late - more late than they always are. Decided to go back to the hotel after Ryukyu Park. Bad weather when we wanted to go to the Blue Cave. The beaches were closed by the end of the week but the dinner buffet was open! We ate so much food! Goya tempura, Beni Imo tempura, Mozuku seaweed, Sea Grapes. Next time: Miyakojima.

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Oh no I didn’t see the T-shirt! Sounds like you had a lot of fun in Okinawa ☺️ Stay tuned for my video on what to eat in a few hours! It features dishes you had!

[@hithere-xi5jf]

@@TokyoFoodieSarah Awesome!

[@user-wl1qx3go7d]

Sarahさんおはようございます☀ 九州は朝晩、凍える寒さなので沖縄に逃れたい思いです🥶各名所ごとに紹介してくださるのでSarahさんが添乗員さんぽく見えました笑星野リゾートさんのカフェも素敵だし、あと古宇利島にも是非行ってみたい😆

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

季節外れの暑さと思ったら一気に寒くなりましたよね・・・体調にはお気をつけください😊 星野リゾートさんのカフェはさすが！という感じでした！旅行者の求めているものをよく理解されています笑

[@joejones6276]

I was stationed in your beautiful island in late 1969.the people was really great,and it was very beautiful

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

I love Okinawa 😊

[@user-yl4xl6nt5b]

This person is not from Okinawa. This person is from the mainland.

[@tamvu50]

thanks for your sharing. i have plan go to okinawa in May. do i need to rent a car to go to all of places? Go by bus is convenience?

[@aisaka19600710]

サラさん、とてもかわいかった😊沖縄の海もとても綺麗で良い動画でしたよ。もしかして、ママさんは初登場ですか？😮

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

ありがとうございます！実は母は何回か登場しています😊今回が3回目？くらいかと思います！

[@amytan7081]

Thanks for sharing Sarah! Would you recommend whale watching?

[@gabecajamarca]

I’m staying around Naha. More specifically Itoman. I see it’s very far away from the aquarium. Any suggestions on how to get to and from there? Like buses or trains or ferries? Also which of the activities here are close to that spot?

[@michaelt9731]

Blue Seal temptation 🍦around every corner 🍨😅 hope the new MacBook is working out well. ! 💻

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

Yup it was hard to resist 😂 My new MacBook is great!! I love editing videos on it 😆

[@TanT77]

How's the ocean water is it warm or cold?

[@marcelo4495]

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[@close_friend_of_your_mom]

Sarah hi! I still don't understand Okinawa is a separate state or is it an ordinary prefecture of Japan? I just talked to one person and he said I am a citizen of Okinawa. And he said it as if it were a separate state

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

It's an ordinary prefecture of Japan (one of the 47 prefectures)! I kind of get why people would they are a citizen of Okinawa because it's so far away from other prefectures. You almost always have to pay extra fees for shipping 😂

[@user-yl4xl6nt5b]

Okinawa became Japan in 1972. As it is, it is a country called Japan now. But people in mainland Japan and people in Okinawa have different ethnic groups. The DNA is different. Mainland Japan is an ethnic group mixed with some blood from Korea, Mongolia and China. On the other hand, Okinawans do not have the Korean, Mongolian, and Chinese blood written above. The people of Okinawa are Ryukyu people, ancient Japane

[@HillaChennel]

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[@OntarioAndrews415]

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[@arterisdewberry9467]

Oh Sarah. You're so beautiful. I'm glad you're doing ok.

[@jgerman5544]

Yes. A finished video is clear evidence that you're still alive after driving.

[@close_friend_of_your_mom]

Aren't you afraid that this whale shark will bang on this glass with acceleration and flood you all there

[@TokyoFoodieSarah]

There's a display of the glass they use and it's so thick!! After seeing that I'm not too scared haha