Going to Okinawa for the first time , but it will be our second trip to Japan, and certainly not our last.
Trip dates: April 28-May 5 2025
After doing some research including reading through posts on this subreddit, I believe Ishigaki and surrounding islands give us just about everything we are looking for to experience the flavor of Okinawa while getting some rest and relaxation.
We really enjoy immersing ourselves with the local culture as much as possible, enjoy time away from touristy areas, and are looking forward to some downtime and island/beach activities.
What I can’t figure out is what are we actually missing if we skip Naha and go straight to Ishigaki? Our itinerary would be pretty crammed if we did both Naha and Ishigaki. We could make it work if I’m missing something here? But it just doesn’t seem like there’s anything on Naha that’s a “can’t miss no matter what.”
by justt4kix