As the title suggests, I've been soo looking forwarded to visiting Okinawa for the past year, and it looks to be a complete washout this week on our brief stay. It's look like our snorkelling trip to the keramas will also get cancelled.
Does anyone have any recommendations ? We're planning to go to the aquarium and hit up one of the shopping centers, but any must go tos? Best places to eat, etc. we've rented a car.
by Available-Treacle787
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dont get too down yet, the weather is likely to change drastically while youre there. there are often times where the weather says rainy then the day is sunny instead.
as for recommendations:
gorilla chop is a good place to snorkle if your keramas trip is cancelled
adachiya is a good izakaya you should try
okinawa world and shuri castle are cool cultural sites to visit even in the rain. if you go to the aquarium try to go close to close when its emptier.
tataki falls would still be fun even on a bad weather day.
kokosai street shopping area has covered streets so thats a good rainy day activity.
drive out to miyagi island and look up everything there on google maps. there is a private beach on the next island out from there, all drivable.
go to a ryukyu kings game (buy tickets online beforehand), if you like soccer ryukyu FC could be fun too.
southeast botanical gardens has lights at night and some cute animals in the daytime.
try some okinawan food at a local place not a tourist one
Google bull fighting
We’re here too, today was a nice sunny day. We were on a snorkeling trip to the keramas today – only problem was the water was really cold even with a wetsuit. Saw a couple humpbacks up close (from the boat) though. Going to visit the aquarium, the castle, American village. We attended a wedding in Osaka last week, otherwise I would have visited Okinawa later in the year. Still enjoying it anyway, the food is great and it’s got a nice island feel.
In addition to what’s already been mentioned, The Tropical Dream Center at the Ocean Expo Park is actually pretty great during rainy weather. Beautiful plants from all over the world.
If you’ve not been to kouri Island, it’s a quaint little island to just chill in the cafe for an hour.
Then head to nanjo and one of the many Seaview cafes (Yabusachi, cucurma, the lodge) and sit and look at the beautiful bridge got an hour.
And if it’s still raining head to Apeman Spa for a good Onsen soak overlooking the sleepy nanjo town
I’ve done many scuba and snorkel trips where it’s raining. Unless it’s an absolute massive storm, you can still get in the water. Use a wetsuit.
Go with Sail Zamami out of the harbor at Zamami island.
Dont put too much stock in the weather. Ive been standing in the rain many times looking at the weather app whicb swears 0% chance of rain. Ive also stayed home due to rain forecasts that never happened.
The forecasts here are less reliable than other places ive lived.