Hi I was hoping to get some advice and realistic pointers about staying in Okinawa over a weekend. I'll be there from a Friday to Monday mostly to visit family that are in Chatan, Urasoe, and Ginowan. It would be a bonus to also be able to just enjoy Okinawa – like the more I can stuff into this trip the better lol but I don't need to see the aquarium. Where would be an easy place to stay if I'm going to be relying on taxis and local transport but also have something nice to do like beach or shopping? I've been to Okinawa before but honestly don't remember logistics. I feel like I spent a lot of time driving but was also there longer doing tourist-y stuff. I'd like to stay somewhere that'll work as a logical base so I can visit family in that short amount of time but also have at least an conbi right there. Open to staying at a hotel or airbnb for a group of 3 people. Also not sure how bonkers things are on a weekend. I'm ok with staying in Naha but just not sure if it'd be better to try stay up near Ginowan since it seems between everywhere. I do remember being in Ginowan and having a real hard time finding a taxi at night so I'm not sure if it's a good place to be. Thank you in advance!
by Candid-Panic-837