Okinawa souvenirs

Okinawan Souvenirs | Beni-imo Tarts from Four Makers, Compared

A side-by-side comparison of beni-imo tarts from Okashigoten, Nanpo, Shiroma Seika Sangyo and Ryubo Shoji, all tasted first-hand and ranked.
Okinawa souvenirs

Okinawa Souvenirs 2026 | 30 of the Best Sweets to Take Home

Thirty Okinawan souvenir sweets, from the classics to lesser-known finds, listed in order of recommendation. Every item here also has its own full review.
Yaese beaches

Hanashiro Beach | A Hidden Beach for Snorkeling, Camping and Barbecues, With Parking and Nearby Spots

Hanashiro Beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. It is a little-known beach where you can snorkel, camp and have a barbecue, and tourists rarely find their way here. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.
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Yaese beaches

Yaese Town Beaches | Every Beach and Coast, From Local Favorites to Hidden Gems

Yaese Town sits in the south of Okinawa's main island, about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Its beaches are not busy resort beaches but quiet local spots. This guide covers both of the town's beaches along with nearby places worth a stop.
Okinawa Cape

Giza Banta | A Dramatic Clifftop Viewpoint, With Parking and Nearby Spots

Giza Banta in Yaese Town, on Okinawa's main island. Known for its sheer cliffs and a beautiful waterfall, it is a little-known viewpoint that rarely appears in guidebooks. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.
Yaese beaches

Gushichan Beach | The Location of a Perfume Music Video, With Parking and Nearby Spots

Gushichan Beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. It is known for clear water, fish in the shallows, and large rocks, and tourists rarely find their way here. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Gushikami Castle Ruins | One of Southern Okinawa’s Largest Gusuku, With Highlights and Parking

Gushikami Castle Ruins in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. Said to have been built in the mid-14th century, it is one of the largest gusuku in southern Okinawa, with the Pacific Ocean spread out below the cliffs. This guide covers the highlights, history, access, and parking.
Higashi Beaches

Fukujigawa Seaside Park Beach | A Beautiful Beach Where You Can Camp, Plus Parking and Nearby Spots

Fukujigawa Seaside Park Beach sits in Higashi Village, in the north of Okinawa's main island. It is a beautiful beach with clear water where you can camp, ringed by the wild nature of Yanbaru. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.
Higashi Beaches

Taira Beach | A Beautiful Beach in Higashi Village, Plus Parking and Nearby Spots

Taira Beach sits in Higashi Village, in the north of Okinawa's main island. It is known for its clear water and beautiful sand, and Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi is right next door. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.
Higashi Beaches

Higashi Village Beaches | Every Beach and Coast, From Popular Picks to Hidden Gems

Higashi Village lies in the north of Okinawa's main island, in a region rich in nature including the forests of Yanbaru. This guide covers all four of its beaches and coasts, from camping favorites to little-known spots, with access and parking for each.