4 days in OKINAWA, JAPAN 🌺 | island eats, pottery streets, the BEST izakayas, and a remote beach

8 places in this vlog

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1. 2:19

   Makishi Public Market

   🛒 Market · Naha

   A good stop for a first snack and stroll right after arriving in Naha.

2. 12:00

   Tsuboya Pottery Street

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Tsuboya

   A good after-lunch stroll; the same pottery style appears on plates and utensils in local restaurants.

3. 15:40

   Zamami Island

   🚆 Day trip · Kerama Islands

   The ferry from Naha takes about 2 hours; reserve tickets online in advance, as tours can be cancelled by typhoon warnings.

4. 16:21

   Aka Island

   🚆 Day trip · Kerama Islands · brief mention

5. 16:45

   Furuzamami Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Zamami

   Reached by bus from the port, with umbrella and snorkel rental; called possibly the most beautiful beach in Japan.

6. 19:56

   San-A Parco City

   🛍️ Shopping · Urasoe · brief mention

   A handy place to shelter and shop when typhoon rain hits.

7. 21:11

   Mihama American Village

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Chatan

   Feels exaggerated and Disneyland-like, more theme park than mall.

8. 22:37

   Depot Island

   🛍️ Shopping · Chatan · brief mention

   An example of the area's very American naming.