Must-visit in scorching summer Okinawa! 7 Jelly Sea Guides
Going to the beach in Japan in summer, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan is definitely the best choice! 🌊 Starting from Naha, these stunning small islands can be reached by boat in a day trip. I've compiled 7 of them! Come and see which one is your dream "sea"~ 👇
🏝️ ① Tokashiki Island
Water: So clear it’s almost unfair! The true glass sea!
Features: The pastoral scenery is super healing, perfect for summer water activities 🤿, snorkeling, and sunbathing! You can also explore canyon caves, and in winter it’s a whale-watching 🐳 sanctuary!
Location: Tokashiki Village, Shimajiri District, Okinawa
🚢 Transportation: Take a high-speed boat from Naha Port, about 35 minutes direct!
🏝️ ② NAGANNU Island
Water: Jelly sea of an uninhabited island, so beautiful it glows! ✨ The beach is all coral and shell sand, super dreamy!
Features: A paradise for water activities! Snorkeling, SUP, banana boat... play however you want!
Location: 3-14-2 Tomari, Naha City, Okinawa (usually refers to the departure pier)
🚢 Transportation: Depart from the pier near Naha Airport, about 20 minutes by high-speed boat!
🏝️ ③ Minna Island
Water: Tiffany blue embraced by coral reefs! From the sky, it looks like a crescent moon 🌙 or a croissant 🥐, so cute!
Features: Michelin-level white sandy beach 🏖️, super fine and soft! The pristine natural scenery is very well preserved.
Location: Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0227
🚢 Transportation: Take a boat from Toguchi Port, only 15 minutes!
🏝️ ④ Kume Island
Water: The jelly sea ceiling! Recognized as the most beautiful Japanese island!
Features: Few people and beautiful scenery, a true paradise! The 7-km-long stunning sandbar "Hatenohama" is a must-visit! Also has mysterious ancient castle ruins.
Location: Kumejima Town, Shimajiri District, Okinawa
🚢 Transportation: Flying from Naha Airport ✈️ is fastest, about 35 minutes (boat is also an option but takes longer).
🏝️ ⑤ Zamami Island
Water: Unique "Kerama Blue"! Blue to the core 💙
Features: There is a quiet small village on the island, like a pure paradise. The starry sky 🌌 at night is amazing! Remember to come see humpback whales 🐋 in winter!
Location: Zamami Village, Shimajiri District, Okinawa
🚢 Transportation: Take a high-speed boat from Naha Port, about 1 hour.
🏝️ ⑥ Kudaka Island
Water: Crystal clear, fine white sand, as beautiful as a painting!
Features: Excellent ecology! Cycling 🚴♀️ around the island is the way to go, feeling the sea breeze is super pleasant~
Location: Nanjo City, Okinawa 901-1501
🚢 Transportation: Take a boat from Azama Port, about 15 minutes by high-speed boat!
🏝️ ⑦ Ie Island
Water: Jelly sea + glass sea double hit!
Features: Stunning natural scenery! In spring it turns into a sea of lilies 🌷, full of romance! You can also climb high to enjoy the view.
Location: Ie Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa
🚢 Transportation: Take a ferry from Motobu Port, about 25 minutes!
💡 Island selection tips:
Want water sports/experience an uninhabited island: NAGANNU Island
Pursue ultimate clear jelly sea/long sandy beach: Tokashiki Island, Kume Island
Like unique blue/look at whales: Zamami Island
Want easy island cycling: Kudaka Island
Want to see flower sea/comprehensive natural scenery: Ie Island
Going to the north (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) consider: Minna Island
This summer, Okinawa’s jelly sea is waiting for you! Which one do you want to visit most? 👇
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There are three beaches in Tokashiki Island. I recommend Aharen Beach. First, this beach has a beautiful observation deck where you can enjoy the beautiful sea view. Second, there is an uninhabited island opposite this beach. You can rent a boat to explore the uninhabited island. Third, there is a mysterious beach next to Aharen Beach. If you want a day trip, you can go to Aharen Beach in the morning and go to the mysterious beach in the afternoon. There is plenty of time.
When I arrived in Okinawa, I had made some travel guides. If the weather was good, I would choose a day to visit Tokashiki Island. It was very convenient to find the place to buy the boat ticket. Since it was the off-season, I did not make an appointment online. I could buy the boat ticket by filling out the form on the spot. After buying the ticket, the other party carefully told me how to get to the dock and gave me a map. I took the speedboat to Tokashiki Island.
The most beautiful outlying island in Okinawa, bar none! I went there four years ago. It was raining but still beautiful. This time I went there again on a sunny day. The beach under the sun is super beautiful December is off-season. There are few tourists on the island. It is quiet and cozy, away from the hustle and bustle There are ferries from downtown Naha, but you have to pay attention to the time. There is only one fast boat and one slow boat every day The slow boat takes two and a half hours to go back and forth, about RMB 200, which is cheaper than the fast boat, but you stay on the island for less time Many restaurants and shops are closed in winter. It is best to bring dry food when you go to the island
I've heard people say before that the beaches on outlying islands are the most beautiful, and the colors change with time and sunshine throughout the day. Sure enough, the sea was still blue when I came in the morning, but it turned into emerald green in the afternoon. With the clouds and fog dissipating for a short while, the scenery became even more charming... Above: Aharen Beach in the afternoon. Although it was still cloudy, the color of the sea water was completely different from when I first arrived in the morning. Overall, Tokashiki Island is still worth a visit. In fact, there is more than one beach on the island, but Aharen Beach is the most convenient for transportation, with buses and taxis going back and forth to the port. In addition to diving and swimming, you can also hike near Aharen Beach, and there is also a small beach adjacent to it, and the scenery is also beautiful. It is said that when the weather is good, you can also rent a boat to explore an uninhabited island opposite~~
If it's sunny, it should be beautiful here, but when I go there, it rains and falls, which seems a little depressive. Fortunately, when I snorkel, it's sunny. I have to say that the Japanese attach great importance to safety. They will always help you wear good equipment and shoes. Only I am Chinese, they will not show dislike. On the contrary, they will pay special attention to my safety. When I go to the sea, coach. We will also go to the seabed to find sea cucumbers for us to see, and also show us bubble performances underwater, as well as free fish food, to attract small fish to the side, a good experience, Okinawa must have at least one day off the island experience, remember
At the end of March, some local families were playing superficially. So remember to get your swimsuit ready after April, take tools to play freely, shells to crush the beach, the environment is very good. The island also has accommodation and one-day tour of the uninhabited island, remember to do the strategy ahead of time can stay a few days longer. From the wharf to the beach of Abolian 400 Japanese yen a person, when returning to the nearby residents uncle took the initiative to chat up 500 people to take you drive around the island, the main attractions are shown around once, the lookout, introducing the roadside wild bayberry, simple Japanese exchange, simple experience value of folk customs. If the weather is good, you can see the legendary very beautiful Okinawa Blue.
Dujiafu Island belongs to Dujiafu Village in Lijun County, Okinawa County, and is a part of Qingliangjian Islands. Dujiafu Island, which is famous for its beautiful beaches, is the largest among the Qingliangjian Islands. The most famous scenic spots on the island are Abelian Beach on the west side of the island and Zhijiu Beach on the seaside. The transparent and pure sea water is suitable for snorkeling and various water activities. It can feel the quiet and lazy atmosphere of the island. The island's Apolian has white beaches and vast coral reefs. It is a good place for water sports and fishing.
When you arrive in Okinawa, you must go to the outlying islands. Although the sea of the main island is also beautiful, the outlying islands are more beautiful. Due to time constraints, I only booked a boat ticket to Tokashiki Island. I went there in early April and it was already possible to go into the water. There were not many people. Alenbo Beach is indeed very beautiful. Although it is a small fishing village, there are many kinds of marine entertainment. A kayak boat costs 2,000 yen/hour. It was almost an hour overtime, so I only charged 1,000 yen more. I kayaked to the uninhabited island opposite the beach. A parasol plus two lounge chairs costs 2,500 yen for a whole day, a life jacket costs 500 yen a day, and a sand-digging toy for children costs 100 yen a day. There is an automatic beverage vending machine at the beach entrance, which is the same price as the main island. There are also several small restaurants next to it, some selling hot dogs and French fries, and some selling local cuisine, which is very convenient. There is also a safe deposit box in the waiting room, and the small one seems to be 300 yen a day. The most important thing is that in the sea just up to the chest, you can see all kinds of fish swimming around when you dive down. It is worth a visit.