I won't give up even if it rains! 120% Let's play Okinawa!

I won't give up even if it rains! 120% Let's play Okinawa!
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A long-awaited trip to Okinawa. I was planning a sightseeing plan under the clear sky, but the weather forecast was rainy.……。 Are you depressed that your trip is ruined by rain? But it's okay! There are many sightseeing spots in Okinawa that you can enjoy even on rainy days. This time, we will pick up and deliver various genres such as gourmet, experience and relaxation from among many spots.

1. "Kanoa Onna Store" in the form of Okinawa

kanoa photo frame

"Kanoa" means freedom in Hawaiian language. At the Kanoa Onna store, as the name implies, you can relax and experience manufacturing freely. In addition to natural shells and starfish shining in white, there are many handmade original parts with motifs such as bear fleas and whale sharks. Why don't you make your own work that is trapped in the sea?

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You can take it home immediately after completion! There is no waiting time after the experience, so you can move smoothly to the next schedule.


2. Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom Gyokusen Cave, Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom

Okinawa World indigo dyeing Experience

After enjoying the most beautiful solutional cave "Gyusendo Cave" in the Orient, Super Eisa folk dance and Hub shows, make the memories of your trip. In Kingdom of ryukyu Castle Town, you can experience the history of Okinawa, such as red mold, weaving, and indigo dyeing. The townscape of Okinawa in the good old days, which relocated and recreated several old private houses over 100 years old. Why don't you go back in time to such a castle town, "I'm here for the first time, but it's strange and nostalgic"?

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Experience in indigo dyeing using a plant called "Ryukyuuai". The vivid gradation, the contrast between deep blue and white reminds you of the sea and sky of Okinawa.


3. "Glass Art indigo" is the only one work in the world with "eye"

Glass Art Ai Ryukyu glass experience

"Glass Art Indigo" where you can experience Ryukyu glass in a workshop surrounded by subtropical nature. The wide variety of colors, designs, and plenty of options are perfect for making your own original glass. How about making Ryukyu glass with love to commemorate your trip to Okinawa, "I remember every time I see a glass"?

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In general, it is a Ryukyu glass experience where you can only experience a part of the process, but with glass art indigo, you can make it by blowing yourself from beginning to finish. If you want to make only one original glass in the world.


4. Okinawa's "delicious" comes from here to "Orion Happy Park"

Orion Happy Park Factory Tour

Orion Happy Park, located in Nago, northern Motojima, is the only factory in Japan that manufactures Orion beer. In addition to bottle beer and barrel drafts, 72,000 canned beer are produced per hour. The taste of Orion beer born from discerning raw materials is three star class! Tasting beer after the tour is also one of the pleasures.

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After touching Okinawa's “delicious” during a factory tour, enjoy Orion beer tasting time! The freshly made beer that you can't usually drink is exquisite.


5. "Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market" kitchen that has been loved for more than 70 years

Ingredients Makishi Public Market in Naha City

"Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market", where Okinawa Prefecture ingredients gather together, will be reopened in March 2023! Unusual seafood, meat, Shimano vegetables, fruits, etc. are lined up, and it has been loved by locals as an "Okinawa Kitchen". There is no doubt that the warmth and smile of the grandfather and grandmother who have supported Okinawa's growth will surely give you energy. "Machigu-kaimensore (Come to the market)"


6. Ryukyu Onsen Ryujin no Yu, a tropical healing space.

Senaga Island _ Ryukyu Onsen Ryujin no Yu

Ryujin no Yu, natural hot spring's "Ryujin no Yu" is a resort hot spring loved by people from all over the country. You can enjoy several types of baths, including the Tateyumen's bath and ladies' bath, where youlie-down bath lie down every day. Why don't you experience the healing process created by various things?

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The location where you can enjoy the sea, sunset, and even the Kerama Islands is a superb view. The scenery with different expressions depending on the time of day, you will surely be satisfied no matter how many times you come.


7. It's full of crispy! "People Kushiage Sake Brewery Adachiya"

Outside view of the popular skullage bar.

Adachiya is the store that originated in Senbero in Okinawa Prefecture. 1000 yen for 3 drinks and 1 tidbits item. In addition to Senbero, "Hamaguri no Sake", which are extremely popular among local regulars, and "simmered stewed since its founding", are must-eats. There is also "Hub Sake" that can be seen at souvenir shops along Kokusai Street. If you are interested, please try it.

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Adachi-ya, where not only the seats but also the standing drinking table are bustling, but those who want to sit slowly, it is recommended around 12:00 to 13:00 on weekdays.


8. Coloodle "Okinawa's Kitchen Paikaji Kokusai Dori"

Men playing Sanshin Okinawa's Kitchen Paikaji Kokusai Street Store

"Paikaji" means "wind blowing from the south" in the Okinawa dialect. If you want to enjoy the night of Okinawa, this is recommended! Hospitality that focuses on creating a space, such as welcome by staff wearing costumes from the Ryukyu era, live Sanshin performances, casual table seats, and tatami seats reminiscent of Okinawan private houses. Please enjoy the best sake and Okinawan cuisine to your heart's content wrapped in warm kaikanji.

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"Roughute pizza" and "Agu pork cold shabu salad" that use plenty of Okinawa ingredients are exquisite. In addition, you can enjoy fresh seafood in the recommended menu on a daily basis.


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