35 minutes from Naha. Tokashiki Island where island tours are fun

35 minutes from Naha. Tokashiki Island where island tours are fun
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Tokashiki Village, the closest national park to Naha. The center is Tokashiki Island. A large part of the island is made up of mountains, and you can see the surrounding sea area from the observation deck dotted. On the plains, there is also a rich scenery, such as a rural scenery that is rare in Okinawa. Of course, there are plenty of Malin activities on the beach. I'm looking forward to the island's gourmet. If you want to move freely, rent a car is recommended.

Tokashiki Island has two main beaches, both of which are rich in Malin activities.

Aharen Beach

The main beach of the island in the village of Aharen, the busiest village on Tokashiki Island

It is a natural beach with a gentle curve, and it is very busy during the season. It can also be crossed to uninhabited islands off the coast, making it ideal for enjoying plenty of sea. I also want to go to the Aharen Observatory where you can overlook the beach.

Tokashiku Beach

The hotel stands in front of you and has plenty of hospitality and resort feeling

The waves are calm because it is a bay shape. In addition, there is plenty of private feeling surrounded by the forest on three sides. It has a different atmosphere than Aharen Beach. A hotel stands on the beach side and offers a variety of activities.

Most of the island is hills, so observation deck is everywhere. With a panoramic view of the islands of the Kerama Islands and the sea of Kerama Blue

West observation deck and East observation deck

Two observation decks at the top of Mt. Akama, the highest peak of Tokashiki Island

At an altitude of 277m, near the summit of Aka Mayama is a good location with open visibility and a 360-degree view. There are two observation decks here, and the West observation deck (pictured) overlooks the islands of the Kerama Islands such as Zamami Island. East observation deck overlooks Okinawa Island.

Aharen Garden

Sunset spot on the island at the southernmost tip of Tokashiki Island, which can be reached by car

A plaza with parking lots and toilets about a 10-minute drive from Aharen Village. Because it is located on a hill, it has a good view and is famous as a spot for sunsets. From here, the promenade extends to Cape Aharen, the southernmost tip of Tokashiki Island.

We will have lunch and dinner with dishes unique to the island using local fish and Okinawan dishes such as Champloo!

Kutenya barrack

Perfect for lunch between sea play with a fulfilling menu

A few minutes walk from Aharen Beach. We recommend a set meal of 900 yen with sashimi vinegar miso made with plenty of island fish sashimi caught that day. Okinawa soba 650 yen and juicy (cooked rice) 160 yen using black rice from Tokashiki Island are also popular.

Karaoke Izakaya Malin Box

It is a rare late-night business on Tokashiki Island. Reservation required and pick-up is OK

Located near Tokashiki Port, A lunch 850 yen (pictured) is offered. It is very thankful because it is open not only during the day but also until midnight, and it will be free pick-up (from 2 people) to the inn by reservation until 21:00 on the day.

A gem unique to Tokashiki Island is a souvenir. There are several shops in the port waiting area, so let's use it before returning.

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