Recommended for women's journey alone! A leisurely healing journey that can be enjoyed by the first time in Okinawa

Ryukyu Onsen Ryujin no Yu, located on Senaga Island, is a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport, and natural hot spring springs out from 1,000 meters underground. The ingredients have the effect of warming the body from the core, and are also called "Koho no Yu". It is also close to Naha city, so you can stop by before and after the flight or between sightseeing.

Kudaka Island is about 30 minutes by ferry from Azama Port in the southern part of Okinawa Island. It is a sacred place of Ryukyu where the goddess Ama Mikiyo, who created Ryukyu, descended from heaven and started nation-building. Even now, rituals are held, and there are areas where entry is prohibited in Shimauchi, but I want to follow the rules and enjoy the mysterious island.

One of the best sacred places on Okinawa Island is Sefa Utaki. The quiet space is on a hill, and to the east you can worship Kudaka Island, known as the island of God. Mitake is a place where people have been praying for a long time. When you calm down and go around, you will naturally overflow with gratitude.

※At present, Sangyo altar is prohibited from entering the sanctuary to protect the sanctuary. I can't go through Iwama.

If you want to enjoy healing and adventure at once, be sure to go to "Gangara Valley"! About 30 minutes southeast by car from Naha. In the Gangara Valley, where a forest rich in nature spreads out in the valley formed by the collapse of the limestone cave over a long time, booking a tour of about an hour and a half on foot with a guide will double the fun.

Shuri Castle, a classic Okinawa sightseeing classic, is a spot you want to visit alone and take a closer look. In October 2019, Shuri Castle Main Hall and others were destroyed by fire, but now the restoration site and process of the main hall aiming for completion in 2026 are open to the public. observation deck's "Azana in the East" is also a scenic spot overlooking the city of Naha and the Kerama Islands. If the timing is right, you can also participate in seasonal events.

When you enter Sugigu (Musujimichi) from Kokusai Dori, you will be able to get to Tsuboya Yachimun Dori. "Yachimun" is a pottery in the dialect of Okinawa, and Tsuboya ware began when potters from various places were gathered in Tsuboya more than 300 years ago. You can meet a variety of works, from traditional designs to cute works of modern style.

There are superb view cafes in the south. In particular, Senaga Island and Nanjo City are dotted with new cafes and popular cafes. You can enjoy meals, sweets, and drinks using Okinawan ingredients in nature, such as the "sea cafe" overlooking the sea that shows various expressions during the time of day and the "forest cafe" surrounded by trees of subtropical plants.

Opened on Kokusai Dori Street in Naha City in 2015, Kokusai Dori Yatai Village is a popular spot for locals and tourists every day. There are 20 restaurants, including Japanese, Western, and multinational izakayas. There is a stage in the center of the hall, so you can enjoy Okinawan music and dance when the timing is right.

Post: May 2019 (Updated July 2023)