At least 15 minutes! Six remote islands to go by boat from Okinawa Island, which can be enjoyed on a day trip.

Minnajima is about 15 minutes by high-speed boat from Toguchi Port in Motobu-cho, northern Okinawa. It is a popular remote island where you can enjoy swimming on a day trip near the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It is also called "croissant Island" because it looks like a crescent moon when viewed from the sky. It is a small island with a circumference of about 4.6 km, but it attracts as many as 60,000 people annually in search of the sea. As the island approaches, the transparency of the sea increases, and when you see the fish from the boat, everyone is excited!

Iejima, located west of the northern part of Okinawa Island, is a remote island that can be easily reached in about 30 minutes while swaying by ferry from the headquarters port on the way to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The island's symbol, Shiroyama, is commonly known as "I Eshima Touche" and features a mountain like a pointed hat. It is less than 300 steps to the top, so parents and children can enjoy climbing. From the top, you can see the idyllic scenery of the contrast between the blue sea and the sky in the green and brown fields.

Nyatiya-dong, which is likely to be overwhelmed by the large entrance, is said to be a sanctuary and worship place for the people of Ieshima. Known as an auspicious power spot for praying for children's treasures in a natural cave, it is said that women will be given a child treasure if they lift the power stone (bigill stone) in the cave. At the back of the cave, there is a heart-shaped loophole, so you're lucky!

Located about a 10-minute drive from Aharen Beach, Aharen Garden is known as a sunset spot. Because it is located on a hill, you can see the beach and surrounding islands, and you can take a leisurely view of the sky and the sea changing from blue to orange. It is also nice to have parking lots and toilets. The promenade extends to Cape Aharen, which is the southernmost tip of Tokashiki Island, so it is recommended to take a walk.

Zamami Island, which has one of the world's most transparent seas, is one of the Kerama Islands designated as a national park. The old Zamami Beach, which has won two stars in the Michelin Green Guide, has a pure white sandy beach and an endless sea of cobalt blue. It is said that you can enjoy extraordinary life in 50 minutes on a high-speed boat from Naha, and during the summer season, it is full of people who do snorkeling and diving as well as sea bathing. On the sandy beach, there are not only rental shops for life jackets and beach parasols, but also restaurants, so why not take a break after playing as much as possible?

Located a 3-minute walk from the port, Wayama Mozuku is a famous shop for mozuku soba. It is characterized by chewy hand-made thick noodles made with 100% mozuku from Zamami. The combination of sweet soup stock based on bonito and kelp with three pieces is perfect! Why don't you spend a sunny day on a terrace seat where you can feel the wind of Zamami Island? Lunch time is crowded, so it is recommended that you take extra time.

30 minutes by high-speed boat from Heshikiya Port in Uruma City, central Okinawa Island. Tsukenjima, also known as "Carrot Island", is a famous place for carrots. A 10-minute walk from the port, there are observation deck and benches with carrot motifs. If you climb the top floor, you will surely see the scenery that you can't imagine from a cute look. This is a recommended sightseeing spot on Tsuken Island, where you can overlook the carrot fields in Shimauchi, Tumai Beach (Tsuken Island Beach) and Okinawa Island.

Sweet Tsuken carrots with plenty of blessings of nature. How about "Tsuken Carrot Cider" that uses plenty of such proud carrots? It is easy to drink with the crisp exhilaration of carbonic acid and the secret flavor of Shikuwasha juice, so it is also recommended for children who are not good at carrots. The colorful orange color and the nostalgic retro design match wonderfully, and the photo is perfect. It can be purchased at the Heshikiya Port Terminal, making it a perfect souvenir for traveling.

If you want to fully enjoy the sea of Kudaka Island, "Romance Road" is indispensable. The promenade, which has a view of the sea, is well maintained, as short as about 600 meters, and the width of the road is narrow, so it is recommended to park your bicycle and walk around. The red tiled roof arbor on the way is not only a rest spot, but also a great place to enjoy a spectacular view! If you get off the rocky area, you can also go to the hideaway beach Udi Beach.

A remote island located a little far from Okinawa Island is not only easy to visit, but also perfect for day trips. You can plan your itinerary and visit multiple remote islands at once, or you can go back and make a small trip. When traveling to Okinawa, be sure to check out the surrounding islands.