Okinawa - 4 recommended events in April

First of all, I would like to introduce is the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival, one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals. 10,000 fireworks launched against the backdrop of the sea color the night sky brilliantly.

The charm of the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival is that you can feel "summer" earlier than anywhere in Japan, under the theme of "The Early Summer Fireworks in Japan"!　This is the 21st event this year, and it is an event that is popular with Okinawan citizens, and at the same time, many tourists from outside the prefecture also participate.
Not only is it held early, but also the dynamics of fireworks is one of the reasons why the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival attracts many people. With a volume of about an hour from the start of 19:00, fireworks created by world-famous designers bloom in the night sky.
Another feature of the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival is that the production is performed according to the music. Using a computer to control the timing of the launch with an astonishing accuracy of 1/30 seconds, it achieves precise and dynamic fireworks illusion.
In addition, in order to enjoy the fireworks of the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival, in addition to admission tickets, if you want to sit on a chair, you need to purchase a reserved seat ticket for each seat type.
You can use the toll parking lot to access Ginnowan Seaside Park, but you can also take a shuttle bus that runs from Yui Rail Omoromachi Station. For more information, please visit the official website of shuttle bus.

For two days from April 20 (Sat) to 21 (Sun), 2024, the "Shima Zenbu Death Okinawa International Film Festival-" will be held. It has been held in April for several years, saying, "I want to send beautiful Okinawa in April, when the weather is more stable and the temperature is warm and comfortable."
The program varies slightly from year to year, but you can experience a variety of ways to enjoy not only movies, but also comedy, music, dance, sports, and workshops.

It is also a feature of the Okinawa International Film Festival that many popular comedians participate every year. Isn't it good to participate in talk events and live events while sightseeing?

Teppo lily, a flower of Ie Village, is said to have about 1 million flowers every year. In addition, you can enjoy not only the Teppo lilies but also lilies around the world, and about 90 varieties of lilies are in full bloom. In addition to the pure white lily flowers that spread all over, there is also a "Yuri of the World" corner where pink and orange flowers bloom, so you may forget your time as you look around.
Take a ferry to I Eshima from Motobu Port. The number of flights is increased during the Yuri Festival, and shuttle bus runs from Ie Port to the festival venue, making it easier to meet the schedule of sightseeing. You can ride a car, but you need to make a reservation in advance, so don't forget if you plan to visit by car.
There are plenty of other attractions in I Eshima. If you go to Eshima hibiscus Garden, you will be greeted by more than 1,000 varieties of hibiscus. Also recommended spots include Ie Beach, GI Beach, and Shiroyama, which has a spectacular view of the island.

The sea opening is one of the events where you can feel the summer has come. The sea opening of the southern country and Okinawa is earlier than the mainland, and many beaches open the sea to the public from March to April.
Usually, at the Sea Opening Festival, you can do your first swim, and enjoy other programs!
"Emerald Beach" in Ocean Expo Park, "Onna Seaside Park Navigation Beach" in Onna Village, and "Chatan Park Sunset Beach" in Chatan-cho will hold sea opening events. In addition to these beaches, there are many beaches that open in April, so be sure to enjoy the pleasant Okinawa sea opening according to your sightseeing schedule.

How was it?　Summer events such as fireworks and swimming, and lilies, which are summer flowers, can be enjoyed in Okinawa in April. If you're planning a trip to Okinawa in April, why not incorporate these events into a part of your sightseeing?
I hope that sightseeing in Okinawa will be a wonderful memory.