Things to do in Nakijin

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Kokuei Okinawakinenkoen Emerald Beach

Kokuei Okinawakinenkoen Emerald Beach is located on the north side of Ocean Expo Park. The water is crystal clear and home to many fish and marine life, while the white beach is covered with shells and hard coral. The beach is divided into 3 areas: Play Beach, Rest Beach, and View Beach. It is well-equipped with facilities such as showers, a parking lot, changing rooms, and restrooms, making it convenient for visitors.

Orion Happy Park

The Orion Happy Park is famous in Okinawa, which is a local beer. Orion Happy Park can be visited by tourists and has become a popular tourist attraction. Here, you can see every part of the process of making beer. They let visitors carefully observe how fresh and high quality beer is produced. And after the visit, there is a fresh and cool beer tasting.

Sesoko Beach

The beaches around Sesokojima are highly transparent, and you can see the beauty of Ie Island and Mina Island from the beach. The shoal consisting of fine white sand that stretches for more than 500 meters is a natural beach, suitable for children to take sea bathing activities on the shore. Abundant tropical fish and coral reefs are also suitable for snorkeling and diving.

OKINAWA GLASS HOUSE IN FOREST

Mori no Glass Museum is located in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture. It has an attached glass workshop and sells Ryukyu glass, offers glassmaking workshops, and more. Experience making Ryukyu glass, which displays a variety of expressions. The production of Ryukyu glass began in the mid-Meiji period. After World War II, the production of colored glass vessels using empty bottles of cola, beer, and other beverages became popular, and these works of art that blended seamlessly into everyday life became beloved by many. Ryukyu glass, with its unique texture, evokes the sea and sky of Okinawa. Why not try making this Ryukyu glass yourself? Experienced craftsmen will provide careful instruction, so you can rest assured. Conveniently located. Please stop by when you're sightseeing in the northern area. The Forest Glass Museum is located in Nago City, in northern Okinawa Prefecture. It's a 10-minute drive from the Kyoda Interchange on the Okinawa Expressway. Churaumi Aquarium is a 30-minute drive away. Feel free to stop by while you're out driving or sightseeing. The museum sells a wide variety of brightly colored Ryukyu glass. Why not pick up a souvenir before or after your experience? We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Okinawa Island - North

Ryukyu Mura

Ryukyu Village is a tourist theme park where you can fully enjoy Okinawa, easily accessible by car in about an hour from the airport. Surrounded by traditional Okinawan houses and the sound of the sanshin (Okinawan stringed instrument), you can enjoy a moment of peace and relaxation that will make you forget the stresses of everyday life. Furthermore, the availability of Ryukyuan traditional clothing experiences and various other programs allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Okinawan culture and atmosphere, which is another attractive feature. At Ryukyu Village, you can enjoy a unique Eisa performance that incorporates traditional Eisa music and choreography. Eisa is a type of "dancing Buddhist chanting" performed on the night of the Obon festival to send the spirits of ancestors back to the afterlife, and it is one of Okinawa's representative traditional performing arts. The youth associations of each region parade through the village at night, performing drums and hand dances to the sound of the sanshin (Okinawan stringed instrument), welcoming the spirits of their ancestors and praying for a bountiful harvest and the safety of their families.

Yaedake Sakuranomori Park

The mild climate of the mountainous area of Mount Yae is one of the earliest places in Japan where cherry blossoms can be seen. Yae-dake Sakura no Mori Park is located on the mountainside of Yae-dake and is the venue for the Yae-dake Cherry Blossom Festival. Yazhong Mountain is 453 meters high, and there are more than 7,000 sakura trees planted on both sides of the mountain road from the mountainside to the top of the mountain. Especially after passing the Yazhong Mountain Bridge and walking up the mountain road, the entire mountain top is also dyed bright red, and the scenery is very beautiful. is intoxicating.

Sesoko Island

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