Okinawa Islands

Our trip to Okinawa was disrupted by a typhoon the day after we arrived. The chartered car company responded quickly, accommodating our sudden change of plans and providing information on the opening hours of attractions after the typhoon. We chose a Chinese-speaking driver, which made communication easy. The company also thoughtfully provided child safety seats. We are grateful to the drivers for ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip.

08:40 Arrive at the port to fill out forms. Each person receives two forms. Remember to allow ample time if there are many people. There are Chinese-speaking guides. Parking is charged; I took a taxi. 09:20 The ferry departs, arriving at the island around 10:30. 10:40 Transfer to a shuttle bus to Aharen Beach around 11:00. This is free time; you can play in the water at the beach. Shops provide free life jackets, fins, and snorkeling masks. Lockers cost 500 yen per use (unlimited opening and closing). Sun umbrellas and deck chairs cost 2500 yen per use. Free curry rice is available. There are also shops selling drinks nearby. Credit cards are accepted, and there are vending machines. 13:30 Meet up and take the shuttle bus to Togashihisa Beach for snorkeling. They will help take photos and videos; photos are free. Snorkeling lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours. 15:00 Return to the original location to shower and change. Showering is free. There are 3 shower stalls for men; the number for women is uncertain, but both have long queues and take some time. Around 15:40 Meet up and take the bus back to the port. 17:30 Arrive back at Naha Port.

There were about 30 people in this group, so it was a bit crowded on the boat. However, the service quality, the lunch, and the staff's attitude were all very good. We visited three dive sites in total; the water was incredibly clear, and we saw many beautiful corals and different kinds of fish. At the third site, we finally saw sea turtles! They were so cute and not afraid of humans; they even swam to the surface to take pictures for us 😂

This was my first half-day snorkeling trip, and I found it quite efficient, with plenty of time in the sea! It's suitable for tourists without cars, as they offer free pick-up and drop-off in front of the prefectural government building, with many convenient locations. Our group consisted of about two-thirds Korean tourists and seven Japanese tourists in total. We were joined by three others who needed English commentary; the boat provides commentary in Korean, Japanese, and English. The staff were friendly. Although there weren't many corals, there were plenty of fish – definitely worth recommending!

Thank you, Brother Lin. Your driving skills are excellent, and the car was very comfortable. You even made a special trip to the interchange when the kids needed to use the restroom. The whole family had a great time. We'll definitely choose Yuxiang International again next time.

Most of the buildings are traditional houses, so they don't have air conditioning, but the squirrel monkey area is really therapeutic and a great experience. When you exchange your tickets, they will check your nationality and give you different versions of the guide. The merchandise area has a lot of things and the air conditioning is very comfortable. There is an area next to the parking lot with a beautiful view of the sea.

Successfully saw the sea turtle. The coaches have tried their best to find us.