Tomigusuku

The driver was very nice and a skilled driver. Using the QR code for tickets was very convenient; at Okinawa World, you just scanned the code and got your ticket. The DM (Okinawa World) ticket counter required scanning the QR code, which was more troublesome as you needed to download the Okinawa app for the guided tour. The lunch break was only one hour, which was very short. Since other tour buses also went to the fish market, we had to buy lunch and find seats to eat as well. We almost missed the hour! Everything else was great.

The owner is amazing, so kind and friendly. The car is fantastic, super comfortable and easy to drive! Thumbs up!

The tour is comprehensive, covering all the major attractions. The travel time and stopover time are very well controlled. The tour guide provides excellent and complete explanations along the way (including the origin of the name "Okinawa" and the fact that many customs of the Ryukyu Kingdom are inherited from China, such as dragon boat racing). You don't need to drive or take a ride yourself; someone will take you there and provide explanations (you will learn much more than if you went on your own). It is highly recommended for first-time visitors to Okinawa.

We took bus 56 from Kokusai-dori for 400 yen. The aquarium is small, and even on weekdays, there were queues before it opened, mostly Taiwanese people. Even though we had already bought tickets, we still had to queue at the counter to exchange them; there wasn't a separate counter for exchanging tickets. Frankly, buying tickets from the vending machines seemed faster. Although half the animals weren't aquatic, you could see them up very close. The main attraction was the animal feeding; even though we had booked a feeding time, there was a long queue. There was only one otter, and it seemed very anxious, constantly spinning around. The sloth was climbing all over our heads and was very energetic. There was a lucky draw and taiko drum performance on the first floor, and a 300 yen restaurant discount coupon was given with purchase. The aquarium is quite small and can be visited quickly.

I was very satisfied with the KKday Okinawa Southern Day Trip. It's especially suitable for travelers with elderly family members. The itinerary was well-organized, with no rushing and excellent time management. The tour guide was friendly, polite, and explained everything clearly. Transportation was all included, so there was no need to transfer (which is a huge advantage for seniors). The price was reasonable, making it great value for money. I highly recommend this "semi-independent + group tour" travel style, as it saves time and is less tiring.