Okinawa

The driver was polite, attentive, the car was clean, and he drove steadily.

A must-see in Okinawa! Murni is absolutely gorgeous! After watching it, I felt I would definitely come back again because there are so many performances, the dancers changed into so many outfits, and the atmosphere was incredibly high-energy. Don't worry about feeling out of place just because you're a foreigner. There are so many highlights in one show that you won't know which to prioritize, and you won't have time to take photos or videos! It's truly breathtaking. There's also time to chat with the audience, asking where everyone is from and singing local songs. Please arrive early, as the dancers will greet and interact with you. You can also give tip coupons and take photos with them at the end. Personally, I didn't choose the all-you-can-drink option because I was too busy watching the whole show; I only finished my drink at the very end, although some people did drink a lot. The beer glasses are huge, so it's up to you. In short, it's a must-see in Okinawa. You can buy tickets from a Taiwanese website up to a month in advance. The location is a bit unclear, but there are always kind Japanese men nearby who will tell you where to watch the show.

After purchasing tickets online, you still need to go to the counter to exchange them for physical tickets, which is a bit inconvenient as large items cannot be brought in. However, there are many lockers nearby, so it's still quite convenient. The interior isn't large, but there are many interactive activities, which is enough for young children. There's a transparent glass area where you can stand and look down at the large fish tank, which kids love. Every child spends a long time lying on it. You can also touch starfish, stingrays, and other land creatures, making it suitable for younger children.

It was incredibly hot. I just realized that hot air balloons only fly a few times a month, so it's best not to get your hopes up... The other facilities were pretty good to enjoy, and it's best to make a reservation at the scenic restaurant if you want to eat there.

FunPass was generally easy to use (ticket type), except for a minor issue redeeming badges. However, the problem was resolved smoothly by contacting FunPass's official email address, and kkday also proactively messaged me. Overall, the experience was great, highly recommended!! The included eSIM was excellent, with great speeds. My travel companions experienced lag with Softbank in some areas, but this bundle included KDDI, which worked flawlessly in Okinawa – super value! I used 20GB for 6 days, which was more than enough; I only used about 6GB. However, my family frequently uses Instagram stories, so we used up the entire amount XD

A huge thank you to our Taiwanese tour guide, who has lived in Okinawa for many years, for sharing his knowledge of Okinawan culture and the history of different attractions throughout the trip, and to our driver for reorganizing and rearranging the route! The weather was quite unpredictable throughout the day, but thankfully it was sunny in the morning. The route was also different from what we had booked, and our first stop was Kouri Island! This meant we were able to take many wonderful photos there! The only downside was that it rained in the afternoon when we set off from Churaumi Aquarium to Cape Manzamo and American Village. This meant we could only quickly take photos at each spot while holding umbrellas before moving on to the next. Personally, I think it would have been better if we had stayed at American Village for at least two hours if the weather had been better 😢 Despite this, I was very satisfied with the entire day tour. We visited four attractions in one day, and the time spent on Kouri Island was the longest and most ideal compared to other tour groups' one-day northern tours. A huge thank you to our tour guide and driver for leading us all day! I wish you continued success and prosperity! 🙏🏻🌈🤭