Yomitan

The staff member who led us spoke fluent Chinese, explained things clearly, and was very friendly. Swimming with whale sharks was an amazing experience! Although it was just snorkeling, swimming with the whale sharks through a net, the distance was incredibly close. Of course, if you were diving, you could get even closer. It's recommended to take motion sickness medication beforehand, as although it's only a 15-minute boat ride to the designated area, larger waves can cause seasickness while snorkeling. Our "guide" mentioned that this is probably the only company in Okinawa that can arrange whale shark swims, as keeping a whale shark is very expensive, and this particular whale shark was authorized by the local government. It's advisable to book at least two weeks in advance and to allow for flexibility in your Okinawa itinerary, as the activity date may need to be changed due to unpredictable weather. Overall, I highly recommend this activity!

A fantastic experience, definitely worth visiting. The explanations were very clear and helpful.

The beach at Hoshino Resort's "OLU Grill" is truly beautiful; relaxing by the sea after lunch was simply wonderful. The lunch burger, which I wasn't particularly looking forward to, was actually quite good. We strolled around Cape Zanpa and the Southeast Botanical Garden, then did some shopping at Aeon Mall.

The tour leader was very friendly, and the itinerary was packed with sights. Some places, like Kouri Island, were a bit rushed, but that was unavoidable due to the distance. Also, if you're planning to visit the aquarium on the southern itinerary, remember not to buy tickets online yourself; the tour leader will give everyone a 30% discount coupon on the bus.

For someone visiting Okinawa for the first time, the activities were concise and to the point, and the vehicles were clean and the driving was excellent.