Okinawa City

It's practically a zoo, and the animals all looked healthy and energetic. While the park isn't particularly large, it cleverly utilizes vertical space to create ample exhibits, and the flow of movement is smooth. Animal lovers will definitely enjoy themselves! I was lucky enough to participate in the guinea pig petting activity; the participation fee of ¥300 per person was excellent value. You can pet them for 15 minutes, but you can't pick them up to avoid startling them. I was particularly impressed by an area dedicated to "animals formerly kept by locals," which surprisingly included a native dog! 😂 I found it very novel and interesting, and it gave me a better understanding of the local people's past way of life. Besides the animal area, there's also a museum and a children's play area, making it a perfect place to spend a whole day with kids at Okinawa Children's Kingdom!

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.

The driver was punctual and polite, and the seats were spacious. There was a slight lack of interaction, as the tour guides relied on recorded audio downloaded from an app. However, overall the journey was very comfortable and not rushed.