Okinawa Main Island

At Kunigami Port Restaurant, we waited outside until our meal was ready, but the wait wasn't boring at all. The view was amazing, and swaying in a hammock in the shade while watching the ocean was the best! At Asumui Hikes, I was surprised to hear what I initially thought was a bird's call, only to discover it was actually the Oshima cicada, a species found only in this region. We also encountered wild boars, but they were very docile, which was a relief. The convenient system of using our smartphone's location information to listen to the guide's explanations made the tour even more enjoyable. The tour guide was also very courteous, and I enjoyed the tour until the very end. We were even given bottled water, shikuwasa jelly, and lemon cake, which was a great treat! I hope they offer another course in the northern part of the area.

I went with a guide named "Kuro." I speak a little Japanese, and my husband doesn't speak any, but he guided us in both Japanese and English. He was so cheerful and upbeat throughout the entire experience, I could trust and follow along. I can't swim and am quite afraid of water, but my first dive was a complete success. Thank you!