Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Simple and convenient. I bought a 2-in-1 ticket for the DMM Aquarium this time. I planned to use the ticket + meal package before buying it, and even added otter feeding on-site. The park isn't big, but it's very easy to walk around. The ramen was... edible.

Although the weather was overcast, the seawater around Koliyu Island was still beautiful. Our tour leader, Zuo Min, gave me a better understanding of the local culture, and the schedule was extremely smooth and engaging.

This time, I used the package ticket to visit three attractions: 1. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: The large viewing windows offer stunning views of numerous marine creatures swimming around. There are whale shark feeding shows, manatee feedings, and dolphin performances. The park is vast and a must-see! 2. Okinawa Kingdom Gyokusendo Cave: The walkways are quite long, with clever lighting and wooden signage. The park also features many local craft experience areas (pottery, glass, weaving, etc.) and shops to visit. 3. DMM Aquarium: You can observe animals up close, and there's a touch-the-ecological pool. I highly recommend paying extra to feed the animals and take photos (maximum 5 people per group), making it suitable for families.

Not driving yourself reduces the hassle of traveling to attractions, which is a good option. However, the time spent at each point is a bit short, so you need to manage the time well if you're traveling with elderly people or children. The bus departs on time, and apart from the timing issue, my family was generally very satisfied.

This trip was relatively short, and we weren't planning on driving, so taking a tour bus was a great option. The itinerary was comprehensive, we could rest on the bus, and there was an audio guide available. The driver was friendly and reminded us of the boarding time at each stop, and there were even small gifts!