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The pick-up point was easy to find, the staff were very welcoming, and the driver was very steady. Gangala Valley is a new attraction, located next to Okinawa World. Although the entire tour is conducted in Japanese, including the tour leader who speaks only Japanese, it doesn't affect Taiwanese participants. The tour leader ensures that foreigners understand the meeting times. The guided tour of Gangala Valley is also entirely in Japanese, but a paper translation with Chinese is provided, and the guide carefully explains which item they are currently explaining. The forest is very cool in the hot weather. The tour includes a bottle of iced drink in a stainless steel bottle, which is a bit heavy and can be carried diagonally. You don't need to bring too much of your own water to avoid adding too much weight.

The itinerary was relaxed and not rushed, with ample time allocated to each stop. The DMM Aquarium, in particular, is definitely worth a visit; the close-up experience is truly rare. Yuquan Cave was also impressive; while not the kind of breathtaking experience with dramatic elevation changes, it offered a wide variety of exhibits and a smooth overall flow. Taking your time to explore the entire park, including a short break and some snacks, was just the right amount of time.

My first trip to Okinawa was a 2-day independent tour of the northern and central regions, and I highly recommend it if you don't have a car! ❤️ We met at the department store entrance in the morning. On the first day, we were given two rice balls and some limited-edition local herbal tea at the aquarium. The second day's lunch in the central region was so beautiful and relaxing! Lunch included a burger, and after lunch, we could take a walk on the beach, though it was incredibly hot 🤣🤣 In the afternoon, we had three hours for shopping, and they even gave us an ice cream roll (some flavors required an extra charge). The shopping center was amazing! Three hours for shopping felt a bit short 😆. I'm planning to go back to Okinawa again in 2028 when my child turns five, and I'll definitely buy tickets then.

I took a day trip with my family. Our guide, Mr. Huang, provided detailed explanations and was very enthusiastic. He also managed the time well for each attraction. We even had some happy pancakes on Senaga Island. The driver drove smoothly, and the glass-bottom boat company was very honest; they didn't force the boat to sail despite poor visibility just to make money off tourists. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely visit Okinawa again next time.