— What You Can Expect —
Head to Okinawa and enjoy an abundance of all things aquatic! Visit the world-renowned Churaumi Aquarium to see whale sharks up close, then take in the ocean views from the top of the beautiful Kouri Ocean Tower! If you love marine life or want to get closer to nature, this is the trip for you!
— Japan Entry Regulations —
Passengers currently departing from Taiwan, regardless of their vaccination status, do not need to be checked upon arrival at Japanese airports, and they are exempt from quarantine upon entry, but they still need to apply for a visa in advance, and a "negative test certificate within 72 hours before departure" must still be presented.
For the latest regulations, please read the following official information:
—Airline Regulations—
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— Epidemic Prevention Regulations for Returning to Taiwan —
- According to the regulations of the Taiwan government of the Republic of China, entry or transit passengers must submit a COVID-19 nucleic acid test report within 2 days before boarding the plane. Those who fail to comply will be fined NT$10,000 to NT$150,000 according to law
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health and Welfare requires passengers to log in to the " Immigration and Quarantine System " before returning to Taiwan. Passengers are requested to read the entry and quarantine measures on the page. Information entered into the system 48 hours before the flight arrives in Taiwan is invalid
- Passengers are requested to fill in the form before boarding at the local airport, and when reporting at the airport counter, present the screen of the mobile phone that has completed the online declaration "Certificate of Departure Declaration", and bring the supporting documents with them to facilitate the airline's pre-flight inspection
- After you arrive in Taiwan, please turn on your mobile phone and confirm receipt of the text message, present the online quarantine certificate and supporting documents, complete the passport inspection and baggage reminder, and then take a saliva test. If the test result is negative, take an anti-epidemic taxi to the quarantine point to complete quarantine
- The above is for reference only. For the latest entry quarantine regulations, please refer to the announcement on the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Health and Welfare
— Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium —
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located in the Ocean Expo Park in northern Okinawa. It is a must-see attraction in Okinawa! There are nearly 30,000 species of marine life in the museum. Among them, the large aquarium named "Kuroshio Sea" is the third largest in the world, with a width of 22.5 meters and a height of 8.2 meters, including the world's largest fish—the whale shark! There are two rare whale shark feeding shows at 15:00 and 17:00 every day, you will witness the shocking upright feeding performance of the whale shark! In addition, you can also overlook the beautiful scenery of Ie Island from the aquarium, and learn about the mysteries of the ocean easily and comfortably.
— Kouri Ocean Tower —
Kouri Island is located in the north-central area of Okinawa. It is only a 20-minute drive from the Churaumi Aquarium. Because of the beautiful coastline and scenery on the island, it is a holiday island that many travelers visit in Okinawa. The Kouri Ocean Tower is built on the hills. It stands on the ancient Kouri Island and is painted bright white. The height of the Ocean Tower is about 82 meters above sea level. As long as you climb up the Kouri Ocean Tower, you can see the surrounding scenery such as the Kouri Bridge and Yagaji Island. It is also an excellent location to appreciate the sea's unique "Kouri blue."
See whale sharks up close in Churaumi Aquarium
Enjoy the wonderful dolphin show at Churaumi Aquarium
The white observation tower overlooks the beautiful sky and blue ocean
Looking at the beautiful Kouri blue sea and ringing the bell of happiness
The park provides a self-driving car with an audio guide to Kouri.