Okinawa

AT A GLANCE

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LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

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GETTING THERE

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OUR TRAVEL STORIES

Okinawa travel stories

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Recommended by professionals! 10 things to do when sightseeing in Okinawa!

A must-see for those who are worried about where to go when sightseeing in Okinawa! [10 tourist spots and things to do in Okinawa] recommended by travel bloggers. If you go to Okinawa, be sure to visit this place! In addition to the must-see sightseeing spots and gourmet food, this is a must-do! We've packed it with everything you'd want to do when traveling to Okinawa, such as leisure activities, handmade items, and more. If you are worried about where to go or what to do, please refer to it♪

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Check out Okinawa travel on the Okinawa tourism information summary page!

Things to check before going on a trip to Okinawa! We deliver Okinawa's recommended spots, tourist information, and great deals from a traveler's perspective. Plenty of gourmet food, leisure, and sightseeing! You'll enjoy Okinawa to the fullest whether it's summer or winter♪

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Okinawa Tourism Orion Beer Factory Tour Prices and Reservation Method

A factory tour guide for Okinawa's beer "Orion Beer". Orion Beer's factory tour not only allows you to learn about the process of making beer, but also includes a beer tasting service (up to 2 glasses per person) at the end, which is both fun and very profitable. This is one of the sightseeing spots in Okinawa that we especially recommend for beer lovers.

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When is the cheapest time to travel to Okinawa? Okinawa annual weather guide

Explains Okinawa's annual weather (climate) and the best season for traveling. Okinawa is a very popular tourist destination in Japan, but the problem is that the rainy season comes earlier than in Honshu and there are more typhoons, so the best seasons for traveling are actually limited. Let's know the best season to go on a day with as much sunshine as possible. If you want to travel to Okinawa as cheaply as possible, the key is to aim for the off-season.

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When is the rainy season in Okinawa? What does it feel like? [Okinawa travel guide]

Rainy season Okinawa guide. When is the rainy season in Okinawa? Should I go on a trip to Okinawa during the rainy season? Many people probably worry about the fact that they don't like the rain, but travel costs are cheap. Therefore, this time, we, who have traveled to Okinawa many times during the rainy season, will tell you about the actual rainy season in Okinawa and consider whether or not you should go on a trip. Also, advice on things to be careful about when traveling to Okinawa during the rainy season. Please use this as a reference when traveling to Okinawa during the rainy season.