Okinawa consists of 160 islands, like a string of pearls thrown across the Pacific Ocean. It is the home of water sports and aquariums, and whether you fancy diving with whale sharks, or kayaking over coral reefs, this beautiful island is a great place to relax and have fun. Back on land, American culture is never far away, with baseball fever filling the stadiums of Naha city. Navigating the city is a breeze on the monorail, while further afield, hiring a car or hailing a bus using a Google Maps is a great way to get around and to slow down to island time.
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        A Perfect Day in Okinawa
A field of dreams in the Pacific
 
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                                Visit a baseball game in Okinawa at the American Village baseball stadium.                            
                         
                            
                            
                                Visit a baseball game in Okinawa at the American Village baseball stadium.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Visit a baseball game in Okinawa at the American Village baseball stadium.                            
                         
                            
                            
                                Enjoy nature's bounty at the American village.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Watch the sunset from one of the many beaches in Okinawa.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Watch the sunset.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Kayak! The island is full of beautiful beaches.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Go snorkeling in the ocean which is full of marine life!                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Visit the Okinawa Aquarium located at the northern part of the island.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                Visit the old Shuri Castle, located in Naha.                             
                         
                            
                            
                                View the city from the top of Shuri Castle in Naha.                             
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42-1 Onoyamacho, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0026, Japan (Directions)
                    
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                                        Olga
                                        
                    
                    
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                    A nice selection of photos! I loved the coral reef and Shuri castle!                
                                                
            
                Thanks! Yeah Okinawa is a beautiful place :) was sad to leave            
            
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