Okinawa travel guides

Plan a 3 to 5 day Okinawa food road trip: Route 58 stops, longevity-diet eateries, Yanbaru farms, and the IDP, GPS, and parking logistics for 2026.

Plan a tour of Okinawa's awamori distilleries by region, from Naha's Shuri quarter to Yaeyama's Donan. Get 2026 tasting, buying, and drink-driving tips.

Compare Okinawa soba island styles across Mainland Okinawa, Yaeyama, and Miyako: noodle shape, broth, toppings, and 2026 prices for each region.

Discover Okinawa food markets, from Makishi Public Market's pick-and-cook system to regional JA farmers' markets, plus prices, hours, and what to eat.

A 2026 guide to vegan Okinawan food: naturally plant-based dishes, where to eat in Naha and Central Okinawa, dashi warnings, and key phrases to use.

Learn how to get to Ishigaki by direct flight or via Naha, plus airport bus, taxi, and onward ferry options to the Yaeyama Islands in 2026.

Learn how to get to Miyakojima with direct flights from Tokyo and Osaka, Naha connections, airport transfers, and rental car tips for your 2026 trip.

Plan an iriomote island day trip from Ishigaki with 2026 ferry fares, Pinaisara Falls, the Urauchi River cruise, and Iriomote wildcat facts.

Plan your Ishigaki Island trip with Kabira Bay, Taketomi's buffalo carts, Iriomote's jungle rivers, ferry fares, and where to stay in 2026 now.

Plan the perfect 3-day Ishigaki itinerary covering Kabira Bay, Taketomi Island, and Iriomote's jungle, plus car rental tips and a Miyako add-on for 2026.

Plan a Miyakojima trip with the best beaches, free inter-island bridges, diving spots, and hotel picks for a smoother 2026 visit to Okinawa.

Our Miyakojima beaches guide ranks the 10 best beaches for 2026, from Yonaha Maehama's white sand to safety tips, seasons, and getting around by car.