📅 Itinera
📅 Itinerary: Okinawa Trip (April 12–15, 2025)
Day 1 – Arrival, Senagajima & Naha
- Flew direct from Bangkok Don Mueang to Naha with AirAsia, arrived around 3 PM
- Picked up our rental car from Toyota Rent-a-Car (they provided shuttle service)
- Drove to Umikaji Terrace Senagajima for scenic sea views and light snacks
- Checked in at Hotel Aqua Citta Naha – great location with convenient parking
- Evening stroll and dinner around Kokusai-dori and Heiwa-dori
Day 2 – North & Central Okinawa
- Morning drive to Cape Zanpa, though it was too windy to stay long
- Crossed the bridge to Kouri Island, visited the famous Heart Rock
- Spent the afternoon at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium – saw the whale sharks!
- Shopped at American Village, loved the cute fashion and seaside vibe
- Quick stop at A&W Makiminato for root beer and fried chicken
- Ended the day at Parco City shopping mall
Day 3 – Central Okinawa & Naha
- Morning visit to Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market
- Walked around Shuri Castle (currently under restoration)
- Explored Minatogawa Stateside Town – a cool mix of vintage shops and cafés
*Highly recommend: American Wave, Portriver Market, Proots
- Had steak dinner at the iconic Jack’s Steak House
- Returned to Kokusai-dori for night stroll and had local Okinawan food at Makido
Day 4 – Itoman & Departure
- Checked out of the hotel
- Visited Itoman Fish Market for brunch and souvenirs
- Filled up the gas tank and returned the car
- Toyota’s shuttle took us back to Naha Airport for the return flight to Bangkok
🏨 Accommodation – Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
Centrally located with both hotel and nearby private parking. Easy access to major roads, walkable to Kokusai-dori. Great for road trip travelers.
🍴 Food Recommendations
🥩 Jack’s Steak House – legendary local steakhouse
🍱 Makido – affordable, home-style Okinawan cuisine
🐖 Try Agu pork (Okinawa black pork)
🍍 Look for local Okinawan pineapple (not imported!)
🍦 Salt soft serve – surprisingly good
🍺 Orion Beer – Okinawa’s pride, brewed by Asahi
🍨 Blue Seal Ice Cream – local favorite, lots of tropical flavors
🍗 A&W fried chicken – underrated, crispy and juicy
📌 Tips from the Trip
🚗 Rent a car – a must for getting around efficiently
🛍️ For cute local clothing and gifts: American Village, Minatogawa Stateside Town, and Snoopy Shop at Kokusai-dori
🏝️ If you have more time, consider island hopping to nearby smaller islands
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