JAPAN - Ryukyu Islands -
Okinawa island
The Ryukyu Islands or Nansei Islands are a chain of Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan: the Ōsumi, Tokara, Amami, Okinawa, and Sakishima Islands (further divided into the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands), with Yonaguni the southernmost. The larger are mostly high islands and the smaller ones are mostly coral islands. The climate of the islands ranges from humid subtropical climate in the north to tropical rainforest climate in the south.
The largest of the islands is Okinawa which is wellknown for its sandy beaches, beautiful resorts and crystal clear water. Naha is the capital of Okinawa island where the airport is located.
BEST TIME to VISIT OKINAWA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to JAPAN
From May to September (more rainy in summer)
Shuri castle - walls and gates
Shuri Castle - main palace
relax at the pool
Sandy beach and crystal clear water
sandy beach
Colorful shop
Naha - colorful restaurant
Naha - Shuri castle - gate
Naha - the walled Shuri castle
Naha - Shuri castle - gate
Naha - Shuri castle
Naha - Shuri castle - lion at the entrance
Naha - Shuri castle - main gate
Naha - Shuri castle - visitors can be dressed with traditional clothes for a picture
Naha - Shuri castle
Naha - Shuri castle - visitors can be dressed with traditional clothes for a picture
Naha - house
Naha - restaurant
Naha - house
Naha is a modern city
Naha - traditional building
Naha - ancient temple
Naha - a beach overlooked by a highway - not the best location
Naha - not really the place for your vacations
Naha - overview of the seaport