Okinawa has always been a top holiday destination for mainland Japanese holiday makers to retreat to, and is also becoming a popular getaway for European tourists too. It attracts simply for its sandy white beaches, their fascinating culture and awe inspiring scenery filled with mountains and jungles.
Okinawa is made up of around 150 islands, which are most southern to mainland Japan. Though it is heavily populated for it’s size, it still maintains it’s tradition and is in contrast to anywhere else in Japan as their culture and language is almost completely different. Though these days islanders also speak mainland Japanese, Okinawan dialect is still widely spoken. You will notice also that the traditional dress is quite different in colour a style. In my opinion, more ornate and beautiful!
Getting there
To get to Okinawa there is a bit of hopping around to do, but it is completely worth it. Domestic flights come in every couple of hours from Osaka and it only takes a few hours to get there from mainland Japan. Or, if you want to really make a holiday of it you can take the ferry, which takes around 40 hours and only runs weekly!
Learn more: Join Japanese Holidaymakers Visiting the Okinawan Islands – Where To Go:
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