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Zanee Beach in Onna Village on Okinawa's main island is known as one of the beaches that give you access to the ever-popular Blue Cave. Entering from Cape Maeda is the famous route, but if you want to avoid the crowds at the parking lot and the stairs, or snorkel at a relaxed pace in a small group...

Okinawa parasailing x Blue Cave snorkeling, a firsthand report | The full-day plan you can make happen with Kai・la If you are hoping to enjoy both parasailing and Blue Cave snorkeling in a single day on your Okinawa trip, this article shares a detailed firsthand report from the marine activity specialists at Kai・la...

You have booked parasailing in Okinawa, but are you stuck wondering what to wear on the day? Because this is an activity that takes you out over the ocean, choosing an outfit on the assumption that you will get wet is the single biggest key to getting it right. In this article, we look at the particular...

Parasailing is a must for the memories of an Okinawa trip. The blue sea and white sand seen from the sky are something else, but first-timers are the ones most likely to feel uncertain: what should I bring? Should I wear something under my swimsuit? What kind of clothes are fine to get wet? In this article we...

The Blue Cave is a favorite highlight of any Okinawa trip. Snorkeling tours entering from Cape Maeda in Onna Village are wonderfully easy to join even for first-timers, but once people book, a great many start to wonder what they need to bring and what they should wear on the day...

Want to try snorkeling in Okinawa but feeling unsure which spots are safe for beginners or what you need to bring along? This article centers on Onna Village, which is especially popular with beginners, and looks at the Blue Cave, Cape Maeda, Nabee...

For the ever-popular Blue Cave snorkeling on an Okinawa trip, we hand-pick the best shops in the Onna Village and Cape Maeda area and present them as a ranking. With so many shops out there, here is how to choose without regrets, from price plans and whether photo data is included to small-group...

Among the marine activities on an Okinawa trip, Blue Cave snorkeling and parasailing are the two big favorites you simply cannot skip. That said, booking them separately makes juggling travel and meeting times a chore, and it tends to cost more too. Which is why the set plans around Cape Maeda...

We want to see the Blue Cave together as a family on our Okinawa trip, but can a 2-year-old really join a snorkeling tour? For every mom and dad asking that very question, this article gathers what you need to know about enjoying the Blue Cave at Cape Maeda in Onna Village with a 2-year-old in tow. The short answer is that the Blue...

Parasailing lets you have the blue sea and sky of Okinawa's main island all to yourself. Naha, Onna Village, Chatan, which is the best place to fly? What is the going rate, and how do you book at the lowest price? It is my first time, so how safe is it? If questions and worries like these are on your mind, this article is for you...

Planning a trip to Okinawa but unsure where you should go? Okinawa is packed with appealing places: beautiful beaches, historic sites, a rich culture and delicious food. Narrowing down where to visit in limited time is no easy task. In this article, we show you how to enjoy Okinawa sightseeing 100%...

Parasailing, which lets you take in Okinawa's beautiful ocean from the sky, is one of the most popular activities for a breathtaking view far from everyday life. Even so, many people wonder which area is the best place to enjoy it, or whether beginners will be fine. This article...

Hello there! Kai・la, our Blue Cave shop in Onna Village on Okinawa's main island, has opened. We have a whole range of plans ready, all centered on the Blue Cave. ＼Popular recommended plans／ Blue Cave snorkeling + scenic parasailing Blue Cave introductory diving + scenic parasailing

Can you still enjoy the Blue Cave on a rainy day? How do I make the most of it? Rainy days at the Blue Cave are in fact full of a charm all their own. Underwater visibility is barely affected by the rain, and with fewer visitors around it is a time slot you can take at a relaxed pace. The waves are gentle too, and the water temperature...

What makes an Okinawa school trip special An Okinawa school trip is a popular choice for many schools, offering beautiful nature, a rich culture and a place to study peace. The blue sea, the subtropical climate and sightseeing spots that still carry the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom give students all kinds of chances to learn. Oki...

I want to swim freely through Okinawa's blue sea! I want to be surrounded by Okinawa's coral reefs and colorful fish! To make dreams like these come true, a diving certification is essential. First, as a starting point, introductory diving, which you can try without a certification, is...

Key points for planning a great-value trip once you know what an Okinawa trip costs The cost of an Okinawa trip varies widely with the season and the services you use, so getting a feel for the going rates in advance makes planning far easier. Here we walk through cost items such as airfare, accommodation and food, and help you travel smart...

How do the locals spend Okinawa's rainy season? The rain keeps falling through May and June, but nature is all the more beautiful for it, and there are so many spots and activities you can only enjoy at this time of year! In this article, we introduce Okinawa sightseeing spots that are fun even on a rainy day...

The fish long known in Japan as the izariuo was renamed kaeruankou, the frogfish, in 2007, and it has been quietly drawing attention ever since. Known for walking along the seabed on its pelvic and pectoral fins and for its remarkable powers of camouflage, this fish is rising in popularity among divers and marine life fans...

The coral reefs that color Okinawa's ocean, set against water of clear, transparent blue, captivate divers and travelers from all over the world. But did you know that those beautiful reefs are facing a major crisis right now? Because of the bleaching brought on by global warming and marine pollution, in the shallows of Okinawa's main island 90...