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Okinawa's rainy season usually lifts in late June, and from then on the temperature really starts to climb. As a result, June in Okinawa tends to see more and more visitors enjoying marine sports and swimming at the beach. In late June, when the summery season begins, Okinawa is full of activities...

May is when the rainy season arrives in Okinawa, so there are slightly fewer activities available. That does not mean a trip to Okinawa in May cannot be fun, though. There are marine activities you can do even in the rain, along with indoor craft workshops and, on rainy...

In April, Okinawa can climb to nearly 30 degrees on a warm day, making it one of the popular seasons for swimming in the sea. If you want to enjoy swimming and marine sports, April in Okinawa is probably high on your list. That said, April in Okinawa differs from the mainland in a few ways...

March in Okinawa is when the north wind turns southerly and the weather gradually warms up. Some beaches open for the season, and March is when Okinawa moves into the time of year for swimming in the sea. Since it is getting warmer, plenty of you are probably thinking, "I'd like to travel to Okinawa in March"...

February is the off-season in Okinawa, and on value for money alone it is a season we recommend for a trip. Even in tropical Okinawa, February is the coldest time of the year, which is why it counts as the off-season. The great appeal of the February off-season is, above all, how affordable travel to Okinawa becomes.

Okinawa Prefecture is a destination where you can enjoy the tropics without leaving Japan. There is the emerald green and deep blue sea, of course, along with scenery and landscapes all its own, from traditional Okinawan houses to American-style storefronts. Add sightseeing and activities and Okinawa has no shortage of things to enjoy. Its warmth is another of its charms...