Now that the rainy season is over, July in Okinawa brings strong sunshine and the full-fledged peak season, when you can enjoy swimming at the beach and marine sports to your heart's content.
Tropical activities are also on the menu, so many of you are probably thinking about taking a trip to Okinawa in July, aren't you?
On the other hand, since it is peak season, some of you may also have the negative thought, "Isn't a trip to Okinawa in July going to be expensive?"
This article answers those questions about traveling to Okinawa in July, and also gives you the information you need to "make the most of your Okinawa trip" in July.
| ・The cost of a trip to Okinawa in July ・Weather, temperatures and what to wear in Okinawa in July ・Is the rainy season over in Okinawa in July? Will a typhoon come? ・Activities in Okinawa in July recommended by local staff ・Sightseeing spots in Okinawa in July recommended by local staff ・Features of recommended hotels in Okinawa in July ・Events and fireworks festivals in Okinawa in July |
We hope you will use the information in this article to avoid any mistakes and make the most of your trip to Okinawa in July.
How much does a trip to Okinawa in July cost?
From July through August, Okinawa has hot, tropical days, and you can fully enjoy swimming at the beach and marine sports, so this is said to be the best season for a trip to Okinawa.
Because it is travel season, trip prices in Okinawa in July tend to be considerably higher than through June.
If you are planning a trip to Okinawa in July, the first thing you probably wonder is, "How much will a trip to Okinawa in July cost?"
Also, summer vacation begins in late July, so some of you may worry that the cost of a trip to Okinawa will go up even more.
So here, we will introduce the cost of a trip to Okinawa in July, broken down into
| ・The cost of a trip to Okinawa in early July ・The cost of a trip to Okinawa in late July during summer vacation |
so we hope this will be a useful reference whether you are "traveling to Okinawa in early July" or "traveling to Okinawa in July during summer vacation."
The cost of a trip to Okinawa in early July
First, we looked into the cost of a trip to Okinawa in early July, which is before summer vacation begins but already the start of the best season, using the travel site Jalan.
As a result, for a budget tour, the cost of a trip to Okinawa in July (3 days, 2 nights) was 47,700 yen.
| [Details of the July Okinawa trip price survey] ・Travel dates: July 1 to July 3 ・Round-trip airfare between Tokyo and Okinawa ・2 nights' accommodation in Okinawa (2 people per room) ・Survey date: November 17, 2024 |
It may be hard to tell whether that is expensive or cheap, but a budget tour to Okinawa in January or February, the off-season, costs about 20,000 to 30,000 yen, so by comparison a trip to Okinawa in July is somewhat pricey.
However, in July the sea temperature in Okinawa is high and you can fully enjoy swimming at the beach and marine sports, so it can also be said to be a season where the trip is worth the higher price.
Next, let's look at the cost of a trip to Okinawa in late July, when summer vacation has started.
The cost of a trip to Okinawa in late July during summer vacation
"Won't the cost of a trip to Okinawa jump in late July when summer vacation begins?"
I thought so too. However, when I ran the same survey on the travel site Jalan, I found that for a budget tour, the cost of a trip to Okinawa in late July (3 days, 2 nights) was 48,500 yen.
| [Details of the late July Okinawa trip price survey] ・Travel dates: July 29 to July 31 ・Round-trip airfare between Tokyo and Okinawa ・2 nights' accommodation in Okinawa (2 people per room) ・Survey date: November 17, 2024 |
Compared with the cost of a trip to Okinawa in early July, it is only 800 yen higher.
Surprisingly, the difference between "the cost of a trip to Okinawa in early July" and "the cost of a trip to Okinawa in late July during summer vacation" seems to be small.
Is the rainy season over in Okinawa in July? Will a typhoon come?
Of all the weather concerns for Okinawa in July, many of you are probably especially worried about "Is the rainy season over yet?" and "Will a typhoon come?"
To address those concerns, we looked up the following based on Japan Meteorological Agency data,
| ・Is the rainy season over in Okinawa in July? ・How many times a typhoon approached Okinawa in July 2024 |
so we hope you will find it useful.
The rainy season has most likely ended in Okinawa by July
If you are traveling to Okinawa in July, the best season, you would rather it not rain, right?
So the first thing you probably want to know is whether the rainy season is over in Okinawa in July.
Based on Japan Meteorological Agency data from 2021 to 2024, we found that in July, the rainy season in Okinawa has almost always already ended.
However, in 2021 alone the rainy season ended on July 3, so it seems that, rarely, the rainy season in Okinawa can carry over into early July.
| Year | Rainy season start | Rainy season end |
| 2021 | Around May 5 | Around July 3 |
| 2022 | Around May 4 | Around June 20 |
| 2023 | Around May 18 | Around June 25 |
| 2024 | Around May 21 | Around June 20 |
How likely is a typhoon in Okinawa in July?
When you think of Okinawa in July, many of you probably picture typhoons.
When a typhoon comes, there are problems such as flights being canceled, so some of you may worry about how often typhoons approach Okinawa in July.
So, using Japan Meteorological Agency data, we looked into how many times a typhoon approached Okinawa in July 2023.
| Number of typhoon approaches to Okinawa by month in 2023 May: 1 · June: 2 · July: 1 · August: 1 · September: 2 · October: 1 |
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency data for July 2023, a typhoon approached Okinawa once in July.
Weather, temperatures and what to wear in Okinawa in July
When traveling to Okinawa in July, we recommend checking the weather and temperatures.
Depending on the weather, your plans, such as which sightseeing spots to visit, will change, and the temperature has a big effect on what you should wear.
It would be a shame to start your July Okinawa trip thinking, "I didn't know it would be this hot. I dressed wrong."
So first, we will introduce
| ・The weather in Okinawa in July ・Temperatures in Okinawa in July ・Recommended clothing for Okinawa in July |
to you.
Let's check them so that your July trip to Okinawa goes without a hitch.
The weather in Okinawa in July
Since July is the peak season in Okinawa, you will want to enjoy it without worrying about the weather.
When we checked the July 2024 information on the weather site tenki.jp, we found that Okinawa in July has relatively little rain, with 7 of the 31 days rainy.
Please feel free to set out on your July trip to Okinawa with peace of mind.
| Sunny days in Okinawa in July | Passing showers in Okinawa in July | Rainy days in Okinawa in July |
| ・Sunny: 14 days ・Sunny, then cloudy: 3 days ・Cloudy, then sunny: 2 days | ・Sunny with occasional rain: 4 days ・Cloudy with occasional rain: 1 day | ・Sunny, then rain: 3 days ・Rain, then cloudy: 1 day ・Rain: 3 days |
Unless a typhoon comes, Okinawa gets little rainfall in July, so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Temperatures in Okinawa in July
In July, Okinawa has a run of midsummer days with highs above 32 degrees C, and even the lows stay above 25 degrees C, so it is characteristically hot.
The table below shows the results of our survey of Okinawa's July 2024 temperatures on the weather site tenki.jp.
| Date | High/Low | Date | High/Low | Date | High/Low |
| 7/1 | 33.2 /28.3 | 7/12 | 33.2 /29.3 | 7/23 | 32.3 /28.3 |
| 7/2 | 33.9 /28.3 | 7/13 | 35.4 /28.9 | 7/24 | 32.5 /26.3 |
| 7/3 | 34.5 /28.6 | 7/14 | 35.0 /29.2 | 7/25 | 30.0 /26.4 |
| 7/4 | 34.4 /28.3 | 7/15 | 35.5 /29.1 | 7/26 | 29.7 /25.6 |
| 7/5 | 35.0 /28.4 | 7/16 | 34.8 /28.8 | 7/27 | 32.4 /28.2 |
| 7/6 | 34.7 /27.7 | 7/17 | 34.5 /28.4 | 7/28 | 32.7 /28.8 |
| 7/7 | 34.3 /28.7 | 7/18 | 34.9 /29.3 | 7/29 | 33.2 /26.9 |
| 7/8 | 35.0 /28.2 | 7/19 | 36.0 /29.1 | 7/30 | 32.9 /28.0 |
| 7/9 | 33.6 /27.7 | 7/20 | 35.5 /28.7 | 7/31 | 33.4 /28.2 |
| 7/10 | 33.6 /28.7 | 7/21 | 35.4 /29.3 | ||
| 7/11 | 33.7 /29.1 | 7/22 | 34.2 /28.1 |
For reference, we have also included the 2024 "average high in Okinawa in July" and "average low in Okinawa in July," so please take a look.
| [Average temperatures in Okinawa, July 2024] ・Average high in Okinawa in July: 33.9°C ・Average low in Okinawa in July: 28.3°C |
July in Okinawa has temperatures equivalent to the middle of midsummer in August in Tokyo.
What to wear in Okinawa in July
It is hot in Okinawa in July, so many people wear sleeveless tops (T-shirts) and shorts.
However, the sun is strong in Okinawa in July, so sun protection is also important. If you are concerned about UV rays, we recommend bringing sunscreen, a light layer to throw on, sunglasses and the like.
We have put together specific recommendations for what to wear in Okinawa in July below, so please check them out.
| [What to wear in Okinawa in July: men] Tops: sleeveless or short-sleeved T-shirts, etc. Bottoms: shorts, lightweight long pants, etc. Outerwear: lightweight hoodies, shirts, etc. |
| [What to wear in Okinawa in July: women] Tops: sleeveless or short-sleeved tops, short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses, etc. Bottoms: shorts, lightweight skirts, etc. Outerwear: lightweight cardigans, hoodies, etc. |
Activities in Okinawa in July
recommended by local staff
July in Okinawa is the best season for enjoying marine sports.
Since you are traveling to Okinawa in July, why not try some activities that suit a tropical summer?
Even so, some of you may say, "I don't know what kinds of activities I can enjoy in Okinawa in July."
For those of you, our local Okinawa staff, who know the area best, will introduce six activities we recommend in Okinawa in July, so please use them as a reference.
| ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 1: Diving ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 2: Snorkeling ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 3: Parasailing ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 4: Banana boat ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 5: Kayaking ・Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 6: Craft-making experiences |
Check them out and make the most of Okinawa in July, the peak season!
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 1
Diving
Our first recommended activity in Okinawa in July is the popular marine sport of "diving."
In July, the water temperature in Okinawa is about 28 to 29 degrees C, neither cold nor hot, a nice balance that is well suited to diving.
It is the season, so Okinawa in July tends to be a little crowded, but compared with the crowds of the August holidays, you can enjoy diving while avoiding the worst of the congestion.
The diving spots we especially recommend in Okinawa in July are the following 5 places.
| [Recommended diving spots in Okinawa in July] ・Manza Dream Hole ・Cape Kyan ・Sesoko Island Labyrinth ・Cape Maeda ・Below Zanpa Lighthouse |
Please use this as a reference and enjoy diving in Okinawa in July.
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 2
Snorkeling
Our second recommended activity in Okinawa in July is "snorkeling," which is easier for beginners to join than diving.
Snorkeling is a marine sport in which you breathe through a tool called a snorkel while enjoying the underwater world, and with water temperatures as high as 28 to 29 degrees C, it is a perfect activity for Okinawa in July.
We will introduce a recommended snorkeling tour in Okinawa in July, so please take a look.
| Item | Overview |
| Operator | Blue Ocean Co., Ltd. |
| Company address | 159-4 Maekane, Onna Village, Okinawa |
| Price | From 5,500 yen for adults |
| Phone number | 098-965-1888 |
| Official website | https://blue-cave.com/snorkel.html |
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 3
Parasailing
Our third recommended activity in Okinawa in July is "parasailing," where you can feel what it is like to fly above the sea.
Parasailing is a marine sport in which you wear a special parachute and are pulled by a boat as you float high in the sky, giving you a panoramic view of Okinawa's crystal-clear sea from above.
Soaring through the sky on the sea breeze in warm Okinawa in July is wonderfully refreshing.
It is one of the marine sports we really want you to try on your July trip to Okinawa.
For information on a recommended parasailing tour you can join in Okinawa in July, please see below.
| Item | Overview |
| Shop name | Blue Lagoon Okinawa |
| Price | About 7,000 yen |
| Tour hours | Start times 9:00 to 16:30 |
| Meeting place | Yakena Port 1519-2 Yakena, Yonashiro, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 080-9141-5443 |
| Official website | https://blo-lagoon.hippy.jp/para.html |
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 4
Banana boat
Our fourth recommended activity in Okinawa in July is the "banana boat," where you can enjoy both the spectacular views of Okinawa's clear sea and a thrill.
A banana boat is a thrilling marine sport in which you ride a banana-shaped inflatable towed by a motorboat and race across the water.
If just gazing at the clear blue sea of Okinawa in July isn't enough for you and you want to feel the thrill of racing across the water, please give the banana boat a try.
We have summarized the details of a recommended tour where you can enjoy the banana boat in Okinawa in July below, so please take a look.
| Item | Overview |
| Operator | Five Ocean |
| Meeting place | 2082 Awa, Nago City, Okinawa |
| Price | 15,000 yen for 1 hour (any number of people) |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Phone number | 090-9594-2020 |
| Business hours | Start times 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Official website | http://fiveocean.jp/ |
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 5
Kayaking
Our fifth recommended activity in Okinawa in July is "kayaking," where you can enjoy the scenery as you glide slowly across the water.
Kayaking is an activity in which you use a paddle to steer a slim boat, and in Okinawa there are two kinds: "sea kayaking," where you enjoy the ocean, and "mangrove kayaking," where you can observe mangroves, plants of the tropical rainforest.
Okinawa in July has plenty of clear skies and the wind is not strong, so it is a recommended season for enjoying kayaking to the fullest.
We have listed the details of recommended kayaking tours you can enjoy in Okinawa in July, so please take a look.
| Item | Overview |
| Operating company | Pink Mermaid |
| Tour length | 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Price | From 8,500 yen for adults |
| Address | 2705-1 Maeda, Onna Village, Okinawa |
| Contact | 090-4513-0892 |
| Official website | https://blue-okinawa.com/ |
| Item | Overview |
| Operating company | Nature Mirai-kan |
| Tour length | About 2 hours |
| Price | 4,950 yen for adults |
| Address | 11818-2 Kin, Kin Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Contact | 098-968-6117 |
| Official website | https://www.nature-kin.com/ |
Recommended activity in Okinawa in July 6
Craft-making experiences
When it is hot in Okinawa in July, we also recommend taking a break from marine sports and sightseeing with a "craft-making experience" that you can enjoy in a cool indoor space.
The time you spend making something, and the item you make yourself, are sure to become wonderful memories of your trip to Okinawa.
We will introduce two craft-making experiences we recommend in Okinawa in July, so we hope you will use them as a reference.
| ・Recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July 1: Candle-making experience ・Recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July 2: Accessory-making experience |
Recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July 1
Candle-making experience
Our first recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July is the "candle-making experience," where you can make a candle with an Okinawan sea motif.
You fill a glass with Okinawan coral and shells and decorate it with a shisa figure of your choice and cute glass ornaments, creating a one-of-a-kind memento candle.
It is hot in Okinawa in July, so making a keepsake in a cool facility is also a good idea.
The details of a facility where you can enjoy a recommended candle-making experience in Okinawa in July are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Shop name | Okinawa Art Experience Churakaze |
| Price | From 1,700 yen plus the cost of the glass pieces |
| Business hours | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Activity time | About 40 to 60 minutes |
| Address | 3-2-50 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-866-8558 |
| Official website | https://happy-okinawa.jp/churak/experience.html |
Recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July 2
Accessory-making experience
Our second recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July is the "accessory-making experience" using natural stones.
Using natural stones and parts in clear colors that look like the Okinawan sea, you can make your own "bracelet," "earrings" or "necklace."
This one is also held indoors, so it is a good way to cool off in hot Okinawa in July.
The details of the "accessory-making experience," a recommended craft-making experience in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Shop name | Kanoa |
| Price | From 1,980 yen |
| Business hours | 11:00 to 19:00 |
| Activity time | About 20 to 50 minutes |
| Address | 1-1-42 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-917-5931 |
| Official website | https://kanoa.okinawa/ |
Recommended sightseeing spots in Okinawa in July
Okinawa has so many sightseeing spots that many of you may struggle to decide where to go.
To help, we have put together the spots we recommend for sightseeing in Okinawa in July, based on what we know as local Okinawa staff.
| ・Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 1: Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market ・Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 2: Gangala Valley ・Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 3: Churaumi Aquarium ・Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 4: Okinawa World ・Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 5: Kokusai-dori Street |
Please use this information and enjoy your July trip to Okinawa.
Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 1
Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market
Our first recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July is "Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market," packed with shops selling Okinawan ingredients and restaurants.
It is a popular spot, also called "the kitchen of the people of Okinawa," because it sells a wide variety of Okinawan ingredients.
Another reason this spot is so popular is that you can have the fish, meat and other items you buy cooked for you at a dining hall and eat them there.
You can also come across ingredients that are in season in Okinawa in July.
The details of "Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market," a recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Facility name | Naha City Daiichi Makishi Public Market |
| Business hours | 8:00 to 22:00 |
| Address | 2-10-1 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-867-6560 |
| Official website | https://www.makishi-public-market.jp/ |
Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 2
Gangala Valley
Our second recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July is "Gangala Valley," a mysterious valley formed when a limestone cave collapsed.
At Gangala Valley, you can experience a fantastical valley space that came about, almost miraculously, when a limestone cave built up over hundreds of thousands of years collapsed.
There are many sunny days in Okinawa in July, so you can fully enjoy Gangala Valley even though it lies in a ravine.
The details of "Gangala Valley," which you can enjoy in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Facility name | Gangala Valley |
| Business hours | 9:00 to 17:30 Open year-round |
| Price | 2,500 yen |
| Address | 202 Maegawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-948-4192 |
| Official website | https://gangala.com/ |
Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 3
Churaumi Aquarium
Our third recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July is "Churaumi Aquarium," where you can experience the world of Okinawa's sea.
At Churaumi Aquarium, you can experience the underwater world of Okinawa, including the "coral tank with 470 colonies" and the "8.8-meter-long whale shark."
It is hot in Okinawa in July, so we recommend including a cool facility like this in your sightseeing plans.
The details of "Churaumi Aquarium," a recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Facility name | Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium |
| Business hours | 8:30 to 18:30 |
| Price | 2,180 yen for adults |
| Address | 424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 0980-48-3748 |
| Official website | https://churaumi.okinawa/haisai/ |
Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 4
Okinawa World
Our fourth recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July is "Okinawa World," packed with Okinawan culture.
Okinawa World is a facility with many spots where you can experience Okinawa, including the "largest limestone cave in Okinawa," the "Ryukyu glass-making experience" and the "Eisa show of traditional Okinawan dance."
Even in hot Okinawa in July, the facility has both indoor and outdoor areas, so you can look around while taking cool breaks at a good balance.
The details of "Okinawa World," a recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Facility name | Okinawa World |
| Business hours | 9:00 to 17:30 |
| Price | 2,000 yen for adults |
| Address | 1336 Maegawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-949-7421 |
| Official website | https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/ |
Recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July 5
Kokusai-dori Street
Our fifth recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July is "Kokusai-dori Street," where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy eating and drinking.
Kokusai-dori Street is the largest downtown area in Okinawa Prefecture, an area packed with about 600 shops, including "souvenir shops," "izakaya pubs" and "cafes," where you can fully enjoy shopping and dining.
It is only a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport and easy to reach, and it is a spot you can enjoy all year round, not just in Okinawa in July, so please be sure to stop by on your Okinawa trip.
"Kokusai-dori Street," a recommended sightseeing spot in Okinawa in July, does not have its own website, so we have listed the information from the Naha City Kokusai-dori Shopping Street website.
| Item | Overview |
| Facility name | Naha City Kokusai-dori Shopping Street |
| Official website of the Naha City Kokusai-dori Shopping Street | https://naha-kokusaidori.okinawa |
Recommended hotels in Okinawa in July
For a trip to Okinawa, we recommend a beachfront resort hotel where you can head straight from the hotel to the beach.
We will introduce hotels we recommend for a July trip to Okinawa, so please use them as a reference.
| ・Recommended hotel in Okinawa in July 1: Okuma Private Beach & Resort ・Recommended hotel in Okinawa in July 2: ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort |
Recommended hotel in Okinawa in July 1
Okuma Private Beach & Resort
Our first recommended hotel in Okinawa in July is "Okuma Private Beach & Resort," which has a private beach with naturally white sand.
Besides the beach, "Okuma Private Beach & Resort" is attractive for its "4 types of pools where you can feel the sea breeze" and the activities you can enjoy.
It is a resort hotel we recommend for anyone who wants to spend a hot Okinawa summer in July relaxing, swimming at the beach and enjoying marine sports.
The details of "Okuma Private Beach & Resort," a recommended hotel in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Hotel name | Okuma Private Beach & Resort |
| Address | 913 Okuma, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 0980-41-2222 |
| Official website | https://okumaresort.com/ |
Recommended hotel in Okinawa in July 2
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort
Our second recommended hotel in Okinawa in July is the "ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort," in a superb location surrounded by emerald green and cobalt blue sea.
Many of its rooms have ocean views, and it also has a private beach, so you can relax and enjoy swimming at the beach and marine sports.
Because it is hot in Okinawa in July, you can also enjoy the huge athletic course set up on the water without worrying about getting wet.
The details of the "ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort," a recommended hotel in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Hotel name | ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort |
| Address | 2260 Serakaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Phone number | 098-966-1211 |
| Official website | https://www.anaintercontinental-manza.jp/ |
Events, festivals and fireworks displays in Okinawa in July
Since you are traveling to Okinawa in July, you would probably like to enjoy "events held in Okinawa in July" too!
Some of you may be thinking just that.
Okinawa hosts lively events that suit July, so we recommend making a side trip to one while you sightsee.
| ・Events held in Okinawa in July ・Festivals and fireworks displays held in Okinawa in July |
We will introduce the events above that let you fully enjoy Okinawa in July, so please use them as a reference.
Events held in Okinawa in July
In July, Okinawa hosts lively events like the following.
| ・Okinawa event in July 1: Peaceful Love Rock Festival ・Okinawa event in July 2: Camp Foster Festival |
We have summarized detailed information on each event held in Okinawa in July below, so please take a look.
Okinawa event in July 1
Peaceful Love Rock Festival
Our first Okinawa event in July is the "Peaceful Love Rock Festival," a long-established Okinawan event whose 39th edition was held in 2024.
It features a lively stage where Okinawan rock artists come together.
The details of the "Peaceful Love Rock Festival," an Okinawa event in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Venue | Koza Music Town Music Plaza, 1F (2024 information) |
| When it is held | Mid-July |
| Contact (Sound Package Ltd.) | 098-930-1184 |
| Website of the Okinawa City Tourism and Product Promotion Association | https://www.koza.ne.jp/n2714590.html |
Okinawa event in July 2
Camp Foster Festival
Our second Okinawa event in July is the "Camp Foster Festival," held inside a U.S. Marine Corps base.
It is an event where members of the general public are allowed to enter the U.S. Marine Corps base, and you can enjoy American food, live music, vehicles and more.
The details of the "Camp Foster Festival," an Okinawa event in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Venue | Inside a U.S. Marine Corps base |
| When it is held | Early July |
| MARINES website | https://www.japan.marines.mil/Event/Foster/ |
Festivals and fireworks displays held in Okinawa in July
In July, Okinawa hosts a large-scale fireworks display called the "Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival."
Fireworks display held in Okinawa in July
Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival
The "Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival," where up to 10,000 fireworks are launched, is held in Okinawa in July.
It is a fireworks display with outstanding spectacle, where you can enjoy fireworks spreading across the night sky as well as fireworks reflected on the surface of the sea.
The details of the "Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival," a fireworks display held in Okinawa in July, are as follows.
| Item | Overview |
| Venue | Emerald Beach |
| When it is held | Mid-July |
| Contact (Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Display Operations Office) | 098-871-3118 |
| Website of the Okinawa City Tourism and Product Promotion Association | https://oki-park.jp/hanabi2024/ |
Summary
In July, temperatures rise and there are many sunny days in Okinawa, making it the peak season for swimming at the beach and marine sports.
The risk of typhoons in Okinawa rises once July arrives, but according to Japan Meteorological Agency data for 2024, a typhoon approached Okinawa only once in July.
Honestly, we cannot rule out the possibility of a typhoon coming to Okinawa in July, but as long as no typhoon comes, July is also the perfect season to enjoy tropical Okinawa.
This article has provided the following information you need to make the most of Okinawa in July.
| ・The cost of a trip to Okinawa in July ・Whether the rainy season is over in Okinawa in July, and the chance of a typhoon ・Weather, temperatures and what to wear in Okinawa in July ・July activities recommended by local Okinawa staff ・July sightseeing spots recommended by local Okinawa staff ・Features of recommended hotels in Okinawa in July ・Events and fireworks displays held in Okinawa in July |
Please check out this article and have a wonderful time in Okinawa in July!
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