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Okinawa – Beloved by the Health Conscious

"Famed for its beach and water activities as well as its residents' longevity, Okinawa has long been a preferred destination for the health conscious.  Yet, from coastal resorts to local restaurants, from duty-free shopping to tropical sightseeing, Okinawa has got you covered regardless of your interests!"
　 　

Restaurants For Every Budget in Okinawa

Okinawan life expectancy are world leading with an average of 83 years, and the local diet is believed to be essential to their longevity. Traditional staples feature greens, sweet potato instead of rice and seafood. Pork is also a local speciality, with belly meat braised in sugar and soy sauce beloved.
1-1 Nakamura Heights 102, Ishigaki 907-0023 Okinawa Prefecture

Usagiya Restaurant, Ishigaki

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Every night at 7 – 9 pm, performers armed with guitars will go on stage at Usagi-Ya, a prime example of traditional Okinawan cooking, and cover everything from traditional music to pop-rock.
Dai Ichi Hotel, 2-8-1, Yogi, 904-2174 Okinawa-shi,47 Japan

Dress Diner

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The glass walls offer you a stunning view of Comprehensive Park and the sea, a view that's equally stunning during both day and nighttime.
1-41-15 Awase Okinawa City. code 904-2172

Sam’s by the Sea, Awase Restaurant

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Sam's by the Sea always bids you welcome with Tiki torches ablaze outside, as well as staff in sailor costumes.
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Shopping Destinations in Okinawa

Okinawa is home to Japan’s only downtown duty-free shopping mall. Provided you have an outbound ticket out of Okinawa Prefecture, you can enjoy tax-free purchases from 100+ luxury brands. Less pricey shopping experiences also exist at Naha City’s Kokusaidori Street with hundreds of shops, a shopping arcade and a lively farmers’ market. Uniquely Okinawan gifts can be found in the form of Ryukyu glass, leather crafts, and traditional lacquerware.
Manga Souko Recycle Store
Chanpuru Market
Onna Station Market

Sightseeing In Okinawa

With its location in the middle of the East China Sea, it’s no surprise that water sports and beach activities are popular among tourists to Okinawa. The island offers endless outdoor options including scuba diving, snorkelling, and offshore fishing. Or check out the Southeast Botanical Gardens; it is a relaxing way to see the exotic local flora and the children’s zoo allows kids to get close and personal with the island’s animal residents.
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Naha City Traditional Arts & Crafts Center
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Tsuboya Pottery Museum
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Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
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Shuri Castle

If you choose to visit only a single historic site in Okinawa, this is the one you should choose.

Great Places To Stay in Okinawa

Owing to its history as a popular tourist destination, accommodations on Okinawa includes basic lodges for budget backpackers, upmarket resorts for luxury travellers, and everything in between.
A stay in Naha or Okinawa City puts you close to the island’s clusters of eating, drinking, and entertainment options, while coastal resorts, many of which are run by international hotel chains, offer an indulgent escape with everything you need on site.
1-1-2 Matsuo Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0014, Japan

Hotel Rocaore Naha

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The Hotel Rocaore Naha provides you with a genuine, exclusive Okinawa experience.
1079 Afuso Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 9904-0402, Japan

The Atta Terrace Club Towers

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Wonder no more, the Atta Terrace Club Towers is your sneak peek into the lives of a celebrity.
900-0034 Naha City, 3-15 Higashi-machi, Japan

DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Naha

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When you stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Naha, you are surrounded by history and culture.
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