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Re: Would like some help planning a 4 day itinerary for Okinawa

by john_002 05 April 2010

Many thanks, we fly into Naha on the 19th June for a week or so. I hope we will miss the rainy season then :). The islands (Miyako…
Re: Would like some help planning a 4 day itinerary for Okinawa

by BBB2 05 April 2010

[JNTO - 3 Day model trip|http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/attractions/rtp/okinawa/index.html] will give you a very good overview of…
Re: Weather in Okinawa/Iriomote in May

by BBB2 18 January 2010

More often than not, the rainy season has starts right around Golden Week (1st week of May) for Yaeyama Islands, Sakishima Island group…
Re: Japan Island Heaven?

by BBB2 10 January 2010

[Miyako Island|http://www3.city.miyakojima.lg.jp/kankou-english/] is well worth the trip. I am biased as I have been living in Okinawa…
Re: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by MISSSRYEKEY 09 November 2009

Thanks, it says on line that there are boats from 7 am to 5 pm, so we should be OK (2 different ferry companies). Thanks for all the…
RE: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by sanji 04 November 2009

There are several boats a day, you don't need to reserve a seat, but it would be wise to check the timetable... There are taxis to go…
Re: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by MISSSRYEKEY 04 November 2009

I just realized, we will arrive at the airport in Ishigaki at 1:45 pm and I would like to go to Irimote right away. How do I do that?…
Re: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by MISSSRYEKEY 04 November 2009

Thanks so much for all of this information. It is very helpful. I am a bit nervous about driving on the "other" side of the road as…
RE: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by sanji 18 October 2009

I would clearly recommend Iriomote over Ishigaki! Check those two links : Iriomote : http://www.secret-japan.com/forum/iriomote-%28okinawa-…
Re: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by BBB2 17 October 2009

[Yaeyama Islands Tourist Information|www.city.ishigaki.okinawa.jp/international/tourist.html] Edited by: BBB2
RE: Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by karandavasana 17 October 2009

I recommend trips to Taketomi island and Iriomote island. Taketomi is probably more of a daytrip place as it's tiny, although you could…
Yaeyama Islands/ Ishigaki

by MISSSRYEKEY 16 October 2009

My husband & I will be arriving in Ishigaki in late Dec for 8 days/ 9 nights. I am looking for suggestions on where to stay, what to…
RE: Okinawa-what to do 6-day trip, blue caves, and natural blue diving company

by sanji 12 September 2009

Okinawa is on the typhoon path in October. You should keep in mind that if you are unlucky, you might be stuck in your hotel the whole…
Miyako or Ishigaki (Okinawa) - Which is better?!?

by beneben1 12 January 2009

Hello hello, I am planning a trip to Okinawa in early April, and am wondering where my time would be best spent - exploring the Miyako…
RE: Yaeyama/Okinawa/Iriomote Quesitons

by mrlar 28 December 2007

Hi Aurora76, Sorry I don't check this forum often anymore, but thought I'd check one last time and saw your questions. Happy to help if…
Okinawa in December

by BBB2 12 November 2007

A long term Okinawan resident here!

If you speak Japanese, you will have no problems w/ any of the issues,

Agree w/ 1. iluvsun…
Self catering tourist accommodation

by CoriPaul 19 October 2007

Thank you all for your information.

BBB2, we are primarily headed for Yaeyama Islands if you have a source of detailed information…
Self catering tourist accommodation

by BBB2 19 October 2007

I understand it is not easy to get good info on accomodations in Okinawa...but you are in luck..there are indeed many places that have…
Kyoto Shrine Tip for those visiting

by mrlar 03 October 2007

By scanning the posts here, it seems just about everyone is visiting Kyoto (OK, I can't blame you I guess, except there's so much more…
Okinawa Weather?!

by BBB2 18 September 2007

No typhoons here in Okinawa but this is the peak of the typhoon season...just had Typhoon #12 just miss a direct hit here on Miyako (180km…
ANA Airpass and Okinawa

by BBB2 07 September 2007

I have recently looked into JAL's similar One World Yokoso Air Pass..for a Swedish friend coming to visit Okinawa at the end of the year.…
Island-hopping from Taiwan to Japan

by BBB2 02 September 2007

Yeah, it is indeed a shame! I happen to live on one of those islands! Miyako Jima! It is definitely worth a visit! As are many in the…
Yaeyama/Okinawa/Iriomote Quesitons

by mrlar 01 September 2007

Just got back from the Yaeyamas, had a great time. Stayed in Hateruma for Mushama (Aug 26th this year, great festival), saw Angama festival…
Yaeyama

by KatiaBruno 31 July 2007

My fiancé and I will be heading to Japan on honeymoon in September. We have decided to finish the trip with some relaxing days (5) in…
Yaeyama/Okinawa/Iriomote Quesitons

by rx7car 10 July 2007

for the Urauchigawa trip, there's really only one company as far as I know. We just showed up - if you do this, you will most likely…