Top Reasons to Go to Okinawa

Local flavors: Okinawa's food, music, art, and local spirit combine powerful influences from all over Asia with funky, homegrown flavors.

War memorials: Moving memorials tell the poignant story of the chaos that ravaged this idyllic landscape during World War II's fierce final battle.

Outdoor adventures: Snorkeling, diving, trekking, sailing, fishing, whale-watching, and kayaking are in your reach in Japan's most pristine and enticing natural vistas.

Dazzling reefs: Okinawa's abundant reefs are home to varied marine life thriving in clear, warm seas. Dive with manta rays and hammerhead sharks or simply glide over gardens of hard and soft corals.