Extending (by myself..) long weekend I have found out 5 days off. So together with my family we decided to go to Okinawa around one week before. Although the weather in Tokyo is really enjoyable (around 20 degrees during a day) the weather in Okinawa is awesome now. Comparing to Europe it is a paradise.. All the pictures I have put like always in Picasa.
First of all, we took a flight from Haneda airport (second biggest airport in Tokyo) to Naha in Okinawa. Naha is a city placed in the south of Okinawa. It is a capitol of the Island. However, before going there all my Japanese friends warned me that I should leave that place as quick as it is possible. Naha is just a city like many others in Japan. Thus, you can't feel there the real atmosphere of Okinawa. So directly from the airport we went to the north of Okinawa. Our hotel was close to marina, Nago city and Ocean Expo Park (around 200 meters). Really good location. From the window we had a view on Minna island (small exotic island) and dolphinarium. Anyway, people from Okinawa are the most helpful in the world I could say. First day, when we arrived to the hotel, they took us by car to a restaurant. However, we didn't have any service like that included. The same happened when we ware leaving. Regarding food, it was incredibly tasty thanks to American restaurant..
First whole day we spent in Ocean Expo Park. It is a vast area full of small hidden exotic bitches, picturesque vantage points, botanic parks, various tropical trees, palms and other plants. There is also dolphin show, traditional Okinawa village and the most famous Aquarium with the largest screen in the world (the tank is second largest). It is an amazing place.
Following day we went to Minna island. Minna is a small tropical island in the Chinese see.1,5 hour was totally enough to walk around it. It is shape is like banana with Laguna inside.
The next day we spent in Nago city. Most of the time was devoted for sunbathing at the public beach almost in the centre of the city.
The flight back was a little bit like a nightmare due to weather conditions and turbulences.
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