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Beautifyl Okinawa - Placid Beaches in Okinawa

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About Okinawa Island
Okinawa Island is the biggest and the most favorite of Ryukyu Islands (array of subtropical islands). Its lush green vegetation along with splendid coral reefs and ecstasy beaches is the ideal place for enjoying a holiday. The sandy beaches of Okinawa Island offer the true bliss & pleasure of a peaceful walk. The sea surrounding the island is reckoned as one of the most beautiful due to abundance in marine life. The chief activities at Okinawa Island are that of scuba diving and snorkeling.

Beautiful beaches are the most attractive feature of Okinawa to travelers. I will introduce you to the beautiful Okinawa beaches and interesting islands in the Okinawa prefecture. Okinawa is the southmost prefecture of Japan and consists of nearly 150 islands, which are scattered in a wide area.

Okinawa Island

There are three popular beaches on the west side of Okinawa Island. They are called Moon beach, Manza beach, and Okuma beach. Manza beach is the most popular. It is about a one and a half hour drive from Naha-city. Don't miss the view of Monza-mou, which is a famous cliff made of coral reef. The beaches of Okinawa Island are open from April to October. Manza beach Hotel is a luxury hotel in Manza. There is a good diving point in Manza.

Iriomote Island

This is the second largest island in Okinawa. It's located west of Ishigaki Island and takes about one hour by ferry from Ishigaki Island. This island is covered by tropical and subtropical forest and is known as the "mystery land of Japan". There are many unusual species of plants and animals on this island, such as the Iriomote Lynx. River tours through the jungle are a popular attraction. There is star-shaped "sand" on the Hoshisuna-no-hama Beach. The "sand" is actually the tiny skeletons of sea creatures, but it resembles grains of sand. Star sand is said to bring happiness and makes a very popular souvenirs.

Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island is the third largest island in Okinawa. It's located 250 southwest of Okinawa Island. Fifty percent of the island is mountain, and there are lots of sugar cane fields. The coasts are covered by beautiful coral borders. Ishigaki Island is the transfer point where visitors can take ferries to go other islands such as Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island.

Kume Island

This island is located west of Okinawa Island. There are beautiful beaches here, especially the most famous Eef beach. Kume Island is more like a resort, where you can jet ski or windsurf, while staying in a niceresort hotel. It takes only 30 mins by air and 3 and a half hours by ferry from Naha.

Taketomi Island

Taketomi is a very small island near Ishigaki Island. It takes only 10 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki island. There are many flowers, and the houses are colorful with orange tile roofs. You can see star-shaped sand on the Star Sand Beach. Taketomi Island is a popular day trip destination from Ishigaki Island.