American Village, Senaga Island, Zakimi & Nakijin Castle Ruins (Jan 2-5, 2022) 2nd day of New Year, we decided to take a bus to visit the American Village in Mihama. Actually, we had passed by it on Christmas Day, the day when we arrived Okinawa too, and the road to American Village was so crowded… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 8)
Tag: A bike touring trip around Okinawa Island of Japan
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 7)
Okinawa World & Cave (Dec 31, 2021-Jan 1, 2022) Today we are back to where we came from — Naha city! We will pass by Naha Airport, spend some slow time in the Okinawa Outlet Mall, and ride to our rented apartment in Naha, where we’ll spend the next few days relaxing with our family.… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 7)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 6)
Tamagusukujo Castle (Dec 30, 2021) The next day, we continued to ride along the eastern coast of Okinawa mainland. Also, we would visit the Easternmost and the Southernmost of Okinawa, and another ruin!!! First of all, we are heading the Cape Chinen Park. Cape Chinen is the most eastern spot of Okinawa mainland. We passed… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 6)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 5)
Hamahiga Island & Katsuren Castle (Dec 29, 2021) Last night, we stayed at such a big & comfortable hostel room, we thought that we would rest well… BUT NOT!!! Since it was next to so many restaurants, at midnight when the restaurants closed, people gathered on the streets, talked and laughed loudly. I was so… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 5)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 4)
Ishikawa Beach (Dec 28, 2021) Today we continued to ride along the east coast. Although the roads are expected to hilly, we are excited to what we’ll find today! Good morning~~~ This is what we woke up to next morning. It was warm & messy in the room. We hand-washed some clothes and hanged to… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 4)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 3)
Yanbaru National Park (Dec 27, 2021) Today we are cycling into the Yanbaru National Park at northern Okinawa. Let’s see what we’ll find there! This morning, we had some packaged foods that we had bought from convenience store the day before as our Breakfast. In the morning, the hotel was so quiet. We tried to… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 3)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 2)
Yagaji & Kouri Islands, Yagaji Beach (Dec 26, 2021) 2nd day, we rose and shined! It was a nice surprise to find 2 pet bottles of local Okinawa water in our room, provided by the hostal for free! Although they tasted the same, I love to drink local water. I always snap pictures of the… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 2)
(Japan) Okinawa (Part 1)
Senaga Island (Dec 25, 2021) Although COVID-19 is still around us everyday, this winter break we decided to take a cycling trip around Okinawa main island, and visit several small islands around the mainlands. These islands are accessible by bridges! We planned to cycle around Okinawa mainland (about 500km) in 6 days, and then have… Continue reading (Japan) Okinawa (Part 1)