Okinawa Central One-Day Tour: Hoshino Banta Cafe & Cape Zanpa & Southeast Botanical Gardens & Ryukyu Mura (Chinese Guide)

I really have to give a big shout-out to Director Mou and the driver on August 25th. That day was actually the eve of a typhoon, and many areas in the north had issued warnings and canceled their plans. Our central Japan itinerary, including the Kadena Air Base, also had its flight training canceled. We received storm warnings upon arriving in Nago and other areas. However, thanks to Director Mou's flexible arrangements and the warm cooperation of our handsome driver, all outdoor activities were scheduled for the morning. After noon, all activities were indoors, so we didn't feel the wind and rain as much and could enjoy shopping with peace of mind. This prevented the typhoon from ruining our trip, making it a very pleasant and wonderful memory. I highly recommend the dedication of this travel agency's staff! ♥️

The beach wasn't very beautiful on a cloudy day ⛅, but the strong wind was perfect for Cape Zanpa. We mainly came to the central part of the island for it, but unfortunately, the lighthouse stairs weren't open. The overall experience was good; the attractions weren't too close together, and we finished early, so there was no traffic. The complimentary ice cream 🍨 and burger set were both excellent. The ice cream had a local flavor, and the fruit flavors were all dairy-free. I recommend the citrus flavor; I had watermelon, which I felt no one else chose, and it had a slightly spoiled 🍉 taste. The Southeast Botanical Gardens were exquisite and compact. The plants in the main garden weren't particularly exotic; compared to botanical gardens in China like the South China Botanical Garden, Xiamen Botanical Garden, and many famous botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, their richness was stronger. However, the botanical garden excelled in its overall layout, looking very much like it was lovingly crafted by a master gardener. Our tour guide, Xiao Lian, is from Fuzhou. She was very enthusiastic and attentive throughout the trip, taking care of everyone. Having lived in Okinawa for over 30 years, she has a deep understanding of the local culture.

The departure day was a typhoon signal No. 7, which slightly affected the itinerary, but the tour guide was excellent, carefully arranging and introducing the tour. Under the guidance of Tour Guide Mu, despite the bad weather, they tried their best to arrange for us to complete the botanical garden tour during a brief rain break. The burgers at the lunch venue were delicious, and the scenery was excellent. It also happened to be a brief rain break, and I admired the best scenery of the day, taking beautiful photos. The church next to it was very beautiful, thanks to the tour guide's introduction. It's just a bit of a pity that the lighthouse was closed due to the typhoon, but I still took photos of its exterior.

The tour guide introduced Okinawa's local customs and culture on the bus. Although it was a group tour, we were lucky that everyone was almost always on time. For lunch, we had beef burgers at Hoshino Coffee, and the sea view was a lush green and deep blue ocean, which I loved. In the afternoon, we visited Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom and treated everyone to a scoop of Italian ice cream. Although there was traffic on the way back, we still arrived in Naha on time around 6 PM. You can't eat on the bus, but you can drink water, which is great. It was a wonderful day trip.

I took a one-day tour of central Okinawa, and several of the attractions were quite unique. I especially enjoyed lunch at the Hoshino Resorts coast; the scenery was first-class, and the burger was delicious.

A very pleasant experience, every location is very beautiful. If you're like us and don't drive, it's difficult to get to by public transportation. The lighthouse at Cape Zanpa is well worth going up to, it's very spectacular. The lunch, although a small hamburger, was very delicious. Looking at the endless coastline, all of life's troubles are left behind.

This is the top choice for a non-self-drive tour of central Okinawa! The itinerary covers many interesting attractions in central Okinawa, each one well worth visiting. If you're not driving yourself, taking the bus can be very inconvenient and a waste of time. What pleasantly surprised me on this tour was the restaurant where we had lunch, with its breathtaking beach and ocean views. The tour fee includes lunch and admission tickets to all attractions, which is a great value. Our guide, Ms. Kim, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, providing detailed explanations for each attraction. She even knew which restrooms were quickest to access at every stop, making her an excellent guide. This one-day tour is highly recommended!

The meeting point was the Blue Seal Kumoji store. Since many different tour groups gather here simultaneously, everyone was looking for their group, creating some confusion. I finally found the guide for the day closer to the "au Style Naha" location. I recommend arriving at the meeting point as early as possible. It was hot in Kadena on Saturday morning, and I didn't see any planes. The capybaras at Southeast Botanical Gardens were very cute. The guide, Mr. Mou, was very enthusiastic and funny, giving everyone many reminders and travel advice. I had a pleasant day with my child.

Mu is a very competent tour guide. I'm glad I joined the one-day tour of central Okinawa. It solved my transportation issues and took me to several famous attractions. I would recommend it to everyone.

The itinerary was rich and varied. Our tour guide, Ms. Jin, provided detailed explanations and was very attentive.