Excursão de um dia ao centro de Okinawa: Hoshino Banta Cafe & Cabo Zanpa & Jardim Botânico do Sudeste & Laikemeng (Guia chinês)

Cloudy weather ⛅ doesn't make the seaside very beautiful, but the strong winds are perfect for Cape Zanpa. We mainly came to the central area for it, but unfortunately, the lighthouse stairs were closed. Overall, the experience was good. The attractions weren't too crowded, and we finished early. There was no traffic on the way, and the complimentary ice cream 🍨 and burger set were both excellent. The ice cream had a very local flavor, and the fruit flavors were 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 are exquisite and compact. The main garden's plants aren'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 is stronger. However, the botanical garden excels in its overall layout, looking very much like it was lovingly crafted by a horticulturist. Our tour guide, Xiao Lian, is from Fuzhou. She was very enthusiastic and attentive throughout the trip, looking after everyone. Having lived in Okinawa for over thirty years, she has a deep understanding of the local culture.

The overall itinerary was smooth and interesting, the tour guide interacted with the group members a lot, the Hoshino burger is generous in portion, thick and delicious, and the environment is also very suitable for taking beautiful photos. The itinerary is well organized

The itinerary is quite comfortable, not too rushed. The weather was chilly and wet. We didn't manage to see any battle planes (probably because it was a Saturday). For lunch, the Olu Grill Wagyu Burger was good, with an awesome view of the seascape and sand. 😋😋😋🤤😋 At Cape Zanpa Lighthouse, we climbed the stairs to the top of the lighthouse, which is about 30m high. The view was breathtaking, even though strong gusts of wind were blowing at 20km/hr. We could hear the sound of gushing sea waves and feel the breeze! Shopping at Rycom Aeon Mall was a comfort zone, away from the chilly, breezy wind. The guide had very good knowledge of Okinawa. 👍👍👍👍👍 Overall, it was a very good and pleasant first experience in Okinawa! ❤️🥰✌️

When traveling with seniors and children in summer, if you don't rent a car, joining a day tour is a great option 👍 It can quickly take you to key attractions! Ryukyu Mura has fewer tourists, but I personally really like it. You can experience local culture, and the performances are good, and they are very happy to take photos with visitors. For lunch, we arranged to dine at the famous Hoshino Coffee, and the key is that we had reserved indoor restaurant seats, so we could enjoy the invincible sea view while dining in air-conditioned comfort – highly recommended! The tour guide also allocated time for you to take photos by the beach next to the resort after your meal. The last stop, American Village, only allowed for an hour, which is fine for just checking in and taking photos. If you want to browse slowly and enjoy the sunset by the sea, you can inform the guide that you'll return on your own (the guide is very nice and will tell you how to take a bus back to the city). It was a pleasant independent trip, and the guide also introduced many unique features of Okinawa along the way. It wasn't a rushed day tour at all, which was great 👍

It was a day that far exceeded all expectations; if possible, both of us would give it ten stars. The Southeast Botanical Gardens were much more interesting than we imagined. Beyond just plants, there were many small animals that you could pet and even feed. I highly recommend it for families with children who love animals! Lunch was even more highly recommended. The ocean-view glass room at Hoshino Resorts was indescribably beautiful, truly a feast for the eyes. This place is perfect for photos, and it's not crowded at all, with an Instagram-worthy color scheme and avant-garde, stylish architectural design. The cliffs by Cape Zanpa were breathtaking, and the sea in the afternoon looked a deep, dark blue. Kadena is suitable for military enthusiasts to observe; if you're lucky, you might see a whole line of planes taking off, which is quite impressive. Kome is an amazing place to shop, with every kind of product imaginable, and it's tax-free. The most special part is that there's even a Pokémon store! Finally, we chose to get off at American Village, with its colorful little houses. We found a taco rice place and watched the sun sink into the sea, a stunning sunset. Of course, none of this would have been possible without Brother Lin's introduction and guidance; he was reliable and professional, and we are truly grateful to him!

This is a relaxing itinerary that covers a few places in Central Okinawa. There were 9 of us. Our guide Xiaolin was punctual and polite. The day was great with no rain. The itinerary went on as stated. Thanks for the great trip.

The meeting point was Blue Seal Kumoji store. As many different tour groups also gathered there, everyone was looking for someone. Amidst the chaos, we finally found our guide for the day closer to the [au Style Naha] location. It is recommended that participants arrive at the meeting point as early as possible. It was hot on Saturday morning in Kadena, and we didn't see any planes. The capybaras at Southeast Botanical Gardens were very cute. Our guide for the day, Mr. Mou, was very enthusiastic and humorous, giving us many reminders and travel tips. We had a pleasant day with the children.

The day of departure was under a Typhoon Signal No. 7, which affected our itinerary somewhat. However, our tour guide was excellent, meticulously arranging and introducing the tour. Under the guidance of Tour Guide Mou, despite the bad weather, he did his best to make arrangements for us, allowing us to complete the botanical garden visit during a brief break in the rain. The hamburgers at the lunch spot were delicious, and the scenery was superb. It also happened to be a temporary lull in the rain, so I enjoyed the best views of the day and took beautiful photos. The church nearby was very beautiful, and I thank the tour guide for the introduction. It was a bit of a shame that the lighthouse was closed due to the typhoon, but we still managed to take pictures of its exterior.

Great experience! The burger was good though I opted for pork instead. Tour guide Lian-san was humourous and talked a lot. Bus also clean and driver was patient.

The tour guide introduced Okinawa's local customs and culture on the bus. Although it was a combined tour, we were lucky that almost everyone was on time. For lunch, we had beef burgers at Hoshino Coffee, with a beautiful view of the emerald green and azure blue sea. I loved it. In the afternoon, we visited Rycom and everyone got a scoop of Italian gelato. Even though there was traffic on the way back, we still arrived in Naha around 6 PM as scheduled. No eating on the bus, but drinking water is allowed. It was a wonderful one-day tour.