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This time, I participated in the Okinawa Southern Chinese bus tour, and the overall experience was very good. Tour guide Han was very professional in leading the group; her introductions and explanations were very clear, and the scenery along the way was also beautiful. The itinerary arrangements were generally excellent, making for a very relaxed trip. The only downside was the Itoman Fish Market. Personally, I feel it could have been omitted from the itinerary. The seafood prices were a bit high, and the taste was just average. Compared to the Makishi Public Market, the cost-performance ratio was significantly lower.

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 bus pick-up was on time. The bus is clean and comfortable with Wi-Fi. The driver drives safely. The tour is well organized with ample time for each attraction and not rushed. It is best to take this tour if you don't have a car to go around Okinawa.

The tour service was excellent. We contacted them via WhatsApp in advance to confirm our booking two days before the actual date. Two days before, there was a typhoon warning (Typhoon No. 6) for Okinawa. The staff promptly coordinated and sent a message informing us of the tour cancellation on that day. We were given the option to reschedule or cancel. We chose to reschedule for two days later, and we were very lucky that the sky was clear on the day we went. The journey was smooth. The staff provided detailed information for each group, including meeting times and locations, and even shared the coordinates on WhatsApp. On that day, there were many foreign tourists from various countries, but everyone was punctual and well-behaved on the tour bus. We were very happy with this tour. It was very worthwhile and comfortable. We were able to relax as the bus took us to various points, and we were safely dropped off at our final destination.

Awesome that they ran this tour for only one person yours truly! but time spent at the American village is a bit short though ... too short to really do anything other than catch a glimpse. They have a guide that actually speaks English albeit she is not a native Japanese

A full day with lots of different activities and lots of fun. We loved Kouri Island and the aquarium the most. They were spectacular. Maybe telling people they can bring their swimmers would be good and allowing a little more time for swimming, and less time at the cake shop. Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable. She was great.

This northern Okinawa tour is longer and requires more time to reach the destination. The driver will drive you to the destinations stated in the list and you will just have free and easy time till the stipulated time by the driver

Enjoyed the tour, especially the Okinawa Chaurumi Aquarium. 🐟 I can consider it one of the highlights of my trip here in Okinawa. The only bad side is that the tour guide can only speak in Chinese, make sure to book one with an English tour guide so that you will understand what he says. 😅