Okinawa Travel Forum

I am going to visit my friend who is a marine probably in January. I want to surprise him so I dont want to ask him this myself. Can someone tell me what hotels are closest to the marine base?? Thank you!!

Do you have any Indian grocery stores or Restaurants in Okinawa-Japan?
Please advice as my family and I are moving to Okinawa for 3 years.

Hi.
I am heading to Okinawa around the second week of April and I have been trying to find out how to get there from the end of the JR rail line at Hakata. I cant seem to find out any information about buses or ferries, costs and timetables on the internet or in books. Everything I find talks about flying. However I am hoping there is a cheaper option.
I will also need to get from the islands back to Osaka to fly back to Canada.

I also heard that in order to get to the southern keruma islands, you have to book your ferry 2 weeks in advance. Is this true?
Any information would be greatly greatly appreciated!!
Thanks

Are there any hotels near the Peace Prayer Park? Me and my friends are wanting to come down there this weekend, but we need to know if there is a place where we could stay. So if you could inform me, if there are any hotels near (as close as possible) to peace prayer park, I would appreciate it very much.

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on a trip I’m planning to Okinawa for some American study abroad students based in Kyoto.

I am particularly interested in hearing any traditional live music and dance or modern music influenced by traditional sources such as the Ryukyu Underground. Does anyone know where could find any cool music or other interesting events on the following dates, Feb 28th to Mar 3rd?

Also we are planning on going to one of the touristy theme parks. Does anyone have any thoughts on which would be better for a group of American college students, Okinawa World or Ryukyu Mura?

We only have 5 days in Okinawa and two of them are travel days. Our itenarary is as follows..

2/27- Arrival in Okinawa.
Go to hotel on Kokusai dori.
Explore Kokusai dori and the market place.

2/28 Visit one of the military bases for a tour.
Go to Shuri castle.

3/1 Visit the Japanese Navy underground HQ, the Himyuri caves and the peace museum. Go to a dinner show at Eiko Miyazato’s House of Performance Arts in Naha.

3/2 I’m not sure what to do on this day but I would like to visit either Okinawa world or Ryukyu Mura and do one other thing. Any ideas?

3/3 Morning free
Afternoon Departure

If anyone has any advice on changes that could be made or good restaurants or interesting things to see near the places we are going, please let me know. Any advice would be really appreciated. I know it’s an incredibly short trip but were coming from Kyoto so at least we won’t be jet lagged.

Much thanks,
Dan

Hi. What is the best way to go about shipping access clothing and personal items from Oki to the states? Do I need an exact physical address to ship to also, or can I do a pick-up upon arrival, or to a P.O. box (station)? Thanks.

I am active duty military in Okinawa on SOFA. Is it possible for me to purchase a house in okinawa? what laws are there for foreigners buying property? does anyone have any experience with this?

I am moving to Okinawa early next year from Australia and was wondering what the cost of living is like. Is rent expensive?

WHERE IS THE TOYS R US STORE IN OKI AND HOW DO I GET THERE FROM YOMITAN? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

We plan to visit Okinawa in mid-February. Can anyone advise me of the climate and temperature? Are the beaches beautiful? Can we swim during that time?

I am moving to Okinawa in August or September and am looking for a house. What are some good site to look on. I have looked at Tomiya and Koza, are there anymore. Is it possible to get a nice house in Okinawa City on the beach for less than 280,000Yen.

I am searching for a small apartment near Camp Foster in Okinawa. I am currently military but will be going over a civilian. If you could please help me out with webpages or contact info, that would be awesome. Thanks!

Semper Fi,
Elizabeth Renaud

My husband and I are looking for housing in Oki.. even if its just a room this is very urgent so please let me know ASAP..
THANK YOU
Laurie McQuaid