Experience adventure in Okinawa, Japan
01-Jun-2025
Category: News Stories
Article text Okinawa, Japan is marvelled for its beaches along with its unique history, culture and cuisine. There is also adventure to enjoy, check out the following:
Diving
The waters around Okinawa support around 200 of the world’s 800 species of coral. They are a paradise for sea life, rich in nutrients, and fed by the warm Kuroshio current. The biodiversity of marine life, stunning underwater seascapes, and sheer variety of dive sites are just some of the reasons people come from around the world to dive in Okinawa. Choose from a variety of dive sites – Miyako Islands, Ishigaki Island, Yonoguni Island and the Kerama Islands.
Mangrove Kayaking:
Mangrove kayaking is great way to see the beautiful scenery of the Okukubi River in the town of Kin, located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. The Okukubi River runs through the town, with thick mangrove forests lining both banks.
Shower Climbing at the Fukuchi Dam: Fukuchi Dam is the largest dam in Okinawa Prefecture. You will follow the flow of the water and climb alongside the mountain stream. On the way, you can enjoy diving into the waterfalls and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Trekking
Head off the beaten track to see all the island has to offer. The upper streams of Iriomote Island’s rivers are home to two waterfalls, Pinaisara and Mariyudu, which can be reached on guided tours. Kayak tours operate to Pinaisara, with a short trek at the end. Mariyudu tours involve a boat ride followed by a trek.
Pinaisara (55 m) is the highest waterfall in Okinawa. The top of the waterfall offers a spectacular view of the island.
Mariyudu is a sprawling waterfall in the northwest of the island, in the upper stream of the Urauchi river. Although it is only 16 meters high, it is the largest waterfall in Okinawa by water volume.
Trekking is also the best chance to catch a glimpse of the island’s shyest resident, the Iriomote cat. There are only around 100 of this leopard cat subspecies left in the wild.
For more information on the above activities and other attractions in Okinawa. along with FREE training opportunities, contact Sandra at sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk
For general information on Okinawa, VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
Diving
The waters around Okinawa support around 200 of the world’s 800 species of coral. They are a paradise for sea life, rich in nutrients, and fed by the warm Kuroshio current. The biodiversity of marine life, stunning underwater seascapes, and sheer variety of dive sites are just some of the reasons people come from around the world to dive in Okinawa. Choose from a variety of dive sites – Miyako Islands, Ishigaki Island, Yonoguni Island and the Kerama Islands.
Mangrove Kayaking:
Mangrove kayaking is great way to see the beautiful scenery of the Okukubi River in the town of Kin, located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. The Okukubi River runs through the town, with thick mangrove forests lining both banks.
Shower Climbing at the Fukuchi Dam: Fukuchi Dam is the largest dam in Okinawa Prefecture. You will follow the flow of the water and climb alongside the mountain stream. On the way, you can enjoy diving into the waterfalls and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Trekking
Head off the beaten track to see all the island has to offer. The upper streams of Iriomote Island’s rivers are home to two waterfalls, Pinaisara and Mariyudu, which can be reached on guided tours. Kayak tours operate to Pinaisara, with a short trek at the end. Mariyudu tours involve a boat ride followed by a trek.
Pinaisara (55 m) is the highest waterfall in Okinawa. The top of the waterfall offers a spectacular view of the island.
Mariyudu is a sprawling waterfall in the northwest of the island, in the upper stream of the Urauchi river. Although it is only 16 meters high, it is the largest waterfall in Okinawa by water volume.
Trekking is also the best chance to catch a glimpse of the island’s shyest resident, the Iriomote cat. There are only around 100 of this leopard cat subspecies left in the wild.
For more information on the above activities and other attractions in Okinawa. along with FREE training opportunities, contact Sandra at sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk
For general information on Okinawa, VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
