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| Ryukyu islands Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kabria Bay Kabria Bay winged_eel The Ryukyu islands, also known as the South-West islands are located in the south-west of the archipelago. Okinawa is the largest and most famous of the Ryukyu islands. It is a popular tourist destination for the Japanese who live on mainland Japan. Many of the island's resort hotels can be found in the northern half of the island. Okinawa is also home to many U.S. military bases; Air Force (Kadena Air Base), Marines (Camp Foster is one of many), Army (Torii Station) and Navy (Camp Shields) can all be found here. Naha City is in the southern end of the island. There you will find the airport, monorail, and other "city-life" amenities. Miyako island is much smaller. It has beaches with some good diving, and also some remnants of the native Ryukyu culture. Even further south are the Yaeyama islands, Ishigaki and Iriomote; both great places for diving. _________Tours and Excursions Edit This Holiday Trip to the Exotic Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan with Bhutan's No. 1 Travel Agent, Bhutan Majestic Travel. Bhutan Majestic Travel offer different inbound tour packages for Single Pax to Big groups and the tours which they organise are Cultural, Photography, Honeymoon, Festival, textile, Bird Watching, Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, and many more so please do feel free to email us: info@bhutanmajestictravel.com or browse our website: http://www.bhutanmajestictravel.com _________Beaches Edit This the Ryukyu islands are well-known for their clear water, beautiful coral reefs, and picturesque beaches; all of which are conducive to many outdoor sports and activities. Some of the best snorkeling beaches can be found on the west Coast. The best way to reach most of these destinations is route 58. Some of the more popular spots are Meada point, Onna point and Zanpa bay. The Sunabe sea wall is very popular for all different types of waters sports. This popular spot can be accesed right off route 58, right after Chatan village. ::::::::Hateruma Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Japan's Southernmost Point Japan's Southernmost Point winged_eel Hateruma island is Japan's southernmost point. It is well-known for the views of the Southern Cross from an observation tower on it's southern coast. :::::: Iriomote Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Yubujima Yubujima winged_eel Iriomote island is the largest of the Yaeyama Archipelago, second only to Okinawa island in land mass. It is mostly uninhabited, preserved as a wildlife refuge known as "the Galapagos of Japan". ::::::::::Ishigaki Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see larger scale map larger scale map Ishigaki island is the main island in the Yaeyama Archipelago; an island chain about 420km southwest of Okinawa island. This Island is nationally noted for it's large number of artistic people that are born and raised on the island. Ishigaki's beautiful natural features include the Ryugujo limestone caves, Shiraho Reef, Mount Omoto, Kabira Bay, as well as unique pottery and textiles. :::::::.Kuroshima Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Field of Cow Patties. Field of Cow Patties. winged_eel Located between Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island, Kuroshima is known for its cattle, and the turtles that come to spawn upon its shores every year. Watch out for the cattle, the locals tend to herd them by chasing them with trucks, causing the cattle to run over everything in their path. ::::::Miyako Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see miyako island miyako island asia travelling.net Miyako island has beaches with some good diving, and also some remnants of the native Ryukyu culture. ::::::::Okinawa Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tokashiki isl,Okinawa Tokashiki isl,Okinawa tetsuji Okinawa is the largest and most famous of the Ryukyu islands. It is a popular tourist destination for the Japanese who live on mainland Japan. Many of the island's resort hotels can be found in the northern half of the island. Okinawa is also home to many U.S. military bases; Air Force (Kadena Air Base), Marines (Camp Foster is one of many), Army (Torii Station) and Navy (Camp Shields) can all be found here. Naha City is in the southern end of the island. There you will find the airport, monorail, and other "city-life" amenities. _________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Things to remember Edit This Although Okinawa has a large amount of U.S. military personnel, it is important to remember that not everyone there speaks English. Before you visit, learn some basic phrases that will help you in your travels: Greetings: Ohaiyo Gozaimasu (pronounced: OHIO GO-Zai-masu)=Good Morning Konnichi Wa (KO-NEE-CHI-WA): Good Afternoon Konbanwa (Khon-bahn-wah): Good Evening _________Beaches Edit This Aharen beach,Tokashiki isl.Okinawa Aharen beach,Tokashiki isl.Okinawa tetsuji There are many beaches on Okinawa. Some quite popular and easy to find, some secluded and hard to reach. They can run the gambit from fine white sand, to coral and shells, to large boulders. Some require a vehicle with high clearance, while others have paid/paved parking. All are interesting. The beaches of Okinawa are an ideal place to view many different types of fascinating geologic formations. __________Festivals Edit This Hija River Koi-nobori Festival: Participants hang approxiamtely 500 koi-nobori (carp-shaped streamers) of various sizes around the Hija River to pray for children's health. The festival takes place (in 2004) from April 25 to May 11, with a special family day on April 25th. ::::::::::Taketomi Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Traditional Alleyway Traditional Alleyway winged_eel Taketomi Island is known for it's rare "star sand". This island is only 10 minutes away from Ishigaki Port by ferry. This island's scenery/landscape has remained relatively unchanged for hundred's of years. :::::::::Yonaguni Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Yonaguni is the westernmost point if Japan. It is famous for it's undersea ruins, and natural features. |