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Kerama Blues & Yaeyama Wilds: Okinawa
12 days · 31 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000 · 1 view
Tue, May 4 – Sat, May 15
Five days chasing Okinawa's clearest water and wildest islands — Kerama beaches, Ishigaki jungles, Hateruma's southernmost shore.
Days
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Furuzamami Beach
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 12🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Getting there
Day 1Naha (Tomari Port)
≈ 50min
Zamami PortZamami Village Ferry · Queen Zamami high-speed (~50 min) / car ferry (~90 min)
Departs Naha's Tomari Port; book the high-speed boat ahead in summer
Getting around: Bicycle, scooter, or snorkel boats between islands
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Kerama · 1 night
Tue, May 4 → Wed, May 5 · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
古座間味ビーチ
Stay ~2h
Zamami Port + shuttle / ~15-min walk
After the ferry from Naha, sink straight into Zamami's signature curve of white sand and impossibly clear water. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the… Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Greenery Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~15 min by car (on Zamami)·Get directions
17:00
STAY
高月山展望台
Stay ~1h
No rail access — ferry from Tomari Port, Naha to Zamami Port (~50-120 min), then ~25-30 min uphill walk from the village
A short uphill walk rewards with a sweeping sunset view over the Kerama archipelago — the perfect welcome. It offers panoramic views over Agenoura Bay, the Kerama Strait, and neighboring Tokashiki Island, and is one of the shore lookouts local whale-watching guides use to… Check the last ferry before you commit to this — the final return sailing is usually mid-afternoon, so an evening here means staying on Kerama Islands (Zamami) overnight.
Getting around
🚗
Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 12
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥26,500–¥46,000 / person / day
¥320,000–¥550,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 30 travel legs and 11 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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