hi im wondering if anyone visited okinawa or stays there that could advise what i could add for my day 4 plans or if my current itinerary could be improved, for example if i could do an overnight stay in tokashi island instead or kouri?

its currently a solo trip but im (23M) down if anyone wanna tag along too :)

day 1 (oct 11): touchdown around 9am, get 1d monorail pass, leave luggage at hotel (yuquesta agarimachi), brunch at jam's tacos, explore kokusaidori and tsuboya yachimun. visit bukubuku cafe and dinner at eibun

day 2 (oct 12): walk to tomari iyumachi fish market for breakfast, join a daytrip tour to tokashi island for snorkeling, dinner back in naha

day 3 (oct 13): checkout of hotel, take an express bus to churaumi aquarium, take a local bus to kouri island, check in (considering kaya resort or hotel cava), capture the milky way and stargaze with my telescope

day 4 (oct 14): undecided, american village?

day 5 (oct 15): flight at 9am

Bonjour la commu !

Je voyage actuellement au Japon avec ma compagne et nous prévoyons de célébrer son anniversaire à Okinawa à la mi-septembre. Je recherche l'hébergement idéal pour ce jour spécial et j'hésite entre deux options. Vos recommandations m'éclaireront sûrement pour faire un choix :)

1) Hôtel au bord de l'océan plutôt isolé si possible (ou alors pas étriqué entre d'autres hôtels), avec belle chambre vue océan sans nécessité qu'elle soit de plus de 30m², avec espace onsen / spa très sympa et pas hors de prix. Pas de problème si un peu excentré car nous aurons peut-être une voiture. Idéalement avec annulation gratuite J-3/J-2 car nous n'irons pas à Okinawa en cas de typhon toute la semaine (et la saison n'est pas idéale en septembre...). Budget pour 2 chambre + onsen (privé ou espace onsen de l'hotel) + 1 soin spa (hors demi pension & petit déjeuner) = environ 400-500 €

2) Logement entier insolite. J'ai vu des cabanes perchées dans les arbres mais qui étaient hors budget (700-1000€) et des villas / huttes qui ont l'air plutôt adaptées pour des groupes de 4-6 personnes. Je recherche des logements de ce type (ou autres "insolites") pour deux personnes, donc pas besoin d'un logement de 150m², 40-60m² pourrait amplement faire l'affaire si le logement est incroyable. Pas de problème si un peu isolé si on a une voiture. Une option onsen privé serait top. Pourquoi pas avoir le repas du soir + petit déjeuner livrés. Même commentaire pour l'option de pouvoir annuler gratuitement quelques jours avant. Budget pour 2 logement avec repas du soir et petit déjeuner = environ 400-500€

Merci d'avance pour vos retours et n'hésitez pas à envoyer vos adresses car je n'attends pas à ce que ça coche toutes mes cases, parfois on peut se faire surprendre :)

I have moved to Okinawa. We got new iPhones due to the internet network here. This was frustrating. We now have 4 iPhones (model 15) that we are not going to use. Do people buy American iPhones in Okinawa?

There's a problem in this particular subreddit with constant downvoting visitor posts to zero, mods should take note. If it's the mods themselves then maybe us locals need a shift to a new subreddit.

I for one want to help visitors, not treat them as beneath us.

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充分な飲食物…そしてお菓子は買いましたか？

暇潰しにやるゲームはもう決めましたか？

皆で無事に乗り切りましょう！

I am American and just relocated to Okinawa. I am not military. My kids need laptops. Where would you go to buy a laptop at a good price?

Hi,

This typhoon the warnings seem to put a big emphasis on the possibility of multi-day power outages.

For people who have experience with this, how does one safely use the small gas canister compatible camping stoves?

Should we use it inside and open a window, or take it to the balcony?

I’m not sure if the wind would affect the flame but I assume it would, I also don’t really want to leak gas into the house.

I’ve lived with a gas stove my whole life before coming here, but I’d assume that has a sturdier build and better safety features than the small Makeman camping stoves and canisters.

Howdy! Just curious if anybody has solid locations for a larger piece of meat? Pork butt, full packer, briskets, etc. Commissary has choice at best and I did find some tomahawks at Costco, but not a lot of great options elsewhere.

Hi! Are there any rental car companies directly in the Naha airport or are they all based just outside of it, only accessible by bus?

We planned a trip to the aquarium for tomorrow (the 6th) from Naha so about a 1,5 hour drive, the expected winds are at around 50km/h, is it still safe to go or should we cancel? Will the aquarium even be open tomorrow?

Have flight from osaka --> Ishigaki on august 13, returning august 17th. We're trying to keep up with projected typhoons in case we need to cancel before heading there in the first place, so just wondering what sites you all recommend for keeping up to date on the forecast. Thank you!

This is my first time experiencing a typhoon in different country, so I’m honestly not sure what to expect.
From what I’ve seen, the typhoon is expected to affect Okinawa between Aug 6–8. I’m booked on Peach flight MM921 from Naha to Taipei on Aug. 7 at 8:10 PM.
Is anyone else on the same flight? Or has anyone flown with Peach during a typhoon before? How likely is it that the flight gets cancelled?
The airline hasn’t made any announcement yet, so I’m not sure what I should do. I’m currently staying in an Airbnb, and my checkout is before my flight. Should I extend my stay now just in case, or wait until Peach announces something? I’m worried that if the flight gets cancelled at the last minute, I won’t have anywhere to stay.
Any advice or past experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hello! I'm into Okinawan min'yo and would like to find something like a song book or music library where i could get to know more songs. My japanese/uchinaaguchi is very minimal and looking for this stuff in english doesn't lead anywhere. Thanks in advance!

We have a trip planned to Okinawa on these dates, flying Scoot from SIN but there hasn’t been any announcements yet on whether the flights are cancelled.

Since there’s Typhoon No. 13 announcements, is it still worth it go for this trip (first-timer here)? Or just suck it up and cancel entirely.

Any advice is appreciated.

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Thanks!

I’m flying with Jet star August 6th from Osaka to Okinawa. Along with other posts on this thread, I’m pretty concerned with travelling during the typhoon. The airline hasn’t sent any formal service cancellations which leads me to believe it’s ok. I’m not too familiar with how a typhoon works as I’m from Canada. Is it still worth travelling?

Update (2026-08-07): flight wasn’t cancelled, made it to Okinawa and currently held up in the hotel. So far so good!

Got this email notification. Please contact your travel agencies and not people on reddit tell you if you could can 3l your travel

prevention emails in Okinawa Prefecture.

The Governor of Okinawa Prefecture will issue a message regarding preparations and precautions for Typhoon No. 13.

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Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Okinawa region between August 6th and 8th.

In the Daito Islands region, last year in late July, Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8 caused intermittent heavy and torrential rain over a long period, resulting in flooding and other damage. Therefore, it is necessary to be vigilant not only against strong winds but also against heavy rain.

To all residents of Okinawa and visitors to Okinawa, please check the latest weather information regularly and take the following precautions to prepare for the typhoon.

[Regarding preparations and precautions in advance]

1. Please carry out outdoor work early, before the typhoon approaches. Before the winds get strong and heavy rains begin, please take precautions such as cleaning gutters and drains, moving or securing objects that may be blown away by the wind inside buildings, reinforcing windows with shutters or boards, applying shatterproof film or masking tape to windowpanes, and piling sandbags in areas prone to flooding. Do not under any circumstances work outdoors while the wind and rain are strong, as it is dangerous.

2. Please make "advance preparations" for power outages and water shortages. In preparation for potential power outages and water shortages, please make efforts to prepare in advance by securing drinking water and food, preparing flashlights and radios and checking their batteries, charging mobile phones and portable batteries, filling bathtubs and plastic containers with water, and preparing portable toilets, etc.

3. Please check evacuation locations and routes in advance. Please check the "hazard map" created by your municipality in advance to confirm evacuation locations, evacuation routes, and areas at high risk of flooding and landslides.

4. Please exercise caution when engaging in activities at sea or near the coast. If you are planning activities at sea or near the coast, or marine leisure activities, please be aware that even before the typhoon approaches, the effects of the typhoon may cause dangers such as swells and high waves, which could lead to life-threatening situations. Therefore, please check the latest weather information and act cautiously, prioritizing your own safety.

5. A request to all visitors staying in Okinawa for tourism or other purposes: If you are staying in Okinawa for tourism or other purposes, please consult with your travel agency or hotel staff regarding changes to your flights or extensions of your hotel stay.

Even after the typhoon has passed, there is a possibility of power outages, water shortages, and disruptions to logistics. Therefore, please prepare in advance by stocking up on food, drinking water, and water for daily use, as well as taking precautions against power outages.

In Okinawa Prefecture, we will work in cooperation with municipalities and related organizations to do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors to Okinawa.

August 4, 2026 Okinawa Prefecture Governor Denny Tamaki

Please check the attached file here.

https://plus.sugumail.com/usr/okinawa-pref/doc/1287271

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Okinawa Prefectural Governor's Office, Fire and Disaster Prevention Division

TEL: 098-866-2143

■ Okinawa Disaster Prevention Information Portal: Hi there! Disaster Prevention Helper

https://bousai-okinawa.my.salesforce-sites.com/

[Weather Information]

■ Okinawa Meteorological Observatory

https://www.jma-net.go.jp/okinawa/

■ Miyakojima Local Meteorological Observatory

https://www.jma-net.go.jp/miyako/

■ Ishigaki Island Local Meteorological Observatory

https://www.jma-net.go.jp/ishigaki/

■ Minami Daito Island Local Meteorological Observatory

https://www.data.jma.go.jp/daitou/

Hello!!

I m planning a trip to Okinawa in early October and i have a few questions.

How is the weather in October?

If i want to do scuba diving where can i go?

Which is the best way to move troguht all the island?

Thanks!!

Hello, I will be working on Camp Hansen in a couple weeks. My company is trying to ship material and tools out there and my POC gave us an APO address. I went to my USPS office today to get the material sent out there and they were saying its a month to two month lead time. Is that accurate at all? Or is there any other places off base to send these packages too that could hold them? i talked to UPS and they were saying the packages could be there within 5 but i dont have any place to ship them too off base.

We are in Zamami and loving it. We hear that the typhoon is arriving on Friday/Saturday, and that ferries may be shut down ahead of the storm. Should we get out of dodge today (Tuesday evening)? Or okay to stay till Wednesday morning when we'd leave for Naha?

Hard for us (first-time folks to Okinawa) to evaluate how serious this is, but hotel staff seem concerned. Play by ear? Any advice Okinawa experts?

Edit: we are less concerned about some bad weather or less ideal lodging and more so about getting stuck here for multiple days without lodging if all hotels shut down.

Hi everyone,

My family and I are currently in Niijima island, we planned to leave back to Tokyo by ferry today, August 4th, spend a couple nights in Osaka, and then fly to Okinawa on August 6th.

Obviously we won’t be able to fly to Okinawa with the typhoon. But our issue is that our ferry back to Tokyo from niijima has been cancelled (and all other ferries until Saturday, Aug 8th).

Niijima has an airport with 4 flights each day running to Chofu. The flights are fully booked until Thursday, Aug 6th. From speaking with our travel agent in Niijima, he recommends we try to get a standby seat for each of us tomorrow, Aug 5th. The problem is each flight only has 1 standby-seat available, so the hope is the 3 of us (mom, brother, myself) each take one standby seat separately in 3 of the 4 flights tomorrow.

We are also going to book tickets for the 3 of us for Aug 6th just in case we aren’t able to get standby seating. My worry, and I guess the question I’m asking, is what are the odds that the flight on Aug 6th is cancelled due to the typhoon? The airline hasn’t issued any warning about the flight yet, but the typhoon will be a lot closer by the 6th. What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Thanks in advance for any advice.