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Kaichu Road (Okinawa)

A refreshing drive over the sea-this iconic Okinawan road stretches out toward the islands.

30 Oct 2026 See More

What I love most about this place is the endless ocean on both sides of the road. The water is a beautiful blue-green color and sparkles in the sunlight. It’s so beautiful that you can’t stop looking! It feels as if you’re driving on the surface of the ocean, and you never get tired of the scenery along the way.

When the weather is nice, the color of the water is even more beautiful, and every photo you take has a vacation feel. It’s also a great place to include on a road trip, so you can take your time enjoying the scenery and Okinawa’s unique, laid-back pace.

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KOURI SHRIMP

Located on the southern end of Okinawa’s scenic Kouri Island, the nicknamed “North Shore of Okinawa”, KOURI SHRIMP is a specialty food truck serving Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp, right by the emerald-blue sea.
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This place is really popular, and every time I come, I have to wait in line for a while. Although the wait tests your patience a little, once you get the food, it still feels well worth it! The shrimp tastes very fresh and comes with a wonderfully aromatic sauce. Every bite makes you want to keep eating. If you like seafood, you definitely have to give it a try.

The best part is that there’s more than just good food to enjoy here. You can eat your shrimp rice while admiring the beautiful scenery of Kouri Island and soaking up the laid-back island atmosphere. Looking out at the ocean and feeling the pleasant sea breeze makes the whole dining experience especially relaxing.
Don Quijote Dotonbori Store

Known for its late-night hours, quirky shelf displays, and handwritten promotional signs, Don Quijote is a beloved all-in-one discount store. The Dotonbori branch is especially eye-catching thanks to its iconic yellow Ferris wheel attached to the building’s façade-now a well-known landmark along the Dotonbori River in Osaka’s Minami district.
- Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami)
- Commercial Buildings
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In Osaka’s Dotonbori, you definitely can’t miss the Don Quijote with the Ferris wheel! 🎡 The most eye-catching feature of the Don Quijote Dotonbori Store is the super prominent Ferris wheel on the outside. It’s hard not to notice when you pass by, and it’s also one of Dotonbori’s most distinctive landmarks.

The store has a huge variety of products, from Japanese snacks, cookies, instant noodles, and drinks to cosmetics, skincare products, drugstore items, household goods, and all kinds of souvenirs. You can find almost anything you can think of! But it gets very crowded, so avoid shopping during peak hours!
Okinawa World

This theme park condenses the charms of Okinawa and is very popular among tourists from both inside and outside Japan. The largest limestone cave in Okinawa, Gyokusendo Cave, was created over 300,000 years ago, and it's more than one million stalactites reaffirm the mystery and grandeur of nature.
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As soon as I entered the cave, I was stunned by the spectacular stalactites before me. It’s really hard to imagine that nature could create such an extraordinary landscape!

Gyokusendo Cave is a natural limestone cave formed over an immense span of time. Inside are stalactites in all kinds of unusual shapes, some hanging down from the ceiling and others extending upward from the ground. Combined with the lighting in the cave, they look both mysterious and spectacular. Walking slowly along the designated path, admiring nature’s handiwork while taking in the cave’s unique atmosphere, was truly special!

The scenery inside was even more varied than I had imagined. As I walked, I couldn’t help but stop to admire it, and I was also able to take quite a few unique photos. The entire visit felt like an underground adventure and made me appreciate the incredible power of nature.