Okinawa Prefecture

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Drink fresh beer next to the tanks it came from
All over Japan, small craft breweries pour their beer in taprooms set right beside the brewing tanks, so what you drink was made a few steps away. Order a few small glasses to compare styles, often with food made to go with them. The places in and around Tokyo make an easy evening out, while those farther away fit into a longer trip through the region.
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Lose track of time reading by the sea
These are everyday public libraries in seaside towns, with big windows and reading seats that look straight out at the water. Read a few pages, look up at the waves, and read on. They are far from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, so they suit a quiet stop on a longer trip, and visitors are welcome to sit and read inside.
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Climb spiral stairs to the top of a lighthouse
Sixteen of Japan's lighthouses, many built in the late 1800s to guide ships, are open for visitors to walk inside and climb. Wind up the narrow spiral staircase and step out onto the balcony at the top for a view of the horizon and passing ships. Entry is a small donation paid on the spot, and no booking is needed.
Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture
Futenma Shrine
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Naminoue Shrine
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Gokoku Shrine
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
まいまいシーサー
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Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture
川平湾
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Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture
OAG LEGION CLUB
Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
沖縄美ら海水族館
Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture
ピナイサーラの滝
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
オリオンホテル モトブ リゾート＆スパ
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Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture
川平公園展望台
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
オキちゃん劇場
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
熱帯ドリームセンター
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Onna, Okinawa Prefecture
青の洞窟
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
本部町カフェ /ハワイアンカフェ/チャハヤブラン
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
カフェ アンテナ
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Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture
ひめゆり平和祈念資料館
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
海洋博公園(国営沖縄記念公園)
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
本部町Sea Side Cafe & Bar BuLL's カフェ＆バー
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Onna, Okinawa Prefecture
フォレストアドベンチャーin恩納
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Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture
東平安名崎
Nakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture
中城城跡
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Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture
安良波公園
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Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture
バンタカフェ by 星野リゾート
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Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture
平久保崎
Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture
沖縄県平和祈念資料館
Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture
平久保崎灯台
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
琉球八社 沖宮
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Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture
アラハビーチ
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Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture
平和の礎
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Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture
海洋文化館