The weather, clothing, and recommended activities in January on the main island of Okinawa!

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What is January like on the main island of Okinawa?

Okinawa is a tropical country! The ocean! Many people may have a hard time imagining winter in Okinawa.

January is the off-season for sightseeing, but you will be able to see the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan and enjoy winter-only activities.

In this issue, we will introduce January in Okinawa.

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January Climate (Temperature and Rainfall) in Okinawa Main Island

Average temperature in January is a comfortable 17°C (63°F)However, due to the blowing northerly winds, it sometimes feels colder than the actual temperature.

Annual precipitation is the lowest monthly season throughout the year.

Even in winter, on cloudless days, the amount of ultraviolet rays is considerably higher than on the mainland.

If you are concerned about sunburn, use sun protection and use minimal UV protection!

What to wear and bring in January on the main island of Okinawa

Even in the tropical island of Okinawa, it can be a bit chilly in January if you are dressed in midsummer attire.Jackets and other measures to protect against cold weather are essential!

Wear a wetsuit when participating in marine activities.

Sneakers are recommended, as flip-flops also feel cold.

January Events in Okinawa

In Okinawa, you can enjoy the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in Japan.

Yaedake is a cherry blossom viewing spot located in Motobu-cho, in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and is home to approximately 7,000 cherry trees.

Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival

Kanhizakura (scarlet cherry blossoms) begin to bloom in late January, and cherry blossom festivals also begin in Nago and Nakijin.

This is a recommended event that attracts not only tourists but also locals.â

Shurijo Park "New Year's Banquet

The "Shinshun no utage" (New Year's party) held in Shurijo Park allows visitors to experience traditional Okinawan culture and history.New Year's EventsIt is.

Held every January, this spectacular exhibition recreates the custom of celebrating the New Year in the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

The attraction of this festival is the spectacular performances celebrating the New Year's visit, where you can enjoy the local culture up close, such as Ryukyuan dances, classical music, lion dances, etc. ☆.

Can I swim in the ocean in January on the main island of Okinawa?

The average sea temperature in January is about 24°C, and most beaches are closed to swimming due to the strong northerly winds that tend to make the sea rough.

However,The sea is clearer and more beautiful in winter.Some people who enjoy marine activities prefer to come during the winter season!

⬇︎ Free wetsuit rental! Recommended plan here: ⬇︎

Onna Village, Okinawa/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling Tour with Feeding Experience (No.3)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours4,000 yen

Blue Cave & Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour☆Okinawa's unique and precious experience! You are sure to be impressed (No.82)開始時間8:00-12:00 / 10:00-14:00 / 12:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours11,800 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa/Certified as an excellent safety shop☆] Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour♪Chartered Snorkeling Tour with Photo & Video Shooting & Feeding Experience♪Recommended for groups and with children (No.80)開始時間6:00 / 8:00 / 10:00 / 12:30 / 14:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours3,980 yen

Even if you don't go in the ocean, I recommend taking a leisurely walk along the beach and admiring the ocean!

The sea breeze is cold, so be sure to bring warm clothing.

Let's enjoy more of January in Okinawa♪
Recommended Activities

January is the off-season, but there are ways to enjoy winter only.

Here are some recommended activities in Okinawa in January.

snorkeling

The average temperature is 17°C in January, but the sea water temperature is always above 20°C.

If you wear a wetsuit to protect you from the cold, you can enjoy the coral reefs and tropical fish in the clear waters of Okinawa!

Even if it is warm underwater, the temperature is low, so be sure to take proper measures to protect yourself from the cold when you get out of the water.

⬇︎Snorkeling recommendations are available here: ⬇︎

Onna Village, Okinawa/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling Tour with Feeding Experience (No.3)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours4,000 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa / 2.5 hours] Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour for children from 1 year old! Safe and secure because it is a private tour for one group, even if you can't swim 《Feeding experience included / Free photo & video clip》 Same-day reservations OK (No.4)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours6,000 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa/1.5 hours] Sea turtle encounter rate 90% ongoing☆Beach snorkeling tour to swim with sea turtles of your dreams Beginners are welcome♪ (No.156)開始時間8:00-9:30 / 10:00-11:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 14:00-15:30 / 16:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.8,500 yen

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diving

As with snorkeling, the waters are clearer in winter, so you can enjoy a more transparent and spectacular view.

For tourists to calm down,Enjoy the sea in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere You will be able to.

⬇︎ for recommended diving tours: ⬇︎

Okinawa Blue Cave】Boat Experience Diving Tour☆《Comes with high quality GoPro photo & video recording》Comes with exciting feeding experience (No.2)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 11:00-13:30 / 13:00-15:30 / 15:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours16,000 yen

Special Winter SALE [Onna Village, Okinawa/Half Day] Limited to 5 groups every day! Blue Cave Experience Diving & Parasailing with Great View ★《GoPro Underwater Photography》 Special Boat & Exclusive Underwater Guide (No.47)開始時間9:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 4.5 hours21,000 yen →directional marker or indicator18,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Okinawa Yomitan Village/4.5 hours] Blue Cave & Whale Shark Experience Diving Tour! A precious experience unique to Okinawa (No.108)開始時間8:00-12:30 / 10:00-14:30 / 12:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 4.5 hours19,800 yen

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Okinawa Main Island (Onna Village) Experience Diving and Fun Diving Tours Beginners and experienced divers are welcome! Diving in the world-class ocean of Okinawa☆ Okinawa, with its top-class clear waters, is a popular diving spot not only for divers in Japan but also for divers from all over the world. Popular diving spots, including the Blue Cave and Cape Maeda, are scattered [...]. (48 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Canoe/Kayak

Canoeing is also a good winter activity because it can be enjoyed without going into the water!

Many people will feel more comfortable because there is no summer heat.â

⬇︎Canoe/kayak tours are recommended here: ⬇︎

Onna Village, Okinawa: Onna Village, Okinawa: Certified as an excellent safety shop☆] Pounding uninhabited island sea kayaking and snorkeling 《with high-quality photos and videos》 Free use of powder room, showers, and other facilities!開始時間8:00-12:00 / 12:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours6,800 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa Main Island/Onna Village/Onna Village: Sea kayak with private guide & tropical fish snorkeling tour on a tropical white beach (same-day reservation OK!)開始時間9:00 / 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours9,500 yen

Onna Village, Okinawa/One hour】Adults 0 years old and up are welcome to join!開始時間8:00-9:30 / 10:00-11:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 14:00-15:30 / 16:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.11,000 yen

⬇︎ Mangrove tours are also recommended: ⬇︎

Okinawa Main Island, Hiyagawa River】 ★No cancellation fee ★Let's go on a mangrove kayak tour to meet the creatures of the Hiyagawa River ★Picture Presents & Special Discounts Available! (No.141)開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours5,800 yen

Hishikawa, Okinawa Main Island】 ★No cancellation fee ★Sunset mangrove kayak tour to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the East China Sea! Photo gift & special discount available (No.142)開始時間1.5 hours before sunset所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

HISAGAWA, Okinawa Main Island] Same-day reservations OK, group/family discounts available★Participation available for ages 2 and up! Experience the unique nature of Okinawa! Mangrove kayak tour (No.136)開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Canoe (Kayak) Tour Enjoyable for men and women of all ages! Okinawa Canoeing/Kayaking Experience Tour A popular activity that you should try at least once when you come to the main island of Okinawa (including Onna Village), "canoeing (kayaking)". (32 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

SUP

SUP is an activity in which one stands on a board and moves through the water.

Because of its stability, once you are out at sea, it is nice to lie down and relax in the comfortable climate and look at the sky!

⬇︎Sup recommended tours are available here: ⬇︎

Onna Village, Okinawa／1～2 hours】Will definitely look great on SNS! Clear SUP Experience Course☆Guiding to the most beautiful beach where sea turtles live ＜Including high quality drone shooting＞ (No.155)開始時間8:00-9:30 / 10:00-11:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 14:00-15:30 / 16:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.11,000 yen

Central Honshu/Hisa River/2 hours] Discounts available☆Mangrove River SUP Tour★About 98% of the tours are held! Recommended for people with children 《Free photo gift & no cancellation fee》（No.144）.開始時間9:00 / 11:00 / 13:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

Onna Village (northern part of the main island) / 2.5 hours】Beginners welcome! SUP cruising tour on the beautiful beach☆Photo shooting included/Heated showers/ Changing rooms/ Free parking (No.13)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 12:30 / 14:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours4,800 yen

⬇︎Winter onlyWe're here to help! Recommended tours can be found here: ⬇︎

Northern part of the main island/Higashibu River/2.5 hours] This is the only place in Okinawa where you can observe all four species of trees! Winter Mangrove SUP Cruising Tour 《warm showers and changing rooms / free photo & parking》（No.115）.開始時間9:00 / 14:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours4,800 yen

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Okinawa Main Island (Onna Village) SUP Experience Tour Let's enjoy SUP on the main island of Okinawa (Onna Village)! SUP, which originated in Hawaii, has recently become a hot activity that can be experienced easily in the clear waters of Okinawa's main island. The boats are larger than surfboats [...]. (27 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

whale watching

Whale watching is one of the best ways to enjoy Okinawa in winter. You can see humpback whales, which are very powerful, very close up!

The sight of these huge whales suddenly emerging from the sea is truly breathtaking.

Also, when whale watching in OkinawaWhale appearance rate is almost 100%.It is said.

It is probably one of the activities that should not be missed in Okinawa in winter.

⬇︎Recommended whale watching tours: ⬇︎

Naha Morning Cruise] High probability of encountering whales! Whale watching tour in Okinawa☆0 years old to senior citizens can participate 《No need to bring anything.》 (No.362)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen

No.614: No cancellation fee until 18:00 the day before the tour (No.614) Whale watching tour with encounter rate of 1001 TP3T★Okay for ages 0 and up!開始時間9:00-12:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours6,500 yen

Whale Watching: A full day course with a powerful whale watching experience! Encounter rate is almost 100%★4 years old and up is OK!開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 8.5 hours11,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (15 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Whale Watching Tour Guide｜Comparison of whale watching tours, including encounter rates, timing, prices, and recommendations!Contents1 What is Whale Watching2 Attractions of Whale Watching on the Main Island of Okinawa2.1 Attractions of Whale Watching on the Main Island of Okinawa2.2 Attractions of Whale Watching on the Main Island of Okinawa2.3 High Probability of Encountering Whales!

Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sightseeing bus tours are an efficient way to enjoy popular sightseeing spots in Okinawa with our attendant staff.

Indoor facilities are attractive because they are fun and comfortable even on a chilly January day.

⬇︎Recommended bus tour plans are here: ⬇︎

1-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouryuri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzamo→Taitani American Village (No.180)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Okinawa/South Okinawa/1 Day] World Heritage Site "Saiba Gogoku" and Island of God "Hisakajima" Tour of Mysterious Power Spots ★Guided Tour《Free Time & Transportation》（No.193）.開始時間7:30-18:00 (varies)所要時間Approx. 7~10 hours12,900 yen

Winter Special SALE 【Departure from Naha/Northern Sightseeing】 Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

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Recommended Sightseeing Spots on Okinawa's Main Island

January on the main island of Okinawa offers relatively warm weather, perfect for enjoying sightseeing.

Here are three sights that are especially recommended in January.

Shurijo Park

Shurijo Castle is located inA place where you can feel the history and culture of OkinawaIt is!

In January, there are relatively few tourists and you can take your time to explore the castle.

The beautiful red tiles and historical buildings against the blue sky are worth seeing☆.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

This is a comfortable spot to enjoy even on a slightly cooler day in January!

Giant whale sharkThe large tank in which the "Mere Old Man" swims is a masterpiece.

The outside Ocean Expo Park is also large and you can walk around and get in touch with nature♪

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Basic Information

Location: 905-0206
424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Approx. 2 hours by car from Naha Airport (via expressway)
Approximately 3 hours by bus (using express bus)

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium   About Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular spots in the Ocean Expo Park, where visitors can experience the rich nature, history and culture of Okinawa, as well as interact with dolphins. The concept of the aquarium is "the mystery of Okinawa, as it is. The concept of the aquarium is to allow visitors to experience the Okinawan sea in its entirety [...].

You can go to ⬇︎ Churaumi Aquarium! Recommended bus tours: ⬇︎

Winter Special SALE 【Departure from Naha/Northern Sightseeing】 Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

1-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouryuri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzamo→Taitani American Village (No.180)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Mihama American Village

Mihama American Village is a colorful andAn exotic taste of American atmosphere.Sights.

It is the perfect place to enjoy the resort atmosphere.

There are many stylish American-style stores and cafes in the surrounding area☆.

Mihama American Village Basic Information

Location: 904-0115
Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa
Access: [Car] Approximately 35 minutes by car from Naha Airport on Route 58 northward
Bus] From Naha City, take bus No. 20 (Nago West Line), No. 28 (Yomitan Chusebe Line), or No. 29 (Yomitan Kina Line).
From Naha Airport, take No. 120 (Nago West Airport Line) and get off at Kuwae. From the bus stop, it is about a 3-minute walk.

Mihama American Village   What is Mihama American Village? Mihama American Village is a popular tourist spot for young people in Chatan Town, central Okinawa Prefecture, where you can experience the exotic atmosphere of the United States. The village is located near a U.S. military base, so there are many foreign visitors, and it is also a place where you can enjoy a resort-like atmosphere.

Let's make your trip comfortable and convenient!
Advance reservations required for rental cars on the main island of Okinawa.

If you want to travel comfortably in January in Okinawa, we recommend you to rent a car☆ It is very convenient to join tours and visit tourist spots.

Reservations tend to fill up during the year-end and New Year's holidays and winter vacation, so when you make your travel plans, be sure to hold on to your rental car as soon as possible!

⬇︎Recommended car rental plans: ⬇︎

Compact Class Car Rental S】Compact Class Car《Maximum 5 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system 【Including Exemption and Wide Compensation】(No.r-3)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable6,400 yen

Standard Class Car《Maximum 5 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system 【Including Exemption and Wide Compensation】(No.r-5)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable7,400 yen

WA】Wagon class car《Maximum 8 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system 【Including exemption and wide coverage fee】(No.r-7)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable13,200 yen

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summary

In this issue, we introduced January in Okinawa.

Although it is the off-season for tourism, you can enjoy the more beautiful sea if you take measures against cold weather.

Please refer to this page before booking or departing to fully enjoy 120% January in Okinawa, which is full of attractions♪

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