When you come to Okinawa surrounded by the sea, how can you not try various water activities? Due to its geographical environment, there are different types of land along the coast of Okinawa, which creates a variety of water activities, making it a paradise for those who love sea activities in summer. Even if you are in Japan, you can experience various water activities in various languages because there are many tourists. Since we are in water sports heaven, how can we not experience it?
Parasailing
When you come to Okinawa, you should try activities that you can rarely experience, and one of them is sea parachuting.
Once you’re on board, there will be a professional crew to help you get dressed and check your gear.
The attraction of the yacht drove forward, along with the professional operation to release the rope, slowly taking off. You don’t need to do anything, just sit back and enjoy the experience of flying over the sea, and also enjoy the view of the blue sky and sea as far as the eye can see, a refreshing experience. Even if you can’t swim, no problem! Both klook and kkday have exciting umbrella activities available for purchase, and all you need to do is show proof when you arrive at the venue, and the staff will speak in simple English, so you don’t have to worry too much even if you don’t speak Japanese!
Paramotor (Motorized Paragliding)
For those of you who are more adventurous, why not come and try electric paragliding?
Motor Paragliders are paragliders with an engine fan under the paraglider with a diameter of about 115-125cm. The power of the engine is used to fly the paraglider across the sky. An instructor will take you up into the sky and you will be able to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Okinawa from 200 meters above the ground.
Diving and Snorkeling at Ao no Cave, Enna Village
If you can swim, you should try diving at Ao no Cave in Enna Village! Whether diving or snorkeling, you can enjoy a variety of beautiful scenery.
On a good day, you can see schools of fish of various colors swimming past you and even dance with them or take pictures together.
Instructors will be on hand to guide you into the water, adjust your equipment, and even help you take photos. Mandarin-speaking experiences are also available as there are some precautions to be taken before diving. If you bring a younger friend, you can also have a lighter and simpler snorkeling experience, and still enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery, which is one of the highly recommended mandatory activities.
ORCA Underwater Boat Tour
If your kids are still too young or you don’t want to get wet, why not board the ORCA underwater sightseeing boat? Through the transparent glass at the bottom of the boat, you can see the fish swimming underwater from the cabin. This is the safest and most comfortable tour for small children and the elderly.
Before arriving at the observation point, you can also enjoy the sea breeze on the deck and watch the refracted sea and sky, which will make you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Are you ready for your trip to Okinawa?
With many airlines selling tickets to Okinawa, are you ready to take a trip to the sea? Okinawa offers a wide variety of trips by land, sea and air, and all ages can find something to do here. The short flight time, only about an hour, is also perfect for young children or the elderly who cannot sit still for long periods of time. For your first overseas trip this year, why not take the whole family to Okinawa for some water activities?
