Hot malasadas in Okinawa?
Lunch at Yubidou, a restaurant in Itoman.
Peace Memorial Museum
Miso soup with tofu
Pig feet soup!
Ryukyu Glass Village, a glass crafts shop in Itoman.
Ryukyu Glass Village
Ryukyu Mura Village, a traditional Okinawan village with exhibits showcasing various festivals, crafts, and foods.
Ryukyu Mura Village
Yamashiro beef shabu shabu for dinner at Ryukyu Bettei.
Awamori (Rice Liquor) Factory. Awamori is the signature alcoholic beverage of Okinawa. We learned the unique process involved in making Awamori.
Overnight stay at Manza Beach Resort.
Naha Pottery Museum, where we decorated Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration.
Braving the snake show at Okinawa World.
Gyokusendo Cave at Okinawa World
Fish pedicure
Our blue rubber ducky mascot. One of our tour members promised her nephew to take photos of the duck everywhere she went.
If you don't want room service at Hotel JAL City Naha, they will leave a paper package with towels on your door knob and a little card within that advises you to go to front desk and get complimentary water and a free ice patch (salonpas patch size).
Now in Kyoto with sakura in bloom everywhere!
Cherry blossoms in bloom
Cherry blossoms in bloom
Kiyomizu Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage site which offers expansive views of Kyoto and other areas.
Ready to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Non-Stop cherry blossoms!
More gorgeous cherry blossoms
Group pic
Such beautiful scenery
Tour manager Marie!