Five spots you should visit in Okinawa right now.

The Corona Sunset Festival will be held for the first time in four years in July 2023. Near the venue, Toyosaki Seaside Park in Okinawa, there are many stores and spots full of things to see and do.

The festival's unique appeal is that you can enjoy not only the music, but also the clothes, food, scenery, and other aspects of the festival as a starting point for your trip. Among the many recommendations, here are five topics carefully selected by the editorial department.

A chic outdoor store with local garage brands.

Okinawa is surrounded by rich nature. Narrative OUTDOOR SUPPLY" is an outdoor store that selects high quality gear from Japan and overseas for enjoyment in the area. It carries more than 50 brands! The shop carries more than 50 brands, including garage brands that are hard to find not only on the main island of Okinawa but also in Tokyo.

A coffee stand is attached to the store, offering a selection of coffees suited to Okinawa's climate. You can't miss the neat touch of brewing the coffee with outdoor gear that can be purchased in the store. A complete set of outdoor goods is also available for rent, so those who want to enjoy Okinawa's nature directly should definitely visit.

Chill with shopping and coffee!

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In addition to the official collaboration with "DISNEY JAPAN", the items created with the famous Fukuoka store "NO COFFEE" are always sold out online. If you go to the store, you may be able to buy them at ⁉︎ It would be perfect if you chill at the newly established coffee stand "COFFEE PEOPLE®" in the store after shopping.

If you want to drive, go to a remote island where you can enjoy spectacular scenery.

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Kouri Island is a remote island that can be reached by car from the main island of Okinawa. It is a great place to travel to, whether you want to enjoy gourmet food or go swimming. The emerald blue sea seen from the Kouri Ohashi Bridge, which connects the main island to the outlying islands, is one of the most spectacular views in Okinawa. Cape Sirasa, located in the southern part of Kouri Island, is also known as a sacred place for lovers due to a myth called the Okinawa Adam and Eve legend.

Pairing seafood dishes with Corona beer.

EL FARO, which means "lighthouse" in Spanish, is a popular restaurant featuring carpaccio, paella, and seafood dishes from around the world using fresh fish from Okinawa caught that day. The terrace seating allows you to enjoy your meal and drinks while feeling the pleasant breeze. Of course, Corona beer is the perfect accompaniment. Its light, refreshing taste goes well with fresh seafood dishes and the Okinawan climate.

You can also enjoy a sauna in the hotel, a base for traveling in Okinawa.

Hotel and Rooms Naha Port, a remarkable modern casual hotel that opened in June 2022, is a 7-minute drive from Naha Airport. The hotel is expanding nationwide as a new lodging facility with "&" added to suit each city.

Hotel and Rooms Naha Port" offers an open-air swimming pool and rental bicycles for guests only. The new sauna with healing sounds was supervised by "TTNE," which directed the Finnish-style sauna at the venue. The sauna is very popular among saunas in various parts of Japan, and there are even people who have come from as far away as Hokkaido to TOTONOU (revitalize) here. Despite the excellent facilities, the friendly price range makes it a great place to stay. Be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible.

It is a common idiom to hear that an excursion is an excursion until you get home, but the Corona Sunset Festival is from the moment you leave home to the moment you return. Keep in mind that you will also enjoy Okinawa to the fullest, so make your plans accordingly. There are too many fascinating spots to introduce. Find your own best trip.

Text_Taiyo Nagashima

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Vol. 1 Five (or more) surprises await you at the world's most beautiful "Corona Sunset Festival".
Vol. 2 Durand Jones, yonawo, chilldspot, and sauna will be participating in the "Corona Sunset Festival.
Vol. 3 Living legend DJ Harvey will also make an appearance. The final lineup for the Corona Sunset Festival has been announced.