Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Okinawa & the Southwest Islands. Explore bustling food markets, spot indigenous wildlife, observe sacred sites with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Okinawa & the Southwest Islands.

Discover Okinawa & the Southwest Islands's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from heading to Kame Kame, an old-school neighbourhood noodle shop, for a bowl of hearty ramen; to pausing for a moment of reflection in Okinawa Peace Memorial Park; and learning about the island's role in the birth of Karate.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Okinawa & the Southwest Islands travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Okinawa & the Southwest Islands effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Okinawa culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Okinawa & the Southwest Islands.