Published date: November 15, 2024
A Solo Trip: Eating and Drinking Tour in Okinawa After 6 Years
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
【Reason for Staying】I researched to use HafH because there was an event, and I found a reasonable coin rate close to the station!!! Recently, many accommodations have charged over 450 coins, so I decided while looking at the story.
【Room】At first, I wasn't expecting much, but I opened the door and was very satisfied. The TV is positioned where you can watch it comfortably from the bed, which is a decent size. The refrigerator isn’t deep, but it can fit four 500ml cans.
There was a sofa chair and a round table in the room, and a kettle was provided, with no elements to trouble me. Of course, air conditioning can be individually adjusted. The toilet and shower were separated and were barrier-free.
【Dining】At first, I considered dining in the hotel lounge, but the Western food was a bit expensive, so I went outside to eat. In the morning, I also went to Kokusai Street after checking out.
【Onsen】There is no bathtub. I heard there is one on the next level, but the showerhead I took a picture of was very comfortable. It quickly washed off the sweat from my body. There’s also a handheld shower, and amenities are provided. Sometimes, such a stay is good.
【Street Walk】It takes about 5 minutes to reach the middle of Kokusai Street. The monorail is also nearby, so it's more convenient than Kencho-mae, and there are fewer people, making it a calming place to walk.
【Impressions】At first, I was anxious about the required number of coins and lack of information. However, it became the best accommodation among my three nights in Okinawa. I’m glad I chose it. Although it was noted that the room is small, it actually felt spacious when I opened the door, as my expectations were low. Okinawa only has three local TV channels, so the TV was a little lacking, but if you go out to eat and drink, it's fun, so I think that's fine.
Checkout is at 11, and it’s about a 15-minute monorail ride to the airport, so it’s suitable for the last day of your stay.
Experiences during the trip
Before checking into the hotel, I took the monorail to Shuri. I had heard it had burned down, but I was curious about how much it had been restored. However, Shuri Castle is at an incredible height, and it's a long walk. Even at this time of year, it was 28 degrees in Okinawa, and I was sweating profusely as I explored.
It will be fully restored in 2026, so it might be nice to visit again.
At night, I enjoyed Orion beer, Awamori mixed with water, sea grapes, tempura of mozuku, and champuru at a nearby Okinawan restaurant. Four drinks and four dishes cost me 4500 yen, which was reasonable.
In the morning, I savored a set of Okinawa soba with yushi tofu, available from 7 am on Kokusai Street. The Okinawan mixed rice "juushi" and the "yushi tofu" that can only be found in Okinawa were delicious. Of course, I splashed in some "ko-ree-gus".
The charm of things that can only be eaten in Okinawa makes me want to avoid the heat and come back again.