Published date: August 22, 2024
Base for Ferry Travel from Naha to Motobu◎
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
There are staff at the front desk, but you can also use a touch panel to input information and get two room keys.
As for the room, it was a loft-type and my daughter was thrilled as soon as we entered!
The bathtub in the bathroom is large and there is a washing area, and it was nice that the toilet is separate!
The room is compact, but it makes good use of space with a refrigerator under the stairs and no wasted area.
We drank a lot of welcome drinks made from Shikuwasa.
In the first-floor lobby, you can do desk work and eat light snacks that are sold there.
On the second floor, there is an Okinawan-themed space where you can relax.
Experiences during the trip
I used this place for a trip with my fourth-grade daughter. After arriving from Nagoya to Naha, we checked in here. I made the reservation because it's easily accessible by taxi to the fast ferry terminal (Tomari Port) for going to Minnajima Island the next day.
After staying in the room for a bit, we planned to make keychains on Kokusai Street, so we took the Yui Rail from Kencho-mae Station and got off at Makishi Station to head to the shop. We were able to create wonderful pieces by painting Shisa and using sea glass and seashells. We made our reservation through Jalan and used a coupon, so we were able to do it for a good price. It was great that the hotel was easily accessible to both Kokusai Street and Tomari Port.
On the second day, there is a 7-Eleven under the hotel, so we bought breakfast there and caught a taxi to Tomari Port. It takes about two hours from Tomari Port to Uchikawa Port, and it's a good deal if you purchase through the JAL MaaS site, as it costs 700 yen for adults and 500 yen for children one way!
On the second day, we stayed in a cottage on Minnajima Island. Since Minnajima is about a 15-minute boat ride from Uchikawa Port, most people day-trip there. The benefit of staying on the island is that the last ferry back to Uchikawa Port departs at 16:30, so afterward, it's like a private island! You can also see the sunset! In the morning, you can enjoy the beautiful sea and beach all to yourself until the first boat arrives, lol.
On the third day, we used the free sightseeing bus around Motobu Town, bought mangoes at Motobu Kariyushi Market, and cooled off at a Starbucks while looking at Sesoko Island. We also visited power spots around Uchikawa Port.
In the park behind Uchikawa Port, there are goats, rabbits, and chickens that we enjoyed feeding, and my daughter had a great time.
That same day, we returned to Naha again with Jinbe Marine. This time we planned without renting a car, using boats, trains, and buses. We enjoyed ourselves sufficiently at a low cost!