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Trade in your slippers and yukata for thongs and a beach towel as you hit the white sands across Okinawa's subtropical archipelago. Laying 650km southwest from mainland Japan and spread over 2000 sq km, Okinawa's 160 exotic islands may seem far-flung on the map but with direct flights from Osaka and Tokyo you'll be snorkelling its coral reefs in no time.
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If you're after Okinawa's most stunning white-sand beaches – and who isn't? – the laidback Miyako Islands is the destination to fly into. Within easy reach of the airport are family-friendly beaches, colourful coral reefs and its main island connected by an epic 3.5km-long bridge for blissful days snorkelling and beach-hopping.
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Okinawa Island is the archipelago's main gateway with flights to its cosmopolitan capital, Naha. In between beach life, it's a great place to experience traditional Okinawan culture and cuisine, including its World Heritage–listed Shurijo Castle, once the heart of the powerful Ryukyu Kingdom.

Coral-fringed islands, glorious white sands and warm translucent waters may not be the first images that come to mind when you think of Japan, but that's exactly what makes Okinawa so alluring. Adding to its appeal is a rich and distinct Okinawan cultural heritage, sights and cuisine.

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Miyako (Shimojishima)

Okinawa (Naha)