JP-47 · Kerama + Ishigaki + Miyako
Eight days, three islands. OkinawaBeach's real ferry schedule, dive sites, and why Naha is not Okinawa.
Stay one night for awamori bars in Kokusai-dori, then ferry to Kerama 9am next day.
Marine Liner from Tomari Port. Book at the booth that morning. ¥2,490 one way to Zamami.
Umicoza for manta circuit. Avoid the operators in Ishigaki port that herd 20+ divers.
Irabu-Miyako-Kurima-Ikema. The Irabu bridge alone is worth the flight. 2-day rental, ¥6,000.
Kume-jima Kumesen for the 30-degree. Don't mix with shikuwasa unless you actually like it.