Pick-up / Drop-off: Aquasense Hotel & Resort (Onna)

Pace: Active morning, relaxed and culturally rich afternoon

Total Duration: 8 Hours (Door-to-door)

Transportation: Private car with driver & guide

Included: Transport, Driver, Guide & Snorkel at the Blue Cave. Lunch & Shopping to be paid by guest

Morning: Snorkeling the Blue Cave

• 09:30 AM | Pick-up at Aquasense Hotel & Resort

  • The driver will collect you directly from the hotel lobby.

• 09:30 AM – 09:45 AM | Short Drive to Dive Club

  • A very quick, scenic drive down the road to the dive shop in Maeganeku.

• 10:10 AM – 12:30 PM | Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling

  • Duration: ~2.5 hours. * Upon arrival at the Club, you will do a health check and gear up. They will take a short boat ride to the mouth of the Blue Cave to snorkel in the glowing water. The time block includes the return trip and time to shower and change back at the shop.

• 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Freshen Up & Drive to Lunch

Afternoon: Seaside Dining, Secret Beaches & Local Culture

• 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch at Blue Kitchen

  • A fantastic, relaxed lunch at Blue Kitchen, conveniently located right in the Onna area, allowing you to refuel after an active morning in the water.

• 1:45 PM – 02:00 PM | Drive to the Coast

• 02:00 PM – 03:15 PM | Relax at Zanee Beach (Beach51)

  • The driver will take you to Zanee Beach near Cape Maeda. Accessed via a lush tunnel of tropical plants, this is a secluded, picture-perfect beach filled with natural caves, unique rock formations, and white sugar sand. It is highly photogenic and feels like a true hidden gem compared to the resort beaches.

• 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM | Drive to Yomitan Village

  • Heading just slightly south into the neighboring village of Yomitan for a cultural addition.

• 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM | New Activity: Yachimun no Sato (Pottery Village)

  • With the extra time saved from the Naha drive, you can wander through this incredibly peaceful, traditional artisan village. They can explore independent studios, see the massive climbing kilns, and shop for unique Okinawan ceramics straight from the makers.

• 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Bakery Stop at Bakery Suien

  • Note: I swapped Mugiyakiya for Bakery Suien to fit the new route. Suien is a legendary “hidden gem” bakery tucked away in the Yomitan jungle, very close to the pottery village. It looks like a rustic fairytale cottage, and they bake incredible artisanal bread in a traditional stone oven. It is the perfect spot for a late-afternoon treat.

• 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Return Journey to Aquasense

  • A comfortable 30-minute drive back up the coast to the hotel.

• 05:30 PM | Tour Concludes at Aquasense Hotel & Resort