Okinawa, Japan
White Ryukyu beaches and longevity cuisine, warm clear early summer
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- Best time to go
- April, May, June, October and November
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Good for
- Beach, Culture, Food
- Don't miss
- Shuri Castle
Still under the radar: Okinawa hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.
Why it made the lists
Japan's subtropical southern islands offer white-sand beaches, distinctive Ryukyu culture and cuisine, and one of the world's famed longevity Blue Zones.
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