Okinawa Hidden Gems ● 3 Secret Spots in Okinawa x Beach Skincare Routine with THE GINZA
2018.07.27 |
Traveling to Okinawa for the holidays!
Okinawa Hidden Gems
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Tranquil Private Beach Feeling:Mission Beach
🏖 Mission Beach
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📅Swimming season: April-October
⏰9:00~6:00pm
💴300 yen *Admission includes changing room
🚙Parking: 300yen/day
🐩Pets: OK
Rentals: Beach and swimming gear
Marine activities: Available Price info here (JPN)
BBQ: 2300yen/person, starting from 4people BBQ info here (JPN)
Okinawa Hidden Gems
2.
Underwater Observatory:Busena Marine Park
🐳First, the glass boat. This whale shaped underwater boat takes you on a cruise for about 20mins. The sea has all sorts of mysterious and breathtaking creatures, so the glass bottom and windows around the boat allow you to get up close as if you were swimming down there yourself!
🐡Next, the underwater observatory! This is a great alternative in case of bad weather! The underwater observatory at Busena Marine Park is particularly special because it is the ONLY underwater observatory tower in Okinawa! Just walk down the spiral staircase about 5 meters deep, and you'll get a complete underwater landscape in 360 degrees. Just look through the circular window panes and see what sort of things you can discover!
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- 🚌There is a free shuttle bus! More info here!
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>Glass-bottom boat: departs every 20mins from 9:10
APR~OCT: First boat is 9:10am, last boat is 5:30pm (no boat at 12:30)
NOV~MAR: First boat is 9:10am, last boat is 5pm (" " 12:30, 4:50pm)
>Underwater Observatory:
APR~OCT: 9:00~6:00pm *Last admission 5:30pm
NOV~MAR: 9:00~5:30pm *Last admission 5:00pm
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>Glass-bottom boat: Adult 1,540yen, Student (High school and university, show ID) 1,230yen, Children (4yr~middle school) 770yen
>Underwater Observatory: Adults 1,030yen, Student (High school and university, show ID) 820yen, Children (4yr~middle school) 520 yen
>Combination ticket: Adult 2,060yen, Students 1650yen, Children 1,030 yen
💻Official website (ENG)
Okinawa Hidden Gems
3.
SO MUCH PINK!:MAGENTA n blue
MAGENTA, refers to the color between red and purple. In Okinawa, which always has blue skies and waters, the vivid contrast of MAGENTA n blue is a sight that can't be ignored.
MAGENTA n blue is in the village of Onna, Okinawa and is a beverage shop that sells juice and sparkling water made of fresh fruit and a lot of love! There aren't any tables inside the store, but there are tons of fun decorations and things to take pictures with and check out!📷✨
🍍MAGENTA n blue
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⏰9:00~7:00pm
⊡ Official IG
Take the beauty of Okinawa and add it to your skin
Especially when it comes to what sort of skincare/sun protection you should bring, or if it is even necessary?
Protecting your skin with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen is of course crucial, but your skin deserves more after all the sun and ray exposure. Why not make your skin as beautiful and relaxed as you feel being in Okinawa? So for an added Okinawa travel tip, we thought about introducing a Japanese skincare brand known for being suitable for ALL skin types, THE GINZA. Along with our favorite skincare product from THE GINZA, there are two products from Shiseido (THE GINZA's main company).
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"It's important for before and after sun exposure."
THE GINZA HYBRID GEL OIL
3 oz/ 100 mL 25,000yen(excluding tax)
Not only can it be used on the face, THE GINZA's HYBRID GEL OIL can also be used as a body massage oil, helping you to relax. The versatility of bringing a multi-purpose item makes a good travel item that won't take extra room.
*Lymphatic Facial Self-Massage HOW TO included!
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"Has the hydrating power of skin cream!
And comes in country limited bottles!"
Shiseido 24-HR DEFENSE MIST DUO
MIST 1 MIST 2, 2 bottle set: 1 oz/ 30 mL 4,500yen
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"Sunscreen should be more than just protection."
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector
SPF50+・PA++++
1.6 oz/ 50 mL 4,500yen(excluding tax)
All kinds of conditions in the mountains and sea can change the type of sunblock you need. However, sometimes you need to consider your skin type as well. You don't want anything too oily, sticky, thick, or something that may cause acne...and if it doesn't include anything artificial, that's a bonus! People really should have higher standards in choosing sunscreen products, because they go through your skin into your body!
SHISEIDO's Perfect UV Protector Sunscreen Lotion is not only waterproof and sweat-resistant but has the first "pollen barrier component" that can isolate the dust in the air, along with black tea extract included providing double protection against UV radiation by absorbing the rays and repairing damage inside the skin.
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"Come back with more than just a good tan."
Naha International Terminal - SHISEIDO Naha Airport Store
The service staff are also expert beauty consultants and will explain and recommend suitable products.
There are also English-speaking staff in the store, so don't worry about communication obstacles!
The "SHISEIDO 24-HR DEFENSE MIST DUO" mentioned above is a limited item that's only available in duty-free shops. There are other tax-free limited combinations at SHISEIDO Naha Airport. Take a closer look and you may find value-for-money items along with things your body will fall in love with!
Shiseido Naha Airport Shop
◎Location: International Terminal 2F
◎TEL: 098-851-5320
◎Business Hours: 8:30am ~ 8:50pm
Naha Airport Shiseido Shop Info (English)
So we recommend you topping your vacation off with THE GINZA,
leaving all exhaustion and troubles in the dust.
So once you return back to the office,
everyone will be in aw of how great you look!
●THE GINZA Official Site (English)●
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