Haisai from Villa Hale Noa!
You wake up on Kouri Island, ready for the beach, and it’s raining. That’s a disappointment, but you can still spend the day exploring northern Okinawa. Start with a slow breakfast at the house, then head to the aquarium in Motobu for the afternoon.
A slow breakfast at Hale Noa
Our kitchen and dining table make it easy to cook with whatever you picked up the day before. There’s no TV at the villa, so bring a book or a card game for mornings when nobody is in a hurry to leave.
An afternoon at the aquarium in Motobu
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is inside Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, across the bridge from Kouri on Okinawa’s main island. You’ll still walk outdoors between the parking area and the entrance, so take your umbrella or rain jacket with you.
Hours vary by season, and the aquarium and park can have different closing times. Severe weather may cause temporary closures. Check the official hours and visitor notices before you leave.
The Oceanic Culture Museum is in the same park, with exhibits about Pacific maritime cultures and a planetarium. It’s a separate building, with an outdoor walk between the two. Choose whichever interests you most, or visit both if you have time.
Pick up groceries before returning to Kouri
If you’re cooking dinner, shop before crossing back to the island. Choose a store on your route from Motobu and check its opening hours. Include breakfast and drinks in that stop, since another shopping trip on Kouri will depend on which stores are open.
Strong winds and typhoons change the plan
This outing is for ordinary rain. Strong winds, lightning and typhoons can bring facility closures and restrictions on roads or bridges. Follow current instructions from local authorities and facilities, including any evacuation order, and stay away from the sea.
Getting between Kouri and Motobu
A rental car makes it easier to travel between the villa and Motobu. When you compare Naha rental cars on Klook, check the pickup location, insurance and the documents required for your licence before booking.
Compare Naha rental cars on KlookYou can check available dates and rates on our booking page and see the villa’s facilities on the room page. For more photos of the house and island, visit Villa Hale Noa on Instagram.
