Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Located in the southernmost part of Japan, Okinawa is a stunning subtropical prefecture that’s made up of around 160 islands. Unlike the volcanic origins of mainland Japan, many of these islands were formed from elevated coral reefs, giving them a unique limestone geography. Historically, this region flourished as the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, a cultural bridge between Japan and China, before being annexed in 1879.
A highlight of this archipelago is the Kerama Islands, protected as Keramashoto National Park. These 30-plus islands are known for their transparent waters, vibrant coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere. In this video, we’ll guide you through visiting the Keramas, exploring what each inhabited island offers. Finally, we will cover travel tips and logistics.
🚢 OKINAWA FERRY LINKS
☑️ Ferry info between Okinawan islands: visitokinawajapan.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around-okinawa/ferries-between-islands
☑️ Ferry Naha to Aka / Zamami: https://www-vill-zamami-okinawa-jp.translate.goog/tourismIndex.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=j
☑️ Ferry Naha to Tokashiki: https://www-vill-tokashiki-okinawa-jp.translate.goog/index.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN OKINAWA & THE KERAMAS:
- Zamami: Kanasuba ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/kanusuba-zamami.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Aka: Urakerama ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/su-urakerama-urakeram.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Tokashiki: Kerama Terrace ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/kerama-terrace.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Naha: Prince Smart Inn Naha ($$): booking.com/hotel/jp/prince-smart-inn-naha.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
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- Tokyo: youtu.be/CvgC6z8Wrxw
- Kyoto: youtu.be/aSksCBrDKO8
- Osaka: youtu.be/92OFkoyEMk0
- Hiroshima: youtu.be/I3HsYv4sNms
- Takayama: youtu.be/iI20EyJZZ2o
- Kanazawa: youtu.be/o0UeQJMJOZc
- Japan Top 10: youtu.be/FTwxtyOEGyM
- Japan Travel Guide + Itinerary: youtu.be/ep1UL_2wQqI
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- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
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- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Bridges by Aves
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Home Is Where You Are No Backing Vocals by IamDayLight
Sakura Fubuki by SPEARFISHER
Mistake by Magiksolo
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Zamami Island
3:45 Aka and Geruma Islands
5:41 Tokashiki Island
8:24 Kerama Islands Travel Tips
#okinawa #keramas #okinawatravelguide
Located in the southernmost part of Japan, Okinawa is a stunning subtropical prefecture that’s made up of around 160 islands. Unlike the volcanic origins of mainland Japan, many of these islands were formed from elevated coral reefs, giving them a unique limestone geography. Historically, this region flourished as the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, a cultural bridge between Japan and China, before being annexed in 1879.
A highlight of this archipelago is the Kerama Islands, protected as Keramashoto National Park. These 30-plus islands are known for their transparent waters, vibrant coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere. In this video, we’ll guide you through visiting the Keramas, exploring what each inhabited island offers. Finally, we will cover travel tips and logistics.
🚢 OKINAWA FERRY LINKS
☑️ Ferry info between Okinawan islands: visitokinawajapan.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around-okinawa/ferries-between-islands
☑️ Ferry Naha to Aka / Zamami: https://www-vill-zamami-okinawa-jp.translate.goog/tourismIndex.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=j
☑️ Ferry Naha to Tokashiki: https://www-vill-tokashiki-okinawa-jp.translate.goog/index.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN OKINAWA & THE KERAMAS:
- Zamami: Kanasuba ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/kanusuba-zamami.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Aka: Urakerama ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/su-urakerama-urakeram.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Tokashiki: Kerama Terrace ($$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/kerama-terrace.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Naha: Prince Smart Inn Naha ($$): booking.com/hotel/jp/prince-smart-inn-naha.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🎥 MORE JAPAN VIDEOS:
- Tokyo: youtu.be/CvgC6z8Wrxw
- Kyoto: youtu.be/aSksCBrDKO8
- Osaka: youtu.be/92OFkoyEMk0
- Hiroshima: youtu.be/I3HsYv4sNms
- Takayama: youtu.be/iI20EyJZZ2o
- Kanazawa: youtu.be/o0UeQJMJOZc
- Japan Top 10: youtu.be/FTwxtyOEGyM
- Japan Travel Guide + Itinerary: youtu.be/ep1UL_2wQqI
🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP & FULL JAPAN GUIDE:
worldwildhearts.com/post/japan-travel-guide
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Book ferry tickets: ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Bridges by Aves
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Home Is Where You Are No Backing Vocals by IamDayLight
Sakura Fubuki by SPEARFISHER
Mistake by Magiksolo
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Zamami Island
3:45 Aka and Geruma Islands
5:41 Tokashiki Island
8:24 Kerama Islands Travel Tips
#okinawa #keramas #okinawatravelguide
