Recommended Okinawa honeymoon trips in May - [Official] Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

In Okinawa in May, when the Golden Week ends, the rainy season approaches. Humidity increases and it becomes more overcast and rainy days. There are also many cloudy and rainy days, but there are also sunny days. This is also the time when Okinawa-style ingredients like goya, sea coconut, passion fruit, and island radish are in season. On rainy days, you might want to go out to find delicious food!Here are 3 examples of how to enjoy Okinawa in May.

1.　Participate in the event

The Hawaii Hurly is one of the highlights of May in Okinawa. Events related to the hurly are held throughout the prefecture, but the one in Naha is a huge event. Not only is there a sea event, but there are also various other activities on land that you should definitely check out.

Harui is a festival held to pray for safe voyages and abundant harvests. The boats used in harui are called haruyshen and sabani. Their roles on the boat are as follows: the paddler who rows the boat forward; the bell-ringer who rings the bell to synchronize the timing of the paddler’s rowing; the rudderman who controls the boat’s direction; the flag-bearer who holds the flag and raises the voice to boost the paddler’s morale. It is also said that when the harui reed drum sounds, the rainy season ends and a full-fledged summer begins.

*Naha Haruichi / Naha (Held around the beginning of May every year)

The Naha Hallye, which boasts a tradition of over 600 years, is held every year around the beginning of May at the Naha Port New Port Futou, about a 10-minute drive from International Street. Forty-two people board the Hallye (dragon boat) that has come from China and row the boat with dedication, and the sight of them rowing across the sea is breathtaking. During the event, there is also a day where tourists can easily take a boat tour, and on land there are live performances by local Okinawan artists and comedy shows, dance performances, and Ryukyu sumo (karyuki) in Okinawa. This is truly one of Naha’s major events.

Venue: Shin-Hakata Port New Port, Naha
Official website　https://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/

Participants rowing the kraken boat at Naha Haru

2.A Gourmet Tour

Okinawa has its own unique culinary culture and offers many delicious dishes. Enjoy exploring the local cuisine while sampling Okinawan soba, seafood, and other local specialties. We recommend visiting the Ichinoseki Station in each city and town! You might find ingredients that can only be found in Okinawa!

▼ Seasonal foods

*Gojer

May 8th is Goey Day. In Okinawa, shipments of goey increase from May. Goey is a representative vegetable of Okinawa, containing a lot of vitamin C and is famous as a food to prevent summer fatigue. Goey champaul is one of the representative dishes of Okinawa.

*Sea grapes

It is said that the name was given because sea cucumber resembles the fruit’s fruit pod shape. It has a characteristic crunch that is similar to caviar, and is also called “green caviar.” It is only found in tropical and subtropical regions, making it one of the quintessential ingredients of Okinawa.

*Pasion fruit

Eat the small seeds enclosed in the pulp whole. The skin starts to wrinkle, so it’s time to eat. The sweet aroma and red fruit make this a tropical fruit.

*Acerola

Serola is said to have 35 times the vitamin C of lemon, and is also called the "fruit of the gods." To help you stay refreshed during your trip to Okinawa, try to consume acerola when it is in season!There are ways to consume things like juice, ice cream, and herbal tea.

3.Enjoy the view from the sky

Experience paragliding that lets you enjoy the sky and the sea at the same time!

You will board a rope attached to a special parachute and float through the air being pulled by a boat!

This exhilarating activity allows you to fly through the air in a sense of being on a scenic walk. While enjoying a quiet aerial stroll with the wind at your back, you can take in beautiful beaches and the blue sea. You can spend a relaxing time while feeling the sea breeze. Additionally, depending on the course of the paragliding, you may get wet in the sea during takeoff and landing, adding to the exhilarating experience.

Our expert staff will support you in terms of safety and explain the operation methods and precautions. No special experience or skills are required, so even first-timers and children can participate with confidence.

Enjoying a relaxing breeze and the blue sea while flying freely in a parasailing experience is sure to become a lifetime memory.

Paragliding experience at the sea in Uruma City (5th photo)

4. Clothing

The average high temperature in May is 26.7 degrees Celsius, and the low temperature is 21.8 degrees Celsius. It will enter the rainy season around mid-month, so it can get a little chilly at times. It’s best to bring a light jacket along with your rain gear. However, on sunny days, it becomes summer sunshine, so you’ll need sun protection such as hats. Since the weather is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to check the weather forecast regularly. Also, it’s very humid and very hot, so please enjoy your Okinawa trip comfortably in cool and relaxed clothing!

Male and female examples of clothing in Okinawa in May