Hotels in Northern Okinawa, Japan
Northern Okinawa is a lush, mountainous region on Japan's Yaeyama Islands, famous for its dense Yambaru forest and remote beaches like Sesoko. The subtropical climate means warm winters around 65°F (18°C) for hiking to hidden waterfalls, while summers hit 86°F (30°C) perfect for kayaking through the mangrove rivers of Gesashi Bay. For a unique winter activity, whale-watching tours run from January to March, and in summer you can snorkel at Sesoko Island's coral reefs without the crowds of the south.