In a nutshell

Okinawa is more than just beaches and sunshine, buddy! Ready to discover the liquid gold of the island and chow down on sweet treats that will make you lose your mind? We'll start with a tour that takes in tradition and flavor, leaving you with a sweet taste in your mouth and...perhaps even feeling a little merry.

Main stops

The Awamori distillery
Awamori tasting
Shopping at Kokusai Street

The programme

Hold tight: we start with the Awamori distillery. Do you like epic stories? Well, this is the tale of a spirit that has seen Okinawa grow, change and, above all, drink! With your guide beside you, you'll discover how this alcohol has written the history of the island – and of course, you'll also taste it, straight from the barrel! And don't worry, you don't need to be an expert to understand the flavors: we'll explain how to recognize the aromas and notes that will send your taste buds wild.

After the tour, you can take home a bottle of Awamori, directly from the factory (so you can impress your friends and relatives when you get home).

Then, as you turn the corner, you'll be met by Okashi Goten, where Okinawa's sweet treats challenge you to resist them. Try the Beniimo tart (made with the red sweet potato that everyone here loves) and get ready to lose your mind. If you're lucky, you might even find a delicacy that's just come out of the oven: warm cakes that will make you shout "I'll take them all!"

To finish, take a pleasant stroll on Kokusai Dori, Naha's main street. Here, you'll find plenty of kitsch souvenirs, along with some real gems that'll make you look even cooler. Boutiques, restaurants, bars, and a little local chaos – and then, if you still have it in you, enjoy a few drinks to end on a high note. Okinawa as you'd never have imagined it.