Okinawa Stargazing Secret Spot ✨️🌌

Today, I'm going to introduce you to an Okinawa stargazing secret spot shared by locals – the Kaichu Doro (Road in the Sea)!! When I heard 'Kaichu Doro,' I thought it would be like a regular bridge over the sea where you can overlook the clear water from above. But it was totally different from what I imagined! For the first time, I saw a bridge with a super long and large parking lot right by the roadside, and even a long set of fish-scale stairs leading down to the beach, allowing for zero-distance contact with the sea! It's truly a 'road in the sea' in the real sense of the word! I was incredibly shocked! 😮 Kaichu Doro is the main road connecting four stunning remote islands: 'Henza Island,' 'Hama-Higa Island,' 'Miyagi Island,' and 'Ikei Island.' During the day, it's a famous tourist spot in Okinawa where many visitors come to enjoy the scenery, play in the water, or browse the 'Umi no Eki' (rest stop) for local delicacies. However, at night, it becomes a secret stargazing spot for locals. When we visited, we only saw a few cars, and the parking lot was very spacious. After parking and getting out of the car, we were stunned by the sight before us. Looking up, we saw a sky full of stars, so many it felt like we could touch them. There weren't many people around, and the sounds of crickets and waves crashing on the shore were clear and distinct, creating a very tranquil atmosphere. We spread out our picnic mat directly on the stairs, lay down together, and enjoyed smoothies and snacks bought from a convenience store while gazing at the starry sky. It was so relaxing and comfortable~ Additionally, we managed to catch the tail end of the Milky Way viewing season. Although I haven't taken star photos in a while and was a bit rusty, I could still faintly capture the edge of the Milky Way (picture 5). It was my first time seeing the Milky Way abroad, leaving us with a surprising and beautiful memory on our Okinawa trip~ Ran out of characters, will continue in the comments~