About The Author

Welcome to OKINAWA LOCAL TOUR GUIDE'S BLOG.

This blog is created by a local tour guide born and raised in the northern region of Okinawa island. This lush mountainous area is locally known as Yanbaru, and the name means to the locals as a place to enjoy and appreciate nature.
I write, in a rather freewheeling manner, things I see and hear mainly in the nature-rich region of Okinawa . Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Come and experience this unique resort island in the heart of subtropical climate and blue ocean.
For those who wish to contact Shu Uechi, the author, please send an e-mail to: sr-uechi@auone.jp

このブログは沖縄生まれ・沖縄育ちの地域限定通訳案内士・上地が作成しているブログです。

2011/02/07

Lights Will Not Be On Tonight at the Nangusuku Hill, Nago, Okinawa

A reader of my blog sent me an e-mail, questioning about whether the lanterns hung along the streets of Nago City down town and along the stairs on the Nangusuku Hill side will or will not be on tonight.

I phoned the Nago City Tourism Bureau and they answered me that the lights will be removed today. So, the Nangusuku Hill will be dark after 6:00PM tonight.

I found out that the lanterns were all set up by Orion Brewery Ltd. My office is very close from the brewery, so I visited the brewery's office and asked about the removal of the lights. They told me, they have started removing the lights this afternoon.

So, if you are planning to visit the place, visit before 6:00PM.

Also, I should mention that the peak of the full bloom will be over in a couple of days, and the blossoms will start fall off throughout the week. This coming weekend is probably the last chance to see the remain of the flowers.