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。

2011/02/05

Nangusuku Hill, Nago City, Full Bloom This Weekend (Feb. 5-6)

I was just up today (Feb. 5, Saturday) on the Nangusuku Hill in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan. This afternoon turned out to be just beautiful and cherry trees are in full bloom. This weekend is definitely the best time to visit the hill and have a quality time with your family and friends. As I wrote earlier, we are expecting even better weather tomorrow (Feb. 6, Sunday). Do not miss the best season of the Nangusuku Hill.

(If you are planning to visit the hill, please read my earlier blog in which I mentioned about tomorrow's events which are likely to affect traffic conditions.)


A bench near an observation deck on the top of the hill.

A view from the bench shown above.

Cherry trees planted along the uphill road.


A beautiful color combination of the pink flowers and the blue sky.
This is what we wanted throughout the week.

One of picnic tables you can use for a picnic lunch.
This view adds zest to your lunch.

One of the trails on the hillside.



Mt. Katsu in the distance, on the other side of the city. 

Visitors will enjoy walking while admiring the bully blossomed cherry flowers.



A set of paintings and materials on the bench.
Yes, flowers attract many, including small birds, honey bees, photographers, and painters.





Green moss-covered ground under cherry trees with sprinkles of pink flowers.