Yasuko Honda, Local Guide ~ An Original Japan Travel Guide by Hoshino Resorts' Local Staff

Local Guide

Yasuko Honda

Addicted to visiting filming locations

Whenever she has two consecutive holidays, she always goes somewhere and never misses a new spot. Recently, she has become addicted to pilgrimages to sacred places, such as places she has read about in books and movie locations.

BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts: The indoor and outdoor lounges and the open-air swimming pool. This is a laid-back, stay-and-go type of loose hotel where you can also enjoy oven-baked pizza and gelato. All rooms have kitchens, large refrigerators, and balconies, and the beach is just around the corner.

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Local Guide FAQ

What spots do you recommend in the Seragaki area of Okinawa?: As a "soba-jogoo" (Okinawa soba lover), I would recommend a tour of Okinawa soba restaurants! Even if you lump Okinawa soba into one category, there are different kinds of noodles, different kinds of soups, and a wide variety of toppings. Why don't you try a wide variety of Okinawa soba and find your favorite one?

Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.: Akatida Banta is a 10-minute drive from BEB Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts.
If you snorkel, you can see beautiful corals and colorful fish even in shallow water. You may even see sea turtles! If you go when the tide is low, you can sometimes find fish near the beach, so playing on the shore is fun, and the sunset is beautiful, so it is a great place to stop by.

What is your most memorable trip?: I aim to conquer 47 prefectures, and I am currently in the process of conquering 42 prefectures!
Among them, Hokkaido remains one of the most memorable. When I was driving through Biei, I was impressed by the golden autumn leaves all around the area, which may not have been Marco Polo's intention, but I thought "Zipangu, the land of gold! I was impressed.

What do you do on your days off?: I spend a lot of time relaxing at the beach. Eating takeout from a cafe or reading a book while listening to the sound of the sea, a day passes by in a blink of an eye.

Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?: This is a charger for your smart phone. When traveling, you will often use your smartphone to check directions, restaurants, and other things, and it often runs out of charge. A portable charger will be a great help.