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Tour Menu
  1. U.S. Military Facility Tour (as viewed from the surrounding area)
    Okinawa Prefecture is the location of 75% of the area used exclusively by U.S. military forces in Japan. On this tour you'll view Futenma Air Station, located in the middle of Ginowan City, and Kadena Air Base, the largest U.S. military facility in Asia. Local city and town officials from these municipalities will explain issues concerning these facilities.

  2. Peace Memorial Park Tour
    We will show you the true nature of Okinawa's peaceful heart at the Cornerstone of Peace, with the names of all who perished during the Battle of Okinawa inscribed on the memorials, and the Peace Memorial Museum, built to convey the facts of the battle and pass on lessons learned from the war to future generations as well as to provide a strong base for research and education on creating peace.

  3. Okinawa Sightseeing Tour
    Okinawa, Japan's only subtropical prefecture has many beautiful emerald green seas as well as rare flora and fauna. Through its long history, cultural and trade exchanges with neighboring countries such as China and Southeast Asian nations helped forge a unique culture. Tour highlights include major tourist sites in central and southern Okinawa, traditional crafts, and an excursion to Tokashiki Island.

  4. Okinawa Special Free Trade Zone Tour
    Okinawa offers special tax and customs incentives to attract businesses to the island. On this tour, you'll see the Special Free Trade Zone, the only one of its kind in Japan. This will be a splendid opportunity to view firsthand Okinawa's excellent investment environment in addition to businesses already established in the Special Free Trade Zone


    Period:Wed, July 19th-Mon, July 24th
    Registration:Press Tour Desk, situated in the Okinawa Showcase pavilion (IMC)
    Departure:Nago City Office Parking Area


  5. Tour Menu and Schedule: See attached schedule
    Notes:

      1. Tours are free-of-charge.
      2. An English-speaking volunteer interpreter will be on hand. (Explanations at each site will be carried out by specialists.)
      3. Departure and arrival times may change due to traffic conditions.
        Inquiries: Press Tour Desk, situated in the Okinawa Showcase pavilion (IMC)
        Phone: 0980-46-4673
        Fax: 0980-46-4674
        OR
        Okinawa Information Desk, Press Center, (IMC)

    International Media Center(IMC)



    Tour Menu & Schedule (July 19-23)
    TourBus No.Dep.ReturnSites
    U.S. Military Facility Tour
    (View from surrounding area, tour will not enter base)     		Bus#111:0014:001.Futenma Air Station
    2.Kadena Air Base
    Bus#213:0016:00
    Bus#315:0018:00
    Peace Memorial Park TourBus#110:5016:001. Cornerstone of Peace
    2. Peace Memorial Museum
    Bus#212:0016:00
    Bus#312:5017:00
    Bus#414:0019:00
    Bus#515:0020:00
    Okinawa Sightseeing Tour
    (Available from 19th - 23rd )    		Bus#111:1018:10 1. Ryukyu Village historic theme park
    2.Southeast Botanical Gardens
    3.Shuri Castle (23rd only)
    4.Gyokusendo Kingdom Village
    5.Himeyuri Park
    6.Peace Memorial Park
    Bus#211:4017:20
    Bus#311:5019:10
    Bus#413:1017:20
    Okinawa Sightseeing Tour
    (Available only on the 20th )    		South Course11:1019:10 1. Southeast Botanical Gardens
    2. Gyokusendo Kingdom Village
    10:0018:00
    Traditional Craft Course09:5019:15 1. Ryukyu Glass Village
    2. Ryukyu Lacquerware in Itoman
    Tokashiki Island Course

    		1. Tokashiki Island
    Okinawa Special Free Trade Zone TourBus#113:2015:401. Special Free Trade Zone in Nakagusuku Bay



    Tour Menu & Schedule (July 24)
    TourNo.Dpt. From hotelsAirportSites
    U.S. Military Facility Tour
    (View from surrounding area, tour will not enter base)
    		Bus#1 9:30 (Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas)
    10:20 (Hotel Moon Beach )
    		13:001. Kadena Air Base
    2. Futenma Air Station
    Peace Memorial Park Tour
    		Bus#1 9:40 (Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas)
    10:30 (Hotel Moon Beach )
    		14:001. Cornerstone of Peace
    2. Peace Memorial Museum
    Okinawa Sightseeing Tours
    		Bus#1 9:50 (Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas)
    10:40 (Hotel Moon Beach )
    		14:301. Ryukyu Village historic theme park
    2. Southeast Botanical Gardens

    Content of tour is subject to change. Please consult the Press Tour Desk for details.