[Limited time offer] North and Central Okinawa|Hoshino Hotels Banta Cafe & Ryukyu Village Bus One-Day Tour|Choose one from Churaumi Aquarium/Botanical Garden

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Naha, Okinawa
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Duration

10 hour(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

  • Includes Churaumi Aquarium (or Tropical Botanical Garden) and Ryukyu Village tickets
  • Brand new large bus, clean, comfortable and tidy inside
  • The car is provided with GPS positioning and multi-language (Japanese/Chinese/English/Korean) navigator (non-real-time translation)
  • Go to Banta Cafe within the Hoshino Hotels Group. A non-alcoholic drink is included in the tour
  • Chinese-speaking tour guide (only available from September 21st to December 20th)

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

-Itinerary information-

  • Departure time and location:
    – 08:30 "Nippon Rental Car" at Palette Kumoji opposite the monorail [Prefectural Office Station]
    – 09:00 at Monorail [Omoromachi Station] DFS T Galleria (opposite Aoyama Tailor)
  • Trip length: approximately 10 hours
  • Return information: same meeting point

-Itinerary introduction-

  • Banta Cafe within Hoshino Hotels Group (*Not available from December 30th to January 18th)

Built using the natural terrain of Okinawa, it is the largest coastal cafe in Japan! It will make you forget the irritability caused by the hot summer. The activity includes a non-alcoholic drink and you can experience the different flavors of high-end hotels.

  • Churaumi Aquarium is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Okinawa, "Churaumi Aquarium". You will have about 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time. It allows you to watch whale sharks and manta rays freely and easily.
  • Tropical Botanical Garden The Tropical Botanical Garden, also located in the Ocean Expo Park, displays a variety of tropical plants. It is one of the best orchid display gardens in Japan, with more than 2,000 species of orchids regularly maintained. There is also an afternoon tea restaurant using tropical fruits in the park.
  • Take a break and taste the delicious Okinawa snacks at the famous Okinawan confectionery store "Oikako Goten". Don't forget to buy some Okinawa's most representative local red taro taro for your relatives and friends!
  • Manzamo is a very popular tourist attraction. Its name comes from the fact that the king of the Ryukyu Dynasty said that the lawn could accommodate ten thousand people. The rock that looks like an elephant trunk is a popular photo spot. Come and look for the Elephant Trunk Rock together!
  • Ryukyu Village will then come to "Ryukyu Village", an experience kingdom full of Okinawan culture, arts and nature. Here you can take photos with Ryukyu’s ancient folk houses full of local flavor, experience Okinawan traditional desserts or handicrafts at each ancient folk house, or even put on a red costume and transform into a Ryukyu royal family!

-Project introduction-

【Aquarium plan】

  • Naha City – Aquarium – Mikako Palace – Manzamo – Ryukyu Village – Hoshino Hotel Banta Cafe – American Village (only drop-off is available except during December 30th to January 18th) – Naha City

【Botanical Garden Plan】

  • Naha City – Botanical Garden – Mikako Palace – Manzamo – Ryukyu Village – Hoshino Hotel Banta Cafe – American Village (only drop-off is available except during December 30th to January 18th) – Naha City

* From December 30th to January 18th, the bus will not go to the Hoshino Resorts Banta Café during scheduled maintenance, and the tour will be conducted at the American Village instead. The complimentary non-alcoholic drink will be converted into a 500 yen drink voucher, which can be redeemed at Happy Lemon or RE:MERO stores in the American Village. ※Please be aware that refunds will not be given if the exchange is not carried out.

Itinerary

<span class='tour-time'><strong>1 Day</strong></span>

  • The exterior of the bus has Cerulean Blue lettering.

<span class='tour-time'><strong>08:30</strong></span>  Depart from Palette Kumoji (in front of Japan Rental Car) opposite the prefectural office

<span class='tour-time'><strong>09:00</strong></span>  Depart from Omoromachi DFS T Galleria (the other side of Aoyama Tailor)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>10:40</strong></span>  [Aquarium Plan] Arrive at Churaumi Aquarium (about 150 minutes of free time)

  [Botanical Garden Plan] Tropical Botanical Garden (about 150 minutes of free time)

  The Tropical Botanical Garden is about 800 meters away from the entrance of the aquarium. You must walk there on the day, or take the park shuttle bus (200 yen for a single day)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>14:10</strong></span>  Arrive at the Imperial Confectionery Palace (about 30 minutes of free time)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>14:40</strong></span>  Arrive at Manzamo (about 20 minutes of free time)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>15:30</strong></span>  Arrive at Ryukyu Village (about 60 minutes of free time)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>16:50</strong></span>  Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe (about 50 minutes) * From January 14, 2025 to January 26, 2025, we will go to the American Village instead of the Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe. During this period, two packs of Okinawa juice will be included.

Durations

10 hour(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Naha
Okinawa

Countries

Japan

Categories

Half-Day & Full-Day Tours

Product Category Codes

Day Trip

Frequently asked questions

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Designated handling fee
Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

  • A minimum of 10 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Passengers who will be flying on the day of travel, please allow ample time of two hours before the flight takes off. If the passenger is unable to board the flight due to traffic conditions on the day, the company will not be responsible. Thank you for your understanding.
  • This is a combined tour. Please note that your bus seats may be adjacent to other passengers.
  • The itinerary timetable is for reference only. If affected by traffic factors, the stay time at each attraction will be adjusted. Please be advised.
  • Please note that lunch is not included in the itinerary and you are kindly requested to eat at your own leisure time in Ocean Expo Park.
  • Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle.
  • There will be no sign at the meeting point, so please confirm the characteristics of the bus before boarding.
  • Before getting off the bus at each attraction, please pay attention to the signs held by the accompanying staff, which will indicate the meeting time, and be sure to return to the bus on time. The bus will depart on time. If you are late, please go to the next attraction by yourself to meet the bus. All expenses are to be borne by you.
  • Passengers who wish to shop at DFS duty-free shops can get off at the monorail OMOROMACHI station on their return trip.
  • If the trip is cancelled due to force majeure such as bad weather, the fee will be fully refunded.
  • The bus is staffed by staff (no tour guide). You can use your phone to scan the QR code on the bus to activate the [self-service audio guide system]. You can use the self-service audio guide system for free on the Internet without downloading an app. You can listen to the audio explanation and learn about Okinawa's information and culture. Multiple languages ​​are available for selection.
  • To use the [Self-service Audio Guide System], you need to prepare a mobile phone with Internet access and your own headphones, and turn on the GPS function of your mobile phone.
  • [Self-service audio guide system] will only play the introduction when you pass a place with GPS positioning.
  • Ocean Expo Park will temporarily suspend operations or close some facilities on the first Wednesday and Thursday of December every year.
  • From June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025, we will not go to Banta Café of Hoshino Resorts, but go to American Village instead. During this period, drinks will be changed to include two packs of Okinawa juice.

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Japan Okinawa Onna Manzamao

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