Excursions
On the afternoon of Friday 16th, excursions will be organised to some to some of the famous historical and cultural landmarks in Okinawa. There will be two possible itineraries, described below.
If you would like to take part in either of these excursions, please sign up on the first day of the Workshop (Wednesday 14th). The cost will be approximately 3000 JPY per person, in each case.
We note that maximum number of participants for each itinerary will be limited, and places will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Accompanying persons are very welcome to take part in the excursions, but will also need to sign up on Wednesday 14th.
Date: Friday 16th May
A: Shuri Castle and Okinawa World
| 12:30 | Leave | OIST Campus |
| 13:30 | Arrive | Shuri Castle (UNESCO World Heritage) |
| 15:00 | Leave | Shuri Castle |
| 15:45 | Arrive | Okinawa World - Cave Walk - Kingdom Village |
| 17:30 | Leave | Okinawa World |
| 19:00 | Arrive | OIST Campus |
B: Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle, and Okashi Goten
| 12:30 | Leave | OIST Campus |
| 13:40 | Arrive | Churaumi Aquarium - Dolphin Show - Whale shark feeding |
| 15:50 | Leave | Churaumi Aquarium |
| 16:00 | Arrive | Nakijin Castle Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage) |
| 16:50 | Leave | Nakijin Castle Ruins |
| 17:50 | Arrive | Okashi Goten (Sweets Factory & Shop) |
| 18:20 | Leave | Okashi Goten |
| 18:30 | Arrive | OIST Campus |