758 Kapahulu Avenue Suite 220 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 Tel: (808) 739-9010 Fax: (808) 735-0142 TAR#4988 Email address: [email protected] Sakura Tour (Jan 22 – Feb 01, 2019) ** HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR: CHERRY BLOSSOM IN JANUARY, FAMOUS ANNUAL MORI no NIGIWAI SHOW at the CONVENTION CENTER ** Revised as of 10/26/2018 Tuesday, Jan 22nd Honolulu - Okinawa via Nagoya______9:45a.m. Please meet your tour coordinator, TOMOMI SHIMABUKURO at the AIRLINES check-in area located in Lobby #5 of the Honolulu International Airport. She will give your “E – ticket” & luggage tags. Due to tight airport security, you will be checking in individually or as a family. 12:35p.m. Depart on Japan Airlines Flt.#793 bound for Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport in Japan. In-flight meals: LUNCH: Main entrée’, Salad, Soup and Sesonal Ice Cream Prior to arrival: Croissant Sandwich with Yogurt Throughout the flight, you can enjoy complimentary soft drinks like JAL's SKY TIME drink (real “” Citrus Juice), other soft drinks, assorted beers, wines, , coffee, tea, and . Complimentary In-flight Movies like: English, Japanese, Chinese, & Korean. Over 40 Music Channels (You can make your own Playlist), and limited games too. (earphones are free). Wednesday, Jan 23rd Welcome to Japan ( Nagoya - Okinawa)____ 5:00p.m. Arrival at Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport. Upon arrival, immigrations and customs procedures are required. After customs, we will take the elevator to the 3rd Floor and JAL Domestic check-in is located on the right-hand side. After check-in for your Okinawa flight is done, you will have some time to eat snack or dinner. On the 4th floor, there are plenty of restaurants & take-out options. 6:15p.m. Please go thru Security to get to your departure gate. Liquid drinks are allowed, please just show your drinks to the security agent, they have a liquid analyzer machine to check. 7:00p.m. Depart Nagoya on Japan Trans Ocean Flt.#49 bound for , Okinawa. 9:30p.m. Arrive Naha, Okinawa. At Naha Airport, please pickup your own baggage. We will proceed straight to our awaiting shuttle bus to HOTEL PALM ROYAL NAHA in Naha, which is located on Kokusai Dori, next to the entrance of the famous Heiwa Dori, open market, & nearby convenience stores like “LAWSON” & “FAMILY MART”. The hotel is less than 10 minutes away from the Monorail, Yui Rail – Makishi Station. Coin laundry facility & Ice Machine on the 2nd floor, so bring your own fabric softener (compliment laundry detergent right next to the ice machine). Thursday, Jan 24th Naha – Shuri – Itoman______7:00-8:15a.m Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00a.m. Bus departs for PEACE MEMORIAL PARK. Arrive at OKINAWA PREFECTURAL PEACE MUSEUM, which opened on April 1st 2000. The museum is divided into 4 sections: “The Road to the Battle of Okinawa”, “Okinawan on the Battlefield”,“Room of Testimony”, and “From the Refugee Camps”. Next walk to the CORNERSTONE OF PEACE (Heiwa no Ishiji). It is inscribed with names of each individual, who lost their life in the Battle of Okinawa. 10:30a.m. Bus departs for HIMEYURI No To (Star Lily Memorial). The monument was erected in remembrance of the female high school students who supported the Japanese military as nurses but were killed during the Battle of Okinawa. We will also tour the HIMEYURI PEACE MUSEUM. 12:15p.m. We will have Makunouchi Style lunch at YUBIDO, the restaurant/gift shop that is right across the museum. 1:15p.m Depart for FACTORY “CHUKO” , the only distillery in Okinawa that creates its unique jars. The factory visit has an English video of Okinawa Awamori and you will be given an opportunity to taste different samples of awamori and umeshu (plum wine). 4:00p.m. Return to Hotel Palm Royal Naha. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Or Tomomi will take anyone who is interested in walking to the famous Heiwa Dori and Machigwa, an open market selling vegetables, fresh fish, fresh pork, Okinawan and famous konbu, etc. ( B , L ) *** Please have an overnighter bag to take to Ishigaki for 1 night/ 2 days trip *** We will leave the rest of your baggage in the room as is, no need to check-out Friday, Jan 25th Naha – Ishigaki Island______No breakfast at the hotel. 5:50a.m. Transfer to Naha Domestic Airport for interisland flight to Ishigaki. 6:15a.m. Check-in at Naha Airport at JAL. Be sure to check that you have your passport with you. After check in procedures, you are free to roam around the airport or get something to eat. 7:15am Depart on Japan Trans Ocean Flt.#601 bound for Ishigaki. 8:15am Arrive at “ Painushima Ishigaki Airport” upon arrival, please use the restroom inside the baggage claim area before getting on to the bus. 8:45a.m. Sightseeing tour of Ishigaki begins. TAMATORIZAKI OBSERVATORY PLATFORM, the scenic point has been quite known, the East Sea and Pacific Ocean on the other side can be seen from the vintage point. YAEYAMA PALM TREES IS Japan’s designated national natural treasure. The palm tree groves growing 10-15 meters tall are a rare species that grow only in Ishigaki and Irimote Islands. At the beginning of the trail, you will find the Yashi Kinenkan (Palm Tree Memorial). The memorial was built to commemorate the achievements of Dr. Toshihiko Satake, discoverer of the Yaeyama Palm Trees. 11:15a.m. YONEKO-YAKI, pottery produces the most colorful and possibly the most cute shisa statues in Okinawa. The workshop is just across the road from Yonehara Beach on the northern coastline of Ishigaki. THE RYUKYU PEARL CENTER, at Kabira Bay is Japan’s only source of cultured black pearls.In Japan, the culturing of black pearls are performed only in Kabira Bay of Ishigaki Island & Funaki Bay of . KABIRA BAY, is said to be the most beautiful spot on the Ishigaki Island. The beauty of green, small islands lying in the emerald green sea, the region is undoubtably one of a kind. You will be taking a group picture with back ground of Kabira Bay.

Lunch the POZA Oba-San no Shokutaku Diner, having Ishigaki Hamburger plate with Yaeyama . TOUJIN BAKA (CHINESE GRAVE), in 1852, 400 laborers being shipped to California. Who were supposed to work as mine workers for the Americans & British traders. Chinese rebelled against the cruel treatment they received from the British.The ship however became shipwrecked off the coast of Ishigaki and 380 Chinese unboarded. Many of them were killed by gunfire from the British pursuers, died by illness or committed suicide. Ishigaki islanders protected and provided shelter for them and furnished them with food. In 1971 a Toujin (Chinese) grave was made in the memory of the 128 people who perished in this foreign land.

MINEYA, Yaeyama Minsaori, its origins are said to have come from India. It is also said that the term for cotton girdle, “Mensa” transformed to become “Minsa”. The Minsa was a special gift presented by young women to men as a sign of the acceptance of love. The combination of 5 (itsu) and 4 (yo) checker patterns characterize this fabric, the women’s confession of love: “Love me forever” (ikuyo…itsuyo). Before going to the hotel, you will have some shopping time at ‘DAISO” 100 Yen Store, Max Value Supermarket, Book Store “Kyouhan”, Drug Store “Eleven”, Home Center & etc. 5:00p.m. We will check-in at the ART HOTEL ISHIGAKIJIMA (formerly Nikko Yaeyama) for 1 night stay. Highlight at the Art Hotel Ishigakijima for relaxation try their open bath, “NIFAIYU”(onsen style furo). Open daily from 4:30-11:00p.m. and 6:00-9:00a.m. 6:00p.m. Buffet dinner at Restaurant on the 1st floor lobby at the hotel. 8:00p.m. “SHIMAUTA LIVE” Live Okinawan Music at the 1st floor lobby for about 30 minutes. ( L, D ) Saturday, Jan 26th Ishigaki – – Ishigaki – Naha_____ 6:30-7:45a.m Breakfast at the hotel. 8:00a.m Check-out of the hotel and please don’t forget anything in the room. We are going to take our overnighter bag with us to the Ishigaki Port. 8:05a.m Chartered bus from Hirata Bus Co. to transfer to Ishigaki Port. 8:20a.m Check-in for your Taketomi Island Tour and leave unnecessary bags on the shelf at Hirata Kanko.

8:30a.m Board a ferry to Taketomi Island, a fast 15 minutes ride. Taketomi Island is a small island surrounded by coral reefs. Peaceful rows of houses with Shisa, guardian lion statues on the Red/orange tile roofs and the walls of coral limestone. The scenes of Okinawa from the good, old days are still alive here. Upon arrival, first, we will go to the glass bottom boat ride to see different types of corals that are found like blue corals, table corals, etc. (not jewelry type Corals), and exotic, tropical fish in the nearby sea. After the glass bottom ride, we will tour on minivan to HOSHIZUNA BEACH, star-shaped sand which is popular as sand of fortune.TAKETOMI VISITOR CENTER, display of assorted corals and small gift shop. Then we will go to the center of the town, to ride the ox cart, pulled by the ox touring the small town. The last place, KIHOUIN MUSEUM, folk documents collections. You can see coins from 2,000 years ago and “musubinawa” (knotted rope) that was used instead of an abacus and other important documents from the times when the poll tax system was used. Back to Taketomi Port to go back to Ishigaki. 11:15a.m. Departing Taketomi Port on the ferry back to Ishigaki Port. 11:30a.m. Arrive Taketomi Port, pickup our overnighter bags at the Hirata Kanko. 11:40a.m. Depart on a chartered bus to Ishigaki Airport. 12:10p.m. Upon arrival at the airport, check-in at Japan Trans Ocean for your flight back to Naha, Okinawa. After check-in is done, lunch on your own at the Ishigaki Airport. RESTAURANT YUNA for local favorites, STARBUCKS COFFEE. The food court has Yaeyama Soba by YAIMA MURA & SEAFOOD “GEN”. ISHINAGIYA: Ishigaki Beef Bowl, Black Wagyu Beef Soba(800 Yen) , Black Wagyu Beef Curry (800 Yen)

1:20p.m Depart Ishigaki on Japan Trans Ocean Flt.#612 bound for Naha, Okinawa. 2:15p.m Arrive Naha Domestic Airport. 2:45p.m Transfer to SHURI was the ancient capitol of the . We will visit SHUREI NO MON and SHURI CASTLE. In 1972, “SHUREI NO MON” (Gate of Courtesy), a prefectural cultural asset. Next is the Kan Kai Mon (Gate of Joy), which is the main entrance. We will walk thru the Ishi-datami cobblestone road and stone stairs and thru three gates before entering the main castle complex. We will visit SHURI CASTLE, which was the residence and seat of government of the Sho Dynasty, which ruled the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1406 to 1879. This beautiful castle was reconstructed over many years and completed in November, 1992. Shuri Castle was registered as a World Heritage Site in December 2000.

Shurei no Mon and Shuri Castle 6:00p.m Arrive back at Hotel Palm Royal Naha, the rest of the day is at your leisure. ( B ) Sunday, Jan 27th Naha – Ginowan – Shin Toshin – Naha______7:00-9:30a.m Breakfast at hotel. 10:30a.m. Bus departs for OKINAWA CONVENTION CENTER in GINOWAN to see “MORI no NIGIWAI”, the performing arts festival sponsored by JTB Okinawa. Featuring 700 performers , see colorful costumes, Okinawa Shisas, Dragon Dances, Ryukyu Eisa, traditional Ryukyu classical music, and much more. AJI no NIGIWAI is being held in the festival booth area adjoining the event site, where visitors can enjoy , Okinawa style , and other typical Okinawan dishes. Drop by before the performance begins. 11:30a.m. Door opens, we have reserved seats on the ground floor. 12:30p.m. Show will start on time 2:30p.m. After the show, visit OKINAWA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM in a new developing area of Naha City called “ Shin Toshin” new town. The museum opened on the first of Nov 2007. The museum is suitable for the 21st Century, raising awareness of Okinawa’s nature, history, and culture. After the museum, we will walk across to SAN-A NAHA MAIN PLACE, a shopping mall with supermarket electronics, boutiques, restaurants, and on the 2nd floor are: Daiso 100 yen section, men’s, ladies, & children’s clothing section, toy section, Hello Kitty (Sanrio) store, and more. 6:30p.m. Arrive at Hotel Palm Royal Naha, evening at your leisure. ( B ) Mori no Nigiwai at Okinawa Covention Center

Monday, Jan 28th Naha – – City – Naha______7:00 - 8:15a.m Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will go to the Northern and East coast parts of Okinawa. 8:30a.m Bus departs for MORI NO GARASU (RYUKYU GLASS FACTORY), here you will experience how to blow and make your own glass cups.

11:30a.m Bus departs for the east side of Okinawa overlooking the Pacific Ocean to Henza Island in Uruma City, OKINAWA KAICHU ROAD is a road on the sea whose length is 4.7 kilometers (almost 3 miles) the largest of the kind in Asia. It is a beautiful scenic and naturalistic drive. 12:30p.m. We will make a stop at UMI no EKI “AYAHASHIKAN” near the beginning of the road to Henza. We will give you some free time for lunch and shopping at Ayahashikan.

Last stop, continue on to MIYAGI ISLAND to the “NUCHI MASU FACTORY” (sea salt of Okinawa). Nuchi masu (salt) contains 21 kinds of minerals, which was registered in the Guinness World Records in 2000 for its significant mineral richness. 5:00p.m. Bus arrives back to HOTEL PALM ROYAL NAHA. The rest of the day is at your leisure. ( B ) Tuesday. Jan 29th Naha - Southern Okinawa______7:00 - 8:15a.m. Breakfast at the hotel. 8:30a.m. Bus departs for the Southern portion of Okinawa. We will visit GYOKUSENDO PARK, which feature a large underground stalactite grotto and an exhibit on poisonous Okinawa “Habu” (snakes). Upon arrival, enter Gyokusendo Cave. It takes about 25-30 minutes to walk through the cave. After exiting the cave it will lead you to the tropical garden and Ryukyu Village.

10:30a.m. Watch an Eisa dance performance by local students at the cultural stage, located near the 2nd floor of the gift shop (20 minute performance). 11:15a.m. Buffet lunch (Okinawan food) at Gyokusendo restaurant located on the 2nd floor of the gift shop. 12:15p.m. After lunch, free time to shop around, go back to the cultural village or you might want to see the Eisadance performance again at 12:30p.m. Or check-out Dr. Fish inside the Ryukyu Village, cost is 5 minutes , 500 yen per person or 15minutes, 1000 yen per person. Dr. Fish a recent fad in Japan to have little fish eat away the dead skin of your feet, leaving the healthy skin to grow 2:00p.m. Bus departs from Gyokusendo Park back to your hotel in Naha. 3:00p.m. Arrival back to Hotel Palm Royal Naha. The rest of your day is at leisure. ( B , L )

Thursday, Jan 30th Naha - Northern Okinawa – Naha ______7:00 - 7:45a.m Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will go to the northern part of Okinawa called “ YANBARU”. 8:00a.m Chartered Jumbo Taxi departs for MT. YAEDAKE SAKURA FESTIVAL held annually from Jan 22- Feb 01. The earliest cherry blossom in Japan. Will make one” 5-4-4” stop at the Igei Service Area on the tollway. 11:00a.m. Jumbo Taxi departs for CHURAUMI AQUARIUM in Motobu. Churaumi means beautiful ocean in the Okinawan dialect. This aquarium features the world’s largest acrylic panel, which is sure to dazzle you with exotic and colorful fishes, whale sharks and manta rays. Be sure to ask the aquarium staff for a re-entry stamp before you leave the aquarium. Dolphin Show (1:00p.m. & 2:30p.m.) at Okichan theatre, which is a few minutes by foot from the Aquarium. Lunch at your own expense. Near the aquarium is the oceanview restaurant “INOH” (for lunch from 11:30am-3pm) which serves buffet style Okinawan food with asst. dessert & drinks included (1512 yen per person or senior citizen 65yrs old or over is 1183yen per person). Or try “CAFÉ OCEAN BLUE” known for their Taco Rice ,Spaghetti, Soft drinks, & Beniimo Ice Cream for a snack break near the window of the Kuroshio Sea Tank. There is also a snack bar near the Okichan Show Area & Dolphin Lagoon serving curry rice, Okinawa soba, taco rice, & etc.

Kouri Island Bridge to Kouri Island Cabonee “Pumpkin Manju

2:30p.m Last stop, we will then go to KOURI ISLAND, part of Nakajin Village. Kouri Island and Yagaji Island are connected with the bridge (2020 meters long or 1.25 long). KOURI OCEAN TOWER has a panoramic view that is fascinating. Original sweets made from specialty produce of the Kouri Island. Kouri Ocean Tower's original character goods are on sale. At the factory within the shop, you can observe the workshop where the pumpkin sweets , CABONEE are sold exclusively on Kouri Island made with local pumpkins from Kouri Island. 6:00p.m. Jumbo Taxi arrives back at Hotel Palm Royal Naha. Evening is free. ( B ) Thursday. Jan 31st Free day______7:00-9:30a.m. Breakfast at hotel. Free day to visit your relatives, go shopping, or go holoholo around Naha area. ( B ) Friday, Feb 1st Okinawa – Osaka/ Kansai – Honolulu______7:00-9:30a.m. Breakfast at hotel. 11:00a.m. Check-out. All your luggage should be down in the hotel lobby. If you need assistance please call the front desk. Free time until departure to the airport. 21:00p.m. Depart Hotel Palm Royal Naha for Naha Airport. Upon arrival, please have your passport and “e” ticket ready. 2:30p.m. Check-in at Naha Airport at JAL. Be sure to check that you have your passport with you. After check in procedures, you are free to roam around the airport or get something to eat. There will be no food served on the flight to Osaka. 5:30p.m. Depart on JAPAN TRANSOCEAN FLT. # 08 bound for OSAKA/ KANSAI AIRPORT. 7:25p.m. Arrive OSAKA/ KANSAI AIRPORT. No need to pick-up your luggages but you need to go thru the domestic baggage & arrival are, in order to exit the “Domestic” side. At the Osaka/ Kansai International Airport: 2nd floor is your domestic arrival lobby and food court area 3rd floor are restaurants and shops (most of the places close at 9:00pm) 4th floor is your international departure lobby (Duty Free Shops after immigration) 9:00p.m. Go thru security check and passport control to go to your designated gate for your departure flight. After passport control, couple duty free shops and gift shops for your shopping convenience. 9:55p.m. Depart on Japan Airlines Flt.#792 bound for Honolulu. Crossing the International Date Line, you will arrive in Honolulu on the same day you departed Japan, Friday morning. In flight dinner will be served one hour after takeoff. Please remember to fill out your Customs Declaration form prior to your arriving in Honolulu, to speed up your time at Customs.) 10:00a.m. Arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Feb 1st, Friday. ***This itinerary is subject to change at anytime without prior notice***

Based on 10-14 full paying tour members & based on the yen exchange rate. Airfare is based on tariffs in effect on 10/26/2018 Tour cost is subject to change according to any taxes and fuel surcharges increase on the airfare and the rate of the exchange between US dollar and Japanese yen.

Full Payment is due on Dec 10, 2018 Tour Cost: based on 10-14 full paying tour members: ** Exchange rate: ￥111-112 per U.S. dollars * * TWIN/ TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: $3800.00 per person ______

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3965.00 per person ______

LAND ONLY: Individual arrangements to meet the group are not included like the transportation to & from the airport to hotel is not provided. Round trip air for interisland from Okinawa to Ishigaki to Okinawa is included (except for Airlines Employees)

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