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OKINAWA

OKINAWA ISLAND

The Island of Okinawa (沖縄島), some 685 km away from the south- sunny skies attract sea and sunbathers all year round. Okinawa also western tip of Kyushu, is the largest of a string of 70-odd islands and abounds in sites of historical interest. Its rich cultural heritage differs islets of the Ryukyu Islands. Okinawa itself has a subtropical climate markedly from that found in mainland . boasting plants and flowers all year round. Coral reefs, emerald seas and Access: (那覇), the capital city of Okinawa, is the gateway to and from Okinawa for both seaborne and airborne visitors. By Air: To From Operated by Time required One-way (¥) Daily flights Note Naha Haneda () 羽田 ANA, JAL, JAS, JTA 2 hrs. 30 min. 34,500 19 那覇 Itami (Osaka) 伊丹 ANA, JAL, JAS 2 hrs. 05 min. 28,500 4 Kansai (Osaka) 関西 ANA, JAL, JAS 2 hrs. 00 min. 28,500 5 Sendai (Miyagi) 仙台 ANA 2 hrs. 55 min. 43,500 1 Fukushima 福島 JTA 2 hrs. 20 min. 40,000 1 Komatsu (Kanazawa) 小松 JTA 2 hrs. 25 min. 34,500 1~3 Nagoya 名古屋 ANA, JAL 2 hrs. 15 min. 32,500 8 Fukuoka 福岡 ANA, JAL, JAS, ANK 1 hr.s 35 min. 22,500 10 Okayama 岡山 JTA 2 hrs. 00 min. 28,500 1 Hiroshima 広島 ANA 1 hr.s 50 min. 26,500 1 Matsuyama 松山 JTA 1 hr.s 40 min. 26,000 1 * 4 times a week Kochi 高知 JTA 1 hr.s 45 min. 26,000 1 * 3 times a week Takamatsu 高松 ANK 2 hrs. 00 min. 27,500 1 Nagasaki 長崎 ANK 1 hr.s 30 min. 23,000 1 Kumamoto 熊本 ANA 1 hr.s 25 min. 22,500 1 Oita 大分 ANK 1 hr.s 30 min. 24,500 1 Miyazaki 宮崎 ANK 1 hr.s 20 min. 22,500 1 Kagoshima 鹿児島 ANK 1 hr.s 20 min. 21,000 3 Amami 奄美 RAC 1 hr.s 10 min. 19,700 1 Yoron 与論 RAC 1 hr.s 40 min. 11,600 2 JAL = Japan , ANA = , JAS = Japan Air System, ANK = , JTA = , RAC = By Sea:

To From Operated by Time Frequency Fare (¥) Access to the port required (One-way) (Note) Naha ● Pier (Tokyo): 15 min. by bus for Ferry Futo Tokyo Oshima Unyu 22,000 – (Ariake Pier) 44 - 46 hrs. 30 min. 6–7 times/month Terminal from Shin-Kiba Sta. on JR Keiyo Line or 那覇 大島運輸 55,000 有明埠頭 Subway Yurakucho Line: get off at Okinawa-yuki Noriba Bus Stop. Nagoya Arimura Sangyo Dep. every 19,400 – 5-min. walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon Sta. on (Nagoya Pier) 42 - 43 hrs. 30 min. Yurikamome Line. 有村産業 Wed. & Sat. 48,600 名古屋埠頭 ● Nagoya Pier: 20 min. by bus to Nagoya Ferry Dep. every Terminal from Subway Nagoya-ko Sta. Osaka Arimura Sangyo 30 hrs. 40 min. ● Osaka Nanko Pier: 10 min. by bus to Pier Thu. & Sun. 17,300 – (Nanko Pier) 43,330 from Ferry Terminal Sta. on the New Tram Line. 大阪南港 Oshima Unyu 39 hrs. 15 min. 4–7 times/month ● Rokko Island Pier (Kobe): 10 min. by bus from Rokko Island Sta. on the Rokko Liner. Kobe ● Oshima Unyu 41 - 43 hrs. 4 7 times/month 17,300 – Hakata Pier (Fukuoka): 20 min. by taxi from JR (Rokko Island Pier) – 43,300 Hakata Sta. 六甲アイランド ● Miyazaki Pier: 5 min. by taxi from JR Miyazaki Sta. – ● Kagoshima Pier: 15 min. by bus to Shinko Pier from Hakata Ryukyu Kaiun 25 - 26 hrs. 5 times/month 14,480 博多 36,160 JR Nishi-Kagoshima Sta. or 10 min. by taxi to Honko – Pier from JR Kagosima Sta. Miyazaki Oshima Unyu 24 hrs. 10 min. 4–6 times/month 14,200 Contact numbers: Oshima Unyu: Tokyo Office, 宮崎 35,500 Tel. (03) 5643-6170. Kagoshima Osaka Office, Tel. (06) 6341-8071. Honko Pier Ryukyu Kaiun 19 - 21 hrs. 3 times/month ● Arimura Sangyo: Tokyo Office, Tel. (03) 3562-2091. Osaka Office, Tel. (06) 6531-9267. 鹿児島本港 13,200 – ● R.K.K.: Osaka Office, Tel. (06) 6538-0051. Kagoshima Oshima Unyu 24 hrs. 40 min. 33,000 ● Kansai Kisen: Tokyo Office, Tel. (03) 3523-5535. Shinko Pier Marix Line Daily Osaka Office, Tel. (06) 6572-5181. 鹿児島新港 マリックスライン - 25hrs. 30 min. ● Marix Line: Tokyo Office, Tel. (03) 3274-0502. PAGE 2/ 8 OKINAWA No direct bus service from Naha, change at Awase. Places of Interest by Bus: No direct bus service from Naha, change at Nago. To From Bus # Name of Bus Stop Time & Fare from Naha Shuri Castle (首里城) Naha 1, 12, 13, 14, 17, 46 Shurijo-Koen-Iriguchi (首里城公園入口) 130 min., ¥200 Okinawa World (おきなわワールド) Naha 54, 83 Gyokusendo-mae (玉泉洞前) 155 min., ¥490 Chinen Marine Leisure Center Naha 38 Chinen Kaiyo Leisure Center-mae 160 min., ¥750 (知念海洋レジャーセンター) (知念海洋レジャーセンター前) Southeast Botanical Gardens Awase BT 92 Tonan Shokubutsu Rakuen (東南植物楽園) 145 min., ¥360 (東南植物楽園) Ryukyumura (琉球村) Naha 20, 120 Ryukyumura-mae (琉球村前) 190 min., ¥970 Moon Beach (ムーンビーチ) Naha 20, 120 Moon Beach-mae (ムーンビーチ前) 180 min., ¥1,090 Manzamo (万座毛) Naha 20, 120 Onnason Yakuba-mae (恩納村役場前) 100 min., ¥1,230 Manza Beach (万座ビーチ) Naha 20, 120 Manza Beach-mae (万座ビーチ前) 100 min., ¥1,260 Nago City (名護市) Naha 20, 120 Nago Bus Terminal (名護バスターミナル) 140 min., ¥1,740 Ocean EXPO Park Nago 65, 70, 76 Kinenkoen-mae (記念公園前) #65,70 - 65 min., ¥790 (海洋博記念公園) #76 - 60 min., ¥820 Okuma Beach (オクマビーチ) Nago 67 Okuma Beach Iriguchi (オクマビーチ入口) 055 min., ¥930

Sightseeing Taxis: (English spoken) Rent-a-car Agents in Naha: Shuri Area: 14 hrs. ¥12,000 up. Nippon Rent-a-Car (日本レンタカー) Tel. (098) 868-4554 South Battlefield Area: 16 hrs. ¥18,000 up. Japaren (ジャパレン) Tel. (098) 859-3900 Ocean EXPO Park Area: 10 hrs. ¥30,000 up. Toyota Rent-a-Lease (トヨタレンタリース沖縄) Reservation in Naha: Okinawa-ken Kojin Taxi Kumiai Tel. (098) 857-0100 (沖縄県個人タクシー事業協同組合) Tel. (098) 868-1145 OTS Rent-a-Car (OTSレンタカー) Tel. (098) 858-8000 Places of Interest: ●Southern part of Okinawa (沖縄南部): Okinawa was a major bat- ●Central Naha City (那覇市街) tleground during World War ll. Among relics and monuments associat- 15 min. by bus from to Central Naha City. Fare: ¥200 ed with the tragic war are a 275 m underground tunnel system which Kokusai Street (国際通り) served as The Former Japanese Navy Underground As Naha’s main street and downtown shop district there are hotels, Headquarters (旧海軍司令部壕), 20 min. from Naha by bus and 10- stores, souvenir shops, and many other stores lined up and down this min. walk from Tomigusuku-koen-mae Bus Stop. Open: 8:30–17:00 lively 1.6 km street starting from Naha Bus Terminal. Closed: Mon. Admission: ¥420 and Himeyuri Monument (ひめゆり Machigwa Public Markets (まちぐぁー) の塔), 60 min. by bus from Naha, which was erected to console the If you walk down Ichiba Hondori Street that runs from the area around memories of 219 high-school girls (trainee nurses) and their teachers Okinawa Mitsukoshi Department Store, you will find Ryukyu-glass who committed mass suicide to prevent their capture by Allied Forces. work, imported goods, daily foods, clothes and even plaster Shiisa (Lion- The underground tunnel system is open daily 8:30–17:00. Admission: Dogs). There are some restaurants on the 2nd floor that cooks the stuff ¥420. The Himeyuri Peace Prayer and Memorial Museum is open daily you bought at the 1st floor’s stores. It is necessary to pay a cooking fee. 9:00–17:00. Admission: ¥300. 25-min. walk from Naha Bus Terminal. Mabuni Hill (摩文仁の丘), 80 min. by bus from Naha, commands a Fukushu-En Garden (福州園) beautiful and peaceful view of the southern part of Okinawa, was a bat- 20-min. walk from Naha Bus Terminal. This authentic Chinese garden tle site during the war. Casualties on both sides were many. On the hill has 8,500㎡ of grass area. All buildings are made of wood. Entrance and stand the Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall and many monuments for the exit gate towards the four points of the compass. Each gate has a differ- war dead constructed by the prefectures of Japan. ent style and traditional Chinese structure. Open: 9:00–18:00 (enter Okinawa world (おきなわワールド) is a leisure land re-creating an before 17:30) Closed: Wed. Admission: free. ancient Okinawan village including Gyokusendo (玉泉洞). Gyokusendo Tsuboya Pottery Museum (壷屋焼物博物館) is the longest limestone cave in the Orient. 890 m is open to the public 30-min. walk from Naha Bus Terminal. Displays Okinawa’s ceramic his- (Total length is about 5 km). You can see an Okinawan textile fabrics tory, technique and progress of Tsuboya-yaki and characteristic and glass making demonstration, Ryukyu-dance and Ryukyu folk song on Tsuboya-yaki’s work. Open: 10:00–18:00 (enter by 17:30). Closed: the stage. Also there are Habu (venomous pit viper of Ryukyu) Park Mon., and Dec. 28–Jan. 4. Admission: ¥315. and Tropical Fruit Garden. Open: 9:00-17:30 (Apr.-Oct.), -17:00 (Nov.- ●Naha Vicinity (那覇周辺) Mar.) Admission: ¥1,200 (including Gyokusendo). Shurijo Castle Park(首里城公園), 30-45 min. by bus from Naha Bus Chinen Marine Leisure Center (知念海洋レジャーセンター) at the Terminal, is a national park. An old section of Naha City overlooking tip of Cape Chinen is noted for its beautiful coral reefs and emerald the downtown district, the park was once the seat of the Ryukyu green sea. Colorful coral reefs and tropical fish can be seen from a glass- Dynasty which reigned from 1429 to 1879. It abounds in historical relics bottomed boat (¥1,400 for a 25 min. ride). A high-speed boat service is including Shurijo Castle(首里城). Shurijo Castle was listed as a World also available to a secluded island off the cape where you can enjoy Heritage Site in 2000. Several castle structures border a big open space swimming, surfing, diving and angling. ¥2,800 for a round trip. Open: (Main Castle, North Castle, South Castle, and others). Shurijo Castle is 9:00–17:30 (Apr.–Sep.), 9:00–17:00 (Oct.–Mar.). similar in building style to a Chinese palace. Open: 9:00-18:00 (Mar. - ●Middle & Northern parts of Okinawa (沖縄中北部) Nov.)-17:30 (Dec. -Feb.). Admission: ¥800. Shureimon Gate(守礼門) Chatan Hanbi Town (北谷ハンビータウン) is one of the restored gates of the ruined Shurijo Castle. Within easy 50 min. by bus from Naha. The most popular place in Okinawa now is walking distance from Shureimon are: Okinawa Prefectural Chatan Hanbi Town. On weekends, there’s a night flea market, bustling Museum(沖縄県立博物館) exhibiting sculptures, pottery, textile and with many people until late into the night. At each individual flea market other are objects. Open: 9:00-17:00 (enter before 16:30) except on or shop, there are many second-hand clothes, magazines, accessories Mon., national holidays and the New Year’s holiday. Admission: ¥210; etc. Tamaudun(玉陵), designated as a World Heritage, is the tomb of an Southeast Botanical Gardens (東南植物楽園), in its 400,000㎡ in ancient Okinawan king. Built in 1501. Open: 9:00-18:00 (enter before size, has 100 species of plants, 3,000 kinds of tropical flowers and 200 17:30). Admission: ¥200; and Shikinaen(識名園), designated as a tropical fruit trees collected from all over the world. Open: 9:00–18:00. World Heritage, is a cottage of an ancient royal family of Okinawa. Admission: ¥1,000. Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct. -Mar.)-17:30 (Apr. -Sep.). Closed on Ryukyumura Village (琉球村) is a leisure center developed at the Wednesday. Admission: ¥300. foot of Takoyama Hill. There are 7 different types of typical Ryukyu OKINAWA PAGE 3/ 8

(Old Okinawa)-style houses and an exhibit of Okinawa handicrafts. Center(熱帯ドリームセンター) is famous for its 2,000 orchids and Habu, a poisonous snake found only in Okinawa and Taiwan, are on dis- tropical plants flowering throughout the year. Open: 9:30-17:30 (Dec.- play. Open: 8:30–17:30. Admission: ¥840. Feb.)-18:00 (Mar.-Jul. 20&Sep.-Nov.)-19:00 (Jul.21-Aug.) Admission: Moon Beach (ムーンビーチ), located near Takoyama Habu Center, is ¥670. Oceanic Culture Museum(海洋文化館) exhibits many histori- famed for its cobalt blue water and white sands. Open: 9:00–18:00. cal and cultural items of Okinawan life. Open: 9:30-17:30 (Dec.-Feb.)- Admission: ¥500. 18:00(Mar.-Jul. 19&Sep.-Nov.)-18:30 (Jul.20-Aug.). Closed on Thursday. Manzamo (万座毛) is a grass plateau jutting into Nago Bay. The scenic Admission: ¥170. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium(沖縄美ら海水族 view available here is said to be one of the best in Okinawa. Cobalt blue 館), opened in Nov. 2002, uses the largest acrylic panels in the world. It waters constantly spray the sheer coral cliffs. Nearby are many fine is the world’s first aquarium designed to raise multiple whale sharks and bathing beaches including Manza Beach (万座ビーチ). Open: mantas. Open: 9:30-17:00 (Dec.-Feb.)-17:30 (Mar.-Jul. 19)-18:30 (Jul. 20- 9:00–19:00. Admission: ¥600. Aug.)(enter 1 hr. before closing). Admission: ¥1,800. Ocean EXPO Park(海洋博記念公園), 3 hrs. by bus from Naha Okuma Beach (オクマビーチ) on the northwestern coast of the (¥2,530), is a national park. Originally constructed for the 1975 Ocean island is a well-managed beach resort complete with facilities for yacht- EXPO at a cost of over a billion dollars, the park has a number of pavil- ing, canoeing, waterskiing and wind surfing. Handsome cottages line this ions featuring marine life in its 1 km2 area. Tropical Dream beautiful beach. Open: 9:00–18:00. Admission: ¥525. Restaurants: Name and style Menu (¥) Open hours/Closed Address/Tel. L: lunch, D: dinner Information on other restau- Urashima Kaikan 17:00–23:00 1-14-8 Wakasa, Naha City rants can be obtained at Naha ① うらしま会館 D: Course 3,500 Open daily 那覇市若狭1-14-8 City Tourism Association. Japanese (098) 861-1769

Yunangii Set menu A:2,900, B:2,300 12:00–15:00 3-3-3 Kumoji, Naha City 17:30–22:30 ② ゆうなんぎい Soki-soba 600 那覇市久茂地3-3-3 Ryukyu Tofu-champulu 640 Sun. & national (098) 867-3765 holidays Awase-soba 660 Takahara, Okinawa City アワセそば Awase-soba 650 10:00–20:30 Soba (Buckwheat Yaki-soba 700 Open daily 沖縄市高原660 Noodles) (098) 937-8762

Jacky Steak House 1-7-3 Nishi, Naha City ジャッキー L: Spaghetti 600 11:00–1:30 那覇市西1-7-3 ③ D: Tenderloin Steak 1,000 Open daily ステーキハウス (098) 868-2408 Western L: Daily Special 1,000~ Pizza House 2129 Gusukuma, Urazoe City (Beef, Fish, Lamb, Pasta, etc.) 11:00–24:00 ピザハウス ④ D: Daily Special Open daily 浦添市城間2129 Western (098) 877-8210 Steak & Lobster 3,400 Restaurant numbers correspond to the map below and on page 7/8

Tomari Port 泊港

11 Naha Naminoue Beach Harumi Y.H. 波の上ビーチ 春海ユースホステル

Wakasa-Kaihin Park 若狭海浜公園 5 1 58 13 2 Kume Post Office Mitsukoshi 久米郵便局 JTB Dept. Store 三越 Fukushu-En Garden C 福州園 4 12 Kokusai Street Izumizaki 国際大通り国際通り Crossing A ANA JAL Heiwa Street 泉崎交差点 2 Sun Parco 平平和通り Okinawa サンパルコ 和 Bank 通 7 り 6 3 沖縄銀行 Tsuboya KDDIKDD B り 3 Okinawa PotteryCeramic Museum MUseum 通 Prefectural Office 壷屋焼物博物館 り Naha ゆ 沖縄県庁 9 め Naha Bus Terminal City Hall Himeyuri Street 8 ひひめゆり通り バスターミナル 那覇市役所

Naha Port N 那覇港 1 Naha Baptist Church 那覇バプティスト教会 Naha Post Office To NaritaNaha 那覇中央郵便局 330 Okinawa Jnt'lInt’l Y.H. Airport 10 D 沖縄国際ユースホステル 那覇空港 0 400m OunoyamaOnoyama Park Park 奥武山公園

➀ - ③ correspond to those in the restaurants list on page 3/8 1 - 13 correspond to those in the accommodations list on page 6/8 PAGE 4/ 8 OKINAWA

MIYAKO ISLAND & ISHIGAKI ISLAND

Access to Miyako Island (宮古島) and Ishigaki Island (石垣島):

Oneway: To From Operated by Time required Daily flights Note fare (¥) Miyako Tokyo JTA 3 hrs. 15 min. 46,800 1 JTA (Japan Transocean Air) Miyako Naha JTA, ANK 45 min. 14,500 11 日本トランスオーシャン 航 空 Tel. (0120) 25-5971 Ishigaki Naha JTA, ANK 1 hr.s 55 min. 19,000 14 ANK (Air Nippon) エアーニッポン Tel. (0120) 029-222 Ishigaki Tokyo JTA 3 hrs. 25 min. 50,200 1 Miyako Osaka ANK 2 hrs. 35 min. 40,000 1 Miyako Ishigaki JTA 35 min. 9,500 2 Miyako Tarama RAC 25 min. 6,420 4 RAC (Ryukyu Air Commuter) 琉球エアーコミューター Ishigaki Nagoya ANK 2 hrs. 50 min. 47,000 1 Tel. (098) 858-9664 Ishigaki Fukuoka ANK 2 hrs. 15 min. 36,500 1

By Sea: One-way Frequency/ To From Operated by Time required Note fare (¥) Month Miyako Naha R.K.K. 9 hrs.– 20 hrs. 4,050–10,600 5-times R.K.K. Office 琉球海運 Ishigaki Naha R.K.K. 12 hrs. 30 min.–16 hrs. 6,360–14,620 5-times Tokyo: Tel. (03) 3281-1831 Naha: Tel. (098) 868-1126 Miyako Naha Arimura Sangyo 8 hrs.15 min. 4,250–16,000 8–10 times Arimura Sangyo Office 有村産業 Ishigaki Naha Arimura Sangyo 10 hrs. 30 min.– 5,860–20,000 12–15 times Tokyo: Tel. (03) 3562-2091 14 hrs. 15 min. Naha: Tel. (098) 860-1980 Miyako Island Ishigaki Island Miyako Island (宮古島), about 250 km southwest of Okinawa Island, is Ishigaki Island (石垣島), about 19 hrs. by ship (3-4 runs in a week) a heaven for skin and scuba divers. The whole island, planted with sugar from Naha Shinko (Naha new port), 60 min. by plane from Naha cane, is surrounded by white sandy beaches washed by the emerald Airport, about 120 km further southwest of Miyako Island, is also noted green sea. The island is noted for the unique Miyako jofu fabric. An for its emerald green water and white sandy beaches. The island is also International Triathlon Competition is held every year in April. The well-known for its pineapples and black pearls which are unique to this island is free of Habu, the poisonous snake common to some southern island. Ishigaki Island is also said to be the gateway for visits to other regions. Yaeyama Islands further in the south. Access to Places of Interest: Access to Places of Interest: Although infrequent, a regular bus service runs from the main town There is a bus service circling the island, but it runs infrequently. Hirara to places of interest. Regular sightseeing buses (in Japanese) Sightseeing buses (in Japanese), taxis, rent-a-car and rent-a-cycle ser- operate on Sundays only. It is most advisable to do the sights by taxi or vices can also be contracted. rent-a-car. Bicycles and small cycles can also be rented. Places of Interest: Places of Interest: Miyara Donchi (宮良殿内), a 15-min. walk from Ishigaki Port, was built Nakasone Toyumiya’s Tomb (仲宗根豊見親墓) in Hirara City was in 1819. It is the only remaining home of a high-ranking samurai in built with pieces of coral arranged in the shape of a stairway that attests Okinawa. It features a red-tiled pyramidal roof with a strong stone to the skill of the 15th century stonemasons. fence and a rock garden of limestone. Open: 9:00–17:00. Closed: Tue. Tax Stone (人頭税石), also in Hirara City, is supposed to have been & Dec. 30 – Jan. 3. Admission: ¥100. used to levy taxes from the 17th to the 19th centuries. All the inhabi- Torinji (桃林寺), a 15-min. walk from Ishigaki Port, is a Buddhist temple tants were taxed when they grew to be the same height as the stone of the Rinzai Sect built in 1614. The two king images at the entrance are (1.4m high). believed to be the guardian deities of the island. Sunayama Beach (砂山ビーチ), 15 min. by bus from Hirara City, is Yaeyama Museum (八重山博物館), a 5-min. walk from Ishigaki Port, small but excellent for swimming. The natural crescent of heaped coral displays 300 items from the Yaeyama people’s daily lives. Open: 9:00 and white sands harmonize to from a point of scenic beauty. –16:30. Closed: Mon., national holidays (except Culture Day) & Dec. Hirara City Tropical Garden (平良市熱帯植物園), 15 min. by car 29–Jan. 3. Admission: ¥100. from Hirara City, with an area of 120,000㎡., has 40,000 tropical and Chinese Grave (唐人墓), 10-15 min. by taxi from Ishigaki Port, is the subtropical plants and trees growing there all the year round. Open: grave of 128 Chinese who died from many causes following their ship- 8:30–17:00 daily. Admission: Free. wreck in 1852. The bow-shaped roof and colors are exotic. Maehama Beach (前浜ビーチ), 20 min. by bus from Hirara City, Kabira Bay (川平湾), 40 min. by bus ride from Ishigaki Port, is one of directly facing Kurima Island (home to the migratory hawk Sashiba), is a the most scenic spots with its white sands opening onto an emerald sea 7-km stretch of white sandy beach, one of the best swimming sites on dotted with tiny islets. It is also a culturing area for the unique black the island. Campsites available. pearl found here. Higashi Henna Cape（東平安名崎), 50 min. by bus and then a 1-hr. Sukuji Beach (底地ビーチ), a 15-min. walk from Kabira Park, is excel- walk at the east end of the island, has a 90m cliff. overlooking the East lent for swimming with white sands and shallow waters reaching afar. China Sea to the right and the Pacific Ocean to the left. From Hirara Diving and fishing are also to be enjoyed. City. Mangrove Wood along Miyara River (宮良川のマングローブ), 25 Muiga Cliff (ムイガー断崖), 40 min. by bus from Hirara City, and then min. by bus from Ishigaki Port, is a real attraction for its size and num- a 20-min. walk, is a 90 m sharp curved cliff. From here, the view of the ber of mangrove trees. About 500 Yaeyama Palm Trees growing Pacific Ocean and Higashi Henna Cape is breathtaking. in the Yonehara area, the protected plant, (米原のヤエヤマヤシ 群落) are also worth seeing. OKINAWA PAGE 5/ 8

Taxi and rent-a-car services in Miyako/Ishigaki Island: Sightseeing taxis (English spoken) (¥) Rent-a-car Nippon Rent-a-car in Miyako: Tel. (09807) 2-0919 9,430 – 13,500 for 3 hours. in Ishigaki: Tel. (09808) 2-3629 Miyako Taxi in Miyako: (Association) Tel. (09807) 2-4123 Toyota Rent-a-car in Miyako: Tel. (09807) 2-0100 Shirayuri Kotsu in Ishigaki: Tel. (09808) 3-3088 in Ishigaki: Tel. (09808) 2-0100 Taihei Taxi in Miyako: Tel. (09808) 2-2717 Nissan Rent-a-car in Miyako: Tel. (09807) 3-4788 in Ishigaki: Tel. (09808) 3-0024

TAKETOMI ISLAND

Taketomi Island (竹富島), 15 min. by boat from Ishigaki Island, is only by white sand made from coral, you can see carts pulled by water buffa- 9 km in circumference and is made entirely of coral. Private houses with lo, relish the tropical atmosphere and enjoy bananas, hibiscus and red tiles surrounded by coral walls are scattered about and retain traces bougainvillaea in bloom. The island is also noted for its star-shaped crys- of olden times. While bicycling on ancient Taketomi roads surrounded talline sand, which is rapidly dwindling. Rent-a-cycle: ¥300 per hour; ¥1,500 a day. Available at: Buffalo carts (水牛車): ¥1,000 for 30 min. per person. Nitta Kanko (新田観光): Tel. (09808) 5-2103. Maruhachi (丸八): Tel. (09808) 5-2260. Rent-a-cycle only. IRIOMOTE ISLAND

Iriomote Island and banyan trees. This island is also famous as the habitat of the Iriomote Island (西表島) is reached in 50 min. or 1 hr. 30 min. by boat Iriomote wild cat. An atmosphere of unspoiled nature, free from the from Ishigaki Island. It has an area of 322 k㎡ and a population of about hustle, bustle, and pollution of urbanized city life, is the most attractive 1,700. With the largest coral reef in Japan stretching 20 km long and 15 asset of this island. For individuals, sightseeing is difficult, since there are km wide, this island is a tropical paradise. Nearly 90 percent of the no taxi or regular bus services. However, there are many sightseeing island is covered by a primeval jungle predominately of mangrove, palm tours from Ishigaki Island operated by several travel agencies.

Access to Taketomi Island (竹富島) and Iriomote Island (西表島) from Ishigaki Island (石垣島) by sea: To Operated by Time required One-way fare (¥) Frequency/Day Note Taketomi Island Yaeyama Kanko Ferry 10 min. 580 Every 30 min. 八重山観光フェリー Iriomote Island Yaeyama Kanko Ferry Ohara Port Yaeyama Kanko Ferry 35 - 45 min. 1,540 9 times Ishigaki: (09808) 2-5010 大原港 Anei Kanko Funaura Port Anei Kanko 40 min. 2,000 9 times 安栄観光 船浦港 安栄観光 Ishigaki:(09808) 2-2691 Uehara Port Yaeyama Kanko Ferry 40 min. 2,000 5 times 上原港

The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single room . Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). ————————————————————————————— Reservation before your departure for Japan Visit ITCJ's website at http:www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least TOURIST INFORMATION one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from (“i” Tourist Information Offices) home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for information your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Naha Airport Visitor Information Center: Reservation after your arrival in Japan Naha Airport, 150, Kagamizu, Naha City, Okinawa Pref. To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the 9:00–21:00 Tel. (098)857-6884 Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau: Airport). Sangyoshien Center, 1831–1 Oroku, Naha City (In the Okinawa Industry Support Center) Okinawa Pref. Tel. (098)859-6123 Welcome Inn Reservation Center 8:30–17:15 Closed: Sat., Sun. & national holidays c/o International Tourism Center of Japan 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521 PAGE 6/ 8 OKINAWA

Accommodations: Room rate Name of facility Tel. Fax. (¥) Okinawa Main Island Naha City: 1 Okinawa Harbor View Hotel (H) (098) 853-2111 (098) 836-9696 22,000 2 Hotel Seibu Orion (H) (098) 866-5533 (098) 862-9039 16,500 3 Okinawa Hotel (H) (098) 868-1118 (098) 868-2189 13,000 4 Pacific Hotel Okinawa (H) (098) 868-5162 (098) 868-8876 12,500 5 Hotel Victory (H) (098) 868-0702 (098) 868-5934 9.000 6 Annex Ekka Hotel (H) (098) 861-1181 (098) 867-3339 12,000 7 Ekka Hotel (H) (098) 867-5111 (098) 868-1783 11,550 8 Hotel Nikko Naha Grand Castle (H) (098) 886-5454 (098) 887-0070 17,000 9 Okinawa Miyako Hotel (H) (098) 887-1111 (098) 886-5591 19,800 10 Okinawa Int’l Youth Hostel (Y*) W (098) 857-0073 (098) 859-3567 3,150 11 Harumi Youth Hostel (Y*) (098) 867-3218 (098) 862-5219 2,950 12 Hotel Taira (BH) W (098) 868-4515 4,000 13 Okinawa Oriental Hotel (BH) W (098) 868-0883 5,145~ Onna Village: 14 Hotel Moon Beach (H) (098) 965-1020 (098) 965-0555 20,000 15 Manza Beach Hotel (H) (098) 966-1211 (098) 982-3006 32,000 16 Maeda Misaki Divers House (Y*) (098) 964-2497 (098) 964-2497 2,000 Motobu Town: 17 Okinawa Royal View Hotel (H) (0980) 48-3631 (0980) 48-3639 15,000 Miyako Island Hirara City: 18 Hotel New Marukatsu (H) (09807) 2-9936 (09807) 3-2199 10,600 19 Hotel Kyowa (H) (09807) 3-2288 (09807) 3-2285 9,000 20 Kawada-so (M) (09807) 2-3368 5,000 21 Maruwa-so (M) (09807) 2-2258 4,500 22 Asahi-so (M*) (09807) 2-0572 4,500 23 Shichifuku-so (M) (09807) 2-3316 (09807) 2-3316 6,000 Maehama Beach: 24 Miyakojima Tokyu Resort (H) (09807) 6-2109 (09807) 6-6781 14,900 Ishigaki Island Ishigaki City: 25 Hotel Nikko Yaeyama (H) (09808) 3-3311 (09808) 3-3201 18,500 26 Hotel Miyahira (H) (09808) 2-6111 (09808) 3-3236 16,000 27 Hotel Nansei (H) (09808) 2-2422 (09808) 3-3965 9,000 28 Minshuku Ishigakijima (M) (09808) 2-6066 (09808) 3-0637 6,000 29 YH Yashima Ryokan (Y*) (09808) 2-3157 (09808) 2-4546 2,600 30 ANA Hotel & Resort Ishigaki (09808) 8-7111 (09808) 8-7211 22,000~ Kabira: 31 Ohama-so (M) (09808) 8-2347 (09808) 8-2401 5,000 Hoshino: 32 Trek Ishigakijima YH (Y*) (09808) 6-8257 2,700 Taketomi Island 33 Ohama-so (M) (09808) 5-2226 (09808) 5-2226 5,000 34 Izumiya (M) (09808) 5-2250 (09808) 5-2250 5,000 35 YH Takana Ryokan (Y) (09808) 5-2151 (09808) 5-2129 member:3,780, visiter:4,140 Iriomote Island 36 Akebono-kan (M) (09808) 5-6151 5,500 37 Nanpu-so (M) (09808) 5-5356 5,500 38 Irumote-so Youth Hostel (Y) (09808) 5-6255 (09808) 5-6076 4,000 39 YH Iriomotejima -so (Y) (09808) 5-6526 (09808) 5-6253 3,550

Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit.

Remarks: Standard rates are quoted.

1 - 39 correspond to those on the maps 3/8, 7/8 & 8/8. H= Hotel Rate for a twin room. BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. R= Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. Y= Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. Y* = Youth Hostel Rate per person without meals. M= Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. Japanese-speaking reservations only. M* = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with breakfast. Japanese-speaking reservations only. W = Welcome Inn member OKINAWA PAGE 7/ 8

To Kagoshima, Hakata, Cape Hedo Okinawa Island Kobe, Tokyo 辺戸岬 鹿鹿児島、博多、神戸、東京児島、博多、神戸、東京 58 Ie Island 1 伊江島 Mt. Nishime Okuma Beach 西銘岳 Ocean EXPO Park 0510km オクマビーチ 海洋博記念公園 Motobu 本部 N Mt. Yae Mt. Yonaha East China Sea 八重岳 与那覇岳 17 449 58 Mt. Tano Okinawa Submarine Park Nago 名護 多野岳 Manza 沖縄海中公園 Beach 329 Kagoshima 鹿児島 万座ビーチ Mt. Nago Manzamo 名護岳 0 100 km Tanegashima Is. 種子島 Moon Beach 万座毛 15 ムーンビーチ Mt. Onna Yakushima Is. 恩納岳 N 屋久島 Takoyama Habu Center 14 多幸山ハブセンター 16 329 Ishikawa 石川 Ryukyumura Nansei Islands Amami-Oshima 琉球村 Southeast Botanical Gardens Is. 奄美大島 Tokunoshima Is. 徳之島 58 東南植物楽園 Kadena Okinawa 沖縄 Yoron Is. 与論島 嘉手納嘉手納 329 Chatan Hanbi Town 330 Okinawa Is. Pacific Ocean 沖縄島 北谷ハンビータウン Ginowan Kume Is. 1 大平洋 Naha 那覇 宜野湾 久米島 Okinawa Prefectual Museum 沖縄県立博物館 4 LEGEND Urasoe 浦添 Naha Naha Expressway 那覇 Airport Shuri Castle 首里城※ Main Road 5 那覇空港 Shureinomon 守礼門※ Miyako Is. 宮古島 2 Tamaudun 玉陵※ Sea Route Yonaguni Is. Shikinaen 識名園※ Imperial Navy Wartime Headquarters Major City/Town 与那国島 Ishigaki Is. 石垣島 3

Miyako Is. 旧海軍指令部壕 Mountain Taketomi Is. 竹富島 4 宮古島 331 331 Chinen Marine Leisure Center Place of Interest Iriomote Is. 西表島 Ishigaki Is. 知念海洋レジャーセンター Beach 329 Gyokusendo 石垣島 Each circle number on this map 玉泉洞 Airport Himeyuri refers to a detailed map with the same number on pages 7-8. Monument ※ UNESCO World Heritage ひめゆりの塔 Mabuni Hill 摩文仁の丘 Okinawa & Surrounding Islands

14 - 17 correspond to those on the accommodations Iist on page 6/8 4 corresponds to this in the restaurants Iist on page 3/8

Ikema Island 池間島 Miyako Island

Nishi Henna Cape Ogami Island 西平安名岬 大神島 2

05km

To Naha To Ishigaki Is.

N 那覇

石垣島 East China Sea 東シナ海 Sunayama

Beach To Tarama Is.&砂山ビーチ Tax Stone Irabu Is. 多良間島、 人頭税石 伊良部島 Nakasone Toyumiya’s Tomb Hirara Port 平良湾 仲宗根豊見親墓 Hirara City 18 ~ 22 Hirara City Tropical Garden 平良市 平良市熱帯植物園

Miyako Airport 23 宮古空港 Maehama Beach 前浜ビーチ 24

Muiga Cliff ムイガー断崖ムイガー断壁 Kurima Island 来間島 Higashi Henna Cape Pacific Ocean 東平安名岬 大平洋

18 - 24 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/8 PAGE 8/ 8 OKINAWA

Hirakubozaki Cape Ishigaki Island 平久保崎 3

0510km

N

East China Sea 東シナ海

Tamatorizaki Observatory 玉取崎展望台

Sukuji Beach Kabira Park Yonehara Campsite 底地ビーチ 31 川平公園 米原キャンプ場 Pacific Ocean Kabira Taketomi Island Yaeyama Palm 太平洋 Bay Trees growing 32 0 0.5 1 km 川平湾 in the YoneharaYoneyama area area Hoshino 4 米原の ヤエヤマヤシ群落 星野 Taketomi Port N Mt. Omoto 竹富港 於茂登岳 Taketomi Visitors Center 竹富ビジターセンター To Ishigaki 石垣島 Kiho-InKiho-in Museum喜宝院

To Miyako Island 33 Taketomi Folkcraft Museum Chinese Grave 34 宮古島 Miyara Riv. 竹富民芸館 唐人墓 宮良川 35 28 To Naha 29 30 MongroveMangrove Wood Kondoi along Miyara River 那覇 Miyara DonohDonchi Cape Torinji 27 宮良川のマングローブ コンドイ岬 桃林寺 26 宮良殿内 25 Star-shaped Ishigaki Port Yaeyama Museum 石垣空港 sand beach 石垣港 星砂の浜 Taketomi Island 八重山博物館 竹富島 Pacific Ocean 太平洋

25 - 32 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/8 33 - 35 correspond to those in the To Ishigaki Is. To Ishigaki Is. accommodations Iist on page 6/8 石垣島 石垣島 Iriomote Island Hatoma Is. 鳩間島 5 To Ishigaki

Uehara Yufu Is. 上原 Kohama Is. Tsukigahama 由布島 38 小浜島 Beach 36 39 Mt. Komi 月ヶ浜ビーチ Funaura Mt. Tedo 古見岳 船浦 デドウ山 Urauchi River Urauchi River To Ishigaki Is. HoshidateHottate 浦 石垣島 内川 星立 Marudo Waterfall マリュドゥの滝 Shirahama 白浜 Mt. Gaza 御座岳 Ohara 大原 37 Nakama River N 仲間川 Kuira River クイラ川

024km

36 - 39 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/8

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of November 2002. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2003 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan