Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association TEL 0980-44-1960 FAX 0980-44-1961 Ogimi Publisher Ogimi Village Print: TOYOPLAN Co.,Ltd Published in Sep

Ogimi Experience Learn Ogimi lifestyle and culture Okinawa! in the natural surroundings of Yanbaru, * Ogimi is known as “Igimi” in the Okinawan dialect. Igimi The Complete

Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association TEL 0980-44-1960 FAX 0980-44-1961 Ogimi Publisher Ogimi Village Print: TOYOPLAN Co.,Ltd Published in Sep. 2015 The Complete Experience 1357-18 Taminato, Ogimi Village, Kunigami-gun E-mail [email protected] Igimi Okinawa 905-1314 JAPAN About 50 min. About 40 min. Time Required

About 100 min. About 130 min. Mt. Akamata Mt.

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Distance Higashi Village Higashi About 90 km About 30 km About 30 km

About 100 km Ogimi Village Ogimi

●Kijoka Nana-taki Fall Nana-taki ●Kijoka

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●Ishiyama Observatory ●Ishiyama

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Tisaga Forest Tisaga Mt. Tsuha Mt. Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association From Naha City (Naha Airport) From Churaumi Aquarium From City (Kyoda Interchange) Nago From City (Peace Memorial Park) Itoman From For more information 357-18 Taminato, Ogimi Village, Kunigami-gun Okinawa 905-1314 JAPAN TEL 0980-44-1960 FAX 0980-44-1961 E-mail [email protected] http://www.ogimi-tourism.com (general) http://www.ogimi-minpaku.com (school trip) Blog http://ogimimarugoto.ti-da.net/ Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association Ogimi Marugoto Tourism 1

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Map of Ogimi and Surrounding Areas Map of Ogimi and Surrounding Nago City Nago 331 Ogimi Village Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association Nago City Kyoda IC Naha Airport Expressway Okinawa Expressway 58 Peace Memorial Park ACCESS about 3,200 people. Churaumi Aquarium 331 Access to Ogimi VillageAccess to Naha IC Yanbaru (Ogimi, Higashi, and Yanbaru (Ogimi, Higashi, 17 hamlets known collectively as 17 hamlets known collectively active village with a population of active village with a population the deep green mountains and the the deep green mountains Churaumi Ocean. It is a happy and Churaumi Ocean. It is Kunigami villages) which stand facing Kunigami villages) which part of Okinawa Island and consists of Island and consists part of Okinawa Ogimi Village is located in the northern is located in the northern Ogimi Village Nakachi IC Naha Airport People, Nature and Culture Resonate with Each Other.

What comes to mind when you think of Ogimi Village? There’s not much there, but it’s interesting. A place to find peace of mind. You can have a nice and relaxing time there. Meet the most wonderful people in Ogimi! So, do you feel like going to Ogimi yet?

Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association In April 2008, the promotion of Ogimi Village's tourism was proposed as part of the new village policies. The Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Regional Committee, the forerunner of the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association, was established by the collaborative efforts between the administration and the district in August 2008. The committee functioned as a contact office for tourists as well as a base for planning and constructing tourism programs. In July 2010, the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association was established, and the administration and the district worked as one to further expand tourism businesses such as homestay programs. We will continue to plan and promote interesting tourism programs, like our “Ogimi Beep! Experience and Homestay Programs,” that are designed to promote environmentally-friendly tourism, traditional and cultural entertainment activities, as well as Ogimi’s strengths, such as healthy, long-lived villagers, and abundant nature. Some of the features of the program are eco tourism, green tourism, blue tourism, and health tourism. We hope you will find our Igimi (Ogimi) Homestay Experience Programs, which aim to nurture Okinawa’s Yuimaru (spirit of consideration for and cooperation with others), beneficial when you plan your educational trips, experience-based learning, or other comprehensive learning classes.

2 3 Experience Programs Itabishi (Beach Rock Floors) Takasato River at the Kijoka Itajiiki Beach Ogimi Rural Environmental Improvement Center Ogimi Village Commerce and Industry Association I t ’ s s o h a r d t o d e c i d e The Complete Ogimi Experience Map Sazama Stone Social Welfare Council Gallery TATI ●Bashofu Weaving Factory Narome Catsle Ruin wh e r e t o g o . Ochroleuca 58 Bashofu Assembly Hall ●Poetry Monument of Bashofu Former Ogimi Town Hall Building (Yamanokuchi Baku) Janagusuku Ookawa River Ochroleuca ●Ogimi Town Oﬃce Takazato Betel Palm Community at Ogimi Utaki (Prefecturally Protected Species) Kijoka Nana-taki Fall Oogimi Nuha River Kijoka Ookaneku Forest road Then, let’s visit Janagusuku Forest road Nuha all of them! “Michi no Eki” Kaneku River (Roadside Station) Ogimi Yambaru Kuina (Okinawa rail) Oyakawa Fall (Nationally Protected Species) 58 Nerome River Ooganeku Forest road Nuha Ishiyama Line Nerome 赤又山 East China Sea A6 Yui Bridge Tisaga Forest 伊湯岳 Bouji Forest Nekumachiji Uebaru Igimihakinzo Yuinohama Line Kugani Forest Starting point for Igimihakinzo Walking Path Yuinohama Beach Forest of Creation Starting point Anne River Start of a Trail of Bunagaya Square for Nekuma

Egai Forest road Marine Experience (Snorkeling, SUP, Sea Kayaking) Abatis of Ogimi Village Shioya-fuji Enjoy marine sports at scenic Nerome Beach, which stretches into Okinawa’s Churaumi Ocean and Shiokaze (Sea Breeze) Shioya Shioya play with tropical ﬁsh in the coral reefs. Nordic Walking & Yoga Fishing Port Yako Mountain Trekking 331 Ishiyama Observatory The Sunset at Shioya Bay Igimi forests are a treasure chest of rare and unusual creatures. Go up and down the mountain trail, and you will be soothed by the Shioya Ohashi It is considered one of the eight most A7 Bridge Shioya-ufuncha Angiosperms forest, too. Village's designated cultural property Viewing Platform beautiful sights in Okinawa. Starting point for Mutayama The sunset here is just unparalleled. • Boujimui Course • Bunagaya Course Miyagi Shikuwasa Plant Communities at Taminato Utaki (Best Season in March) Oshikawa • Nekumachiji Course • Shioya-fuji Course Miyagi Shinsho (Nationally Protected Species) Miyagi Bridge Shioya Bay Daikumata Line Taminato A5 331 Mt.Tamatsuji 【288.9m】 Shioya Bay Canoeing & Mangrove Viewing 58 9 Enjoy canoeing through the mangroves in the Lots of Shikuwasa quiet, waveless inland sea. Recommended for Gardens!! beginners. Hanzaki River Tokai River

Henan Bridge Pottery Tamaki Gajina River 331 Taiho River Anderson's crocodile newt Natural monument Ogimi Marugoto Taiho Dam Tourism Association Shirahama Ookuni Forest road Bunagaya Hall Tsuha Azaka Fall Taiho

Bunagaya Lake Canoeing & Taihogawa River Trekking The calm lake surface glitters like a mirror reﬂecting the mountain Azaka River Esu trees. Enjoy the magniﬁcent scenery of the upper reaches of the Ogimi is filled Taihogawa River while trekking through the fantastic water trees MOA Ogimi Farm that grow along it. Kiyuna Ranch with fun places! A1 A3

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Ta-taki Falls Trekking & Playing Around the Basin 331 You may be able to see some water creatures while listening to the soothing sound of the falls. Forest & Lakeside Nordic Walking & Yoga 4 5 Bunagaya Lake Canoeing & A4 Taihogawa River Trekking Ogimi’s Nature Ogimi’s Experience Churaumi Sea Programs Experience

Ta-taki Falls Trekking & Playing B1 Snorkeling & Beach Sight-Seeing A1 Around the Basin

A5 Bunagaya Lake Nature and Canoeing Snorkeling, Sea B2 Kayaking & SUP

Number Program Description Time Required Number of People Accepted Cost

A local guide will take you to the 15-meter high Ta-taki Falls where Ta-taki Falls Trekking & men and women of all ages can enjoy playing in the water. Have a 2 ~ 40 4,500yen / Number Program Time Required Number of People Accepted Cost A1 2hours Groups are also Playing Around the Basin nice and relaxing time in the tranquil forest of Yanbaru. . person (Guide fees, insurance fees, and tax are included.) accepted Snorkeling & Beach 2hours 10 ~ 60 5,000yen / person B1 Sight-Seeing Enjoy Nordic walking along a white sandy beach and emerald * Includes time required for instruction, shower and changing clothes. Shiokaze (Sea Breeze) green ocean as the rising sun warms your back. Ease your mind yen / A2 and body by exercising your five senses with relaxing Yoga. 2hours 4 ~ 40 4,500 Nordic Walking & Yoga Experience a day of tranquility and happiness! person Snorkeling, Sea (Instruction fees, pole rental, insurance fees, and tax are included.) B2 3hours 10 ~ 60 6,000yen / person Kayaking & SUP * Includes time required for instruction, shower and changing clothes. Feel the gentle breeze of the deep green forest on your skin as you Forest & Lakeside Nordic enjoy peaceful Nordic walking along the shore of the Taiho Dam yen / A3 (known as Bunagaya Lake). Yoga will treat your mind and body by 2hours 2 ~ 40 4,500 Walking & Yoga drawing energy from the great nature around you. person Snorkeling & Sea B4 Sea Kayaking & (Instruction fees, pole rental, insurance fees, and tax are included.) B3 3hours 10 ~ 60 5,500yen / person Coral Reef Inoh (Lagoon) Kayaking * Includes time required for instruction, shower and changing clothes. The calm lake surface glitters like a mirror reflecting the mountain Bunagaya Lake Canoeing trees. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the upper reaches of the & Taihogawa River Taihogawa River while trekking through the fantastic water trees 4 ~ 40 6,000yen / Sea Kayaking & Coral A4 that grow along it. 3hours Groups are also 3hours 10 ~ 60 5,500yen / person accepted. person B4 Trekking (Guide fees, canoe rental, life boat, insurance fees, and tax are Reef Inoh (Lagoon) * Includes time required for instruction, shower and changing clothes. included.)

Paddle through water trees as you admire the crystal-clear, mirror- Bunagaya Lake Nature like surface of the lake. You will find small waterfalls and nests of 4 ~ 20 yen / Beach Combing 1hour 10 ~ 60 1,500yen / person A5 2hours Groups are also 5,000 B5 and Canoeing Okinawa woodpeckers in the trees. . person * Includes time required for instruction. (Guide fees, canoe rental, insurance fees, and tax are included.) accepted

•Boujimui Course (beginner and intermediate) Length: 1 km 1.5 hours Limestone Mountains & •Nekumachiji Course (beginner to intermediate) Length: 1.5 km 1.5 hours 4 ~ 15 yen / A6 •Bunagaya Course (beginner to intermediate) Length: 2 km All courses accept 4,000 Mountain Trekking •Shioya-fuji Course (intermediate) Length: 3 km 2hours groups. person (All courses include guide fees, insurance fees, and tax.) 3.5 hours B5 Beach Combing Shioya Bay Canoeing & Paddle up to the upper reaches of Shioya Bay and enjoy the hours 4,000yen / A7 Mangrove Viewing beautiful mangroves that grow in the brackish water. 1.5 2 ~ 20 person

g in Bouji Forest lk a Tisaga Forest 【309m】 Shioya Bay Canoeing & 【243m】 W A7 Mangrove Viewing il Igimihakinzo a r Mt. Nekumachiji T Igimihakinzo Trail 【360.7m】 Starting Point Nekuma Bunagaya Field Starting Point Starting Point Mt. Kugani

Camellia ﬂowers Shioya-fuji (Best season in Jan.) 【317.4m】 A6 B3 Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking A2 Shiokaze (Sea Breeze) A3 Forest & Lakeside Mt. Muta Nordic Walking & Yoga Nordic Walking & Yoga Mt. Muta Limestone Mountains & Starting Point Ogimi Village’s Shishigaki Mountain Trekking (boar walls) 6 7 C3 Kiyuna Farm Cultivate Ogimi’s Lifestyle and Culture

Igimi Homestay the Complete Experience

Learn the lifestyle and

Sea Lampshade Chalk Art C6 C10 C2 Eisa Making culture of Yanbaru

Number Program Description Time Required Number of People Accepted Cost During World War II, Keiko Taira (Maiden Name: Miyagi) was 9 years by getting to know old. She boarded a ship, Tsushima-maru, chartered to evacuate school children and headed for Nagasaki. On the way, however, 1 lecture C1 Learning Peace the ship was struck by a torpedo launched from an American 2hours 10 ~ 170 (20,000 yen / submarine and blown to pieces… She will tell you, in person, how lecture) she developed her strong emotion to care for others and her desire to live life to the fullest after this tragic experience. the local residents! Try the Okinawan folk dance, Eisa, in our traditional costumes with C2 Eisa the Ogimi Youth Association members. (Instruction and participation 2hours 10 ~ 60 4,500yen / person fees, costume and drum rental, insurance fees, and tax are included.)

• Milking & Butter-Making Experience 3,000yen / person C3 Kiyuna Farm • Milking & Bread or Cheese-Making Experience 2hours 10 ~ 60 (Cost of ingredients, insurance fees, and tax are included.) 3,500yen / person

Ogimi Farm Surrounded by magnificent nature, Ogimi Farm produces vegetables naturally, using absolutely no chemicals or chemical fertilizers. C4 Program content is subject to Harvest vegetables and taste their freshness on the spot. You’ll 2hours 10 ~ 50 3,000yen / person change depending on the season. discover what fresh, natural vegetables should taste like! (Cost of Please inquire in advance. ingredients, instruction fees, insurance fees, and tax are included.)

Enjoy learning how to make pottery on a potter’s wheel! You can choose to make one of the following items: a cup, a plate, or a 2hours C5 Pottery bowl. (Cost of materials, instruction fees, insurance fees, and tax ~ 5 ~ 20 4,500yen / person are included.) * The charge for your finished work is to be paid on 3hours delivery.

Make a lampshade using seashells picked from Ogimi’s beautiful C6 Sea Lampshade Making beaches. (Cost of materials, instruction fees, insurance fees, and tax 2hours 2 ~ 40 3,500yen / person are included.) Igimi Homestay Experience･･･ 10 Chatting with Ojii (Grandpa) Prolong your life by chatting with Ogimi’s lively grandpas and C7 and Obaa (Grandma) grandmas. It will heal your mind for sure! Please contact us for details and fees Making Shekwasha C8 Learn how to make your own chopsticks with Shekwasha (flat lemon) hours yen / person Chopsticks tree branches. It’s good for the environment, too! 2 5 ~ 40 3,500 Igimi Day-Trip Experience･････ 11

Making Igimi Japanese Learn how to make a special product of Ogimi, Japanese soba C9 Soba Noodles noodles. Enjoy the taste of soba you made for yourself. 2hours 5 ~ 20 3,500yen / person

Using specially-made chalk that allows you to mix colors, paint your C10 Chalk Art very own masterpiece, not with pens and brushes, but with the feel 2hours 5 ~ 20 3,500yen / person of your own fingers. Create an original work of art in Ogimi! Igimi Chanpuru Homestay Plans･･････････････ 12

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C1 Learning Peace C5 Pottery C8 Making Shekwasha C9 Making Igimi Japanese Chopsticks Soba Noodles

8 9 Igimi Homestay Learn the lifestyle and culture of Yanbaru by getting to know the local residents! the Complete Experience Enjoy the nature. Chat with the locals. Create unforgettable memories in Farm Stay (3 days and 2 night your second hometown, Ogimi. Igimi Homestay Experience 2 with 5 meals)

[Seasons] All year round You will learn the secrets to longevity and gain a deeper appreciation for food [Length of Stay] 3 days and 2night when you eat Ogimi’s traditional dishes that have sustained the good health of [Number of People] 10 ~ 170 its residents for a long time. Enjoy communicating with our elderly people who [Number of Host Houses] are even more active as they age, and experience Yanbaru’s agriculture, dairy 42 houses capable of accepting 170 students farming and craft-making. You will certainly find many moments to treasure Ideally 4 people per host house, when you experience Ogimi’s rural lifestyle with your host family. Learn the preciousness of nature while learning to farm. We hope you find your Japanese but each house can accommodate 3 ~ 5 people. mother and father in your second hometown, Ogimi. [Fees] 20,980 yen / person (Room charge, costs for the Experience program, meals, tax (2 days and 1 night with 2 meals) (8%), agency fees, and insurance fees are included.) 1 Farm Stay (2 days and 1 night with 3 meals) Sample Plan Schedule (arriving in the evening) [Seasons] All year round Time Experience Programs [Length of Stay] 2 days and 1 night 16:50 Meet at Bunagaya Hall [Number of People] 10 ~ 170 Welcome Ceremony Day 1 17:00 [Number of Host Houses] Arriving at your host farm house 17:30 42 houses capable of accepting 170 students Farm House Cooking Experience, dinner, mingling ~ Ideally 4 people per host house, Bath time 23:00 but each house can accommodate 3 ~ 5 people. Bed time

[Fees] 1 night with 2 meals → 9,980 yen / person Day 2 Enjoy farming and local family business experience (Room charge, costs for the Experience program, meals, tax 終日 programs, together with farm house life and sight-seeing (8%), agency fees, and insurance fees are included.) around the village all day long! Breakfast, lunch, dinner 7:00 Farm-house style breakfast Day 3 Sample Plan Schedule (arriving in the evening) 11:40 Meet at Bunagaya Hall Time Experience Programs 11:50 Farewell Ceremony (Say good-bye to your host family) 16:50 Meet at Bunagaya Hall 12:00 Departure from Bunagaya Hall / send-off Welcome Ceremony Day 1 17:00 Arriving at your host farm house 17:30 Farm House Cooking Experience, dinner, mingling ~ Igimi Day-Trip Experience Bath time 23:00 Bed time A day-trip to experience the fun and hardship of 7:00 Farm-house style breakfast farming while helping local famers.

Day 2 9:00 Farming Experience, cultural exchange with local farmers 11:40 Meet at Bunagaya Hall Half-a-Day Plan Full Day Farming Experience Plan 11:50 Farewell Ceremony (Say good-bye to your host family) [Seasons] All year round [Seasons] All year round 12:00 Departure from Bunagaya Hall / send-off [Length of Stay] 3hours [Length of Stay] 6hours [Number of People] 10 ~ 170 [Number of People] 10 ~ 170 [Number of Host Farms] [Number of Host Farms] Sample Plan Schedule(arriving in the afternoon) 42 houses capable of accepting 170 students 42 houses capable of accepting 170 students Time Experience Programs Ideally 4 people per host house, Ideally 4 people per host house, 13:00 Meet at Bunagaya Hall but each house can accommodate 3 ~ 5 people. but each house can accommodate 3 ~ 5 people. 13:10 Welcome Ceremony [Fees] 2,880 yen / person [Fees] 4,630 yen / person Day 1 Arriving at your host farm house Sample Plan Schedule Sample Plan Schedule 13:30 Farming experience, Sight-seeing around the village (lunch) Time Experience Programs Time Experience Programs ~ Farm House Cooking Experience, dinner 9:00 Meet at Bunagaya Hall parking area (restrooms available) 9:00 Meet at Bunagaya Hall parking area (restrooms available) 23:00 Bath time 9:10 Welcome Ceremony 9:10 Welcome Ceremony Bed time Arriving at the farm house, farming experience, cultural Arriving at the farm house, farming experience, cultural 9:30 9:30 7:00 Farm-house style breakfast exchange time with local farmers exchange time with local farmers, lunch Day 2 8:40 Meet at Bunagaya Hall 11:40 Meet at Bunagaya Hall parking area 15:40 Meet at Bunagaya Hall parking area 11:50 Farewell Ceremony (Say good-bye to your farm family) 15:50 Farewell Ceremony (Say good-bye to your farm family) 8:50 Farewell Ceremony (Say good-bye to your host family) 12:00 Departure from Bunagaya Hall parking area / send-off 16:00 Departure from Bunagaya Hall parking area / send-off 9:00 Departure from Bunagaya Hall / send-off

10 11 Igimi Chanpuru 〜 Package Plans 〜 Homestay and Experience Program Package Plan

Teachers, students and host families enjoy our 2 days and 1 night with 3 meals experience programs altogether! • Welcome and Farewell Ceremonies Events planned by students are fun, too. 3 days and 2 nights with 5 meals Location: Taiho Dam, Bunagaya Hall (the Rural Environment Improvement Center in the event of rain)

Our unique Igimi Chanpuru Package Plans allow you to cut transportation costs, like bus fare, Taiho Dam Ogimi Rural Environmental Improvement Center and reduce travel time because you can enjoy your homestay and all experience programs within Ogimi Village. On top of that, you’ ll have more free time to relax and enjoy your school trip to the fullest! You’ ll also have a chance to mingle with and get to know your teachers, agency representatives and local farmers who otherwise have little opportunity to meet with outsiders. Try our Igimi Chanpuru Package Plans and make memories on your school trip that will last a lifetime! [Seasons] All year round [Length of Stay] 2 days and 1 night [Number of People] 10 ~ 170 [Number of Host Houses] 42 houses capable of accepting 170 people. (Ideally 4 people per house, but can accommodate up to 5 people.) Two villages (Ogimi and Kunigami or Higashi) are required to accommodate 170 ~ 200 people. [Fees] 2 days and 1 night: 15,980 yen / person 3 days and 2 nights: 26,980 yen / person (Room charge, cost of Farming and Local Family Business Experience Programs, meals, tax (8%), agency fees and • Stargazing, Social event (Performances of Eisa, Ryubu, Shishi-mai, and Sanshin) insurance fees are included.) Location: Ishiyama Observation Deck (the Rural Environment Improvement Center in the event of rain) * Your host farm family will take you to and pick you up from each experience program.

Sample Plan Schedule (2 days and 1 night) 獅子 Time Experience Programs Location 12:00 Arriving at Bunagaya Hall Bunagaya Hall 12:10 Welcome Ceremony 12:40 Arriving at your host farm house Host farm house Day 1 Farming and Local Family Business Experience Programs 18:00 • Stargazing Ishiyama Observatory • Social event (Okinawan dance, Eisa, Ryubu and Shishi-mai, (If it rains, the Rural Environment Improvement and Sanshin (an Okinawan instrument) performances) Center) • Okinawan-style BBQ for dinner 21:00 Arriving at your host farm house, taking a bath and going to Ishiyama Observatory Host farm house bed. Eisa Morning Breakfast Host farm house Experience Programs 8:00 Farewell Ceremony Bunagaya Hall • Ta-taki Falls Trekking Day 2 8:30 Going to each Experience Program • Canoeing • Ta-taki Falls Trekking You will be divided into small groups to take part in • Marine Experience the 5 programs. • Sea Lamp-Making • Pottery 12:00 Departure from Ogimi Bunagaya Hall

Marine Experience

I wonder who’ll be coming… Could it be her?

カヌー体験 Sea Lampshade Making

Welcome Ceremony Pottery Farewell Ceremony

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Meet your Japanese mother and father in Ogimi! 58 22 3 Yamakawa Family 5 6 4 Taira Family Kiinjyou Family 5 Farm Stay Host Houses Sutherland Family Nerome Ooganeku 7 Takazato 26 Nakaima Family Location Map Miyagi Family 8 28 Janagusuku Taira Family Sotozono Family Nuha Kijoka W e are w aiting Uebaru 1 Sutherland Sanae you here 42軒 Oogimi Yamagami Family 2 Beach House Inn Ikehara Hiroaki/Nobuko Noburin-So House Shioya 9 Taira Family 12 Segawa Family This house stands right in the front of the ocean! The mother The father and mother used to be elementary school teachers. They love Yako 6 25 Kogachi Family Ikehara Family runs a Bed and Breakfast known as the “Beach House Inn.” flowers and grow many flower seedlings in their large greenhouse. The Oshikawa Yoshihama Family Miyagi She can show children how to clean up the beach and to mother is excellent at cooking and treats their guests with her delicious grow vegetables in her family garden. The mother is fluent in dishes. You can also tour “Takazato Shuzo,” a Sake brewery that makes 10 English. the one and only Awamori sake in Yanbaru. 331 Miyagi Family 58 9 13 7 8 Shirahama Kiyuna Family Taminato 14

Miyag Family Taiho 11 18 23

Taira Family Tokashiki Family Yogi Family Tsuha Esu 331 15 19 24 Igei Family Higa Family Chinen Family Miyagi Kenryu/Mihoko Guest House Meri Taira Eikichi/Masae Taira Minshuku Inn 16 20 27 Higashi Village The father of this house sports a moustache and it has become his trademark. The father and mother grow tropical fruits such as Yanbaru Furugen Family Majya Family Aikawa Family Staying together over night, The mother is a quiet lady with a kind smile. They enjoy taking their guests for Oranges, Shekwasha, Tankan, Kabuchi, Dragon Fruits, and Guava. 17 21 you already are my relative! beach walks on the Churaumi Beach that stretches out in front of their house. The mother is an Okinawan beauty and her homemade dishes are They also love to show them how to make sea crafts and grow vegetables in absolutely the best! Uema Family Sakata Family * There are 14 other houses not shown on the map. their organic garden. There are two dogs waiting for you, too. 1 2 9 10

Yanbaru no Mori House Tsubaki no Yado Inn Yamagami Manabu /Akiko Yamagami Home Taira Kiyomi White Mee Mee House Segawa Shinya/Yurimi (Yanbaru’s Forest House) Miyagi Hiroshi (Camellia House Inn)

In the Yamagami Family, the father is a potter (Jinjinyo-Style) and The Taira Family has a Shekwasha field stretching from the front of The father grows bananas and the mother has skillful hands The father loves wild Camellia flowers so much that he now grows the mother is excellent at making bread. It is a happy family with their house where you can learn good farming skills. The mother of that excel at detailed work. Their quaint log house stands in the Camellia plants himself. The mother runs a nearby café and is an many children. They grow Okinawan vegetables in their family the house is known for her bright, friendly smile. mountains, surrounded by greenery and the chirping of birds. They excellent baker. Guests can enjoy the wonderful view of Ogimi’s garden. love spending time with children more than anything. nature from their house.

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Yamakawa Chizuko Chee-tan’s Mountain Cottage Taira Morio/Etuko Shinnabama House Taira koutarou/Noriko Taira-So Inn Kogachi Satoshi/Kazuko Kogacha House

The mother works as a dressmaker who remakes old clothes into The ocean is right in the front of the Taira Family’s house! Students staying The father is tall and the mother is short. They work hard and grow The father runs an electrical appliance shop while juggling new accessories and dresses. The father grows Okinawan red here will be able to enjoy morning and evening walks on the sandy beach. The Ogimi’s own Akatsuchi Japanese Radish and make Ogimi Japanese farming as well. He also plays the Sanshin just like a professional. father is always happy to treat them with the beautiful sound of the Sanshin (an peppers. At their home, you’ll be sure to experience the magnificent Okinawan instrument) he plays, and the mother, who is an excellent cook, is Soba Noodles. Of course, you too can learn how to make soba The mother makes great creative dishes using Okinawa-grown nature of Ogimi. proud to share her simple, yet delicious Yanbaru dishes. Hosting students keeps noodles from them firsthand! The father can also show you how to ingredients. They enjoy sharing their meals with children more than them young, they say. Children are always welcome! make handicraft pieces using seashells. anything else.

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Kiyuna Tomohide/Keiko Kiyuna’s Inn Miyagi Mituo/Hitomi Tingamui Inn Sakata Ryuji/Akiko Warabiya Inn Kinjyou Masaharu/Shizue Kinjyou Farm Kai-kun

This couple love nature and animals. Anyone who meets the The couple’s nicknames are Mickey and Minnie. The father runs an The father used to compete in adventure races and is proud of his strength. The The father is kind and easy-going, and the mother is a great cook father can tell right away how fun and warm-hearted he is. inn while both farming and working as a care worker. The mother mother used to teach at a free school. They have a young child and a baby as who used to be a nurse. Their herbal tea with hibiscus is a must-try! The mother is also filled with warmth and kindness. She loves keeps herself busy, too. She assists the father and takes care of the well as some chickens and goats. They grow rice, which is rare in Okinawa. At You can also enjoy the whole view of Ogimi from their house. They chatting as well as making bread and butter. You’re sure to be inn while enjoying baking delicious bread and cakes. their home, you will be able to enjoy everything that Ogimi’s nature has to offer, always welcome children by posting up the names of their much- impressed by the Okinawan music they play. including the ocean, mountains and rivers. anticipated guests. 15 16 23 24

Igei azuo/Emiko Igei Farm Inn Furugen Munehiro/Naoko Shima no Ue Farm Inn Yogi Seitoku/Rumiko Yogisanchi Home Chinen Zenichi/Mieko Yanbaru’s Tree House

The Igei Farm has been certified as an organic farm by the Japanese The father is a man of few words, but loves to spend time with The mother is excellent at cooking and the father loves to farm. The mother and father always say that they can hardly wait to have Agricultural Standards (JAS) organization. The father hopes that children. He is a specialist in growing mangoes. The cheerful mother They’ve never failed to warmly welcome their guests with a new guests. The energy that children have empowers them and children will learn the joy and importance of farming while staying is an excellent cook. There are many fans of her professional-quality handmade banner. The yard of Yogisanchi Home is full of flowers, makes them feel young again each time. with them. The mother is small in stature but big of heart. She is dishes. too. excellent at cooking and enjoys making dinner with children. 17 18 25 26

Uema Masayoshi/Kiyoko Satoyama Farm Tokashiki Seiyu/Hiromi Tsuwabuki-So Inn Yoshihama Etuko Aoi Sogen House (Green Field House) Nakaima Munetosi/Hiroko Nakaima Forestry

The father and mother say that running an inn keeps them young. They The Inn stands in the midst of beautiful scenery and in full view of The generous and easy-going mother, Etsuko-san, is always The father makes charcoal while growing Shekwasha trees. The have a karaoke machine at home and love singing with their guest children Shioya Bay. The father and mother also run a café known as “Chi Pa ready to welcome children with open arms. She is known for mother will treat you with delicious homemade food. Enjoy staying after dinner. That’s the happiest time of all, they say. The mother, who is a Pa.” They love to show children how to make Sata Andagi (Okinawan her kindness, sincerity, and delicious food! at their wonderful house surrounded by the fresh scent of the wonderful cook, also feels happy when she sees children enjoying her dishes doughnuts) as much as showing them how to farm. You will find Mr. woods. and eating a lot! They will offer you great farming training as well. and Mrs. Tokashiki a happy and easy-going couple! 19 20 27 28

Higa Satoru/Tokiko Bunagaya-So Inn Majya Koujyou/Fumiko Majya Majya House Aikawa Masahisa/Yukie Yanbaru Shinkanucha Village Sotozono Yoshikazu/Suemi Hokazono Inn

The father is a specialist in growing chrysanthemums and an agricultural In the Maja Maja House, the father, who grows delicious mangos, The village is located on the top of the mountain overlooking the The father can do everything that needs to be done. The mother worker certified by the province of Okinawa. The mother is a bit shy but and the mother, who is excellent at cooking Okinawan cuisine, live ocean. They lead a recycling-oriented life while offering various is also a reliable and capable person with a big, warm heart. The makes you feel at home with a nice and warm smile. She will guide you with their happy son. The house stands in the fresh and clean air in workshops such as house-building and cooking with wild herbs. beautiful ocean spreads out in front of their house. This is an with a strong hand whenever necessary. The father hopes that his guests the mountains. How about a refreshing walk in the woods? exciting house with a lively family. will gain important concentration skills while learning how to farm.

16 17 ly r gues sib st ou ts safely and respon Emergency Procedures in Case of an Accident ho To The Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association offers various types of workshops, lectures, and training for Emergency Contact Network Chart ● In case of an accident, we will follow the emergency contact network chart below. Workshops guides and farmers to enhance their motivation and & improve their capacity to be safe and reliable guides and host families. Accident Training Emergency !

Evaluate the injured person’ s condition In case of a non-serious condition • Emergency and Critical Care Training Courses Treatment at a guide’ s or a host family’ s home • Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Drills In case of a serious condition • Small Animal Handling Workshops Regional Division, Nago Police Station Ogimi Sonritsu Shinryojo Clinic Contact emergency oﬃcials Tel.0980-52-0110 1306-62,Aza-Shioya, Ogimi-son • Hosting International Tourists Language Classes Kijoka Substation Tel.0980-44-3556 Tel.0980-50-5450 • Hazardous Materials Workshops Shioya Substation Tel.0980-44-2102

East Detachment Office, Kunigami District Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association For Host Families Civil Service Union Fire Department 1357-18, Aza-Taminato, Ogimi-son Headquarters Nago Marine Safety Office • Meetings to Promote the Installation of Fire Extinguishers Tel.0980-44-1960 381-1 Aza-Taira, Higashi-son 452-3 Miyazato, Nago-shi Fax.0980-44-1961 • Promotion of Obtaining the Certificate of Approval by the Fire Services Act Tel.0980-43-3119 Tel.0980-53-0118 Office Cell Phone 080-6494-8220 • Information Sessions about the Hotel Business Law by the Hokubu Regional

Public Health Center Hospitals the injured will be transported to Travel Agency

• Okinawan Cuisine Workshops Okinawa Prefectural Hokubu Hospital (Kenritsu Hokubu Hospital) Contact the school and home of the person aﬀected 2-12-3, Okita, Nago-shi Tel.0980-52-2719 • Allergy Prevention Classes Northern Okinawa Medical Center (Hokubuchiku Ishikai Hospital) The items listed above are just some of our workshops and training classes. 1712-3,Umusa, Nago-shi Tel.0980-54-1111 Living Environment Division, Hikari Clinic Hokubu Regional Public Health Center 197,Hentona, Kunigami-son Tel.0980-41-2221 2-13-1, Onaka, Nago-shi Tel.0980-52-2636

Emergency and Critical Care Training Courses

About Insurance

In the case of an accident, tour Accident Insurance 賠償保険 participants are covered by accident and liability insurance. Death or Residual Disability Indemnity 10,000,000 yen Bodily Injury Liability 70,000,000 yen / person The insurance fees are included in the tour price. Please refer to Hospital Charges 5,000 yen / day Accident Liability 100,000,000 yen / accident the chart on the right for Hospital Expenses 3,000 yen / day Property Damage Liability 5,000,000 yen / accident coverage details. Insurance Coverage

Allergy Prevention Classes Inspection Team Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Drills

The 9th Japan Ecotourism Awards, “The Project to Revitalize Attractive Tourist Spots Ministry of the Environment by a Joint-Effort of the Public-Private Sectors” Sponsored by the Japan Tourism Agency. At the vote to select new standard tourist attractions.

Winner of the Third Prize in the General Category

Okinawan Cuisine Workshops Regular Meeting Food Sanitation Act Classes by the Out of 613 applicants for the awards from Hokubu Regional Public Health Center all over Japan, 78 of our applications, including “Ogimi Marugoto Shekwasha Experience: Try the Golden Fruit” were In addition to the above classes and services, we offer many more culture classes, Experience Programs Guide selected and won third place in the The Winner of the Special Award General category at the Joint Business training sessions, information sessions about obtaining approval by the Hotel Business Law and Fire Services Report Meeting, “Tabikare School Out of 57 applicants for the awards from all over Japan, we were Festival,” held at the Tokyo Big Site. The Act, as well as other kinds of workshops and classes. recognized for our efforts to vitalize the local economy through our winning application was chosen through homestay businesses while striving to preserve the natural votes by 15,000 visitors, travelers, mass environment. media workers, and judges. 18 Ogimi Experience Learn Ogimi lifestyle and culture Okinawa! in the natural surroundings of Yanbaru, * Ogimi is known as “Igimi” in the Okinawan dialect. The Complete Igimi