Enjoy an all-new travel experience in Okinawa through sports Okinawa’s Sporting Calendar Please be sure to pay attention to seasonal weather conditions and pack accordingly Although autumn is still Winter is the best season for Okinawa's sunny Summer in Okinawa warmer in Okinawa than sports in Okinawa. While it is spring season begins means it's time for in the rest of Japan, there Okinawa generally considered to be in March, so please marine and beach is a significant change in mild, temperatures may very bring short sleeves for sports! From the end the sporting calendar. You greatly, especially when cold the pleasantly warm of the rainy season in can still swim at the winter winds prevail. Please days and long sleeves late June, sunscreen beaches until October, but bring a range of attire for both please bring extra clothes for the chillier nights. is a must. warmer and colder days. for the mornings and Running nights. Cycling Golf Experience Diving Summer Autumn Spring Winter the Okinawan islands' beauty firsthand on Average temperatures Data: The Japan Meteorological Agency Average values: Monthly average temperatures in Naha city from 1981 to 2010 a sporting vacation! Access to Okinawa RUSSIA CANADA UK GERMANY Berlin FRANCE ITALY Rome USA JAPAN Los Angeles About 3 hours THAILAND MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur SINGAPORE AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND SporTrip is… Okinawa Tourist Information Service An all-new sports-oriented traveling Okinawa Story Search style that fuses the outdoor lifestyle, natural beauty, and many sights and attractions of Okinawa Click here for information on sports facilities and other sports-related information in Okinawa Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau Accommodation 1831-1 Oroku, Naha City, Okinawa 901-0152, Japan (Okinawa Industrial Support Center 2F) http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/stay/ TEL:+81-98-859 6127 ＦＡＸ:+81-98-859-6222 E-mail:[email protected] Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau The appeal of Sightseeing while you jog! SporTrip Have fun with "Maranic"! Making every season Running the perfect season for travel! 1 04 p Relax at your Okinawa is the premier resort destination in Japan. Blessed with mild temperatures of 15 to 20°C even in winter, Okinawa is ideal for a own pace while wide range of sports at any time of the year. Extensive sports facilities can be found not only on the main island of Okinawa, but also on its cruising around Okinawa many outer islands. Whether it's international events, professional camps, or training venues for professionals and amateurs alike, Okinawa Cycling boasts the finest environment for all types of sports. 10p Enjoy and refresh yourself with a sports-filled travel experience in Okinawa. Enjoy the freedom of resort-style golf to your heart's content Okinawa is a resort destination that boasts both beautiful nature Golf and a rich cultural heritage. Whilst taking it easy is p always an option, we recommend a "SporTrip" as 14 an exciting combination of sports and tourism! Come and experience the excitement of your very own sporTrip! The appeal of SporTrip The appeal of SporTrip Be touched by the warm Travel with ease from 3 hospitality of Uchinanchu! 2 anywhere in Japan! Experience the warm and laid-back atmosphere of the genial people Okinawa is served by an abundance of direct flights from regional Dive into the deep of Okinawa, known as "Uchinanchu". Whether they're cheering you on in cities as well as the major airports of Japan. The islands are easily acces- a marathon or laying on their wonderful cuisine at event after-parties, you sible; every day there are more than 20 flights between Okinawa and and clear emerald green will never forget their famous hospitality. Make new friends and discover- Tokyo, over 10 connecting flights to Fukuoka and Osaka, and new routes ies through sports with "SporsTrip", or for those who have visited before, seas of Okinawa! are currently being opened by a number of budget airlines. So why not don't hesitate to re-connect with old friends from your last trip! come and take a sports-themed holiday with a "SporTrip"? Marine Sports 18p Come and join in with soccer and volleyball Keep a look out for games on the beach! athlete training camps and Beach Sports Okinawan professional sports teams! 19p Spectator Sports 22p 02 03 Beat UV rays with the Remember to drink Effective exercises right running gear plenty of water for warming up and while running cooling down Find Yourself Naturally Moving With plenty of sunshine throughout the It is said that the body loses one liter of Before a run, give your Achilles tendons with a Lighter Step year, protect your skin by applying its water content every hour when and shoulder blades a good stretch. sunblock and wearing long-sleeved tops running. To prevent dehydration, it is Gently rotate your hips to gradually warm and leggings. Arm covers are also a important to rehydrate frequently. The up your body and start off with a slow golden rule is to drink water even when jog. Careful stretching exercises are convenient option. Choose exercise wear you do not feel thirsty. For enhanced important at the end of your run. Slowly made from absorbent and cooling mate- effect, choose isotonic drinks that stretch out all the muscles in your body rials for maximum comfort. A running contain sodium and amino acids over to prevent sore muscles and fatigue the 1 cap, sun visor or sunglasses are a must mineral water. Waist pouches with next day. Applying ice packs to aching too! attached pockets and holders for bottled areas such as tired calves will also help Running drinks will come in handy. to alleviate discomfort. With a more moderate summer climate than the rest of Japan, And off we go! running in the gentle rays of the setting sun in Okinawa is a real pleasure. The best running season is winter, when temperatures average a mild 17 to 18°C. Surrounded by the ocean and blessed with cool breezes, Okinawa is the perfect spot for running enthusiasts all year round. tips In autumn, marathons are held throughout the islands, attracting an increasing numer of participants from all over Japan and other countries. for an enjoyble From verdant nature to bustling city centers, the islands of Okinawa make for a wonderful marathon course. Travel Run Well-equipped parks and easily navigable beaches are just some of the spots that runners will find attractive. Please come on a "travel run" and savor the best of local cuisine and shopping in Okinawa! 04 05 7 ⑦Azama San San Beach: The beach house is Touring Okinawa with a equipped with changing rooms, shower facilities and 1 retail shops ⑧Sefa-utaki: The holy place of worship in the practice of agari-umai that remains important until Running Leisurely this day. Do pay a visit while returning from the running Sightseeing Run course to experience the spirituality of this historic site. Agari-umai Maranic ⑨Nirai Bridge/ Kanai Bridge: The outstanding vistas Beginners “Spiritual Worshipping of the East” from these bridges, which are renowned as one of the "Maranic" is a running style that offers the unique combination of best scenic spots in southern Okinawa, serves as the highlight of this running course. running a marathon and having a picnic. Visit tourist attractions 【Nanjo City Chinen/ 8.3km】 during your run, and savor local delights for lunch and 8 9 tea time while resting your feet. Experience Okinawa with recommended map courses Chinen Marine Leisure Center this relaxed and leisurely running style! Nanjo City OKINAWA Azama San San Beach MAIN ISLAND Nostalgic Nirai Bridge / Kanai Bridge old towns and JASDF Chinen Sub Base streets Sefa-utaki Such beautiful Tour Quaint Historic Towns scener y! 3 【Shuri ~ Central Naha City/ 10.4 km】 Let’s go for it! Ganju-eki Nanjo This running course covers part of the pilgrimage 1 route taken during agari-umai, an ancient ritual in Okinawa map Pipeline Naha City Cape Chinen Park where pilgrimages were made to holy sites. From Azama Furujima Station San San Beach, exit onto Route 331 and head toward Lawson’s Chinen Castle Ruins the Chinen castle ruins, one of the designated pilgrimage Shiritsu-byoin-mae Station sites in agari-umai. Make your way slowly along the stone Chinen-ukka Gibo Station pavements from Chinen-ukka to the castle ruins and Shintoshin Public Park experience the palpable air of mysticism. To handle the many undulations on this course, bend your body forward San-A Main Place Shopping Center and swing your arms when heading uphill and control A running course that allows you to stroll your speed in order to maintain a steady pace when 2 Omoromachi Sashikasahija the ancient castle towns surrounding Shuri going downhill. Cafes boasting wonderful scenery dot the Station Ryutan Pond Daruma-dera Castle. Soothe your spirits with a visit to area, and runners may also choose to utilize many other Shuri High School (Daruma Temple) Sashikasahija, a spiritual healing site known stop-off points located along the course. Max Valu amongst locals, and learn how awamori is made with a tour of a brewing company – Asato Station this running course features numerous rest Saion Square Kinjo-cho stops that promise an engaging and interest- Kokusai Street Stone Pavement Shuri Castle ing experience. While there are many undu- Makishi Station Zuisen Distillery lations along this running trail, refresh yourself with the breathtaking vistas of Naha City from within the gardens of Shuri Castle. ①Ryutan Pond: A man-made pond constructed in 1427 with walking trails Flanked by traditional Okinawa soba restau- surrounded by lush greenery.