Annual event
Naha Dragon Boat Race
Come with us and cheer for your favorite dragon boat to win
the big race! May 5th is the Japanese Holiday to celebrate
children and to give respect to the Gods of the Sea. The
Dragon Boat Race is conducted in hopes of bringing good
luck to the local fishermen. The race involves teams from all
over Okinawa, including teams from all military branches.
Bring something to sit on and don’t forget your sunscreen.
Please bring a chair, yen for purchasing from your favorite
local food booths, or feel free to pack a lunch and snacks.
5 May • 11 am - 5 pm
Don’t miss
Lily Festival on Ie Island
The flowers are in bloom and it’s that time of year to enjoy
Ie Island at its best. We will take a short Ferry ride to one of
Okinawa’s closest islands. Also included is a 1 ½ hour island
tour where we will visit some of Ie Island’s local attractions.
You will need to bring yen for lunch and purchases or pack
a lunch.
6 & 7 May • 7:15 am - 5
Go with Hide
Sunday Stroll on Kokusai Street
Walking down Kokusai Street in Naha is always exciting but
on Sundays it will get even better. The street will be blocked
off so that is can be open to street performers! There are
enough shops and restaurants to please everyone’s need.
Please bring yen for purchases.
7 May • 2 pm - 7 pm
Don’t miss
Okuma Matata with Rebel Souljahz Meet & Greet
Head up North and enjoy Okuma’s 2nd Annual Okuma
Matata event with VIP treatment. Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian
buffet and entertainment featuring Rebel Souljahz!
12 May • 4:30 pm - midnight
Battle of Okinawa: Part 1
Join us for a historical tour of the Battle of Okinawa during
WWII. Sights include the Japanese Naval Underground,
Peace Prayer Park, the Battle of Okinawa Museum at Peace
Prayer Park, Hacksaw Ridge, and other significant stops
along the way. A delicious buffet lunch at the Southern Beach
Hotel is also included. Please bring yen for extra purchases
and comfortable walking shoes.
13 May • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
28 May • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
New
Ninja show & BBQ Dinner in Yomitan
Enjoy an exciting 40 minute ninja show in Yomitan Village.
Check out ancient art of ninjutsu along with the acrobatic and
storied performance. Afterwards enjoy a delicious outdoor
BBQ. Don’t forget to bring your camera and yen for drinks and
purchases. Cancel by May 8 for a full refund.
13 May • 4:45 pm - 9 pm
New
Early Mother Day Ryukyu Dinner & Dance Show
at Manza Resort
Take mom out for and early Mother’s Day present! Enjoy an
all-around Okinawan experience with a 30 minute Ryukyu
Dance performance and an all you can eat Ryukyu Cuisine
Buffet. Don’t forget your camera and yen for drinks and extra
purchases. Cancel by May 8 for a full refund.
13 May • 5 pm - 9 pm
Mother’s Day Bullfight
Treat mom to an exciting family affair and receive 20%
off mom’s tour! Uruma City is hosting a powerful and
spectacular bullfight. You will have a chance to see a
traditional Okinawa Bullfight. Bullfighting, called “Togyu” in
Japanese, has been a popular part of the Ryukyu Islands
History since the 17th Century. See what it takes to be
crowned the “Yokozuna”. Please feel free to bring a mat or
cushion to sit on, food, drinks and yen for purchases.
14 May • 11 am - 5 pm
Fun Day at Okinawa Marriott Lunch and Pool
Enjoy a fun filled and relaxing afternoon at the Okinawa
Marriott! The hotel features the longest in pool Okinawa,
which is over 550 feet long! They also have a children’s pool
area and a water slide. Children must be at least 3’11” tall
to use the waterslide. After hanging out in the pool enjoy a
buffet lunch with a variety of choices! Enjoy the all you can
eat sushi and tempura. The chefs will make the sushi and
tempura fresh upon order. Make sure to bring yen for drinks
and water activities, sunscreen, bathing suit, towels and
anything else you will need.
14 May • 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mother’s Day Southeast Botanical Garden &
Bios on the Hill
Have a wonderful day with Mom at two great gardens! Enjoy
a beautiful stroll through the Southeast Botanical Garden
and then a delicious lunch at the Peace Restaurant right
inside the garden. Afterward, head to Bios on the Hill and
take a leisurely boat ride through its scenic waterway. Don’t
forget your camera and yen for purchases.
14 May • 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
Sale
Kimono Shopping Tour
Visit an authentic bingata store “Ryusen” in Naha where you
have an opportunity to view and purchase Okinawan bingata.
Afterwards head to Patllette Kumoji Ryubo for a special
limited time sale of kimonos and other Japanese antiques
from mainland. Also included is a special 20% discount from
one of the vendors. Bring yen for purchases.
19 May • 9 am - 3 pm
Mother Daughter Basket Weaving & Tea Party
Enjoy quality mother daughter time crafting with Ayumi. Then,
afterwards head to Mid Village for a scrumptious Au Gratin or
Doria dinner and choose from 50 different teas! What more
could a girl want?! Don’t forget to order the scone! Please
bring yen for dinner.
20 May • 3 pm - 7:30 pm
Ocean Observatory Tour
Explore the sea below in the Underwater Observatory and
short glass bottom boat ride at Busena Resort. You will also
have a chance to get hands on experience of how the oceans
and global environments affect the Asian Pacific region at
the Global Oceanographic Data Center. We will stop at Jusco
shopping center, so don’t forget to bring yen for lunch and
purchases.
20 May • 9 am - 4 pm
Churaumi Aquarium Ticket & Transportation
Let us take you to the third largest aquarium in the world!
The mystifying sea universe is revealed right in front of your
eyes. Check out Okinawa’s beautiful seas and treasures,
including whale sharks, manatee, dolphins, and a multitude
of intriguing sea creatures. Aquarium entrance fees are
included, but you’ll want to bring yen for lunch and purchases
or pack a lunch. Guide not included.
20 May • 10 am - 5 pm
Explore the North
Visit some of the most popular sites in Northern Okinawa
such as Nakijin Castle Ruins, Pineapple Park (cart ride not
included), Orion Beer Brewery and Ryukyu Glass factory
where you can make your own glass. A Yakiniku BBQ & buffet
lunch at Okashigoten and all entrance fees are included.
(Child’s price does not include glass blowing and infant’s
price does not include lunch or glass blowing). Please bring
yen for purchases. Please pick up the glass after 1 June.
Glasses will only be held at ITT for 1 month ONLY.
21 May • 9 am - 5:30 pm
Battle of Okinawa: Part 2
Dig deeper into the Okinawa’s history of WWII in Part 2 of our
Battle of Okinawa series. You will be guided by a survivor of
the war as she gives insight on the movements of all sides
of the war in the southern areas of Okinawa. A buffet lunch
is included so please bring yen for extra purchases and
comfortable walking shoes.
21 & 30 May • 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Adult only
Go with Hide
Walking Tour with Mr. Hide: A Ryukyu Kingdom Pilgrimage
Step back in time on an Agariumaai (Pilgramige) of the
sacred sites of the ancestors of the Ryukyuan people. Visit
sites where the god, Amamikiyo, descended upon the
Ryukyu Kingdom, site of the former castle for Sho Hashi
(ruler who united the Ryukyu Islands in the 15th century),
site where rice was brought to Okinawa and more! Don’t
forget to wear comfortable walking shoes and yen for lunch
at Café Curucuma.
21 May • 9 am - 4 pm
Butterfly Park
Enjoy a fun-filled time at Butterfly Park where you will see
hundreds of butterflies in a tropical environment. Be sure to
wear bright colors to attract the butterflies and have them
land on you for a terrific photo opportunity. Please bring
a lunch or snacks and don’t forget your camera. After the
fun at Butterfly Park we will stop by the Pineapple Park for a
snack! Tour guide is not included.
23 May • 9 am - 2 pm
Beaches and Beyond: Bibi Beach
Okinawa has so many beaches to explore and enjoy. This
month we will visit Bibi Beach located in Itoman City. Please
bring a picnic lunch, yen for any purchases and your beach
gear. Prepare to have some fun!
25 May • 10 am - 3 pm
Shuri Castle & Shikina-En
Okinawa has a distinct history separate from that of
mainland Japan. Learn about the Sho Dynasty with a visit
to the famous Shuri Castle and Shikina-En. Shuri Castle
has been an UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000 for its
unique fusion of Japanese and Chinese architectural styles.
Shikina- En also UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000
was used to entertain envoys from the emperor or China
during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Entrance fees are included
but please bring yen for lunch at Jusco and comfortable
shoes. Don’t forget your camera.
28 May • 9 am 3 pm
Don’t miss
Memorial Day Weekend on Kume Island
Enjoy the white sandy beaches of Kume Island on our
Memorial Day Weekend trip to one of Okinawa’s most
beautiful islands. Take a 4 hour ferry ride to Kume Island
and enjoy an island tour before heading to the Eef Beach
Hotel for a 2 night stay. Enjoy the remaining time relaxing
on the famous Eef Beach or head out on an optional tour
to Hateno Hama, a sandbar the pops up during low tide.
Round trip transfers, ferry, 2 nights hotel, breakfast, island
tour and tour escort are included. Don’t forget to bring yen
for purchases. Cancel by 12 May for a full refund. Contact ITT
for more details.
28 - 30 May
Annual event
Itoman Hare Traditional Boat Race If you missed the Naha Dragon Boat Race in May, be sure
to jump on this tour and get a chance to see the Itoman
Hare Traditional Dragon Boat Race. Dragon Boat Racing
was introduced from China in the 14th Century. It is a
fisherman’s festival that takes place to pray for a safe voyage
at sea, and a bountiful harvest of fish.
This is the real thing! Please bring sunscreen, a lawn chair,
and yen for purchases or a picnic lunch.
29 May • 8:30 am - 2 pm
Blue Indigo Project & Bashofu Weaving Studio Experience an authentic Blue Indigo demonstration with
a chance to make a blue indigo place mat. A visit to the
Bashofu (banana fiber thread) Studio in Ogimi Village may
include seeing a true living natural treasure, Toshiko Taira.
Child price does not include the Blue Indigo project. Please
bring yen for lunch and purchases. Please wear dark or old
clothes as they may get stained by the dye.
26 May • 9 am - 4 pm
Battle of Okinawa: Part 2
Dig deeper into the Okinawa’s history of WWII in Part 2 of our
Battle of Okinawa series. You will be guided by a survivor of
the war as she gives insight on the movements of all sides
of the war in the southern areas of Okinawa. A buffet lunch
is included so please bring yen for extra purchases and
comfortable walking shoes.
30 May • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Have you ever experienced a traditional Japanese tea
ceremony? Come with us to Naha city and learn how to
prepare, serve, and drink traditional green tea taught by the
Tea Master herself. Don’t forget to bring your camera. Fees
are included and everyone must BRING (not wear) white
socks. Sorry, no children under the age of 16 are permitted.
27 May • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Okinawa World Ticket and Transportation
Take a stroll through a traditional Okinawan Village where
you can view handmade pottery, glass blowing, bingata and
much more. You can also explore the underground caves
loaded with spectacular stalagmites as well as visit the Habu
Museum and Eisa show. You’ll want to bring yen for lunch
and purchases. Tour guide not included.
30 May • 10 am - 4 pm
New
Adult only
Battle of Okinawa: Part 3
Join us on this tour to explore the uses of several caves in
southern Okinawa during the Battle of Okinawa. Before
heading out to the caves, visit the Okinawa Prefectural
Archives to watch an informational video for the
background of the caves. Caves you will visit include
the Haebaru Army Hospital Cave and Itokazu Cave and
Aburachigama. Please bring or wear a raincoat, non-slip
shoes (no sandals), flashlight, gloves, long pants and yen
for lunch.
27 May • 8:30am - 4:30pm
Welcome to Okinawa
Light walking
Tour 4 Tots
Moderate walking
Seasonal
Hydrangea Viewing
Come see the beautiful colors of the many hydrangeas at
the Ajisai-en in Motobu. Mrs. Yohena has been growing the
hydrangea for over 30 years on her private garden.
After viewing the flowers head for lunch at the Okinawa
Beer-En for a lunch buffet and spectacular views of the
Pacific Ocean. Please bring yen for extra purchases and your
camera. Stollers not recommended.
3 Jun• 9 am - 2 pm
KADENA ITT LOCAL TOURS
May 2017
• Naha dragon boat race
• mother’s day Bullfight
• Butterfly park
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS
10 AM - 5 PM
10 AM - 2 PM
CLOSED
KADENA AIR BAS E
We R Here 4 U
Heavy walking
Very heavy walking
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MAY 2017 TOURS
Discount Ticket Prices
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Annual event
Discount tickets available
Don’t miss
Naha Dragon Boat Race
11 am - 5 pm
Ad $15, Ch (6-12) $10,
Inf (0-5) $5
• Manza Beach Resort Lunch and Ocean Park
• Marriott Resort Hotel Lunch and Pool
Lily Festival on Ie Island
7:15 am - 5 pm
Ad $43, Ch (6-11) $30,
Inf (0-5) $5
Battle of Okinawa: Part 1
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Last
Lily Festival on Ie Island
7:15 am - 5 pm
Ad $43, Ch (6-11) $30, Inf (0-5) $5
Don’t miss
Okuma Matata with Rebel
Souljahz Meet & Greet
4:30 pm - midnight
Ad $50, Ch (4-12) $25,
Inf (0-3) $10
Go with Hide
A Sunday Stroll on Kokusai St
2 pm - 7 pm
Ad $15, Ch (6-12) $10, Inf (0-5) $5
Ad $45, St (6-12) $25, Ch (4-5) $15,
Inf (0-3) $5
New
Ninja Show & BBQ Dinner in Yomitan
4:45 pm - 9 pm
Ad $45, Ch (4-12) $28, Inf (0-3) $5
New
Early Mother Day Ryukyu Dinner & Dance
Show at Manza Resort
5 pm - 9 pm
Ad $49, St (7-12) $28, Ch(4-6) $20,
Inf (0-3) $5
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Ocean Observatory Tour
Mother’s Day Bullfight
11 am - 5 pm
Ad$45, Mom $36, St(13-18)$25,
Ch/Inf(0-12)$5
Fun Day at Okinawa Marriott Lunch and Pool
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ad $44, Ch (7-12) $26, Inf (0-6) $5
Mother’s Day Southeast Botanical Garden &
Bios on the Hill
9:15 am - 3:45 pm
Ad $49, St (6-12)$25, Ch (4-5) $21,
Inf (0-3) $5
9 am - 4 pm
Ad $35, St (16-18) $25,
Ch (4-15) $20, Inf (0-3) $5
Churaumi Aquarium Ticket & Transportation
10 am - 5 pm
Ad $27, St (16-18) $21,
Ch (6-15) $15, Inf (0-5) $5
Mother Daughter Basket Weaving & Tea Party
3 pm - 7:30 pm
Individual $40
Pair (6 & over) (1 Basket) $50
Pair (6 & over) (2 Baskets) $72
Sale
Kimono Shopping Tour
9 am - 3 pm
Ad $15, Ch (6-12) $10,
Inf (0-5) $5
Explore the North
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9 am - 5:30 pm
Ad $49, St (6-12) $39,
Ch (3-5) $17, Inf (0-2) $5
Battle of Okinawa: Part 2
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ad $45, St (6-12) $25, Ch (4-5) $15,
Inf (0-3) $5
Adult only
Go with Hide
Walking Tour with Mr. Hide: A Ryukyu
Kingdom Pilgrimage
9 am - 4 pm
Per person $20
Battle of Okinawa: Part 1 28
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ad $45, St (6-12) $25,
Ch (4-5) $15, Inf (0-3) $5
Shuri Castle & Shikina-En
9 am - 3 pm
Ad $35, St (16-18) $25,
Ch (6-15) $18, Inf (0-5) $5
Don’t miss
Memorial Day Weekend on
Kume Island
Contact Kadena ITT for details.
Butterfly Park
9 am - 2 pm
Ad $10, Ch (3-15) $7,
Inf (0-2) $5
Memorial Day
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Annual event
Itoman Hare Traditional
Boat Race
8:30 am - 2 pm
Ad $15, Ch (6-12) $10,
Inf (0-5) $5
Battle of Okinawa: Part 2
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Ad $45, St (6-12) $25,
Ch (4-5) $15, Inf (0-3) $5
Okinawa World Ticket &
Transportation
10 am - 4 pm
Ad $20, Ch (4-15) $10,
Inf (0-3) $5
Beaches and Beyond:
Bibi Beach
10 am - 3 pm
Ad/Ch(6-12) $8,
Inf (0-5) $4
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Blue Indigo Project &
Bashofu Weaving Studio
9 am - 4 pm
Ad $37, Ch (0-12) $5
Jun 1
We will help your PCS!
Airport Transportation Service
Contact Kadena ITT to arrange transportation
to and from Naha Airport.
If you can’t join our local tours, let us customize a private local tour with a guide & driver just for you! Ask for more details today!
Cancellation Policy: On-island tours are refundable if cancelled two working days prior to departure. Off-island overnight
tours require five working days prior to departure (unless otherwise stated) for a full refund unless due to a medical emergency
or duty obligation with written verification. A charge will be assessed to all infants (less than age of “child” in tour description).
Children 4 years old or less than 50lbs must be in an approved car seat.
Refund/Transfer: Customers must claim refund or transfer to another tour within 30 days of refund/transfer date in order not
to forfeit said refund/transfer.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ad (16 & over) $25
Welcome to Okinawa Specials: Receive 10% off select local tours
when you bring in a copy of your PCS orders. Discount eligible for
those who have been on island for 90 days or less.
We R Here 4 U: We R Here 4 U offers a special discount for families
of deployed personnel. Please bring a copy of sponsor’s orders.
Tours 4 Tots: Discounted rates available for all certified home
daycare providers and stay at home parents.
Dinner Theater
•Urashima Dinner Theater
•Yotsutake Dinner Theater
¥3,850 or ¥5,500
¥3,350 or ¥5,300
CHILD
¥450 (4-12)
¥810 (4-12)
¥920 (4-15)
¥690 (4-15)
¥460 (4-15)
¥200 (3-15)
¥450 (4-15)
¥2,400 (6-17)
¥190 (6-15)
¥470 (4-15)
¥200 (4-12)
¥520 (4-15)
¥720 (4-15)
¥540 (6-15)
¥450 (6-15)
¥600 (4-6)
¥1,000 (4-6)
¥1,100 (7-12)
¥2,200 (6-12)
¥1,350 (6-12)
¥2,000 (7 -12)
¥1,800 (3-12)
* Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable. Above yen prices are converted into US dollars.
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Seasonal
Hydrangea Viewing
9 am - 3 pm
Ad $33, Ch (6-12) $23
Inf (0-5) $5
STUDENT
Seasonal
•Ryukyu Kings Pro Basketball (Contact Kadena ITT for prices and details)
Start Marriott Resort Hotel Lunch and Pool Pass ¥3,500
New Manza Beach Resort Hotel Lunch and Ocean Park
¥3,500
New
Adult only
Battle of Okinawa: Part 3
8:30am - 4:30pm
Ad $35 (16 & over)
2
ADULT
Local Attractions
•Bios on the Hill Entrance only
¥810
Entrance & Tour boat
¥1,440
•Busena Glass Bottom Boat
¥1,850
¥1,480 (16-18)
& Underwater Observatory Combo
•Busena Glass Boat
¥1,380
¥1,100 (16-18)
•Busena Underwater Observatory
¥920
¥730 (16-18)
•Butterfly Park
¥400
• New Dino Park
¥720
•Forest Adventure Park
¥3,400
•Japanese Naval Underground
¥390
•Kongou Seki Rinzan
¥740
•Neo Park
¥570
¥290 (13-18)
•Neo Park Family Year Pass
¥1,650
•Okinawa World
Gyokusendo Cave & Kingdom Village
¥1,030
Gyokusendo Cave, Kingdom Village & Habu Museum
¥1,440
•Ryukyu Mura
¥1,080
•Southeast Botanical Garden
¥1.350
¥900 (16-18)
Entrance & Lunch
¥2.500
¥2,300 (16-18)
¥2,000 (13-15)
¥1,400 (7-12)
Entrance & Dinner
¥4.500
¥4,000 (16-18)
¥3,800 (13-15)
¥2,400 (7-12)
•Southern Hill Ice Skating
¥1,500
¥1,300 (13-17)
Local Hotel Reservations
•Busena Terrace Resort
•Centurion Hotel Okinawa Churaumi
•EM Costa Vista
•Hotel Nikko Alivila
•JAL Private Resort Okuma
•Kafuu Resort Fuchaku
•Loisir Hotel Naha
•Manza Beach Hotel & Resort
•Moon Ocean Hotel
•Naha Terrace Hotel
•Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa
• Okuma Beach
•Pricia Resort (Yoron Island)
•Rizzan Sea Park Hotel
•Southern Beach Hotel
•Tokashiku Marine Village (Tokashiki Island)
•Okinawa Grand Mer Resort
•YYY Club iE Resort (Ie Island)
Off-island Tours
17 - 23 June • Beijing & Shanghai (Sign up deadline 8 May)
18 - 22 June • Tokyo (Sign up deadline 20 May)
2 - 4 July • YYY Club iE Resort (Sign up deadline 16 June)
20 - 24 July• Tokyo (sign up deadline 19 June)
28 July - 1 Aug • Mt Fuji (Sign up deadline 29 June)
10 - 14 Aug• Tokyo (sign up deadline 10 July)
1 - 5 Sept • Mt Fuji (Sign up deadline 4 Aug)
2- 4 Sept • YYY Club iE Resort (Sign up deadline 18 Aug)
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