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Karate Experience
Okinawa Traditional Karatedo Kobudo International Karate Study Centre 

Genre History / Culture
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At Murasaki Mura in Yomitan Village, there is a dojo where visitors can experience traditional Okinawan karate. Reservations are accepted in advance, which will allow you to learn about the three main karate styles in Okinawa.

Location Central area
1020-1Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-958-1111

Ryukyuan Dance
Uruma City Tourism Association 

Genre History / Culture
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Participants can experience traditional Ryukyu dances handed down since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom. As an instructor teaches you the particular hand and finger movements,you can learn a dance called Chijuyaa.

Location Remote island
Tourism Information Center “I-fu” 160-57 Higa, Kumejima Town, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-978-0077

Eisa Dance
Okinawa City Tourism Association

Genre History / Culture
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People can experience authentic eisa in the city that is home to eisa, Okinawa City. Visitors experience Okinawa’s traditional performing arts firsthand. Prepare sport wear and take part!

Location Central area
3-14-2Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-939-4845(Koza Information Center)

Traditional Culture Experience
RyukyuMura 

Genre History / Culture
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At Ryukyu Mura, the streets are lined with old-fashioned traditional houses, and visitors have a chance to learn about Okinawan culture, including watching eisa and Ryukyuan dance performances as well as trying their hand at making crafts.

Location Northern area
1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-965-1234

Take a Walk with a Naha Machi Mai Guide
Naha City Tourist Information

Genre History / Culture
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Local guides well-versed in Okinawa’s history and culture show visitors the streets of Naha, using a variety of courses that include Makishi Public Market, Shujijo Castle and other such areas.

Location Southern area
3F Tenbusu Naha, 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-860-5780

Marine Activities
SEASIR 

Genre Nature
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Visitors are invited to experience snorkeling, sea kayaking or some of the many other activities. Safety measures and multilingual support services are provided so that visitors can enjoy these activities safely

Location Southern area
2-2-9 Minatomachi, Naha City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-866-4519

Mangrove Crab Fishing
Miyako Island Tourism Association 

Genre Nature
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Guided by crab fishermen who know all the inlets around Irabu Island, visitors can take a tour on which they bring up crab pots set along the tidal flats and mangrove forest.

Location Remote island
2F, 187Nishizato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-980-73-1881

Nakama River Cruise, Others
Hirata Tourism 

Genre Nature
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A leisurely boat cruise takes visitors along the Nakama River on Iriomote Island where the largest mangrove forest in Japan can be found. Trekking and canoeing along the Urauchi River are also popular.

Location Remote island
Inside the Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, 1 Misaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-980-82-6711

Cave Exploring
Okinawa World Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo 

Genre Nature
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Visitors explore a limestone cave, which formed over 300,000 years and is designated as a natural monument. With a special “southern island cave exploration” plan, tours are also offered to go into the closed areas.

Location Southern area
1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-949-7421

Coral Seedling Planting
Gala Aoi Umi 

Genre Nature
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At Gala Aoi Umi, visitors have the chance to prune coral branches and plant coral seedlings set in artificial bedrock. They can also try their hand at making salt and take it home with them. The facility also has a café on the grounds.

Location Northern area
915 Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-958-3940