2024 Grand Okinawa Plus Snow Monkeys & Tokyo Shopping

2024 Grand Okinawa Plus Snow Monkeys & Tokyo Shopping

Enjoy your choice of All Nippon Airways’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of “Business” class service. “Premium Economy” and “Business” class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to ANA’s Airport Lounge.

Very unique tour itinerary! Let’s explore two diverse climates and cultures in one exciting trip!

• 9 Nights / 11 Days
• 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE AND MANAGER:

November 14 – 24, 2024 • Tour Manager: Gwen Macion

OVERVIEW:

Okinawa is home to a unique culture that differs considerably from that of mainland Japan. Until the islands were invaded by the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture) in 1609, Okinawa existed as an entirely separate country from Japan, known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. After the invasion, the Ryukyu Kingdom served as a tributary state to Japan, but continued to be governed by the royal family from Shuri Castle. It was not until 1879, a few years after the Meiji Restoration, that the kingdom was abolished and incorporated into Japan as Okinawa Prefecture. The castles of Okinawa, known as “gusuku” in the Okinawan language, are among the most vivid monuments that testify to the unique cultural and historical heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In the year 2000, five castles and four related sites were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the collective title of “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.”

VISIT:

Naha • Itoman • Onna • Kitanakagusuku • Nago • Manza • Motobu • Nakijin • Nanjo • Tokyo • Nagano

OKINAWA HIGHLIGHTS (6 NIGHTS):

Ryuzen Zome (Coral Dyeing) Experience • Shuri Castle • Ryusou Ryukyu Kimono Dress-Up • San-A Main Place • Himeyuri Peace Museum • Mabuni Hill • Okinawa Peace Memorial Park • Ryukyu Mura • AEON MALL – RYCOM • Awamori Factory Tour • Ryukyu Dance Performance • Churaumi Aquarium • Nakijin Castle • Site Michi-no-Eki KYODA • Okinawa World • Gyokusendo Stalactite Cave • Habu (Snake) Museum • Glass Factory • Shisa Painting Experience

NAGANO & TOKYO HIGHLIGHTS (3 NIGHTS):

LaLaport Toyosu • JR Super Express Train Ride • Jigokudani Monkey Park • Zenkoji Temple • Sushi Making Experience • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping • Ameyoko Shopping

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu