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[Lecture about the charm of walking around town] Guided tour of Okinawa 100 years ago [Recommended on the first day of sightseeing]

This is a guided tour that supports multiple languages.

※We will lend you translation materials.

Real old folk house, which is also registered as a nationally designated Tangible Cultural Property

What is the image of people in Okinawa?
There are a lot of things.

It is called "Uchina Time"
How to capture leisurely time 

It's called "Nothing."
Positive thinking, etc.

An easy image
My name is Uchinanchu.
Actually, there is also a solid side.

Even if you are away from your parents' house
A house with a Buddhist altar in Obon
Offer prayers to your ancestors

To the local traditional event according to the lunar calendar
I also participate actively. 

The culture of prayer and local customs
Today is also rooted in life.

A characteristic Buddhist altar that reflects the unique culture of prayer in Okinawa.


Uchinanchu, now and in the past,
We continue to protect old things carefully.

Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town view from old folk house. There is a kuba shade of folk implements made of plants.

On this tour
incense stick is served as a stone incense burner
In addition to experiencing prayers,
Traditional crafts such as papermaking and Bingata Dyeing that continue today
A subtropical plant planted in the garden
Your guide will guide you.

Relaxing in the real old folk house
I lived there
If you think about people's lives, you should think about it.
Make Okinawan people more accessible
You may feel it.

Fees
2,000 yen
(Preschoolers accompanied by parents are free of charge)
Time required
About 1 hour
Start time
4 times a day
10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00

Flow of Experience

1.Meeting place
Within Okinawa World
Area 4 “Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town”
The reception will be completed in front of Takakura near our house.

※There is a signboard at the meeting place.
※On the day, start time
 Please come 10 minutes in advance.

2.Briefing
Departure with the tour outline and introduction of the course♪

※The folk implements made from plants "Kubagasa"
You can use "Qubaoji".
※Your baggage was locked
 You can keep it in your room.
※We have a rental of umbrellas.

3.The sacred place "Mitake"
An important place of prayer in the village
In a place that imitates "Ontake"
You can have a special prayer experience.

4.Living in old folk house
You can enjoy a relaxing time in the real old folk house designated as a registered Tangible Cultural Property.

5.Plant in the garden
All of the plants planted on the grounds of old folk house have meaning. I will tell you about the unique events and usage of Okinawa.

6.Dissolution at the biggest old folk house
Finally, they broke up at the house of the tribe who ruled the village. We also offer sanponcha, brown sugar, and some souvenirs.♪

Notes

  • A separate admission ticket for Okinawa World is required to participate.
  • It's a guided tour of about an hour.
  • Please come at least 10 minutes before the start time. You will not be able to participate in the event.
  • The tour will be held as usual in rainy weather, but it may be canceled due to bad weather.
  • We have a rental of umbrellas.
  • No smoking is allowed in Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town.
  • You can also participate with pets, but there are some places where pets are not allowed on the tour, such as old folk house, a cultural property. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Guided tours will be conducted in Japanese. You can borrow text materials in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Cancellation policy

In the case of cancellation, a cancellation fee may be charged as follows.

  • If you contact us before leaving the tour: 50% of the tour fee
  • If you do not contact us before leaving the tour: 100% of the tour fee

If the reservation time is delayed

If you are late for the meeting time without contacting us, it will be canceled without permission. Thank you for your understanding.

Others

There is no cancellation fee for cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances such as bad weather or traffic conditions.

※If you have more than 9 people, please contact us by phone.
tel.090-7482-8411

Meeting place

Within Okinawa World
Area 4 “Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town” Near the Uchina Building in front of Takakura
There is a signboard at the meeting place.
Click here for a map of the meeting place.

※Admission tickets are available
You can also purchase it at the ticket office on the day.

The page in front of the banyan tree

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