Updated as of July 31st

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Virtual Tour 【NEW】
DATE

COURSE

TIME (UTC +0900)

CAPACITYGRANT COVERAGE

Aug. 15 (Thu)VR Okinawa Guide Tour – Shuri Castle

17:00-18:00 JST

18 paxFULL COVERAGE

Aug. 19 (Mon)

Online Tour! - Grasping Okinawa's Charms

10:00-11:00 JST

100 pax

FULL COVERAGE

Aug. 19 (Mon)

Online Diving Tour

17:00-17:45 JST

100 pax

FULL COVERAGESPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus Tour Extended Deadline: August 12, 17:00 JST
DATE

Sept. 1(Sun)Sept. 7(Sat)

COURSE

TYPE

CAPACITYGRANT COVERAGE

Shikinaen Royal Garden /Shuri Castle ParkHalf-day

40 paxFULL COVERAGESun Silk / Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center

Half-day

SOLD OUT

FULL COVERAGE

Churaumi Aquarium / Nago Museum

Full-day

SOLD OUT

FULL COVERAGE

Onna Village [Creation of a coral village] Tour
～Traveling to Advanced Nature Positive Areas～

Half-day10 5 pax

FULL COVERAGE

Full-day10 5 pax

FULL COVERAGE

Shuri Castle Park / Shuri Textile Museum suikara

Half-day

40 paxFULL COVERAGE

Okinawa Museum / Blue Carbon Cruise

Half-day

40 paxFULL COVERAGE

Churaumi Aquarium / GODAC

Full-day

11 SEATS LEFT

FULL COVERAGE

Day Trip to Kerama Islands

Full-dayNO COVERAGESPNHCTDWG 2024 EXCURSION BUS TOURCOURSE 7+8

TRAVELING TO ADVANCED NATURE POSITIVE AREAS

ONNA VILLAGE CREATION OF
A CORAL VILLAGE TOUR
An in depth guided tour on the red clay overflow environmental
issue in Okinawa and initiative taken by Onna Village & OIST.

ONNA VILLAGE × OIST INITIATIVEPOINT 01

POINT 02

2024

9/1
SUN

POINT 03

Program provided by
specialized coordinators

Experience the futuristic
facilities at OISTParticipating in village developmentby giving back to the community

The program is led by local expert
coordinators with extensive on-siteknowledge and OIST members.Throughlocal fieldwork, discussions, and exchange,
you can enjoy a variety of different culturesin the region.

At a cutting-edge research facility, we
enjoy interacting across disciplines throughlectures and discussions. Additionally,
there is a unique landscape where
futuristic building designs coexist withnature, which is also one of the highlights.

By participating in this tour, you will
directly contribute to environmental
measures, and your participation fee will bereturned as income to local residents,which
will improve the sustainability of eacheffort.

TRAVELING TO ADVANCED NATURE POSITIVE AREAS

ONNA VILLAGE CREATION OF A CORAL VILLAGE TOURIN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS,WHAT WE SHOULD DO.
Onna Village in Okinawa is one of Japan's leading tourist resort areas,surrounded by a beautiful ocean with coral reefs.In Onna Village, industry,government, and academia are collaborating on various activities to address thered clay overflow environmental issue.This tour is a program where you canlearn and practice such efforts in advanced Nature Positive areas and participate
in village development.In addition to discovering the attractiveness of Okinawa's
natural environment,this will be an opportunity to contribute to Nature-based
Solutions (NbS).

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PROGRAMS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PROGRAMPROGRAM

01

02

LECTURE ON CREATING A CORAL VILLAGE IN ONNA VILLAGE~Sustainable measures against red soil runoff~
Introducing the creation of the "Coral Village" in Onna Village and the land-based
environmental conservation activity "Sustainable Red Soil Runoff Countermeasures."
Explaining the "Honeycoral Project" and "Greenbelt Vetiver Secondary Use" as field work.

LECTURE & GROUP DISCUSSION
Seminar and discussion on benefits & impact of beekeeping as agricultural practiceon existing ecosystems

Ryo Kirino

Nonno Hasegawa

Onna Village Red Soil Runoff Prevention Regional
Council Agricultural Environment Coordinator

Integrative Community Ecology Unit, Okinawa
Institute of Science and Technology

MAJOR ACTIVITIESMAJOR ACTIVITIES

2017: Appointed agricultural environment coordinator
for the Onna Village Red Soil Runoff Prevention
Regional Council

2020 Start PhD program at Okinawa Institute ofScience and Technology
2021 Honey bee viruses research seminar in Japan>>>>>>>>>>>>> OPTIONAL PROGRAMS(TBD) >>>>>>>>>>>>>OPTION

01

OPTION03

VETIVER & BEEKEEPING TOURFIELD WORKOPTION

02

Vetiver planting & beekeeping tour

Silt basin site visit

We will visit local farmers and observe farms thatuse vetiver grass to prevent red soil runoff. We will
also observe beekeeping and sample freshly
harvested honey.

We will visit sedimentation ponds designed toprevent red soil from flowing directly into the sea,and observe the accumulation of red soil and thehabitat conditions of foreign species.

*In case of rain, we have other programs planned*In case of rain, we have other programs planned

VETIVER CRAFTS WORKSHOP>>>>>> LUNCH >>>>>>

Included in Program 01

In Onna Village, new industries and jobs are
created through the commercialization of
harvested vetiver.We will contribute to community
development through a vetiver crafts workshop.

HALF DAY TOUR SCHEDULE (TBD)
8:00
Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
9:30
Arrive OIST (Program 01)
Optional Program 03 is included in Program 01
10:30
Depart OIST (Program 01)
11:00
Arrive Optional Program 01
12:00
Depart Optional Program 01
12:30
Lunch @Nakayukui Market(TBD)
13:30
Depart Nakayukui Market(TBD)
15:00
Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium**Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention Center

NAKAYUKUI MARKET
It is a market where various agricultural products
and specialties from Okinawa are gathered. You
can enjoy local food and buy souvenirs.

FULL DAY TOUR SCHEDULE (TBD)
8:00
Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
9:30
Arrive OIST (Program 01)
Optional Program 03 is included in Program 01
10:30
Depart OIST (Program 01)
11:00
Arrive Optional Program 01
12:00
Depart Optional Program 01
12:30
Lunch @Nakayukui Market(TBD)
13:30
Depart Nakayukui Market(TBD)
14:00
Arrive Optional Program 02

15:00
15:30
17:00
18:30

Depart Optional Program 02
Arrive OIST (Program 02)
Depart OIST (Program 02)
Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Virtual Tour 【NEW】

Registration Deadline: August 14, 17:00 JST

Virtual Tour 1: VR Okinawa Guide Tour – Shuri Castle
A virtual tour which utilizes a unique Okinawa metaverse “Virtual Okinawa” encapsulates Shuri Castle.

From the Shurei-mon Gate to the Seiden area which is currently going through reconstruction, join anexperienced guide on a comprehensive and interactive virtual tour via browser or smart device!
-The tour will be recorded and available for a limited time on an external site (under construction).

Virtual Okinawa – Shuri Castle imagery•

Date and time: Thursday, August 15th, 17:00-18:00 (JST, UTC +0900)•Maximum 18 PAX via browser or smart device•

Expenses cover English guide, video recording/editing, archive streaming

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Virtual Tour 【NEW】

Registration Deadline: August 16, 17:00 JSTVirtual Tour 2: Online Tour! - Grasping Okinawa's Charms
A virtual tour led by a local English guide featuring an all around tour of Okinawa’s charms.

-From topography to climate, the tour will cover general information to Okinawa’s unique history andculture in addition to showcasing famous World Heritage Sites and sightseeing spots through photos.

-The tour will be recorded and available for a limited time on an external site (under construction).

8/19
10:00 – General summary of Okinawa
10:10 – VR tour from north to south
10:40 – Cultural demonstrations
10:50 – Q&A•Date and time: Monday, August 19th, 10:00-11:00 (JST, UTC +0900)•Maximum 100 PAX via Google meet•

Expenses cover English guide, video recording/editing, archive streaming

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Virtual Tour 【NEW】

Registration Deadline: August 16, 17:00 JST

Virtual Tour 3: Online Diving TourAn in-depth diving course led by local diving staff who actively participate in marine environment education.

-A virtual tour utilizing prerecorded video showcasing marine life and an overview of the diving shops
unique SDGs initiatives.

-The tour will be recorded and available for a limited time on an external site (under construction).

•Date and time: Monday, August 19th, 17:00-17:45 (JST, UTC +0900)•Maximum 100 PAX via Zoom Meetings•Expenses cover English guide, video recording/editing, archive streaming

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus Tour

Extended Deadline: August 12, 17:00 JST

COURSE 1: HALF DAY

A half-day guided tour to well known
cultural heritage sites Shikinaen Royal
Garden and Shuri Royal Castle.

Shikinaen Royal Garden- Wind down at Shikinaen Royal
Garden and gain insight to thehistory of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Shuri Castle Park•

Offered on 9/1•

Maximum 40 PAX•

Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, insurance- In-depth guided tour of Shuri Castle
and its current state.
Barrier-free access info
Shikinaen Royal Garden

9/1•

13:30 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
14:30 – Arrive Shikinaen Royal Garden
15:45 – Depart Shikinaen Royal Garden
16:10 – Arrive Shuri Castle Park
17:30 – Depart Shuri Castle Park
18:10 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*•YES:
Multipurpose toilet (butnot within garden)
2 priority parking spaces••

NO:Cobblestone pathways notsuitable for those withphysical limitations
No rental wheelchairs

Shuri Castle Park
YES:•••*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention CenterWheelchair accessibility
Rental wheelchairs and canes available
Other benefitsSPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus TourCOURSE 2: HALF DAY 【SOLD OUT】

A half-day tour to Sun Silk and Manko
Waterbird and Wetland Center.
- Learn about silkworms and silk
weaving, and take turns to help
weave a bookmarker at Sun Silk.

Sun Silk- Tour through a wetland andmangrove pathway at low tide.

Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center•

Offered on 9/1•

Maximum 30 PAX•Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, insurance

Barrier-free access infoSun Silk
YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility

9/1•

11:50 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
12:30 – Arrive Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center
14:00 – Depart Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center
14:40 – Arrive Sun Silk
16:00 – Depart Sun Silk
16:40 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*

Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center•••*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention Center

YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility (in building)Priority parking spaces
Multipurpose toilets

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus TourCOURSE 3: FULL DAY 【SOLD OUT】

Churaumi Aquarium

A one-day tour to Churaumi Aquarium
and Nago Museum.
- Enjoy marine life at Churaumi
Aquarium and backyard tour of bothmain building and dolphin area. Highfocus on SDGs initiatives.

Nago Museum•

Offered on 9/1•

Maximum 40 PAX•

Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, lunch,
insurance

9/1

09:00 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
10:50 – Lunch at Hotel Orion Motobu “Sirius”**
11:50 – Leave Hotel Orion Motobu
12:00 – Arrive Churaumi Aquarium
14:00 – Depart Churaumi Aquarium
14:30 – Arrive Nago Museum
15:45 – Depart Nago Museum
17:00 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*- Guided tour through the renewed
Nago Museum
Barrier-free access infoChuraumi Aquarium
••
•
•

YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility
Multipurpose toilets
Rental wheelchairs
Trolly bus for those with physical limitations

Nago Museum•••

YES:Wheelchair slopes available, rental wheelchair available
1 priority parking space
Multipurpose toilets*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention Center**Lunch will be provided buffet style. Vegetarian/vegan options available

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus Tour

Extended Deadline: August 12, 17:00 JST

COURSE 4: HALF DAY

A half-day tour to Shuri Royal Castle
with time to experience traditional
Bingata Dyeing.

- In-depth guided tour of Shuri Castle
and its current state.
Shuri Castle Park

- Short walk to Shuri Textile Museumsuikara to take part in a Bingata Dyeworkshop.

Shuri Textile Museum suikara•Offered on 9/7•

Maximum 40 PAX•Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, insurance

Barrier-free access info
Shuri Castle Park
YES:

9/7
08:30 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
09:10 – Arrive Shuri Castle Park
10:30 – Depart Shuri Castle Park (walk)
10:45 – Arrive Shuri Textile Museum suikara
12:15 – Depart Shuri Textile Museum suikara (walk)
12:30 – Depart Shuri Castle Park (bus)
13:10 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*•••

Wheelchair accessibility
Rental wheelchairs and canes available
Other benefits

Shuri Textile Museum suikara•*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention Center

YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus Tour

Extended Deadline: August 12, 17:00 JSTCOURSE 5: HALF DAY

A half-day tour to Okinawa Museum/ArtMuseum and coastal reefs via glass boat.
- In depth guided tour for Natural
History Gallery and auxillary
guidance via QR codes.

Okinawa Museum/Art Museum- Guided glass boat tour hosted by“Blue Carbon Cruise”

Blue Carbon Cruise “Glass Boat”•

Offered on 9/7•Maximum 40 PAX•

Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, insurance

Barrier-free access info
Okinawa Museum/Art Museum
YES:

9/7
08:30 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
09:10 – Arrive Okinawa Museum
10:40 – Depart Okinawa Museum
11:00 – Arrive Tomari Port (Blue Carbon Cruise)
12:20 – Depart Tomari Port (Blue Carbon Cruise)
13:10 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*••

Wheelchair accessibility
Rental wheelchairs

Blue Carbon Cruise “Glass Boat”•*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention CenterNO:
Small, tight enclosed areas not suitable for those with physicallimitations

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus Tour

Extended Deadline: August 12, 17:00 JST

COURSE 6: FULL DAY 【11 SEATS LEFT】

A one-day tour to Churaumi Aquarium
and Global Oceanographic Data Center(GODAC).

Churaumi Aquarium- Enjoy marine life at Churaumi
Aquarium and backyard tour of bothmain building and dolphin area. Highfocus on SDGs initiatives.

Global Oceanographic Data Center•

Offered on 9/7•

Maximum 40 PAX•Expenses cover admission fees, English guide& interpretation, transportation, lunch,
insurance- Customizable content at GODAC
catered to participants/organizers.
Barrier-free access info
Churaumi Aquarium

9/1

09:00 – Depart Ginowan Gymnasium*
10:50 – Lunch at Hotel Orion Motobu “Sirius”**
11:50 – Leave Hotel Orion Motobu
12:00 – Arrive Churaumi Aquarium
14:00 – Depart Churaumi Aquarium
15:00 – Arrive GODAC
16:15 – Depart GODAC
17:40 – Arrive Ginowan Gymnasium*

••
•
•

YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility
Multipurpose toilets
Rental wheelchairs
Trolly bus for those with physical limitations

Global Oceanographic Data Center••

YES:
Full wheelchair accessibility
Rental wheelchair and baby cars

*Ginowan Gymnasium is adjacent to Okinawa Convention Center**Lunch will be provided buffet style. Vegetarian/vegan options available

SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Excursion Bus TourDAY TRIP TO KERAMA ISLANDS•“Day Trip to Kerama Islands” is provided by a third party vendor through anexternal site with differing terms and conditions, etc. Those who sign up for “DayTrip to Kerama Islands” may still be eligible to apply for an SPNHC-TDWG 2024
Excursion Bus Tour(s) as long as there is no schedule conflict.

•https://www.cerulean-blue.co.jp/en/tours/12731*Link to external site