2024 Summer Vacation Experience Special! Five recommended spots for sightseeing in Okinawa for families

Ishigaki-jima Island, the gateway to the Yaeyama Islands. In 2018, Ishigaki-jima Island was recognized by Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park as Japan's first starry sky sanctuary. This year, from August 3, "Southern Island Star Festival 2024," there are various programs, including the "Ishigaki-jima Island Observatory" at the summit of Mt. Maesedake, off the city of Ishigaki.
You may find a theme that is perfect for children's free research, such as "Astronomical Observation Party", "Space Theater Experience", and "Astronomical Observatory Facility Tour".

Also, on August 10 (Tanabata on July 7, old calendar), there will be a free evening cool-down event, so this summer you can experience a full star tour unique to tropical countries.

Here are some recommended events for summer vacation work and free research. "Summer Vacation Experience Event 2024" will be held at Shurijo Castle Park, a famous tourist spot in Okinawa. From August 2 (Fri) to August 25 (Sun), "Make! Watch it! Eat! We are planning eight programs under the theme of "Improvement."
Among them, one of the highlights of the program, “Children's Opening Ceremony”, is a program where elementary and junior high school students from inside and outside the prefecture can challenge the opening ceremony! Performing at a strict ceremony in historical costumes should be remembered for a lifetime. ※Pre-registration is required for this program. Please check the official website for details such as application deadlines.

In addition, various programs are available depending on the day, such as "Med Lion / Med Dragon Making Experience", "Ryukyu Music Concert", and "Ryukyu Confectionery Kampon Making Experience", so be sure to try the experiences you are interested in!
※There are programs that require advance reservations, so please check the official website for details.

In addition, the "Shurijo Castle Park Free Research Book" will be distributed free of charge from July 20 (Sat) to August 25 (Sun). ※The number of distributions is limited. Distribution will end as soon as it is gone.

Why don't you explore the unpublished area of Gyokusendo, one of the largest in Japan?　About 30 minutes by car from Naha, "South Island Cave Exploration", held at Gyokusendo, Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom in the southern part of Okinawa Island (Nanjo City), is a summer-only adventure tour that relies on only the light of a headlamp in a dark cave that is natural. Giant stalactites and beautiful stalactites hang everywhere, and you can enjoy the powerful scenery unique to a subtropical stalactite cave. The water temperature is cool at about 18 degrees Celsius compared to the ground. It's not too cold. That's right.

It can be enjoyed by children over 6 years old and adults. It seems that there are some customers who participated in all three generations. Why don't you join us in making summer memories?

"Summer Vacation Exciting Adventure School 2024" will be held at the Southeast Botanical Paradise in Central Okinawa Island (Okinawa City). This year, from Saturday, July 13 to September 29 (Sun), there are lots of programs that can be enjoyed all day from morning to night.
"Sekai no Insect Exhibition" where popular beetles and stag beetles gather, "Insect Night Safari" (only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) where you can observe the world of insects at night, a large "Huge Air Pool" with a diameter of 20m that is safe for even small children At the "Bird Performance Show" held twice a day (limited to Saturdays, Sundays and holidays * Weekdays, and holidays), there is a training show), there is no doubt that excites that will surely, and holidays.

In addition, please enjoy the new area, Animal Fureai no Mori "Animaru", which will appear on July 13 (Sat).

Neo Park Okinawa is located in Nago City, which is designed to allow customers to see animals and plants as close as nature as possible. It is an open flora and fauna park where you can see, touch, and enjoy animals that use Japan's largest flying gauge method and act freely in the park.

From July 20 to September 23, you can learn about the evolution of living things through various exhibitions and photo exhibitions where you can enjoy capybara. In addition, "Night Animal Exploration in Neo Park Okinawa" (complete reservation required) allows you to observe animals that can only be seen on a dark night, and in the "Veterinary Room Backyard Tour" (complete reservation required) Will guide you through the veterinary room that you cannot usually enter. It will surely be a valuable experience for future veterinarians.

How was it? Please make a plan to make your family trip during summer vacation a meaningful and important memory.
August is the best season in the middle of summer. Even if you go out a little during the day, don't forget to take measures against sunburn and heat stroke!