2024 summer vacation experience special feature! Five Okinawa Sightseeing Spots for families

Ishigaki-jima Island is the gateway to the Yaeyama Islands. Ishigaki-jima Island, which is rich in nature, was recognized by Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park as Japan's first starry sky protected area in 2018. This year, from August 3rd (Saturday) will be held on August 3rd, including the Ishigaki-jima Island Observatory, located at the summit of Maesedake, off the city of Ishigaki.
You may find themes that are perfect for your children's free study, such as "Astronomical Observation", "Space Theater Experience", and "Atronomical Observatory Facility Tour".

Also, on August 10 (Tanabata, July 7, old calendar), there will be a free evening cool evening event, so try to experience the full starry sky unique to the southern country this summer.

Here are some recommended events for summer vacation crafts and free research. "Summer Vacation Experience Event 2024" is held at Shurijo Castle Park, a famous spot for Okinawa sightseeing. From August 2nd (Fri) to August 25th (Sun), "Making! Look at it! Eat! We are planning eight programs under the theme of this program.
Among them, one of the highlights of the children's opening ceremony, the Children's Opening Ceremony, is a program where elementary and junior high school students inside and outside the prefecture can challenge the opening ceremony! Performing at a strict ritual wearing a historical costume 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 prepared depending on the day, such as "Men Lion / Men Dragon Making Experience", "Ryukyu Music Concert", and "Ryukyu Confectionery Kunpan Making Experience", so be sure to try out an interesting experience!
※There are programs that require advance reservations, so please check the official website for details.

In addition, the "Shurijo 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 undisclosed area of Gyokusendo, one of the largest in Japan?　About 30 minutes by car from Naha, the "South Island Cave Exploration" held at Gyokusen Cave, the Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom in the southern part of Okinawa Island (Nanjo City), is a summer-only adventure tour that goes on with only the headlamps. Giant stalactites and beautiful stalactites hang around everywhere, and you can enjoy the powerful scenery unique to subtropical limestone cave. The water temperature is about 18 degrees Celsius compared to the ground. It's not too cold! That's right.

Children over 6 years old to adults can enjoy it. It seems that there are also customers who have 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 Garden in central Okinawa Island (Okinawa City). This year, from Saturday, July 13 to September 29 (Sun), there are plenty 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" (limited to Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) where you can observe the world of insects at night, "Huge Air Pool" and "Bird Performance Show" held twice a day (only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays * Training shows on weekdays), customers will be excited to fly.

In addition, please enjoy the new area and animal contact forest "Animaru", which will appear from July 13 (Saturday).

Neo Park Okinawa is located in Nago City, which is designed so that customers can see animals and plants as close as possible to nature. This is an open animal and plant park that uses one of the largest flying gauge system in Japan, allowing visitors to see, touch, and enjoy the animals that move freely in the park.

During the period from July 20th to September 23, there are various exhibitions and photo exhibitions where you can enjoy the state of capybara. In addition, "Night Animal Exploration in Neo Park Okinawa" (complete reservation system) allows you to observe animals that can only be seen in dark nights. In the "Veterinary Room Backyard Tour" (complete reservation system) , Guides you to the veterinary rooms that you can not enter with. It will surely be a valuable experience for veterinarians in the future.

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