About Okinawa
Experience the beauty and culture of this remarkable destination
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Shuri Castle
Key Highlights
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West / Nire no Ki Hall – 7 rooms, up to 3,540 seats, resort vibeUnique Activities – Island hopping, Blue Cave diving, eisa drum showsEvent Incentives – Venue fee discounts via Okinawa MICE NetworkTop Attractions – Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri BridgeBest Seasons – April–June, October–November (pleasant, fewer typhoons)
Overview
- Subtropical island chain; annual mean 23 °C, coral reefs, Ryukyu culture.
- 15 min from Naha Airport to downtown; direct flights to Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok.
- Tourism GDP > ¥4 trillion; multilingual workforce.
Why it’s ideal for MICE
- Okinawa Convention Center: beachside, 5,000-seat theater, 7,800 m² exhibit hall.
- Incentive extensions to Manza, Sesoko, Ishigaki, Miyako within 1 h–2 h.
- Okinawa MICE Network halves venue fees and can supply eisa drum troupes.
- Rapidly growing life-science meetings via OIST university.
Highlights
- Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, Blue Cave diving, Kouri Bridge.
Flagship Events
- Naha Tug-of-War (Oct), All-Island Eisa (Aug), Ryukyu Kaiensai fireworks (Apr).
Local Character
- Island-song izakaya, awamori tours; work-cation + SDGs marine programs popular.
Best Season Apr–early Jun, Oct–Nov
Times to Avoid Typhoons (Jul–Sep), Golden Week & New Year peaks