Excursion

Optional Tour
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

We have planned an exclusive optional tour for IWSEC 2013 participants to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shurijo Castle Park, the home of the traditional culture of old Ryukyu kingdom.

Time
13:50[Firm] Gathering in Conference Venue (Jichikaikan)
14:00 Departure from the Venue
Moving to Shuri Castle
14:30–15:30 Visiting Shuri Castle
15:40 Departure from Shuri Castle
Moving to Higa Shuzo (Awamori brewery)
16:10–17:00 Visiting Higa Shuzo
17:10 Departure from Higa Shuzo
Moving to Naha Airport
17:30 Arriving at Naha Airport
Return to the Venue (Jichikaikan)
18:15 Arriving at the Venue

If you wish to join the tour, please sign up at the registration desk before 16:00, Tuesday, November 19. Tour fee is JPY3,000. (Includes coach transportation and admission.) Only cash is accepted. The minimum number to make the tour is 20 and the maximum is 50. We will close the sign-up for the tour once the participants exceed the capacity.

[Useful websites for travel in Japan]

At the sites below, you may find useful information for travel plans, accommodation and shopping in Japan. Several regional maps are also available on the sites.
Japan Travel Updates: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
Map of Japan: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/map/index_map.html