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Okinawa

With an annual mean temperature of 23°C (73.4F) and the only subtropical marine zone in Japan, Okinawa is comfortable from autumn to spring, making it an ideal host for MICE events. Okinawa is accessible from major cities of Japan and Asia within 4 hours by flight, which makes it an attractive destination. The Okinawa Convention Center and the Bankoku Shinryokan Okinawa Resort headline the abundance of facilities with experience hosting a wide variety of MICE events, from urban to resort-style.

Access

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)> Naha Airport: Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. by plane
Itami Airport> Naha Airport: Approx. 2 hr. by plane
Kansai International Airport> Naha Airport: Approx. 2 hr. by plane

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	885	52,343
Ryokan	23	244
Total	908	52,587

Contact

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau

2F Okinawa Industry Support Center, 1831-1 Oroku, Naha, Okinawa 901-0152, Japan
See the map
+81-98-859-6130
https://mice.okinawastory.jp/en/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Coral Seedling Experience /Coral Dyeing Experience

Okinawa offers marine activities and various hands-on experiences for guests to enjoy. These experiences deliver fun as well as value that can only be found in Okinawa.
Coral Seedling Experience: Take in the beautiful views of the seas of Okinawa while learning about the ecosystems and present state of coral and how to better protect it.
Coral Dyeing Experience: Have an original Okinawa coral dyeing experience by dyeing T-shirts, wrapping cloths, tote bags and other linens with fossilized coral imprints.

Karate Experience Program
Visitors can experience personal development in Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, through the Karate Experience Program. You can also enjoy a tile-breaking experience using environmentally friendly plastic tiles that can be reused.

Sustainability

Advantages and Characteristics

Beautiful nature and diverse biological communities
Ryukyu culture passed down through many generations

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Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	Yes
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	N/A
PR	Supporting other PR activities	Yes
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	Yes
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	Yes
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	Yes
	Providing tourism information	Yes
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	N/A
	Arranging volunteers	N/A
	Setting up an information desk	N/A
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	Yes
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	N/A
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	N/A
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	N/A
	Providing discounts on public transportation	N/A
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	Yes
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	Yes
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	N/A
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	N/A
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides	N/A

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	Yes
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	Yes
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	N/A
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	Yes
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	N/A
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	N/A
Event management services	N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	N/A
Attractions, entertainment etc.	Yes
Experience programs	Yes
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	Yes
Greeting at airport or station	Yes
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	Yes
Travel brochures	Yes
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A