Meet at the ship's exit, board the bus and tour Okinawa with lunch of traditional Okinawan cuisine.
Sacred place of the priestesses of the Ryukyu Kingdom Seifua Utaki. Each region of Japan has its own legend about its origin. Here in Okinawa, locals believe in a legendary creator named Amamikiyou who came down from the heavens to build an island with homes for the “gods.” "Gods in nature" are called Utaki in the local dialect and there are several sacred sites in Okinawa. Utaki is usually located in a forested grove and takes care of the high priestesses "noro". Our tour of Okinawa will begin with a visit to the sacred place of the priestesses of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Seifua Utaki, in the city of Nanjo (the former village of the Sirens). This is the most sacred place in Okinawa. During the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom, new kings, before ascending the throne, made sure to make a brief stop at Sonohyan Utaki, which is located in close proximity to their home of Shuri Castle. The site was also used for the inauguration of the Ryukyu Kingdom's highest-ranking priestesses, Kikoe Ogimi. Traditional Crafts Park "World of Okinawa" Traditional Crafts Park "World of Okinawa", where you can buy original souvenirs. Okinawa World, also known as Gyokusendo Culture Kingdom, is a theme park about Okinawan culture. The main attractions of the park are the Gyokusendo Cave, the craft village and the snake museum. Gyokusendo Cave is the longest cave on the island of Okinawa. The 890 meter cave is open to the public and features spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Gangara Gorge. In the caves of the Gangara gorge, traces of ancient human habitation 500,000 years ago were found. Excavations of the remains of ancient man continue in these places. These places are rich in diverse flora and fauna. Transfer to the port after the end of the excursion.
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