Okinawa: Recommended spots for school excursions, model sightseeing courses, hotels, and other must-see information for organizers!

This year's school trip will be to Okinawa☆.
Must-see for organizers! Sightseeing Model Course & Hotel Information

In recent years, the main island of Okinawa (Onna Village) has been attracting visitors from outside the prefecture.School trips for junior high and high school students (educational trips)is increasing and is at its peak.

There is a limit to the number of people that can be accepted.Therefore, we recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible after your school schedule is finalized.

In this article, we will introduce a model sightseeing course, recommended hotels, and plenty of useful information for school trip organizers to further prepare for the trip.

Please refer to this page so that your school trip to the main island of Okinawa (Onna Village) will be a wonderful memory that will remain in everyone's hearts☆.

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Weather in Okinawa (temperature and water temperature)

The main island of Okinawa is characterized by a mild climate throughout the year. Spring and fall are the seasons for school excursions,Pleasant climate with average temperatures around 20-25 degrees CelsiusIt is.

Especially from April to June, the water temperature rises. Please be assured that even in winter, the temperature is not too cold, around 15°C, so you can enjoy sightseeing.

When planning a school trip, it is important to prepare clothing and personal belongings for the weather!

How to get to the main island of Okinawa

Access to the main island of Okinawa is convenient, with a full range of direct flights from various locations.

Flight time from Tokyo (Haneda) to Naha Airport isApprox. 3 hoursFrom Osaka (Kansai), JapanApprox. 2 hours and 30 minutesIt is.

As soon as the school trip is scheduled due to expected flight congestion,Early reservations are recommended.. Plan well in advance, especially for group travel, as arrangements must be made at the airport and on the plane!

Our Okinawa-based staff came up with this idea.
Recommended sightseeing model course for school excursions

Let us introduce three patterns of sightseeing model courses for school excursions. We hope you will find them useful!

◆A pattern of staying on the main island of Okinawa for the whole day
◆ Combination pattern of touring around the surrounding islands
◆ (extra) pattern in bad weather

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Staying on the main island of Okinawa for the entire trip.
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
Naha Airport→Okinawa cultural study (learn history at Shuri Castle and Peace Memorial Park)→night tour→back to hotel

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Star gazing night tours of the Okinawa main island Enjoy the unforgettable nature at night☆ Okinawa Main Island Night (Stargazing) Tour In the Okinawa Main Island (Onna Village), where there is little light pollution, you can see the beautiful starry sky incomparable to that in the city. Let's enjoy Okinawa at night with an experienced guide who knows the area well☆ [...]. (21 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

[Day 2
Efficiently tour popular spots on a sightseeing bus tour

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Winter Special SALE 【Departure from Naha/Northern Sightseeing】 Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course A)★Churaumi Aquarium→Gokashi-Goden Temple→Manza-Mao→Ryukyumura→One of the largest sea cafes in Japan! Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe (with one drink) (No.10)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 10 hours7,600 yen

1-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouryuri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzamo→Taitani American Village (No.180)開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

There will be free time at each spot, so you can enjoy shopping and souvenir shopping at "Chatan American Village" and other places.

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Okinawa One-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour Let's visit sightseeing spots in Okinawa efficiently! Comfortable and Safe Okinawa Sightseeing Bus Tour Okinawa Prefecture, one of the most popular sightseeing prefectures in Japan, has many sightseeing spots with rich history and culture as well as beautiful seas! In such Okinawa, "lack of rental cars" and "traveling alone" have become topics of conversation recently [...]. (14 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

[Day 3
Hotel→New Ishigaki Airport

Combination pattern of touring the surrounding islands.
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
Naha Airport → DMM Kariyushi Aquarium → Go to hotel

[Day 2
Let's go to the Kerama Islands from the main island of Okinawa!

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Snorkeling Tour in Kerama Sea Area with Spectacular Views [Naha departure/Kerama/4 hours/Japanese language required tour] Smile 100% ☆ Unlimited play on slides, jumps, and ocean swings＞ (No.353)開始時間8:15-12:00 / 13:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3-4 hours8,800 yen

Snorkeling + parasailing tour in the Kerama Sea area (unlimited play on slides, jumps, and ocean swings)　Recommended for large group tours　(No.354)開始時間8:15-12:00 / 13:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3-4 hours13,500 yen

Snorkeling in the Kerama Sea Area + Marine Sports Experience (No.355)開始時間8:15-11:30 / 13:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 3-4 hours10,000 yen

⬇︎I recommend whale watching in winter☆.

Whale Watching Tour in Okinawa, a tour of great power, "No need to bring anything!開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen

[Day 3
Mangrove SUPor Canoe

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Bikubu River, Northern Okinawa: Explore four types of mangroves found only here☆Mangrove kayak tour 《high quality photos as a gift & free pickup & drop-off》 (No.60)開始時間Varies depending on tide level所要時間Approx. 3 hours4,800 yen

Okinawa Main Island, Bikubu River / 1 group charter] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間9:00 / 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours5,900 yen

Central Honshu/Hisa River/2 hours] Discounts available☆Mangrove SUP experience (same-day reservations OK) Let's paddle SUP on the gentle current of the Hisa River♪ (No.137)開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

[Day 4
Departure from hotel → Naha Airport

Souvenirs can be purchased at Naha Airport.

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(Extra) Patterns for inclement weather
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
Shin-Ishigaki Airport→Mangrove SUP or canoe→To hotel
Mangroves block the rain and wind, so the holding rate is high!

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Bikubu River, Northern Okinawa: Explore four types of mangroves found only here☆Mangrove kayak tour 《high quality photos as a gift & free pickup & drop-off》 (No.60)開始時間Varies depending on tide level所要時間Approx. 3 hours4,800 yen

Okinawa Main Island, Bikubu River / 1 group charter] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間9:00 / 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours5,900 yen

Central Honshu/Hisa River/2 hours] Discounts available☆Mangrove SUP experience (same-day reservations OK) Let's paddle SUP on the gentle current of the Hisa River♪ (No.137)開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,800 yen

[Day 2
Morning: Indoor Experience (Shape your memories in Okinawa♪)
Rainy days OK! 1 minute drive across the Kouri Bridge☆.

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Okinawa/Kouri Island/2 hours] Rainy day OK! 1 minute drive across the Kouri Ohashi Bridge☆Accessory making experience using marine plastic (No.129)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours4,000 yen

Okinawa/Kouri Island/2 hours] Rainy day OK! 1 minute drive across the Kouri Ohashi Bridge☆Lampshade making experience using marine plastic (No.130)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00所要時間Approx. 90 to 150 min.6,000 yen

Okinawa/Kouri Island/2 hours] Rainy day OK! 1 minute drive across the Kouri Ohashi Bridge☆Initial key chain making experience using marine plastic (No.131)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours4,500 yen

〜Lunch break
Directly connected to Kouri BeachKouri Island Station SorahasiLunch at the ♪

Afternoon: Visit Churaumi Aquarium

[Day 3
Departure from hotel → Naha Airport

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Okinawa Hotels for School Trips

Hotels that can accommodate large groups of travelers (school trips, company trips).

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1. Hyatt Regency Naha Okinawa
Address: 3-6-20 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：098-866-8888
Number of rooms: 294
Official website:https://www.hyatt.com/ja-JP/hotel/japan/hyatt-regency-naha-okinawa/okarn
Reason: Located in the center of Naha City, with good sightseeing access, close to Kokusai-dori, and convenient for school excursions.

2. the Loisir Hotel Naha
Address: 3-2-1 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：098-868-2222
Number of rooms: 533
Official website:https://www.loisir-naha.com
Reason: Capacity to accommodate large groups and a natural hot spring for relaxation.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Naha
Address: 3-15 Higashimachi, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL: 098-862-0123
Number of rooms: 225
Official website:https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/okanddi-doubletree-naha
Reason: Easy access from Naha Airport, conveniently located for school excursion gatherings and departures.

4. hotel Rocoa Naha
Address: 1-1-2 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：098-868-6578
Number of rooms: 222
Official website:https://www.rocore.jp
Reason: Located on Kokusai Dori, very convenient for sightseeing and dining.

5. Hotel Ocean Naha Kokusai-dori
Address: 2-4-8 Asato, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：098-863-2288
Number of rooms: 82
Official website:https://www.hotelocean.jp
Reason: Close to Kokusai-dori Avenue, the at-home atmosphere makes it safe for students on school trips.

Preparation and Precautions for School Trip to Okinawa

It is important to be well prepared before going on a school trip.List of essentials and weather-appropriate items to bringLet's make a

It is also a good idea to check the location of local medical facilities in case of an emergency. Please contact us anytime.

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Local transportation and accessibility

Transportation on the main island of Okinawa includes buses, monorails, and rental cars. For school excursions, it is more efficient to charter a bus since most of the travel is done in groups.

When choosing transportation, it is important to manage time and plan travel routes carefully.

When traveling in the area, follow traffic rules and act with safety in mind.

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Okinawa One-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour Let's visit sightseeing spots in Okinawa efficiently! Comfortable and Safe Okinawa Sightseeing Bus Tour Okinawa Prefecture, one of the most popular sightseeing prefectures in Japan, has many sightseeing spots with rich history and culture as well as beautiful seas! In such Okinawa, "lack of rental cars" and "traveling alone" have become topics of conversation recently [...]. (14 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Private transportation service between Naha Airport and hotel (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

summary

A school trip to Okinawa is a wonderful experience to enjoy while learning about nature, culture, and history.

This article will help you plan an enjoyable school trip by preparing well as an organizer. Early planning and reservations are the keys to success!