Okinawa Hoshino Resorts BANTA CAFE & Ryukyu Mura Bus Day Tour｜Churaumi Aquarium or Botanical Garden｜Japan
- Includes admission to Churaumi Aquarium (or Tropical Botanical Garden) and Ryukyu Village
- Brand new large bus, clean, comfortable and tidy interior
- Go to Banta Cafe within the Hoshino Hotels Group, and the tour includes a non-alcoholic drink
- There is no tour guide on the trip. You can use your mobile phone to scan the QR code on the bus to open the [Self-Guided Audio Guide System]. You can use the self-guided audio guide system for free on the Internet without downloading a separate APP. You can listen to the audio explanation and learn about Okinawa's information and culture. Multiple languages are available for selection.
Options
Botanical Gardens Program
Inclusions
Transportation fare
Audio guide device
Insurance
Ryukyu Village entrance fee
Tropical Botanical Gardens entrance fee
Accompanying personnel fee (Japanese/simple English)
June 9, 2025 - June 12, 2025 Other than this period: One drink at Hoshinoya Banta Cafe (choose one of pineapple juice/ice or hot coffee/jasmine tea)
From June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025, during this period only: Do not go to Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe, and change to two packs of Okinawa juice
Exclusions
Dining expenses
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Entrance fee to Manzamo Trail
Additional Info
08:20 Meet at the "Nippon Rental Car" at Palette Kumoji opposite the monorail [Kencho Station] and look for the "cerulean-blue" bus to report
08:50 Meet at Monorail [Omoromachi Station] DFS T Galleria (opposite Aoyama Tailor Shop) and check in for the "cerulean-blue" bus
What's included in Okinawa Hoshino Resorts BANTA CAFE & Ryukyu Mura Bus Day Tour｜Churaumi Aquarium or Botanical Garden｜Japan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The bus exterior has Cerulean Blue lettering.
Depart from the Kencho square towards Palette Kumoji (in front of Nippon Rent-A-Car)
Depart from Omoromachi DFS T Galleria (the other side of Aoyama Tailor Shop)
[Aquarium Plan] Arrive at Churaumi Aquarium (about 150 minutes of free time)
![[Aquarium Plan] Arrive at Churaumi Aquarium (about 150 minutes of free time)](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/w_960,c_fit,q_55,wm_auto/s1.kkday.com/product_10333/20161118082203_5vs43/jpg)
[Botanical Garden Plan] Tropical Botanical Garden (about 150 minutes of free time)
![[Botanical Garden Plan] Tropical Botanical Garden (about 150 minutes of free time)](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/w_960,c_fit,q_55,wm_auto/s1.kkday.com/product_10333/20161128084403_NMLXD/jpg)
The Tropical Botanical Garden is about 800 meters away from the aquarium entrance. You must walk there on the day or take the shuttle bus (200 yen per day)
Arrive at the Imperial Confectionery Palace (about 30 minutes of free time)
Arrive at Manzamo (free time for about 20 minutes)
Arrive at Ryukyu Village (about 60 minutes of free time)
You can enjoy Ryukyu dance and drum performances
Hoshinoya Hotel Banta Cafe (about 50 minutes)
＊From June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025, we will go to America Village instead of Banta Cafe of Hoshino Resorts. During this period, two packs of Okinawa juice will be given as a gift
American Village (about 50 minutes, only for getting off during June 9 to June 12, arrival time 18:20)
Omoromachi DFS T Galleria Drop off
Get off at the Kenchomae bus stop
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- Itinerary Information -
- Departure time and location:
- 08:30 At "Nippon Rental Car" at Palette Kumoji opposite the monorail [Kencho Station]
- 09:00 at Monorail [Omoromachi Station] DFS T Galleria (opposite Aoyama Tailor Shop)
- Length of trip: Approximately 10 hours
- Return information: Same meeting point
- Itinerary Introduction -
- Banta Cafe in Hoshino Hotels Group (not available from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025)
Built using the natural terrain of Okinawa, this is the largest seaside cafe in Japan! Let you forget the irritability brought by the hot summer. The activity includes a non-alcoholic drink, and you can experience the different flavors of luxury in a high-end hotel.
- Churaumi Aquarium is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Okinawa. You will have about 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time at Churaumi Aquarium. You can freely and easily watch whale sharks and manta rays.
- The Tropical Botanical Garden, also located in Ocean Expo Park, displays a variety of tropical plants. It is one of the best orchid display gardens in Japan, with more than 2,000 species of orchids. There is also an afternoon tea restaurant in the park that uses tropical fruits.
- Take a break at Okashi Goten and try some delicious Okinawan snacks at Okashi Goten, a famous Okinawan snack shop. Don’t forget to buy some of Okinawa’s most representative souvenir, red taro tarts, for your friends and family!
- Manza-Mo is a popular tourist spot. Its name comes from the lawn that the king of the Ryukyu Dynasty said could accommodate 10,000 people. The rock that resembles an elephant's trunk is a popular photo spot. Come and find the Elephant Trunk Rock!
- Ryukyu Village After this, we will come to the experience kingdom of "Ryukyu Village" full of Okinawan culture, entertainment and nature. Here you can take photos with the rustic Ryukyu old houses, experience traditional Okinawa desserts or hand-made experiences in each old house, or even wear a red-shaped costume to transform into a Ryukyu royal family!
- Project Introduction -
【Aquarium Plan】
- Naha City – Aquarium – Okashi Palace – Cape Manza – Ryukyu Village – Hoshino Hotel Banta Cafe (not going from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025) – American Village (only for drop-off outside the period from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025) – Naha City
【Botanical Garden Plan】
- Naha City – Botanical Garden – Okashi Palace – Cape Manza – Ryukyu Village-Hoshinoya Hotel Banta Cafe (not going from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025) – American Village (only for drop-off except from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025) – Naha City
＊From June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025, the bus will not go to Hoshino Resorts Banta Café and will go to American Village instead. During this period, drinks will be changed to include two packs of Okinawa juice.
Inclusions
- A minimum of 10 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
- Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Passengers who will be flying on the day of travel, please allow ample time of two hours before the flight takes off. If the passenger is unable to board the flight due to traffic conditions on the day, the company will not be responsible. Thank you for your understanding.
- This is a combined tour. Please note that your bus seats may be adjacent to other passengers.
- The itinerary timetable is for reference only. If affected by traffic factors, the stay time at each attraction will be adjusted. Please be advised.
- Please note that lunch is not included in the itinerary and you are kindly requested to eat at your own leisure time in Ocean Expo Park.
- Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle.
- There will be no sign at the meeting point, so please confirm the characteristics of the bus before boarding.
- Before getting off the bus at each attraction, please pay attention to the signs held by the accompanying staff, which will indicate the meeting time, and be sure to return to the bus on time. The bus will depart on time. If you are late, please go to the next attraction by yourself to meet the bus. All expenses are to be borne by you.
- Passengers who wish to shop at DFS duty-free shops can get off at the monorail OMOROMACHI station on their return trip.
- If the trip is cancelled due to force majeure such as bad weather, the fee will be fully refunded.
- The bus is staffed by staff (no tour guide). You can use your phone to scan the QR code on the bus to activate the [self-service audio guide system]. You can use the self-service audio guide system for free on the Internet without downloading an app. You can listen to the audio explanation and learn about Okinawa's information and culture. Multiple languages are available for selection.
- To use the [Self-service Audio Guide System], you need to prepare a mobile phone with Internet access and your own headphones, and turn on the GPS function of your mobile phone.
- [Self-service audio guide system] will only play the introduction when you pass a place with GPS positioning.
- Ocean Expo Park will temporarily suspend operations or close some facilities on the first Wednesday and Thursday of December every year.
- From June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025, we will not go to Banta Café of Hoshino Resorts, but go to American Village instead. During this period, drinks will be changed to include two packs of Okinawa juice.
Meet
Venues
- Opposite The Prefectural Government Office In Front Of Palette Kumochi And Nippon Rental CarBetween08:20 - 08:30View on Map
- Omoromachi Station DFS T Galleria Other Side Of Aoyama Tailor ShopBetween08:50 - 09:00View on Map
Meeting / End Points
- Manzamo
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please note that children under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat can travel for free.
- The Manzamo Trail will be charged from 2020/10/02. Please note that if you wish to enter the Manzamo Trail, you will need to pay a 100 yen trail entrance fee on site.
- On the day of the Naha Marathon in early December each year, the meeting time at each boarding point will be changed and will be announced in the message box one day before the event.
【Travel conditions】
- Travel origin and destination: Okinawa and Northern Okinawa
- Travel days: Round trip
- Transportation: Bus
- Bus company name: Celerity Bus Co., Ltd.
- Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times
- Accommodation facilities: None
- Minimum number of people in a group: 10
- Team Leader: 0
- Tour guide: 1
【Travel planning/implementation】
- Name of operating company: Celerity Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Address: Akebono Commercial Building 6-A, 2-24-13 Akebono, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
- License number: Okinawa Prefecture Governor's Registration Travel Business No. 2-274
- Travel industry association name: Member of the National Travel Industry Association
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