LEM21

Venue

Access

From Naha Airport (OKA)

• ・By Taxi / Rental Car: ~20 minutes. Typical fare: 3,000–4,000 JPY
• ・By Express Bus: Harley Express (~30 min), Umikaji Liner (~50 min)
• ・By Local Bus: Routes 34, 35, 89 (~60 min). Get off at Itoman City Hall (糸満市役所前) bus stop: 2 minutes walk (Routes 34, 35) or 10 minutes walk (Route 89) to the venue

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From Naha City Centre (Kokusai-dōri / Kenchō-mae)

• ・By Taxi / Rental Car: ~40 minutes
• ・By Bus: Local or express bus ( ~55-65 min)

Parking

• ・Main Lot: ~70 spaces (including accessible parking)
• ・Second Lot: ~140 spaces (~8 minutes on foot, opened during large events)
  Parking is free but limited. We recommend using car-sharing or public transport. If attending from the same organization, please cooperate by carpooling whenever possible.

Travel Information

Rental Car

Renting a car is highly convenient for exploring Okinawa beyond the conference venue. However, for sustainability, we encourage participants to share rides or use public transportation whenever possible. If you choose to rent a car, please see the following information:

• ・The venue is easily accessible via local roads; no expressway is needed.
• ・Rental services are available at Naha Airport and in central Naha.
• ・Foreign drivers require an International Driving Permit (IDP).
• ・Please note that drive is on the left side in Japan.

General Information

• ・Visa: Please check requirements with your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate.
• ・Climate: December is mild (18–23 °C). A light jacket is recommended.
• ・Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY). Credit cards widely accepted; some small shops are cash only.
• ・Electricity: 100V, Type-A plug.
• ・Language: Japanese is the official language; English is generally understood in hotels and tourist areas.

Around the Venue

• ・Restaurants and convenience stores are within walking distance.
• ・Lunch options (Japanese, Okinawan, and international cuisine) are available nearby.
• ・Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available inside the venue (details provided at registration desk).

Details of Banquet on Dec. 3rd

・The banquet will be held at Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
　from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on December 3rd.
・ A sunset welcome reception is scheduled to begin at 5:15 PM prior
　 to the banquet.
・ Banquet bus service will transport attendees from Kukuru Itoman
　 to the banquet venue.
・ Banquet bus service runs from 4:15 PM to around 5:45 PM (multiple departures).
　 Please board the earliest bus possible.
・ Return buses are scheduled to run to Kukuru Itoman, Southern 　
　 Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa and Prefectural Office in Naha.
・ Banquet buses are for attendees with GREEN or BLUE name tags only.

Details of Excursion on Dec. 5th

A) Excursion to explore the heart of Okinawa’s traditional culture through a sightseeing bus tour

Planned destinations include: Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa World, and Sefa Utaki. The participation fee for this excursion is 3,000 JPY per person, which covers the admission fee to Okinawa World. Additional expenses such as lunch and optional activities in Okinawa World, as well as optional admission fees for Peace Memorial Park and Sefa Utaki, are not included. (These sites may charge a few hundred yen, but there are also free areas and scenic coastal views to enjoy without charge.)

Itinerary:
■ Bus Pickup
8:20 Kokusai Street (Kencho-mae Bus Stop in front of Kenmin Hiroba)
8:50 Southern Beach Hotel & Resort in Okinawa
9:00 Kukuru Itoman (Conference venue)
9:15 Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
■ Okinawa Exploring
9:30-10:20 Peace Memorial Park
10:50-13:20 Okinawa World (with free time for lunch and activities)
13:50-14:50 Sefa Utaki
■ Bus Drop-off
16:20 Kokusai Street
16:40 Naha Airport
17:10 Southern Beach Hotel & Resort in Okinawa
17:20 Kukuru Itoman
17:35 Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach

[Notes]
- The schedule and destinations may change due to traffic or other circumstances.
- Pickup or drop-off points with no participants may be skipped to save time.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Meeting Point (Kencho-mae Bus Stop)
Please check the location via the QR code or link below:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　https://maps.app.goo.gl/syne6S8rL4z71VhDA

B) Technical tour of National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College (Okinawa Kosen)

Participation is free of charge.
Time and place: 15:00 at the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College.
Technical tour participants must travel directly to the site by themselves. It takes approximately 2 hours from Naha by express bus or 2.5 hours by local bus.
https://www.okinawa-ct.ac.jp/en/access/
The tour ends at the same location (on-site dismissal).
Information of Lab Tour at National Institute of Technology


Reference websites for the destinations.

Peace Memorial Park(Japanese only) :
https://heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/

Okinawa World :
https://en.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/

Sefa Utaki :
https://okinawa-nanjo.jp/sefa/en/

National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College (Okinawa Kosen) :
https://www.okinawa-ct.ac.jp/en/