J-K TFEC11

The Eleventh JSME-KSME Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference 第11回 日韓熱流体工学会議

22nd-25th, October, 2025

Sightseeing

Here are sample itineraries of three-hour, half-day, and full-day tour plans for enjoying sightseeing in Okinawa. There are monorails and local buses for transportation within Naha city, however, in the suburbs, it is convenient to use rental cars or taxis.

[3-hour course] Shuri (Naha City) tour

  1. Naha Airport

    Approx. 30 minutes by taxi or rental car / Approx. 45 minutes by Yui-Rail (monorail) and on foot

  2. SHURIJO CASTLE PARK (1 hour stay)

    3 minutes walk from Shuri Castle Park

  3. Shuri Kinjo no O Akagi Tree (20 minutes stay)

    15 minutes walk / Approx. 5 minutes by taxi

SHURIJO CASTLE PARK (World Heritage Site)

SHURIJO CASTLE PARK

SHURIJO CASTLE PARK is the former royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom located in Naha City, and flourished as the royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom for about 450 years until Okinawa Prefecture was established in 1879. In 2019, nine facilities, including the main hall, were destroyed by fire, and you can now view the inside of the factory through glass, which is currently undergoing reconstruction in preparation for restoration in 2026.

HoursApril-June, October-November 8:30-19:00 (entrance deadline 18:30)
ClosedNot open to the public yet in 2025. (No closed days in 2024)
place1-2 Shurikinjo-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/QYdrCR48sfEcaa8u9
Webhttps://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/

Shuri Kinjo no O-Akagi Tree (Nationally designated natural treasure)

Shuri Kinjo no O-Akagi Tree

The Shurikinjo O-Akagi trees are six large Akagi trees estimated to be over 200 years old. Akagi trees are common in Okinawa Prefecture, but this is the only area where such large trees can be seen in residential areas.

place3-18, Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/MgLGWFLa5ur1ppvs9
Webhttps://www.naha-contentsdb.jp/en/spot/715

Shuri Ryusen Coral Dyeing

Shuri Ryusen Coral Dyeing

SHURI RYUSEN’s signature technique, "coral dyeing," was invented after the company's representative, Mr. Yamaoka, came across a coral fossil by chance on the beach, and is an original Shuri Ryusen technique. Currently, collecting coral fossils is prohibited, so only Shuri Ryusen can express the coral pattern.

Hours9:00-18:00
ClosedOpen all year round
place1-54, Shuri Yamakawa-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/jbtK6x4WUhu2t9WE8
Webhttps://www.shuri-ryusen.com/course/sango-en.html

[Half-day course] Tour of Seifautaki (Nanjo City)

  1. Naha Airport

    Approx. 50 minutes by taxi or rental car / Approx. 90 minutes with two transfers on the Yui Rail and bus

  2. Seifautaki (World Heritage Site) (stay time 1 hour)

    Approx. 5 minutes by taxi / Approx. 15 minutes on foot

  3. Cape Chinen Park (stay time 1 hour)

Seifautaki (World Heritage Site)

Seifautaki

Known as Okinawa's most sacred place, it is a place of religious ceremonies and nature worship in the Ryukyu Kingdom.

🚝 Details of Yui Rail and bus transfer from Naha Airport to Sefa Utaki

Take the Yui Rail (monorail) from Naha Airport Station to Asahibashi Station (about 11 minutes)
Walk to Naha Bus Terminal (about 2 minutes on foot)

🚌 Transfer to a local bus

Take Toyo Bus No. 338 "Sefa Utaki Line" at Naha Bus Terminal No. 7 (about 60 minutes)
After getting off at "Sefa Utaki Entrance", purchase an admission ticket at the ticket office in the front parking lot, and walk 7 to 10 minutes to the entrance of Sefa Utaki (Midori no Yakata / Sefa). (About 500m)

HoursMarch to October 9:00 to 18:00
Last ticket sales 17:15 / Last entrance 17:30
ClosedBased on the lunar calendar, there are 6 "rest days" per year. October 2025 is not a rest day. For details, please check the website.
place270-1 Chinen Kudeken, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/hR5fb7AiHJcVzc9bA
Webhttps://okinawa-nanjo.jp/sefa/en/

Cape Chinen Park

Cape Chinen Park

Cape Chinen Park is located on a cape that juts out into the sea, offering a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and, on a clear day, a close-up view of Kudaka Island. The park has a gazebo with a red-tiled roof and a promenade where you can relax.

placeKudeken, Chinen, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3bUYmXCkv2tjoX4y8
Webhttps://www.kankou-nanjo.okinawa/bunka/184/

[1-day course] Tour of northern Okinawa

  1. Naha Airport

    Approximately 2 hours by taxi or rental car (using the expressway) / Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by bus (using the express bus) Route 117 (Churaumi direct bus)

  2. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (stay time 2 hours)

    15 minutes by taxi

  3. Nakijin Catsle Ruins (stay time 1 hour)

    30 minutes by taxi

  4. KOURIJIMA (stay time 1 hour)

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Churaumi Aquarium
Hours8:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30)
ClosedNo scheduled closures until March 31, 2027 (except for temporary closures due to typhoons, etc.)
place424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Qn4oGBjy2ag2ydt27
Webhttps://churaumi.okinawa/kr/

Nakijin Castle Ruins (World Heritage Site)

Nakijin Castle Ruins (World Heritage Site)

Nakijin Castle Ruins is a royal castle comparable in scale to Shurijo Castle, dating back to before the establishment of the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1429, and is characterized by its curved stone walls that take advantage of the terrain. The view from the castle, located 100 meters above sea level, is magnificent.

Hours8:00 - 18:00 (last entrance 17:30)
ClosedOpen all year round *However, some facilities may be closed without notice due to facility management etc.
place5101 Imadomari, Nakijinson, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/m5psFt3ob3afZFm7A
Webhttp://nakijinjoseki-osi.jp/

Kourijima Island

Kourijima Island

Kourijima Island is an isolated island that can be reached by car from the main island of Okinawa, and when crossing the bridge, you can drive through the waters that are so clear that even local Okinawans praise it. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the shallow beach just at the entrance to Kourijimai Island.

placeKouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Maphttps://maps.app.goo.gl/jZydVAv5rahREaam7
Webhttps://kourijima.info/

If you are planning to visit the famous sites in northern Okinawa, including the Churaumi Aquarium, a convenient one-day bus tour is also recommended.

Tabirai Okinawa - Okinawa Sightseeing Bus Tour

TABI PLUS ONE - 'Churaumi Aquarium' Bus Tour

Korea ⇄ Okinawa Flight Information

Latest flight information (as of May 8th)

You can check the flight schedule for Naha Airport on the official Naha Airport website and each airlines.

Naha Airport

Arrival

Departing from Seoul > Arriving at Naha

AirlinesFlight numberDeparture TimeArrival Times
ASIANA AIRLINESOZ 17208:5011:15
KOREAN AIRKE 75509:1011:40
JINAIRLI 34109:5512:20
T'wayTW 27111:0013:35
EASTAR JETZE 63111:3014:00
JEJUair7C 180113:3015:45

Departure

Depart Naha > Arrive Seoul

AirlinesFlight numberDeparture TimeArrival Times
ASIANA AIRLINESOZ 17112:1514:35
KOREAN AIRKE 75612:5015:10
JINAIRLI 34213:3015:45
T'wayTW 27214:3516:55
EASTAR JETZE 63215:0017:35
JEJUair7C 180216:4518:55

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