【Okinawa Village Time】Passing on Traditions ⑥ Life of Mr. Miyagi
■ What is Okinawa Village Time? Okinawa Village Time is an experiential activity that allows you to discover the charm of everyday life rooted in the community by connecting with local partners (residents) who live in the Kushi area of Nago City, around Kanucha. ✨ Each local partner offers a variety of unique plans, allowing you to choose an experience that best suits your interests and lifestyle. 🌿 ■ Experience Theme: Passing on Traditions ■ Life of Mr. Miyagi ~A village walk with a talkative “Mr.Mityagi” Born and raised in the Abu district of Nago City, Mr. Miyagi is affectionately known as the “joker” of Abu Village. While he spends his days working in the fields, he also plays important roles in local festivals—blowing the Horagai (conch shell trumpet) and performing traditional arts—making him a key figure in passing on the traditions of the Abu community. From strolling through the village to trying your hand at blowing the Horagai, this experience is irresistible for lovers of Okinawan local culture. Enjoy a special time in the joyful and surprising world of Okinawan “Ojii,” filled with laughter, stories, and discoveries. ■ Plan Details 1.Introduction to village life and traditional events at the Abu District Community Center – What is “Uniho-ganashi”? 2.Visiting sacred sites that are cherished by the village 3.Horagai (conch shell trumpet) blowing experience at a beautiful natural beach ■ Reservation Flow Request Reservation → Experience Plan Adjustment → Plan Confirmation Please note: As this experience is based on the daily lives of local residents, we may suggest an alternative plan if we are unable to accommodate your request. Thank you for your understanding.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
1h 30m
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 3,252
Child (ages 12 & under)
JPY 1,052
Outline
Schedule
9:00
Abu District Community Center
Meet your local partner at the designated meeting point Travel together to the experience location ・Google Maps link to the meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/aYHoZmMxQsayYzJR8
9:10 - 10:20
Activity Experience
〈Plan Details〉 1.Introduction to village life and traditional events at the Abu District Community Center – What is “Uniho-ganashi”? 2.Visiting sacred sites that are cherished by the village 3.Horagai (conch shell trumpet) blowing experience at a beautiful natural beach
10:30
Local dissolution
Receive your Okinawa Village Time Resident Certificate Tour concludes on-site (local dismissal)
Plan Information
What's Included
- Insurance
- Necessary items for the experience
What's Not Included
- Transportation costs during the experience are not included
- Drinks
Requirements
- Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
What to Bring
- Clothes that are Easy to Move
- Hat
- Drinks
Additional Info
- All tours will be canceled in the event of heavy rain/flood warnings, storm warnings, or more severe weather conditions
- Tours may also be canceled due to bad weather or unavoidable circumstances in the local partner’s daily life
- To respect and experience the everyday life of the community, participants must strictly follow the tour rules provided at the time of application
Cancellation Policies
- Until 17:00, 3 days prior: 0%
- Until 17:00, 2 days prior: 50%
- Until 17:00 the day before: 80%
- Until 17:00 on the day: 100%
- After 17:00 on the day: 100%






