Venue

Bankoku Shinryokan is located on Busena Point, one of the most scenic spots in Okinawa, close to Nago city. "Bankoku shinryo" means "bridge between nations," which is named after a phrase carved on the large bell at Shuri Castle, the palace of the old kingdom. Since its opening in 2000, the Bankoku Shinryokan has been hosting various important events, including the G8 Summit in 2000. It takes about 2 hours from Naha international airport by bus.

to Okinawa

Many Asian airlines provide regular service to Naha, which is Okinawa’s main airport, from main cities of China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. There is also regular airline service between Naha and other cities of Japan. Several airlines operate many flights per day from major cities including Tokyo (Haneda and Narita airports), Osaka (Kansai and Itami airports) and Nagoya.

For more detailed information on the flights to Naha, please see the Naha Airport website.

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