Travel Information

Okinawa is one of the southern most islands in Japan located in the subtropical zone where huge number of visitors enjoy beach resorts, marine sports including scuba diving in one of worldĄŻs most beautiful coral underwater, and visit one of the biggest aquariums in the world. Okinawa has UNESCO World Heritage castle group by displaying unique ancient cultures of Ryukyuu Kingdom. Also, many traces of the tragic 2^nd World War are preserved. The temperatures in late September will be around 30 degrees Celcius but people feel comfortable thanks to the mild sea breeze. However, paying attention to typhoons is always required in August-October months. For general sightseeing, transportation and accommodation information about Okinawa, please visit http://www.ocvb.or.jp/index.php

How to reach Okinawa/Naha Airport

Frequent flights from international airports in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka are available. Also direct flights between Incheon/Seoul and Okinawa are operated 4 times a week.

How to reach Okinawa Convention Center

Okinawa Convention Center, the venue for APNOMS 2005, is located in Ginowan City (Address: 4-3-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2221, Japan). The following transportation methods are available to reach the convention center.

[From Naha Airport]

(1) Bus #99 to Convention Center around 60 minutes.

(2) Bus #120, getting off at "Mashiki" around 50 minutes and walk to Convention Center around 15 minutes (1 Km).

(3) Airport Limousine Bus for Laguna Garden Hotel around 45minutes and 5 minutes walk to Convention Center.

[From Naha area]

(1) The buses that go directly to the Convention Center taking around 30-60 minutes are #28, 55, 112,

(2) The buses that go to "Mashiki" taking around 35minutes and then 15minutes walk to the Convention Center are #20, 21, 23, 28, 29, 31, 63, 77. Naha Bus Center is the terminal of most buses mentioned above.

[By taxi]

Taxis are also available and easy to catch from Naha airport and Naha down town and take about 30-35 minutes to the Convention Center.

More information on the Convention Center can be found at http://www.oki-conven.jp/index_e.html