The application for the tour to participate in the Kaijin Festival Hurley Tournament is now open!
A summer tradition on Izena Island,Sea God Festival Hurley TournamentApplications are now being accepted for a special 3-day/2-night tour with village residents to
- ✨ Tour Points of Interest
- ✅ Charter one Hurley boat! Matching T-shirts included! You can seriously row as a tourist association team!
- ✅ Premium tour limited to 7 people! Mainly exchange with island chu
- ✅ First-timers will be accompanied by Tourism Association staff.
Outline of the event
| schedule | Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 (2 nights, 3 days) |
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| Charge | 35,000 yen (tax included) Includes 5 meals, lodging, T-shirt, towel, and insurance. |
| capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.) | First 7 applicants (must be 18 years old or older) If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, a drawing will be held. |
For details and application, please visit the official "Shimabitabi" website.
*This tour is contracted with TRAPOL Co. The local guide will be a staff member of the Haisena Island Tourist Association! We look forward to your participation!
2026/7/28 Limited】Traditional Festival Tug-of-War "Seirikaku Unna" Experience Tour
Once you participate, you will become addicted! Immerse yourself in the deep culture of Izena IslandSpecial 2-day/1-night touris now available.
🏮 Experience only on this tour
- Participated in the Seirikaku Unna (big tug of war):Experience traditional events with local people!
- Includes limited edition T-shirt:Let's make the festival more exciting with matching "Seirikaku Unnaa T-shirts"!
- King Shoen Historical Guide:A history master will guide you in detail about the roots of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
- Social events:An inspiring night of singing and dancing and drinking with the islanders.
Tour Details
| schedule | Tuesday, July 28 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
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| Fee (tax included) | Adult: 29,890 yen / Child: 23,000 yen *Includes 3 meals, lodging, limited edition T-shirt, and guide fee. |
| capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.) | First 20 applicants (limited to 7 years old and up) If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, a drawing will be held. |
| meeting place | Nakada Port, Izena Island (meet at 11:30) |
An inspiring experience that connects local traditions to the future!
*This tour is contracted with TRAPOL Co. The local guide will be a staff member of the Haisena Island Tourist Association! We look forward to your participation!
*Because of the popularity of this event, this plan with secured accommodations is very valuable. Please consider this plan as soon as possible, as it will end as soon as the maximum number of participants is reached. Also, please note that if the number of applications exceeds capacity, a lottery will be held. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the village to pass on the traditional culture.
