Itoman Sacred Journey: Ocean Meditation, Utaki & Peace Reflection

Itoman, the southernmost island on the main island of Okinawa, is a town of divers and prayer.It was also the final battleground of the Battle of Okinawa.I will be guided by tazuko, a dancer and meditation guide based in Itoman who has performed on stages in Morocco, Paris and NY. (Go to tazuko.net for guide details) We will share the Okinawan prayer culture and physical wisdom of where we were born and raised in the language of this land.Time to be in this land, not to "see" tourist attractions.Starting with breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle body movements at the seaside, the exhibition will touch Okinawa's view of life and death, symbolized by the tortoiseshell tomb, and place itself in a sacred place where people have prayed, and finally face the memory of life at the site of the battle.No experience in exercise or dance is required.This is not sightseeing, but a quiet encounter with life. 　 ─ 【Participation】 • Small groups and private meetings (1-3 people per group) • Beginners welcome.No athletic or dance experience is required • Please bring comfortable clothing, sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and drinks • Please be quiet as you visit the memorial • In case of rain, the tour will be arranged (cancellation or rescheduling will be discussed in case of stormy weather) Duration : Approximately 4 hours (including transfers) Price : ¥60,000/pair (1-3 people, reserved)

1. 1

   Itoman

   1 hour

   1. Ocean Meditation & Gentle Movement (60 min) — On the shore of Itoman, guided breathwork and meditation, with gentle movement rooted in the body wisdom of belly dance. No dance experience needed.

2. 2

   Itoman

   1 hour

   2. Sacred Sites of Life & Prayer (60 min) — Stand before one of Okinawa’s largest womb-shaped clan tombs, where the island’s philosophy of “returning to the mother’s womb” takes physical form. Visit Hakugindo, the shrine where Itoman’s fishermen have prayed to the sea gods, and a serene Bodhi tree sanctuary.

3. 3

   The Tower of Himeyuri

   1 hour

   3. Peace Reflection (60 min) — Konpaku-no-To, Himeyuri Peace Memorial, and Peace Memorial Park. In the place where the Battle of Okinawa ended, we listen quietly to the memory of this land.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.