“Birthplace of the Ryukyu Dynasties” City of Tedako / Urasoe City, Okinawa Tour The Annual Walking Event [Tedako Walk 2025] will be held on February 15th

City of Tedako / Urasoe’s “Amakuma Acchun  Roman Walk” Executing Committee will be hosting the “Stroll around City of Tedako / Urasoe walking  event [Tedako Walk 2025]” on February 15th, 2025  (Sat) with the Tedako Square, located inside the Urasoe Cultural Park, in  Urasoe City, Okinawa, as the main venue.

  *[Tedako] means “The Child of the Sun.” And also, the honorific title of King  Eiso, who flourished as the 2nd royal line of the Ryukyu Kingdom.  His father was King Ezo-no-Yononushi (Lord of Iso Castle), whom’s wife is to  have dreamt of the sun entering her bosom and wrapped around Eiso, and thus  derived his divine title “Eiso-no-Tedako.”

  <Event Details>

https://www.city.urasoe.lg.jp/doc/2024092500130/

Starti Line View 1

■About the 22nd Tedako Walk 2025

As one of Okinawa’s largest walking events,  this year’s event, the 22nd of its kind, will feature 6 courses, so  more participants can partake from in and outside of the prefecture! This is  the second year for the one-day event format, and it is fully loaded with  courses such as: 

    [Sun  (Tiida) Ranman “Shining Sun” Urasoe/Shuri Exploration Course], that  tours Urasoe, Shuri, and JICA facilities, [Urasoe Streets Walk and Camp Kinser  Touring Course]**, [Tedako Wakuwaku “Child of the Sun  Exciting” Adventurous Course], for the whole family to enjoy,[Clean  Walk] course, for participants to enjoy the walk while contributing to  environmental preservation and societal contribution, and the [Night Course],  offers a night view of Urasoe, which is recognized as one of the three best  night views in Okinawa Prefecture. The event will feature performances by  performers and civilian organizations from within and outside the prefecture,  kitchen car vendors, and etc., so children and adults alike can enjoy the “City  of Tedako” throughout the shift from morning to night.  

Tedako Walk 2025

■Event Outline

Event Name: 

The 22nd Tedako Walk  2025

Event Date: 

February 15th, 2025  (Sat)

Venue: 

Tedako Square in Urasoe Culture  Park 

(9,  Nakama 1-chome, Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2103, Japan)

Access: 

<Yuirail (Monorail)>

Approximately 20min. walk after  getting off at Urasoe-Maeda Station. 

<Bus Routes>

Asano-ura Bus Stop ( 21 / 88 / 90 / 98 / 112 / 190 )

Art Museum Bus Stop ( 55 / 56 /  256 )

*Some parking lots will be closed  on the day of the event.

　It is predicted to be  crowded. Please use public transportations.

*Free  shuttle bus services will be available.

　Please check the official  website for details.

Participation Fee: 

Adults…1,000 yen (Tax included)

Junior  & Senior High School Students…500 yen (Tax included)

Elementary  School Students and Under…Free

*You  can apply for (and participate in) multiple courses at no additional cost.

*Participation in the [Clean Walk]  & [Night Course] is free for all (registration required)

Participation Conditions: 

Anyone  in good health conditions can participate.

Elementary School Students and  under must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone.

** There may be a restriction on certain  nationalities from entering the US military base for the 10km course. Thank you  for your understanding.

Main Sponsor: 

[City of Tedako / Urasoe’s “Amakuma  Acchun Roman Walk” Executing Committee]

[Urasoe  City] / [Urasoe City Board of Education]

Official Website:

https://www.city.urasoe.lg.jp/doc/2024092500130/

■Application  Methods

Pre-Registration Required (No Same-day registration. Please  register within the application period)

Application period: December 1st, 2024  (Sun) – January 31st, 2025 (Fri)

（１）Apply In-Person at Reception Window    

○ ANA ARENA Urasoe (Urasoe  City Public Gymnasium) 1F (9:00 – 20:30 / except on off days)

○ ANA Majunland Urasoe (9:00 – 21:30 / except on off  days)

○ Urasoe City Tourism  Association / Urasoe City Industry Promotion Center YUINOMACHI 4F (9:00 – 18:00  / except on Sat, Sun, National Holidays, and End-and-Start of New Year)

○ Urasoe Gusuku / Youdorekan  Museum(9:00 – 17:00 / except Mondays, and End-and-Start of New Year)

*Please not that registrations are  not accepted at the Urasoe City Hall 

（２）Registration  via Sports Entry (Online / Phone / Fax)    

○ Online

https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp / (Accepting registrations 24 hrs./day,  max 50 people per registration entry)    *In addition to  the participation fee, a handling fee (220 yen or more) will be charged.  Registration will be completed upon payment of the participation fee.    

○ Phone

0570-039-846 (10:00 - 17:00  (except on Sat, Sun, and National Holidays) Please follow the guidance over the  phone while registering)    

*Call  charges are at the applicant's expense. IP phones, PHS, cable TV phones, and  calls from overseas cannot be connected.

*An Operator would guide you through the  payment process, so please have a memo ready.*In addition  to the participation fee, a handling fee (300 yen or more) will be charged. Registration will be  completed upon payment of the participation fee.    

○ Fax

0120-37-8434  (Accepting registrations 24 hrs./day)    

* Please fill in the required  information on the dedicated fax form. Please download the fax form from the  Sports Entry website.*In  addition to the participation fee, a handling fee (300 yen or more) will be charged. Registration will be  completed upon payment of the participation fee.    

・Those  who have applied via Sports Entry will receive their number bibs at the  reception desk on the day of the event.

Walking Scenery 1

<Details>

（１）20km Course　08:45 Departure Ceremony　09:00 Departure    

[Sun  (Tiida) Ranman “Shining Sun” Urasoe/Shuri Exploration Course]

● Course  Explanation

This is  the longest and most hilly course in the event. It will take you through the  city center of Urasoe City and the historic sightseeing spots of adjacent  Shuri, Naha. The course is rich in content, including the hospitality of the  local community association and passing through the JICA Okinawa facilities,  etc. You can also enjoy lunch at a special price at the OIC cafeteria inside  JICA Okinawa.

● Points  of Interest

Urasoe City Art Museum, JICA Okinawa, Kinjo-cho  Stone-paved Road, Shuri Castle Shureimon Gate, Ryutan Pond, Toyama Stone-paved  Road

（２）10km Course **

１．09:15  Departure Ceremony　9:30 Departure

２．09:45  Departure Ceremony　10:00 Departure

３．10:15  Departure Ceremony　10:30 Departure    

[Urasoe Streets Walk and Camp Kinser Touring  Course]

● Course  Explanation

This is a  course that includes the normally off-limits U.S. military base, Camp Kinser,  and the streets of Urasoe’s main shopping district, Yafuso Area. The route is  somewhat hilly, but you can eat and drink inside Camp Kinser, so no need to  challenge yourself too hard and take adequate breaks.

● Points  of Interest

Camp Kinser, Yafuso Street

（３）3km Course　10:45 Departure Ceremony　11:00 Departure    

[Tedako Wakuwaku “Child of the Sun Exciting”  Adventurous Course] (Family Course)

● Course  Explanation

Enjoy  Bingo and Quizzes as you stroll along with family or friends around Tedako  Hall. This is a great way to slow down and enjoy the surrounding area that you  might normally overlook. There are no stairs on this course, so you can  participate in a wheelchair or with a stroller. 

● Points  of Interest

Urasoe  City Art Museum, Tedako Butterfly House, Ahacha  Hiija Well, Urasoe Gusuku and Youdorekan Museum, Nakama Hiija Well,  JA Agricultural Cooperatives Festival

（４）5km Course　11:45 Departure Ceremony　12:00 Departure    

[Urasoe Historical Touring Gusuku (Castle)  Course]

● Course  Explanation

This is a classic course filled with the  history and culture of Urasoe. Touring through most of the 8 scenic spots in  Urasoe; Urasoe Castle Ruins, Urasoe Youdore Mausoleum, Wakarijii (Needle Rock),  Ahacha Bridge, and Urasoe City Art Museum (although there are some hills, the  distance is short (5 km) and you can enjoy the great view from the hill). There  is a history guide explaining the historic sites of Urasoe City as well!

● Points  of Interest

Urasoe City Art Museum, Tedako Butterfly  House, Ahacha Hiija Well, Ahacha Bridge, Urasoedai Park South Entrance,  Wakarijii (Needle Rock), Urasoe Castle Ruins, Urasoe Youdore Mausoleum, JA Agricultural  Cooperatives Festival

（５）Approx. 2km Course　13:45 Departure Ceremony　14:00 Departure 

[Tedako Clean Walk] *Free Participation

● Course  Explanation

“We want to nurture the habit of ‘not  littering’ through the experience of ‘picking up’”

While enjoying the walk, participants will  have an opportunity to think about and become aware of the beautification of  the city's environment. Cleaning tools are available for rental, making  participation easy. Participants who bring the trash they’ve pick up to the  trash collection point will receive a commemorative gift.

● Notice

*Cleaning  tools (tongs and garbage bags) will be available for rent.

*There is  no set course. Participants are expected to walk around the venue and pick up  litter on their own.

Clean Walk

（６）4.5km Course　17:15 Departure Ceremony　17:30 Departure    

[Urasoe Night Scenery Viewing Night Course]  *Free Participation

● Course  Explanation

This  course offers a night view of Urasoe, which is recognized as one of the three  best night views in Okinawa. You can enjoy the gorgeous night view of the city  from the hilltop of Urasoedai Park. (Please bring your own lights as there are  no outside lights in some areas.)

● Points  of Interest

Urasoe  Castle Ruins, Urasoedai Park Observation Deck

■Contact  for Inquiries Regarding the Event

Urasoe  City Tourism Promotion Section

City  of Tedako / Urasoe’s “Amakuma Acchun Roman Walk” Executing Committee

TEL:  098-876-1246