Jul 31, 2013 - 1 min read

Bankoku Shinryokan

A Stunning Resort Style Events Facility

By Chris Barnes

Community writer

Okinawan craftwork inside the Summit Hall

Sunset Lounge terrace overlooking the East China Sea

Immaculate gardens surrounding the Bankoku Shinryokan

Cafe Terrace serves traditional Okinawan food in a beautiful setting overlooking the East China Sea

Bankoku Shinryokan celebrated its auspicious opening by hosting the world's top leaders at the 2000 Kyushu-Okinawa G-8 Summit. The facility is located on Busena Point and is comprised of two large conference halls, a business room, a sunset lounge, a VIP room and a cafe terrace, all with magnificent views overlooking the East China Sea. Each room is created with traditional Okinawan craft works including paper crafted from the leaves of a getto tree to make beautiful chandeliers, and shelving created from indigenous Okinawa trees to display the G-8 Summit leaders' signatures. The Cafe Terrace serves a variety of food including Okinawan soba, taco rice, waffles, ice-cream, tea & coffee, and juices and beer daily from 10:00 ~ 17:00. Bankoku Shinryokan is open everyday except when events are being held, and can be accessed from Route 58 or a 15 minute drive south of the Okinawa Expressway Kyoda IC. For more information on Bankoku Shinryokan you can visit their English website.