Tourist facilitiesThis is the southernmost castle ruins on the main island of Okinawa, about 26 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is said that there are about 600 castle ruins in Okinawa, both large and small, and this is the southernmost one. It stands on a precipitous cliff, and together with the view of the...
Tourist facilitiesApproximately 37 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is a nationally designated historic site located in Nishihara Town facing the Pacific Ocean, 14 km west of Naha. Located in a residential area, it creates an extraordinary atmosphere. If the time of year is right, the natural treasure “Sagaribana” can be seen. Point 1: What...
Historic landmarkHill overlooking Kadena Air Base, the largest U.S. military base in Japan この投稿をInstagramで見る せん べえ(@senbesan)がシェアした投稿 The hill overlooking the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Kadena Town, Okinawa Prefecture, is called Security Hill. Kadena Air Base is the largest U.S. military base in Asia, with two runways over 3,500 meters long in a vast area of...
Tourist facilitiesOne of the most scenic spots in the prefecture overlooking the Blue sea About an hour’s drive from Naha Airport. Located on the Katsure Peninsula in Uruma City, the World Heritage Site of Katsure Castle is also known as the residence of the 10th lord of the castle, Ahmawari. Climbing to the top, visitors can...
Historic landmarkMuseum in front of Zakimi Castle Ruins この投稿をInstagramで見る 青山 豊(@aoyuta)がシェアした投稿 The World Heritage Site Zakimi Castle Ruins and Yuntanzan Museum opened in 1975 as the Yomitan Village History and Folklore Museum and was renovated and reopened in 2018. It is located on the grounds of the World Heritage Site Zakimi Castle Ruins. The museum exhibits...
Tourist facilitiesA learning journey at Himeyuri Pagoda and Himeyuri Peace Memorial Museum Himeyuri Pagoda is a memorial to the Himeyuri students who were killed as nursing personnel during the war in Okinawa in World War II. The Himeyuri Pagoda is a memorial to the Himeyuri students who died in the war. The Himeyuri Peace Museum is...
Sightseeing SpotsThe former naval headquarters bunker is a place where you can understand the war in Okinawa The former naval headquarters bunker is a place where visitors can deepen their understanding of war and peace through tours of the actual headquarters bunker, documents, and peace talks. The war in Okinawa is said to have resulted in...
Historic landmarkThe place called the most tragic place of the Battle of Okinawa. Okinawa Prefecture was the only place where U.S. troops landed and fought on the ground during World War II. As a result, Okinawa Prefecture is home to many places that have passed down its sad history to future generations. The Himeyuri Pagoda, which...
Tourist facilitiesYou can understand the history of Ryukyu at “Shikinaen Devastated by the Battle of Okinawa, it was rebuilt after the war for 800 million yen over many years and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2000 as one of the “Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu”. The beautiful garden,...
Tourist facilitiesThe World Heritage Site “Nakagusuku Castle” is a vast castle ruin. You can enjoy the difference from other castles in the prefecture. By the late 14th century, several generations of Sachinakagusukuji built the main part of Nakagusuku Castle, which was expanded by Gosamaru in 1440. Since it was burnt down during the Battle of Okinawa...
