Naha Airport 35 min
Okinawa Zoo & Museum (14 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. Southeast Botanical Gardens (22 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Naminoue Shrine (30 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. Tamaudun (21 min) Tombs of the Second Shō Dynasty, housing the remains of kings, queens & their children. Sefa-Utaki (43 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Shikina-en (20 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. First Makishi Public Market (29 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Zakimi Castle Ruins (34 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. American Village (11 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Shurijo Castle (22 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (24 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Katsuren Castle (30 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Naminoue Beach (30 min) Sandy city beach below a highway flyover with showers, lifeguards, food outlets & basketball. Shureimon (21 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Nakagusuku Castle (10 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. |