Naha Airport 36 min
Okinawa World (11 min) Unique theme park with exhibits on local culture, history & nature, plus a massive natural cave. Gyoku Sendo (12 min) Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water. Himeyuri Memorial Tower (22 min) Monument honoring the Himeyuri medical corps of female students killed in WWII's Battle of Okinawa. First Makishi Public Market (39 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Shurijo Castle (34 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Kudaka Island (1 hr 7) This small inhabited island is considered a sacred site in the Ryukyuan religion. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (41 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Sefa-Utaki (14 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Ojima Island (9 min) Seafood tempura shops are popular on this small, scenic island featuring a beach & many cats. Valley of Gangala (11 min) Nature preserve with trails & tours through verdant landscapes & a cafe inside a limestone cave. Shureimon (33 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Peace Memorial Park (17 min) Memorial park honoring those who fought in the WWII battle of Okinawa with monuments & open space. Shikina-en (28 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (20 min) Museum, park & war memorial devoted to promoting world peace through education & history. Cape Chinen Park (13 min) Oceanside park & walking area featuring striking panoramas of the water & surrounding islands. |