Naha Airport 35 min
Gyoku Sendo (11 min) Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water. Ojima Island (8 min) Seafood tempura shops are popular on this small, scenic island featuring a beach & many cats. Shurijo Castle (33 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Kudaka Island (1 hr 4) This small inhabited island is considered a sacred site in the Ryukyuan religion. Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (19 min) Museum, park & war memorial devoted to promoting world peace through education & history. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (40 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Himeyuri Memorial Tower (21 min) Monument honoring the Himeyuri medical corps of female students killed in WWII's Battle of Okinawa. Sefa-Utaki (10 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Cape Chinen Park (10 min) Oceanside park & walking area featuring striking panoramas of the water & surrounding islands. Shikina-en (27 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Valley of Gangala (10 min) Nature preserve with trails & tours through verdant landscapes & a cafe inside a limestone cave. Okinawa World (10 min) Unique theme park with exhibits on local culture, history & nature, plus a massive natural cave. Peace Memorial Park (16 min) Memorial park honoring those who fought in the WWII battle of Okinawa with monuments & open space. Azama Sun Sun Beach (12 min) Many tourist activities leave from this popular beach with soft white sand & calm blue waters. First Makishi Public Market (38 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. |