Naha Airport 43 min
Cape Maeda (29 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Shurijo Castle (30 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Zakimi Castle Ruins (24 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (31 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Nakagusuku Castle (17 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. Shikina-en (28 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Naminoue Shrine (32 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. First Makishi Public Market (34 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. American Village (5 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Sefa-Utaki (51 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Southeast Botanical Gardens (22 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Ryukyu Mura (25 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Katsuren Castle (33 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (16 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. Shureimon (29 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. |