Naha Airport 41 min
Shurijo Castle (28 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Katsuren Castle (31 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Naminoue Shrine (30 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. Naminoue Beach (30 min) Sandy city beach below a highway flyover with showers, lifeguards, food outlets & basketball. Ryukyu Mura (25 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (30 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Southeast Botanical Gardens (23 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (14 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. Shureimon (27 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Nakagusuku Castle (15 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. Shikina-en (26 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. First Makishi Public Market (33 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. American Village (1 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Sefa-Utaki (49 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Zakimi Castle Ruins (25 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. |