Naha Airport 42 min
Cape Maeda (28 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Zakimi Castle Ruins (24 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. American Village (1 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Southeast Botanical Gardens (23 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Naminoue Shrine (31 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. Ryukyu Mura (24 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Shikina-en (26 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Katsuren Castle (31 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (30 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Nakagusuku Castle (16 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. Sefa-Utaki (50 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (15 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. First Makishi Public Market (33 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Shureimon (27 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Shurijo Castle (28 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. |