Naha Airport 42 min
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (29 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Ryukyu Mura (28 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. First Makishi Public Market (32 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Naminoue Beach (29 min) Sandy city beach below a highway flyover with showers, lifeguards, food outlets & basketball. Shikina-en (27 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Naminoue Shrine (29 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. Shureimon (28 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Southeast Botanical Gardens (27 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. American Village (10 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. 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. Katsuren Castle (32 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Shurijo Castle (28 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Zakimi Castle Ruins (28 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (15 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. |