Naha Airport 35 min
Gyoku Sendo (11 min) Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water. First Makishi Public Market (37 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (19 min) Museum, park & war memorial devoted to promoting world peace through education & history. Okinawa World (10 min) Unique theme park with exhibits on local culture, history & nature, plus a massive natural cave. Kudaka Island (1 hr 9) This small inhabited island is considered a sacred site in the Ryukyuan religion. Shurijo Castle (33 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (40 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Shikina-en (27 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Sefa-Utaki (15 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Peace Memorial Park (16 min) Memorial park honoring those who fought in the WWII battle of Okinawa with monuments & open space. Valley of Gangala (10 min) Nature preserve with trails & tours through verdant landscapes & a cafe inside a limestone cave. Himeyuri Memorial Tower (21 min) Monument honoring the Himeyuri medical corps of female students killed in WWII's Battle of Okinawa. Shureimon (32 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Ojima Island (8 min) Seafood tempura shops are popular on this small, scenic island featuring a beach & many cats. Cape Chinen Park (14 min) Oceanside park & walking area featuring striking panoramas of the water & surrounding islands. |