Naha Airport 34 min
Okinawa World (12 min) Unique theme park with exhibits on local culture, history & nature, plus a massive natural cave. Sefa-Utaki (10 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Shurijo Castle (31 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Gyoku Sendo (13 min) Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water. Shureimon (30 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. Shikina-en (26 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (37 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Peace Memorial Park (21 min) Memorial park honoring those who fought in the WWII battle of Okinawa with monuments & open space. Cape Chinen Park (9 min) Oceanside park & walking area featuring striking panoramas of the water & surrounding islands. Ojima Island (13 min) Seafood tempura shops are popular on this small, scenic island featuring a beach & many cats. Azama Sun Sun Beach (12 min) Many tourist activities leave from this popular beach with soft white sand & calm blue waters. Valley of Gangala (12 min) Nature preserve with trails & tours through verdant landscapes & a cafe inside a limestone cave. Kudaka Island (1 hr 3) This small inhabited island is considered a sacred site in the Ryukyuan religion. First Makishi Public Market (35 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (24 min) Museum, park & war memorial devoted to promoting world peace through education & history. |