Naha Airport 32 min
Shurijo Castle (25 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Naminoue Shrine (33 min) Established as a Shinto shrine in 1890, this sacred place offers festivals & views from the cliffs. Gyoku Sendo (15 min) Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water. Sefa-Utaki (16 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Okinawa World (13 min) Unique theme park with exhibits on local culture, history & nature, plus a massive natural cave. Peace Memorial Park (23 min) Memorial park honoring those who fought in the WWII battle of Okinawa with monuments & open space. Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (26 min) Museum, park & war memorial devoted to promoting world peace through education & history. Shureimon (24 min) Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt. First Makishi Public Market (29 min) Longtime covered marketplace with eateries & vendors selling meat, seafood, noodles & souvenirs. Cape Chinen Park (15 min) Oceanside park & walking area featuring striking panoramas of the water & surrounding islands. Ojima Island (15 min) Seafood tempura shops are popular on this small, scenic island featuring a beach & many cats. American Village (36 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (32 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Valley of Gangala (13 min) Nature preserve with trails & tours through verdant landscapes & a cafe inside a limestone cave. Shikina-en (20 min) Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond. |