For tourist information about Okinawa, the southern capital
Prefectural flower "Daigo"
Daigo is a deciduous Takagi of the legume family native to India.
In March or May, crimson-colored burning flowers bloom. Wood is used as a material for lacquerware.
The prefecture tree "Ryukyumatsu"
It is a tree unique to Okinawa, and its height reaches around 15m. The branches are very beautiful and stunning, resistant to sea breeze damage, and are often planted as protected forests and street trees.
Prefectural bird "Noguchigera"
It is a kind of woodpecker bird that is rare in the world, and lives only in northern Okinawa Island. It is designated as a national natural monument.
Prefectural fish "Takasago"
A beautiful fish of about 25cm in color of the family Fabaceae. It is caught throughout the year, and is known by the citizens of the prefecture by the dialect name Gurukun.
Introducing the Ryukyu culture registered in World Heritage in 2000 and attracted worldwide attention!
Nakijin Castle Ruins now
Yamashiro, which was built around the 13th or 14th centuries and is located at an altitude of about 100m, surrounded by cliffs and was an impregnable castle. It was the residence of Kitasanno during the Miyama period, but was invaded by Hashi Sho in 1416, and later became the residence of Kitayama guard of Shuri Royal Government.
Address 4874 Imadomari, Nakijin Village
Telephone / 0980-56-4400 (Nakijin Castle Ruins Management Office)
Business / 8:30? 18:00 (November? March until 17:30)
Holidays/No Holidays
Fee / 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students, free for elementary school students
Access/bus: Headquarter circulation line Banjin, 20 minutes on foot.
Telephone / 0980-56-4400 (Nakijin Castle Ruins Management Office)
Business / 8:30? 18:00 (November? March until 17:30)
Holidays/No Holidays
Fee / 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students, free for elementary school students
Access/bus: Headquarter circulation line Banjin, 20 minutes on foot.
Katsuren Castle Ruins
Katsuren Castle was built around the 11th and 12th centuries. castle owner was the residence of Amawari, the most powerful Anji with Kingdom of ryukyu. Kazutoshi Ama attacked Shuri Castle in order to take over the kingship, but was defeated and destroyed.
Address: Katsuren-cho, Uruma-shi Heian name 3032
Telephone / 098-978-2227 (Katsurencho Board of Education)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Admission free
Access/bus: A 5-minute walk from Nishihara bus stop at Yakeina Line
Telephone / 098-978-2227 (Katsurencho Board of Education)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Admission free
Access/bus: A 5-minute walk from Nishihara bus stop at Yakeina Line
Nakagusukujo Castle Ruins
Nakagusuku Castle is a castle where Gosamaru, who was ordered by Shuri Royal Government, moved to check Katsuren Castle owner, Kazutoshi Ama. The walls are made by taking advantage of the terrain, and the castle construction technology has been highly evaluated historically.
Address/Oshiro, Kitanakagusuku Village 503
Telephone / 098-935-5791 (Nakagusuku Castle Ruins Joint Management Council)
Open / 8:30? 18:00 (summer) Until 17:00 in winter
Holidays/No Holidays
Fees: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Telephone / 098-935-5791 (Nakagusuku Castle Ruins Joint Management Council)
Open / 8:30? 18:00 (summer) Until 17:00 in winter
Holidays/No Holidays
Fees: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Seifa Utaki (Seifa Utaki)
Seiba Mitake is the highest sanctuary in Kingdom of ryukyu, and is said to be one of the nation's first seven Mitakes created by the god Ama Mikiyo. Even now, it is still the subject of people's religion, and those who come to the request do not refuse. There is a solemn atmosphere around here.
Address / Nanjo City Chinen character Kuteken 2 Sayaha Hara
Telephone / 098-948-1149 (Chinenson Board of Education)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Admission free
Access/bus: Shikiya Line Bandan, 5 minutes on foot at the entrance bus stop of Sports Center
Telephone / 098-948-1149 (Chinenson Board of Education)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Admission free
Access/bus: Shikiya Line Bandan, 5 minutes on foot at the entrance bus stop of Sports Center
Sonohiya Takemitakeishimon (Hyunutakiinmon)
Sonohiya Takemitake is located between Moriremon Gate and Shuri Castle Enkai Gate, and is a place where the king prayed for safety along the way when going out. Ryukyu limestone is used for the stone gate, and it is said that it was built in 1519 by a master craftsman of Taketomijima, Nishitang.
Address / Masakazushi Shuri, Naha City 1-7
Telephone / 098-853-5776 (Naha City Board of Education Cultural Properties Division)
Free tour
Access: Same as Shuri Castle
Telephone / 098-853-5776 (Naha City Board of Education Cultural Properties Division)
Free tour
Access: Same as Shuri Castle
Shikinaen Garden
Shikinaen is a stroll garden that aims to enjoy the changing scenery while walking around the pond, and was built in 1799 to welcome foreign ministers and recuperate the King's family. The island floating in a large pond is a must-see for the Chinese-style arbor Rokkakudo and Ryukyu limestone arch bridge.
Address / Maaji, Naha-shi Gonohara
Telephone / 098-855-5936 (Shiinaen Management Office)
Business / 9:00? 17:30 (October or March? 17:00)
Holidays/Wednesday
Fees: 300 yen for adults (high school students and above), 100 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students)
Access/bus: Shuri Shikina Line 7 / Shikina Line bus stop, right away.
Telephone / 098-855-5936 (Shiinaen Management Office)
Business / 9:00? 17:30 (October or March? 17:00)
Holidays/Wednesday
Fees: 300 yen for adults (high school students and above), 100 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students)
Access/bus: Shuri Shikina Line 7 / Shikina Line bus stop, right away.
Shurijo Castle
Shuri Castle was the residence of successive kings from 1429 to 1879, when Miyama was unified by Hashi Sho (Shohashi). It was burned down four times, including the previous Battle of Okinawa, but was rebuilt in 1992, the 20th anniversary of Okinawa's return to the mainland.
Address: 1-2, Kanri Kinjocho, Naha City
Phone: 098-886-2020
Business / 9:00 ? 18:00 Depending on the season (for details, please contact Shuri Castle.)
Holidays / No holidays (however, temporary closures are available twice or three times a year for maintenance)
Fee / 800 yen for adults, 600 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Free rental of wheelchairs
Access/monorail: Get off at Gibo Station and Shuri Station, a 15-minute walk bus: Mr. Shuri's name huri / Mr. Banyoshi Line / Mr. Suehara Line Mansei Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line 3 minutes on foot
Phone: 098-886-2020
Business / 9:00 ? 18:00 Depending on the season (for details, please contact Shuri Castle.)
Holidays / No holidays (however, temporary closures are available twice or three times a year for maintenance)
Fee / 800 yen for adults, 600 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Free rental of wheelchairs
Access/monorail: Get off at Gibo Station and Shuri Station, a 15-minute walk bus: Mr. Shuri's name huri / Mr. Banyoshi Line / Mr. Suehara Line Mansei Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line / Mr. Ishishita Line 3 minutes on foot
Tamaudon
The tombs of the second king. A tomb built by King Shoshin in 1501 to put the remains of his father, King Shoen. Gyokuryo resembles the main hall of Shuri Castle, and a stone column carved with beasts and flowers is attached in front of the grave room.
Address: 1-3, Kanri Kinjocho, Naha City
Phone: 098-885-2861
Sales / 8:30? 18:00
Holidays/No Holidays
Fee / 200 yen for adults (16 years old and over), 100 yen for children (7 years old or 15 years old) ※Free rental of wheelchairs
Access: Same as Shuri Castle
Phone: 098-885-2861
Sales / 8:30? 18:00
Holidays/No Holidays
Fee / 200 yen for adults (16 years old and over), 100 yen for children (7 years old or 15 years old) ※Free rental of wheelchairs
Access: Same as Shuri Castle
The ruins of Zakimi Castle
Zakimi Castle was built at the beginning of the 15th century by the famous castle owner Gosamaru. A castle wall piled up with a unique curve is a technique called "Aikata stacking". In addition, the arched stone gate is said to be the oldest in Okinawa.
Address / Yomitan Village Zakimi 708
Telephone / 098-958-3141 (Yomitan Village History and Folklore Museum)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Access/bus: On the Yomitan Line, Takashiho bus stop, 15 minutes on foot / Yomitan bus stop Get off at Zakimitan bus stop, 10 minutes on foot.
Telephone / 098-958-3141 (Yomitan Village History and Folklore Museum)
Free tour
Holidays/No Holidays
Access/bus: On the Yomitan Line, Takashiho bus stop, 15 minutes on foot / Yomitan bus stop Get off at Zakimitan bus stop, 10 minutes on foot.
Underground Naval Headquarters
The headquarters bunker was opened as it was at that time.
The former Navy Command Bunker is the place where the Japanese Navy Okinawa Base Command Headquarters was located during the war in Okinawa. It was re-maintained in 2004, a part of the bunker was opened to the public, and a museum was also attached. In the bunker, the commander's office, the operation room, the medical office, etc. are left as they were at the time, conveying the misery of the war today. It is an air raid shelter dug by the Japan Navy Construction Corps (Yamane Unit) in 1944, and is said to have been 450m at that time. Approximately 4,000 soldiers were housed in the Kamaboko-shaped side holes were hardened with concrete and pits, withstanding U.S. military firearms, and in preparation for endurance battles. In a narrow bunker, soldiers had to sleep while standing. It was left for a while after the war, but after several collections of ashes, about 300 meters were restored around the commander's office in 1970 and opened to the public. In the attached museum, relics and photographs found in the bunker are displayed.
The former Navy Command Bunker is the place where the Japanese Navy Okinawa Base Command Headquarters was located during the war in Okinawa. It was re-maintained in 2004, a part of the bunker was opened to the public, and a museum was also attached. In the bunker, the commander's office, the operation room, the medical office, etc. are left as they were at the time, conveying the misery of the war today. It is an air raid shelter dug by the Japan Navy Construction Corps (Yamane Unit) in 1944, and is said to have been 450m at that time. Approximately 4,000 soldiers were housed in the Kamaboko-shaped side holes were hardened with concrete and pits, withstanding U.S. military firearms, and in preparation for endurance battles. In a narrow bunker, soldiers had to sleep while standing. It was left for a while after the war, but after several collections of ashes, about 300 meters were restored around the commander's office in 1970 and opened to the public. In the attached museum, relics and photographs found in the bunker are displayed.
Address: 614-1, Mabuni, Itoman-shi
Phone: 098-997-3844
Opening hours: 9:00?17：00
Closed days: Monday
(Open if Monday is a holiday), New Year's holiday (12/29? 1/3), temporary closed days
Admission fee: 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children
Phone: 098-997-3844
Opening hours: 9:00?17：00
Closed days: Monday
(Open if Monday is a holiday), New Year's holiday (12/29? 1/3), temporary closed days
Admission fee: 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children
Okinawa Peace Memorial Museum
Experience and learn the importance of War and Peace in a comprehensive manner.
A tower and Peace Memorial Museum dedicated to the Himeyuri Student Corps, which was the victim of the Battle of Okinawa and achieved a tragic end. In the museum, the relics and materials of the student squad are displayed. In March 1945, the students of the former Okinawa Prefectural Daiichi High School and the former Okinawa Normal School Women's Club were assigned to the Army Hospital as special nurse nurses. In a dark and narrow bunker, they were desperately nursing wounded soldiers. The hospital had to move along with the front line, and in late May, I came to this Mabuni Ihara bunker, but eventually this was also surrounded by the U.S. military and this became their last place. 187 students and 14 teachers died here. The spirits of the maidens who died at a young age are enshrined.
A tower and Peace Memorial Museum dedicated to the Himeyuri Student Corps, which was the victim of the Battle of Okinawa and achieved a tragic end. In the museum, the relics and materials of the student squad are displayed. In March 1945, the students of the former Okinawa Prefectural Daiichi High School and the former Okinawa Normal School Women's Club were assigned to the Army Hospital as special nurse nurses. In a dark and narrow bunker, they were desperately nursing wounded soldiers. The hospital had to move along with the front line, and in late May, I came to this Mabuni Ihara bunker, but eventually this was also surrounded by the U.S. military and this became their last place. 187 students and 14 teachers died here. The spirits of the maidens who died at a young age are enshrined.
Address: 671-1, Ihara, Itoman-shi
Phone: 098-997-2100
Opening hours: 9:00?17：00
Closed days: Open all year round
Admission fee: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Phone: 098-997-2100
Opening hours: 9:00?17：00
Closed days: Open all year round
Admission fee: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Himeyuri Tower, Himeyuri Peace Memorial Museum
Learn about war from the history of Himeyuri students.
The former Navy Command Bunker is the place where the Japanese Navy Okinawa Base Command Headquarters was located during the war in Okinawa. It was re-maintained in 2004, a part of the bunker was opened to the public, and a museum was also attached. In the bunker, the commander's office, the operation room, the medical office, etc. are left as they were at the time, conveying the misery of the war today. It is an air raid shelter dug by the Japan Navy Construction Corps (Yamane Unit) in 1944, and is said to have been 450m at that time. Approximately 4,000 soldiers were housed in the Kamaboko-shaped side holes were hardened with concrete and pits, withstanding U.S. military firearms, and in preparation for endurance battles. In a narrow bunker, soldiers had to sleep while standing. It was left for a while after the war, but after several collections of ashes, about 300 meters were restored around the commander's office in 1970 and opened to the public. In the attached museum, relics and photographs found in the bunker are displayed.
The former Navy Command Bunker is the place where the Japanese Navy Okinawa Base Command Headquarters was located during the war in Okinawa. It was re-maintained in 2004, a part of the bunker was opened to the public, and a museum was also attached. In the bunker, the commander's office, the operation room, the medical office, etc. are left as they were at the time, conveying the misery of the war today. It is an air raid shelter dug by the Japan Navy Construction Corps (Yamane Unit) in 1944, and is said to have been 450m at that time. Approximately 4,000 soldiers were housed in the Kamaboko-shaped side holes were hardened with concrete and pits, withstanding U.S. military firearms, and in preparation for endurance battles. In a narrow bunker, soldiers had to sleep while standing. It was left for a while after the war, but after several collections of ashes, about 300 meters were restored around the commander's office in 1970 and opened to the public. In the attached museum, relics and photographs found in the bunker are displayed.
Address: 236, Tomigusuku, Tomigusuku-shi
Phone: 098-850-4055
Opening hours: 8:30?17:00
Closed days: Open all year round
Admission fee: 420 yen for adults and 210 yen for children
Phone: 098-850-4055
Opening hours: 8:30?17:00
Closed days: Open all year round
Admission fee: 420 yen for adults and 210 yen for children
