The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture

February 18, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Kouri Ohashi, The Tower of Himeyuri, Cape Maeda, Agarizaki Observatory, Katsuren Castle Ruins, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, Irizaki, Kafu Banta.
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1. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

Mabuni, Itoman 901-0333 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2765 http://kouen.heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 589 reviews

Okinawa Peace Memorial Park

Reviewed By PangL103

About 200,000 names on the head stones. Soldiers from both sides and about 100,000 civilians. Casualties of war. This should be the second site to visit after the Former Navy Underground HQ. It is situated near cliffs overlooking the ocean. Lets you reflect the cruelty of mankind and what war brings.

2. Kouri Ohashi

Prefectural Road No. 247 Kouri Jima, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun 905-0406 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-56-2256 http://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1321
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,259 reviews

Kouri Ohashi

Reviewed By simplytravelandeat - Singapore, Singapore

One of the greatest drive i had in Japan. Very scenic from alll angles. The waters was turquoise blue and it was so beautiful.

3. The Tower of Himeyuri

672-1 Ihara, Itoman 901-0344 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-997-2100 http://www.himeyuri.or.jp
Excellent
44%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 424 reviews

The Tower of Himeyuri

4. Cape Maeda

469-1 Maeda, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0417 Okinawa Prefecture http://maedamisaki.jp/
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 498 reviews

Cape Maeda

Reviewed By J1734GVmichellec - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

The best snorkelling spot in Okinawa! Before you head to the cape, make sure to check the sea condition online. This was our 2nd time snorkelling here, the first time was a peak season, there were TOO many swimmers and the cave was so crowded, at the end, we gave up. This time, it was so empty and we were able to spend some time inside the cave, taking photos. It was so fun to snorkel, we brought breads to feed the fish and there were lots of colourful fish, felt like an aquarium!

5. Agarizaki Observatory

Agarisaki, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun 907-1800 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Agarizaki Observatory

6. Katsuren Castle Ruins

3908 Katsuren Haebaru, Uruma 904-2311 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-978-7373 [email protected] http://www.katsuren-jo.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 566 reviews

Katsuren Castle Ruins

Reviewed By PangL103

Easy climb to the top with greenery all along the way. Good view of the ocean with many photo spots. Can imagine the grandeur of the castle in its heyday.

7. Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

236 Tomigusuku, Tomigusuku 901-0241 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-850-4055 [email protected] http://kaigungou.ocvb.or.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 406 reviews

Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquaters is located where Rear Admiral Ota and his men desperately fought to the end on 13 June,1945. You can view the commanding officer's room and the operations room as it was during the battle.Also the tunnnels,which were comstracted utilizing hoes and picks,still exist in their original condition.

Reviewed By MTM75 - New Orleans, United States

Visit the small museum and tour the underground tunnel system that protected the Japanese Navy commanding unit during WWII.

8. Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

503 Ogusuku, Nakagusuku-son, Nakagami-gun 901-2314 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-935-5719 http://www.nakagusuku-jo.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 370 reviews

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Nakagusuku Castle is visible evidence of the Ryukyu kingdom and is a perfect reflection of that period of time in Okinawa’s history.The natural rocks and the land surrounding the castle are in perfect harmony with the curving walls, this amazing feat allows us to appreciate the masonry skills of this ancient time.

Reviewed By redeyeblues - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

610 yen from Naha near Tomari Port (roughly 40 minutes) to King Tacos Futenma branch then 10 minutes / 1050 yen by taxi to Nakagusuku Castle (Didi app works to call taxis). Now there's a free golf cart to take you up from the ticket office so you don't need to climb uphill so much. Good way to spend an hour ​with impressive views of the ocean and the city all around - much nicer & bigger than I'd imagined. 10 min walk to Nakamura Residence (closed Tuesday). A bit of a challenge to get a taxi on the way back so we walked half an hour downhill to a busier area to get one from in front of ナカタライト株式会社. From there it's a 1470 yen / 15-minute ride to American Village.

9. Irizaki

Kubura, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun 907-1800 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-87-2402 http://welcome-yonaguni.jp/guide/426/
Excellent
44%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

Irizaki

Reviewed By lazynana - Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

We enjoyed the visit in spite of the windy and cold weather. It’s also a good place to learn the history of the island and the relationship with Taiwan.

10. Kafu Banta

2768 Yonashiromiyagi, Uruma 904-2423 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Kafu Banta

Reviewed By g0_f0r_it - Singapore, Singapore

This was one of the highlights of our trip and definitely worth the drive there. Park at the Salt Factory, and from the carpark, there was a sign indicating a viewpoint with a great scenery. Just walk up a few steps and the view is indeed spectacular. The cool windy weather and the few tourists added to the enjoyment. After watching the sunset at Kafu Banta, we went to the Salt Factory where there were a few displays on how salt was obtained, and where there were nice clean toilets.

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