Top Things to do in Okinawa Prefecture
Top Hotels in Okinawa Prefecture
- 1. Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa
- 2. Hotel Palm Royal Naha Kokusai Street
- 3. Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resorts
- 4. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
- 5. Okinawa Spa Resort EXES
- 6. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha
- 7. Halekulani Okinawa
- 8. Almont Hotel Naha Kenchomae
- 9. FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS
- 10. Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture
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.
Restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture
1. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,259 reviews
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
4. Cape Maeda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
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
6. Katsuren Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
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.
