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Naha
Naha is the capital city and largest city of the Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. With its port and airport, it also functions as the regional transportation hub. It is also home to Okinawa's only public rail system, and the Okinawa monorail provides an easy route through the city to the old capital of Shuri. Visitors will find a lot of fun in Central Naha, it consists of the Palette Kumoji shopping mall and the Okinawa Prefecture Office, Naha City Hall, and many banks and corporations, located at the west end of Kokusai-dori, the city's main street. The Kokusai-dori(International Avenue) boasts a 1.6 kilometer long stretch of stores, restaurants and bars.
Shuri Castle Park
is a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in Shuri, Okinawa Prefectur. Between 1429 and 1879, it was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, before becoming largely neglected. In 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, it was almost completely destroyed. After the war, the castle was re-purposed as a university campus
Kokusaidori Street
Kokusaidori is Naha's main street, stretching for roughly two kilometers through downtown Naha. Kokusaidori is lined by restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, souvenir shops, boutiques and department stores.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The mysterious Okinawan sea is recreated here with whale sharks, manta rays and coral reefs!
Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market
The Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market located at Tomari Fishing Port comprises 23 wholesale stands that sell same-day-fresh seafood and other marine products such as mozuku seaweed. The market is open to all and does a lively business serving private consumers, restaurateurs and retailers.
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park
The Peace Memorial Park is located in the Mabuni Hill area of Itoman city; the southern part of the island where the final battle in Okinawa took place during the Second World War. The Park enjoys a pleasant view of the rugged and beautiful coastline on its southeastern border.
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Tsuboya Yachimun Street is a street located in Naha, Okinawa. About 300 years ago various potters scattered in various places began to gather here. Now it is a popular spot for dealers of pottery to line up their wares and sell them. The street itself has cobblestone and red brick houses on it and exudes an atmosphere unique to Okinawa, and is fun just to walk down. There are dealers and antique shops as well as cafes to take a break at, and it’s definitely a place you’d do well to visit if you came to Okinawa.
Naminoue Shrine
Naminoue Shrine, literally Above the Waves Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, the primary shrine (一の宮 ichinomiya) in the prefecture. It sits atop a high bluff, overlooking Naminoue Beach and the ocean.
Gyokusendo Cave
A natural museum beautifully carved over 300,000 years. Limestone cave grown on a coral reef.
Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters was the headquarters of Japanese army which the land of Okinawa the only battle field which civilians were involved, and it is partly presented to the public. 4,000 solders died in sublime moat, operation room, strategy room still remains 。
First Makishi Public Market
Makishi Public Market is a [Kitchen of Okinawa] that collects food for everyone,it is also a biggest tourist spot in Naha which has a history of 60 years.