Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Okinawa’s World Heritage Sites | All 9 Gusuku Castles and Related Properties

This article introduces Okinawa's nine World Heritage sites.All nine were inscribed on the World Heritage List in Decemb...
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Yara Castle Ruins Park | What to see, how long to visit and parking

Yara Castle Ruins Park is a park in Kadena Town, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.The park was laid out on t...
Kadena Beaches

Mizugama Coast | A quiet snorkelling and diving spot in central Okinawa, with parking and nearby info

Mizugama Coast sits in Mizugama, Kadena Town, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.It is not a sandy swimming be...
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Kadena Beaches

The Hija River | Mangrove kayaking is the draw — parking and nearby info too

The Hija River runs along the boundary between Kadena Town and Yomitan Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main is...
Nishihara Beaches

Nishihara Kirakira Beach | Hours, barbecue, parking and more

Nishihara Kirakira Beach is a beach in Nishihara Town, in the southern part of Okinawa's main island.It draws a crowd ev...
Nakagusuku Beaches

Nakagusuku Mall Beach | Parking and what else is nearby

Nakagusuku Mall Beach is a beach in Nakagusuku Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.Few tourists come h...
Nakagusuku Beaches

Yoshinoura Park Beach | Parking and what else is nearby

Yoshinoura Park Beach is a beach in Nakagusuku Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.Few tourists come h...
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins | What to see, admission, parking and how long to visit

The Nakagusuku Castle Ruins stand in Nakagusuku Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.Inscribed as a Wor...
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Shikinaen | Highlights, how long to visit, parking and more

Shikinaen is the largest villa of the Ryukyuan royal family, in Naha in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture.The gard...
Okinawa souvenirs

Review: Okinawa-Exclusive Umashio Pretzels | Shelf Life, Calories and Price

A review of Okiko's Okinawa-exclusive salted pretzels, with tasting notes, ingredients, shelf life, calories and price.