Naha

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Naha's Crown Jewels

Naha serves as the historical heart of the Ryukyu Kingdom, anchored by the reconstructed Shurijo Castle and the UNESCO-listed Tamaudun Mausoleum. The city features the Shikinaen Royal Garden, which showcases a blend of Japanese and Chinese landscaping, and the sacred Sonohyan-utaki stone gate. Beyond its royal heritage, Naha offers the Okinawa Prefectural Museum’s architectural nod to traditional fortresses, the coastal Naminoue Shrine perched on a cliff, and the Fukushuen Garden, a symbol of the city's long-standing ties to Fuzhou, China.

Naha's Crown Jewels — Map

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Shurijo Castle

Shuri Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

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Tamaudun Mausoleum

Tamaudun is one of the three royal mausoleums of the Ryukyu Kingdom, along with Urasoe yōdore at Urasoe Castle and Izena Tamaudun near…

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Shikinaen Royal Garden

The gardens of Shikina-en are located on a small hill to the south of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa.

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Sonohyan-utaki

Sonohyan-utaki is a sacred grove of trees and plants of the traditional indigenous Ryukyuan religion.

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Okinawa Prefectural Museum

The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, or Okimu for short, is a museum in the most southern prefecture of Japan.

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Naminoue Shrine

Naminoue Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, the ichinomiya of the prefecture.

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Naminoue Beach

The only public swimming beach in Naha, located adjacent to Naminoue Shrine. It features a designated swimming area and facilities situated near the Naminoue Bridge.

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Gokoku Temple

Gokoku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Naha, Okinawa. Established in 1367, the temple served as a major national temple for the Okinawan…

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Oki-no-gu Shrine

One of the Eight Shrines of Ryukyu, this Shinto shrine is situated within Onoyama Park and is dedicated to the protective deities of the Ryukyu islands.

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Fukushuen Garden

A traditional Chinese garden built to commemorate the sister-city relationship between Naha and Fuzhou. It features stone carvings, a waterfall, and architectural styles unique to the Fujian province.

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Naha City Hospital

A municipal medical facility providing comprehensive healthcare services and emergency care for the residents of Naha.

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Naha Airport

Naha Airport is a second class airport located 4 km west of the city hall in Naha, Okinawa.