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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.

Shurijo Castle

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

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…

Shikinaen Royal Garden

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

Sonohyan-utaki

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

Okinawa Prefectural Museum

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

Naminoue Shrine

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

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.

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…

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.

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.