Okinawa 3-Day Tour
2 cities |
11 attraction(s) |
total distance 199
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day3
Day1: Naha
3 attraction(s) ·
5 km
1
Shuri Castle is situated on a high ground in the northeastern corner of Naha city, at an altitude of 120 meters, overlooking the city. The castle was built in the late 14th century and served as the official residence of the Ryukyu kings and the political center, witnessing the rise and fall of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The main hall of Shuri Castle is the largest wooden structure in Okinawa, and was the place where the Ryukyu monarchs handled public affairs and held important ceremonies. In front of the main hall are the Hokuden and the Nanden, with the former receiving envoys from China while the latter was used to entertain artists from Satsuma. Although the main hall of Shuri Castle has been destroyed by wars and disasters, it was preserved through the efforts of Tadashi Ito and Yoshitaro Kurashiki and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Nowadays, the interior of the main hall is open to the public, while the Hokuden and Nanden are used as exhibition halls, allowing visitors to learn about the daily life and ceremonies of the Ryukyu kingdom at that time. In addition, there are many gates worth seeing in Shuri Castle, especially the Shureimon, the main gate of the castle and a symbol of Okinawa. Although the character "之" on it is a Chinese character and is no longer used on the 2000 yen banknote issued by the Japanese government, it is still a must-see attraction for tourists.
4
km
3
Naminoue Shrine is a historic shrine where people used to pray to "NIRAI-KANAI (the paradise)" in early days. The shrine is located on a high cliff overlooking Naha Port, which used to serve as an important base for trade between countries. Whenever ships come and go from the port, people look up to Naminoue Shrine and its halls, praying for a safe journey and expressing gratitude. Additionally, locals also visit the shrine to pray for a bountiful harvest. Every January, the king leads the procession of celebrities from all over the country to visit the shrine and pray for peace.
As the top-ranked shrine among Ryukyu Eight Shrines, Naminoue Shrine is highly respected by people for its status as the "first shrine in the country". During the Meiji period, it was listed as an official small shrine and became the greatest shrine in Okinawa. Despite being burned down during the war, this ancient shrine still stands tall after enduring centuries of hardships.
It is worth mentioning that Naminoue Shrine has various beautiful charms, so don't miss them!
Day2: Okinawa
3 attraction(s) ·
36 km
1
Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers.
22
km
2
This aquarium, one of the world's largest, features sharks, coral, fish, manta rays & more.
15
km
3
This small, tranquil island features scenic beaches with clear waters for snorkeling & swimming.
Day3: Okinawa
5 attraction(s) ·
72 km
1
Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a Ferris wheel.
15
km
2
34
km
3
Discovered in 1967, this soaring underground cave has over a million stalactites & pools of water.
12
km
5
Souvenir stores, bakeries & tea shops set in tiny houses occupied by US soldiers in the 1950s.
