Other Sightseeing Spots in Naha / Shuri Area

  • Fukushu-en garden
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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Kume 2-29-19
    Located around seven minutes’ walk from the Prefectural Office Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yuirail) line, Fukushu-en is a Chinese-style garden that was created to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of “sister-city” relations between Fuzhou City in China and Naha City, and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Naha City Government; it reflects the fact that Chinese culture exerted a considerable influence on Ryukyuan culture in the past. The verdant garden is divided into three sections—Ming, Wen, and Hua—and is filled with beautiful seasonal flowers throughout the year. The large pond in the center of the garden features a waterfall that creates a cooling ambience.

    Cute gardens, small entry fee, paid parking near by, you can even walk under the waterfall. Pretty and quiet, very easy to walk around, not very large gardens in Naha, Couple of vending machines...

  • Kokusai-dori Street
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    Okinawa ken Naha city
    Kokusai-dori Street located in the center of Naha City is the face of Okinawan tourism. It has accomplished significant growth from the burnt ruins after World War II, so the street of about 1.6 kilometers is also called “The Miracle Mile”. It is lined with restaurants and souvenir shops so you are guaranteed to definitely find an Okinawan souvenir if you visit. There are also entertainment facilities such as Yoshimoto Okinawa Kagetsu. It becomes a pedestrian parade from 12 noon to 6 p.m. every Sunday and there is no access for regular vehicles. A variety of events such as mini live concerts and street performances are held.
  • Tsuboya Yachimun Street
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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Tsuboya
    Tsuboya Yachimun Street is located near Kokusai dori Street. In the Okinawan dialect, “Yachimun” refers to pottery. It is said that about 330 years ago, the Ryukyu King gathered potters to Tsuboya in Naha from various places and this was the beginnings of Tsuboya pottery. Strong traces of the past linger on this road with its stone paving, stone walls and its buildings with red tile roofs, potters with inherited techniques, from Yachimun pottery and Okinawan lion statue stores and restaurants standing side by side in a row.
  • Shurikinjocho Ishidatami Michi
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    Okinawa Naha-shi Shurikinjocho
  • Tsuboya
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    Okinawa Naha-shi Tsuboya
    "The Tsuboya region of Naha City is famous as the birthplace of ""tsuboya"", the representative pottery of Okinawa which boast a history of over 300 years. ""Tsuboya Yachimun-dori Avenue"" features a collection of pottery vendors and experience facilities, as well as the ""Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum"". It maintains its appearance and layout of old, so many people visit just to walk around."
  • Tennyobashi
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    Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Shurikinjouchou 1-2 Shuri Castle Park yen Kan pond
  • Amagoi Dake
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    Okinawa Naha-shi
  • Kinjo Dam
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    Okinawa Naha-shi Hantagawa
  • Meiji Hashi
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    Okinawa Naha-shi Kakinohanacho
  • Naha Ohashi
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    Okinawa Naha-shi Kohagura 3-chome
  • Tomari Ohashi
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    Okinawa Naha-shi

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