The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

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The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters is an underground bunker complex constructed in 1944. There were around 450 meters of tunnels in total; the aim was to enable the defense of Okinawa to be carried on for as long as possible. The underground complex held a total of around 4,000 personnel; many lives were lost here. In 1970, 300 meters of the tunnels (including the command center) were restored, and opened to the public. There is a museum with a display of items recovered from the underground bunker complex, including weapons, uniforms, letters written to family members, etc.

Spot details

Address: Okinawa Pref. Tomigusukushi Tomigusuku 236 Map
Area: Naha / Shuri Area
Phone: 0988504055
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday (excluding temporary closures)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults600yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces, large bus 10spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Not our favorite.

Reviewed : 2022.11.15

Was o.k., but (my opinion) painted a horrible picture of the U.S. during the war when in fact mainland Japan didnt exactly treat the Okinwans as equals during this time.
amazing the digging these guys did

Reviewed : 2021.01.12

amazing how these guy dug this set of tunnels with only a axe. during the walk I noticed some tunnels dont have access. I hope one day they open those areas up. Nice little museum with some moving...
Worth a short visit if around the area

Reviewed : 2020.03.07

Best way to go about this museum is to start at the exhibition area where there were some artifacts and facts on the naval division and the war. Then, you will enter the tunnel down to where used to...