December 1st already, that means there is only 22 more days until family holiday to Naha - Okinawa, Japan. To be honest, it is said to be a family holiday, but I'm not really sure the exact numbers going as of yet. I know mum, dad, eldest sister & her daughter and then there is me. Not quite sure about my younger sister & her son yet.
So, when I was first told Naha is the place we're going to....I was like....where the heck is that?!?!
Did some research online.
Naha Attractions
- 1. Shuri Castle – Reconstructed former Ryukyu Royal Palace
- 2. Shikinaen Garden – 2nd residence of the former Ryukyu kings
- 3. Prefectural Museum – history & art
- 4. Tsuboya District – district with pottery shops
- 5. Kokusaidori – Main shopping & entertainment street (2kms)
- 6. Tamaudun – Mausoleum for the former Ryukyu Royal Family
Northern Honto
- 1. Churamui Aquarium – Japan’s best aquarium
- 2. Hiji Waterfall – Hiking trail through the forest to a waterfall
- 3. Ocean Expo Park – Amusement park with various attractions
- 4. Hedo Misaki – Cape at the Northern tip of Okinawa Honto
- 5. Nakijin Castle – Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle
- 6. Nago Pineapple Park – Pineapple theme park
Central Honto
- 1. Ryukyu Mura – Theme park about Okinawa culture
- 2. Nakagusuku Castle – Ruins of a former Ryukyu castle
- 3. Nakamura Residence – Traditional Okinawan style residence
- 4. Katsuren Castle - Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
- 5. Zakimi Castle - Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
- 6. American Village – Shopping center near American military bases
Southern Honto
- 1. War Memorials – Peace park
- 2. Sefa Utaki – One of the most sacred sites on Okinawa
- 3. Okinawa World – Featuring a cave and folk craft village
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| Loisir Hotel, East Naha |
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| Loisir Hotel, East Naha |
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| Loisir Hotel, East Naha |
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| Shureimon Gate, Shuri Castle |
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| The Throne of the Ryukyu King inside the Seiden, Shuri Castle |
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| The Seiden (Main Hall), Nanden Hall (South Hall) and Una Plaze, Shuri Castle |
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| Shuri Castle |
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| Tamaudun Mausoleum |
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| Tamaudun Mausoleum |
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| Tamaudun Mausoleum |
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| Hiji Waterfall |
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| Hiji Waterfall |
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| Ocean Expo Park Plaza |
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| Churaumi Aquarium |
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| Ryukya Mura |
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| Ryukyu Mura |
I definitely want to see the Shuri Castle for sure. I love looking at history and castles.
Okinawa is a place with heaps of castle ruins. Japan have a great history, so has Okinawa
Think I might want to visit the American Village too. Where East meets West
Japan Guide
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