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Attractions in Okinawa

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Okinawa, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

61 places

Boraga Beach

LandmarkBoraga Beach

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum

MuseumOkinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum (Okimyu)

BeachSunayama beach

GardenShikina-en Royal Gardens

Yonaha Beach

BeachYonaha Beach

Nishibama Beach

BeachNishibama Beach

Himeyuri Peace Museum

MuseumHimeyuri Peace Museum

a view of the ocean from a hill top

Historic siteCornerstone of Peace

SightKōri-jima

Higashi Henna-zaki

ViewpointCape Higashi-Hennazaki

Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

ParkPeace Memorial Park

Makishi Public Markets

MarketMakishi Public Market

Shuri Castle

CastleShuri Castle

Tsuboya Pottery Museum

MuseumTsuboya Pottery Museum

Miyakojima

SightMiyakojima

The Chureito Pagoda overlooking the city of Fujiyoshida and Mount Fuji in Japan

LandmarkShoryudo Limestone Cave

Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

Historic siteFormer Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

Furuzamami Beach

BeachFuruzamami Beach

Southern Cross Center

ViewpointSouthern Cross Center

JA Yomitan Farmers Market Yunta Ichiba

MarketJA Yomitan Farmers Market Yunta Ichiba

Uegusuku Castle Ruins

Historic siteUegusuku Castle Ruins

Nakijin Castle Ruins

Historic siteNakijin Castle Ruins

GardenFukushūen Garden

Okinawa Village

MuseumOkinawa Village

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