Category Archives: Southern Okinawa

Peace Memorial Park

Peace Memorial Park Located in Mabuni, Itoman City. This park is built upon the site the final fighting of the Battle of Okinawa. This park is in tribute to the hundreds of thousands who died in the "typhoon of steel" … Continue reading

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Gyokusendo Okinawa World Theme Park

This is a favorite for bus tours. Attractions include a recreated traditional village, demonstrations of glass blowing, weaving and pottery, traditional dances and music in a performance plaza. The park includes Gyokusendo, a 5 kilometer limestone cave with a 890 … Continue reading

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Southern Okinawa Guide and Itinerary

Southern Okinawa is the area south of Naha. It’s attractions include most of the World War II memorial sites including Himeyuri Monument and Museum (Cave of the Virgins) . Se-fa Utaki (Okinawa’s most sacred site), Okinawa World Theme Park and … Continue reading

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Himeyuri Cave of the Virgins

The sign outside the Memorial and Museum devoted to the 219 High School students and 18 teachers who were ordered to join the medical unit of the Japanese Army Field Hospital.

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