Okinawa
Okinawa is the main island
and a famous province with the same name in Japan that was once the capital of an independent kingdom. Okinawa has its own culture, in some ways, very different from the rest of Japan. The Ryukyu tradition is present in the stunning medieval castles and sites called Gusuku which include hundreds of sacred groves called Utaki. Munchu is a cultural and religious tradition of Okinawa, families gather on certain dates, to remember the connection with their ancestors. Okinawa has some UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Besides culture, Okinawa’s visitors are looking for stunning beaches and sub tropical forests full of wildlife. Okinawa is the main Island of the province but there are many more that worth a visit. The Okinawa’s Archipelago has also the Kerama Islands, Tokashiki and Zamami. East of Okinawa lies the Daito Islands, a group of several islands but the main are Kitadaito and Minamidaito. Southwest of Okinawa Island stands the Sakishima Islands that is composed for several islands, it is the southernmost point inhabited of Japan. Mostly of these islands are perfect for snorkeling and dive lovers. Naha is the capital and main city of Okinawa Island and Okinawa province, Okinawa City is the second largest city of the island. There are flights from several cities in Japan to Okinawa. Okinawa Island is part of Ryukyu Islands archipelago. Hotels in Okinawa
Other Islands of Okinawa Prefecture: Ie Shima (Iejima); Kume; Kerama Islands; Miyako Islands; Miyako jima; Yaeyama Islands; Iriomote; Ishigaki; Yonaguni; Tokashiki;
Cities of Okinawa Prefecture: Naha; Nago; Nanjo; Okinawa; Ginowan; Ishigaki; Itoman; Miyakojima; Tomigusuku; Urasoe; Uruma;
Restaurants in Okinawa
- Ukishima Garden
- Ryukyu Sabo Ashibiuna
- Churasan Tei
- Arin Kirin Garlic House
Transports in Okinawa
Naha Airport (OKA): It is the main airport in Okinawa Prefecture, there are domestic and international flights.
By boat: There are inter-islands boats.
Maps of Okinawa
Map of Okinawa
Where is Okinawa on Map of Japan