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    The document provides information about several tourist attractions in Okinawa, Japan. It describes the Himeyuri Peace Museum and Mabuni Hill, sites that commemorate the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. It also mentions several leisure facilities like Okinawa World, which recreates an ancient village, and Chinen Marine Leisure Center, known for its coral reefs. The document provides locations, operating hours, and admission costs for these and other attractions in southern and northern Okinawa like botanical gardens, villages showcasing local culture, and aquariums.

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    The document provides information about several tourist attractions in Okinawa, Japan. It describes the Himeyuri Peace Museum and Mabuni Hill, sites that commemorate the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. It also mentions several leisure facilities like Okinawa World, which recreates an ancient village, and Chinen Marine Leisure Center, known for its coral reefs. The document provides locations, operating hours, and admission costs for these and other attractions in southern and northern Okinawa like botanical gardens, villages showcasing local culture, and aquariums.

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    The document provides information about several tourist attractions in Okinawa, Japan. It describes the Himeyuri Peace Museum and Mabuni Hill, sites that commemorate the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. It also mentions several leisure facilities like Okinawa World, which recreates an ancient village, and Chinen Marine Leisure Center, known for its coral reefs. The document provides locations, operating hours, and admission costs for these and other attractions in southern and northern Okinawa like botanical gardens, villages showcasing local culture, and aquariums.

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    OKINAWA

    PAGE 3 / 8

    Southern Part of Okinawa

    Middle & Northern Parts of Okinawa

    Okinawa was a major battleground during World War II. Among relics
    and monuments associated with the tragic war are:
    Himeyuri Monument, 60 min. by bus was erected to
    console the memories of 219 high-school girls (trainee nurses) and their
    teachers who committed mass suicide to prevent their capture by the
    Allied Forces. Himeyuri Peace MuseumOpen:
    9:0017:30 (enter by 17:00) Admission: 300 Mabuni Hill

    , 60 min. by bus from Naha, commands a beautiful and peaceful view


    of the southern part of Okinawa, was a battle site during the war.
    Casualties on both sides were many. On the hill stand the Okinawa
    Peace Memorial Hall and many monuments for the war dead contructed by the prefectures of Japan.
    Okinawa World is a leisure land re-creating an ancient Okinawa village including Gyokusendo. Gyokusendo is the longest limestone cave in the Orient. 890 m is open to the public (Total length is
    about 5 km). You can see an Okinawa textile fabrics and glass making,
    demonstration Ryukyu-dance and Ryukyu folk song on the stage. Also
    there are Habu (venomous pit viper of Ryukyu) Park and Tropical Fruit
    Garden. Open: 9:0018:00 (enter by 17:00) Admission: 1,650
    Valley of Gangala, located in front of Okinawa
    World, is a forested valley which formed when a limestone cave collapsed. The guided tour, which takes 80 minutes, will bring you into
    close contact with nature passed down from ancient times. There are 4
    tours daily (10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00). Tours should be booked in
    advance, but will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Cost: 2,200
    Chinen Marine Leisure Centerat the tip
    of Cape Chinen is noted for its beautiful coral reefs and emerald green
    sea. Colorful coral reefs and tropical fish can be seen from a glass-bottomed boat (1,400 for a 25min. ride). A high-speed boat service is also
    available to a secluded island off the cape where you can enjoy swimming, surfine, diving and angling. Open: 9:0017:00 (Oct.Mar.), 17:30
    (Apr.Sep.)

    Southeast Botanical Garden, in its 400,000 m2 in


    size, has 100 species of plants, 3,000 kinds of tropical flowers and 200
    tropical fruit trees collected from all over the world. Open: 9:0022:00
    (enter by 21:00) Admission 1,500
    Ryukyu-mura Villageis a leisure center developed at the
    foot of Tokayama Hill. There are 7 different types of tropical Ryukyu
    (Old Okinawa)- style houses and exhibit of Okinawa handicrafts. Habu,
    a poisonous snake found only in Okinawa and Taiwan, are on display.
    Open: 8:3017:30 (enter by 17:00) Admission: 1,200
    Manzamois a grass plateau jutting into Nago Bay. The scenic
    view available here is said to be one of the best in Okinawa. Cobalt blue
    waters constantly spray the sheer coral cliffs. Nearby are many fine
    bathing beaches including Manza Beach.
    Murasakimura, located in the northern part of Okinawa,
    is an exciting cultural park modeled after a town of the ancient Ryukyu
    Kingdom. It offers various hands-on attractions where you can truly
    experience Okinawa such as shisa (an Okinawan talisman), bingata textiles, and glassware as well as marine sports. There is a hotel in the
    park.
    Ocean EXPO Park (Okinawa Commemorative National Park)

    , about 3 hrs. by bus from Naha, is a national park.

    Originally constructed for the 1975 Ocean EXPO, this is the largest
    theme park in Okinawa. The Y-shaped coral sand Emerald Beach is
    located at the northernmost end of the park. This is the only beach in
    Japan located within a lagoon and the water is rated AA, making this a
    beautiful clean bathing spot.

    Okinawa Churaumi Aquariumis the worlds


    first aquarium designed to raise multiple whale sharks and mantas.
    Open: 8:3018:30 (Oct.Feb.), 20:00 (Mar.Sep.) enter 1hr. before
    closing time Closed: 1st Wed. & Thu. of Dec. Admission: 1,800
    Tropical Dream Centeris famous for 2,000
    orchids and tropical plants flowering throughout the year. Open: 8:30
    19:00 (Mar.Sep.), 17:30 (Oct.Feb.) Admission: 670
    Tomari Port

    Naha

    Naminoue Beach

    Wakasa-Kaihin Park

    58

    Miehashi Sta.

    Tsushima-maru
    Memorial Museum

    JTB
    Fukushu-En Garden
    Kenchomae Sta.

    Izumizaki
    Crossing
    ANA

    To Naha Airport

    Naha Port

    KDDI

    Ryubo Dept.
    Store

    Asahimachi Sta.

    Naha
    City Hall

    Mitsukoshi
    Dept. Store

    JAL

    DON Quijote

    Okinawa
    Bank

    Makishi Public
    Markets

    et
    Stre
    usai
    Kok

    Hei
    w
    a Str
    eet

    Makishi Sta.

    Asato Sta.

    Tsuboya
    Pottery Museum

    Okinawa
    Prefectural Office
    Him
    e
    yuri St
    reet

    Stonegate of
    Old Sougenji

    Naha Bus Terminal

    Naha Baptist Church

    330

    Ounoyama Park

    Tsubokawa Sta.

    400m

    correspond to those in the accommodations list on page 6/8

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