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Kokusai Street & Public Market

Many tourists get so caught up in Okinawa's beautiful sea and culture that they put off buying souvenirs until they are on their way to the airport. Well, that's just what you should do! On your way to the airport, take an upbeat walk down Kokusai Street in Naha. Kokusai Street has always been known as the liveliest shopping spot in Okinawa. There, you will find friendly local merchants standing in front of every storefront. You name it, they've got it! Any souvenir that you can think of is offered at a reasonable price. By the way, don't hesitate to venture into the alleyways of Kosetu Ichiba because that's where you will find Okinawa's most unique items. It's like a maze of shops and vendors with unusual and interesting merchandise. You can enter Kosetsu Ichiba at several points along Kokusai Street. But if you enter about half way up Kokusai Street, you'll find yourself standing in the middle of a fish, meat, and produce market. You'll gaze in wonder at all the beautiful tropical fish laid out on ice. You'll also find the most luscious vegetables and fruits that will make you want to take a bite. Get there plenty early and expect to snap some remarkable photos.

TEL +81-(0)98-862-3276
http://www.naha-navi.or.jp/

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle is Okinawa's most majestic sight. It has always been a symbol of Okinawa's strength and pride. The Monarchy, who dwelled in the castle, made great efforts in order to develop trade and relations with Okinawa's neighboring countries. Their success was what made the Okinawan people's culture and language original and unique. The castle was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa, but has been completely restored to its original form. Shuri Castle is unlike any other site in Okinawa because of the attention to detail given to its restoration. Luxurious red and gold colors, neatly laid stone pavements, architecturally constructed gates, and enchanting gardens and ponds are all a unique part of the castle's Seiden (Main Hall).

1-1 Kinjo, Shuri, Naha TEL +81-(0)98-886-2020
http://www.shurijo-park.go.jp/

Okinawa World

Okinawa is full of nature and beauty, but the Gyokusendo Cave, located in Tamagusuku, is Okinawa's most natural phenomenon. The cave is 32 meters below surface, stays a cool and refreshing 21oC, and has beautifully formed stalactites and other limestone formations. The children love the bats! The ramp throughout the cave makes it easy and safe for visitors of all ages to explore. There's even an escalator for exiting the cave! Once you are above ground, you'll enter a whole new world in the Gyokusendo Kingdom Village. Within the village, you'll discover tropical orchards, clay potters, glass blowers, Eisa and Taiko Drum performers, a large spider and snake exhibit, and everybody's favorite, the Ryukyu Trade Ship. Explore a cave! Climb aboard a ship! Hold a golden Python! And so much more!

1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku TEL +81-(0)98-049-7421
http://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/

Peace Prayer Memorial Park

At the southern tip of Okinawa lies Okinawa's most visited treasure, the glorious Okinawa Peace Prayer and Memorial Park. This widely stretched park commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War. The park presently has over 200,000 Japanese, American, and other foreign casualties listed on the 38 erected monuments. The name and location of the park are both significant because of the amount of people who died in that region during the last battle for Okinawa. This astonishing park encloses a historical museum full of stories, artifacts, and information about the last days of war in that area. The park is free and open to the public yearly.

Mabuni, Itoman TEL +81-(0)98-840-3100
http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~fvgm0090/

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