OKINAWA PREFECTURE
The paradise island
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Okinawa City, Naha, Aharen, Ginowan, Kadena, Kitanakagusuku, Uruma, Yomitan
Since it’s geographically far from Honshu, it is one of the places in Japan that retains its unique culture and language the most.
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Location
Population
Capital
沖縄県（おきなわけん）
Ryukyu Islands, Kyushu
1.45 million
Naha
ACCESS
From Tokyo to Naha City, the central area of Okinawa Prefecture
Air:
- Haneda Airport [Tokyo] => Naha Airport [Okinawa]
(Approx. 3 hours flight)
Railway:
- No railway available
Bus:
- No bus available
TOP DESTINATIONS
Shuri Castle
首里城
（しゅりじょう）
Chura-umi Aquarium
美ら海水族館
（ちゅらうみすいぞくかん）
Taketomi Island
竹富島
（たけとみじま）
Ishigaki Island
石垣島
（いしがきじま）
Team JD ‘s Picks
Kokusai Street
国際通り
(こくさいどおり)
It is the main street in the center of Naha City. On this street you can buy traditional Okinawan goods and eat traditional food!
Shuri Castle
首里城
(しゅりじょう)
It is a castle of the kingdom that once existed in Okinawa. The main building was destroyed by fire in 2019 and is to be rebuilt by 2026. The reconstruction work has just recently begun, so now is the only time you can see the valuable reconstruction work of the castle.
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