The symbolic center of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, where visitors can follow the castle's history and ongoing reconstruction.
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Okinawa Main Island
Plan journeys across Naha, the southern memorial area, resort coast, Motobu, and Yanbaru.
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Okinawa Main Island map
Map boundary note: Regions group real municipal boundaries into editorial travel areas; they are not official regional divisions.
Recommended places
Naha's central shopping street and nearby market lanes for Okinawan food, crafts, and evening activity.
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