The Best Destinations in Okinawa Island Japan

 

Tamaudun Mausoleum

If you are finding the wonderful place for enjoying delicious cuisines, unique culture and white sandy beaches with interesting activities in Japan such as swimming and scuba diving, Okinawa is the perfect place for you. When visiting the place, you can admire the best destinations in Okinawa island Japan. Therefore, the post will help you find the best place for visiting the beautiful island.

In fact, it will be different for tourists if they want to visit all beautiful destinations in Okinawa Island during the short trip. However, you can choose some popular and famous places for exploring.

Taketomi

 

Taketomi

A World Heritage Site and respectable lifestyle of Japan, Taketomi or Taketomijima is a protected area of Japanese life in ancient times. Furthermore, Taketomijima is the Ryukyu traditional village of Japan which has been preserved until today.

When visiting the village, tourists can find traditional bungalow house which was built with stone walls, tiled covered and protected with the lion statue in the belief that in order to ward off evil spirits. You can explore Taketomijima by walking, biking or bullock carts. Furthermore, tourists can enjoy a lot of wonderful and interesting activities such as swimming on wild beaches, enjoying local foods and overnight in Minshuku or on the Japanese-style bed and breakfast tradition.

Iriomote Island

 

Iriomote Island

An island has been designated as a national park protection, a place with all the mangroves and forests. Tourists can explore all areas of the island such as kayaking on the river, fishing, and diving. Moreover, there are a large number of species and marine animals living in beautiful Iriomote in spring and summer.

Churaumi Aquarium

Churaumi Aquarium is a huge aquarium which gives visitors a glimpse of the lives of the rich marine life in Okinawa. Furthermore, it is also the best place to visit in Japan and the largest aquarium in the world.

The most feature of Aquarium Churaumi is Kuroshio tanks containing sharks are large, whales, manta rays and other marine animals living in the sea area Kuroshio. Other attractions in the place include a dedicated shark tank, an aquarium and an illuminated area for dolphins, manatees, and turtles.

 

Churaumi Aquarium

War Memorial

From May 4 – 6/1945, the small island of Okinawa has become one of the bloodiest battles in World War II with about 200,000 people dead and much suicide. As a reminder of the past, the people of Okinawa have created a memorial and museum about World War II. Okinawa previously has caves and tunnels that the Japanese used as a hospital, the military headquarters and finally to house suicidal war.

Shuri Palace

Shuri Castle is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Castle of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. The palace is located on the top of the hills with big windows. It was the official residence of the Ryukyu clan until 1879.

 

Shuri Palace

Tamaudun Mausoleum

A traditional Okinawan style tomb was made stone, but it was built on a grand scale that is Tamaudun Mausoleum. It is still part of the World Heritage castle called the Ryukyu Kingdom and related relics.

The tomb was built in the 16th century but was badly damaged during World War II. Today, the three surviving tomb can still be found: one for the king and queen, a prince and princess, and one for the back.

Source: Asia day tours blog