Gyokusendo cave is located in the south of Okinawa, between Tamagusuku village and Gushikami village. It is claimed to have the greatest stalactites and stalagmites in Asia. At 5 kilometers, the cave is Japan's second longest with 890 meters currently open to the public. Gyokusendo cave has 1,000,000 stalactites, which is the largest number in Japan.
Updated Apr 25, 2004
Address: 1336 Maekawa Tamagusuku Village, Okinawa, Japan 90
Phone: 98-949-7421
This largest castle in Okinawa was built at the end of 14th century.
Distroyed during the WW II/the war of Okinawa in 1945, and re-opened in 1992 after a six years of planning and rebuilding.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 1-2 Kinjo-Cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa 903-0815
Take an automated self-guided tram while listening to the recorded tour guide in the language of your choice.
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Shop and explore the culture, sights, sounds, and tastes of the Kokusai International district. A variety of specialty stores offer unique shopping and dining opportunities.
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Tour the castle, Shurei-mon gate, and the pond where ancient boat races were held.
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Okinawa is perhaps the largest population of Americans outside of America with all four US military services hosting bases on the tiny Island. It is home to the largest air base in the Pacific, Kadena...
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I went to Okinawa to teach swim lessons and lifeguard on a Marine base. I lived there for three months and had the most amazing time in my life. I got scuba certified, climbed a waterfall, went to...
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Our home base was Okinawa City. Our hotel was centrally located, in walking distance of many shops, resturants, and bus stations. It was easy getting around town on foot,and one can get to know a...
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Located at the top of a hill with a wonderful view of the Sae of japan.
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