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Province
Okinawa
沖縄
Japan's tropical paradise with white-sand beaches, unique Ryukyu culture, WWII history, and exceptional diving in the Yaeyama Islands.
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City
Naha
Naha · 那覇 · Naha
Naha, Okinawa's capital, blends Ryukyu Kingdom history at Shuri Castle with tropical beaches and unique Okinawan cuisine.
Attraction
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu · Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu · Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Okinawa's unique Ryukyu Kingdom heritage with stone castles blending Japanese and Chinese influences.
Attraction
Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island · Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island · Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
UNESCO biosphere with rare wildlife, jungles, blue coral reefs, and Ryukyu culture—Japan's tropical paradise beyond Okinawa's crowds.