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Okinawa Main Island (Okinawa Honto)
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The center of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, Okinawa Main Island (Okinawa Honto) is by far the largest and most populous island in Okinawa Prefecture and the regional transportation hub. The prefectural capital Naha and most of the US military bases are located on Okinawa Honto.

While much of the central part of Okinawa Honto is urbanized, the southern tip of the island is less densely populated, and the northernmost Yambaru area remains mainly covered by forested hills and small fishing and farming villages.

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Naha
 1  Shuri Castle
Reconstructed former Ryukyu royal palace.
User rating: 87/100 (198 votes)
Visited by: 384 users
 2  Shikinaen Garden
Second residence of the former Ryukyu kings.
User rating: 82/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 83 users
 3  Tamaudun Mausoleum
Mausoleum for the former Ryukyu royal family.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 11 users
 4  Prefectural Museum
Well done museums about history and art.
User rating: 74/100 (7 votes)
Visited by: 16 users
 5  Tsuboya District
District with many pottery shops.
User rating: 82/100 (29 votes)
Visited by: 65 users
 6  Kokusaidori
Main shopping and entertainment street.
User rating: 79/100 (135 votes)
Visited by: 271 users
Northern Honto
 1  Churaumi Aquarium
Japan's best aquarium with a huge tank.
User rating: 91/100 (51 votes)
Visited by: 90 users
 2  Hiji Waterfall
Hiking trail through the forest to a waterfall.
User rating: 88/100 (12 votes)
Visited by: 18 users
 3  Ocean Expo Park
Amusement park with various attractions.
User rating: 87/100 (120 votes)
Visited by: 225 users
 4  Hedo Misaki
Cape at the northern tip of Okinawa Honto
User rating: 84/100 (41 votes)
Visited by: 81 users
 5  Nakijin Castle
Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 78/100 (55 votes)
Visited by: 110 users
 6  Nago Pineapple Park
Small theme park about pineapples
User rating: 75/100 (86 votes)
Visited by: 170 users
Central Honto
 1  Nakagusuku Castle
Beautiful ruins of a former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 80/100 (58 votes)
Visited by: 115 users
 2  Nakamura Residence
Traditional Okinawan style residence.
User rating: 78/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 42 users
 3  Zakimi Castle
Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 86/100 (10 votes)
Visited by: 18 users
 4  Katsuren Castle
Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle.
User rating: 85/100 (13 votes)
Visited by: 27 users
 5  Ryukyu Mura
Pleasant theme park about Okinawan culture.
User rating: 84/100 (27 votes)
Visited by: 60 users
 6  American Village
Shopping center near American military bases.
User rating: 73/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 70 users
Southern Honto
 1  War Memorials
Peace Park and other war related sites.
User rating: 91/100 (135 votes)
Visited by: 278 users
 2  Sefa Utaki
One of the most sacred sites on Okinawa.
User rating: 100/100 (6 votes)
Visited by: 14 users
 3  Okinawa World
Featuring a cave and folk craft village.
User rating: 80/100 (75 votes)
Visited by: 145 users

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