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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 north remains mainly covered by forested hills and small fishing and farming villages.

Attractions

Naha

Shuri Castle (2) Reconstructed former Ryukyu royal palace. Shikinaen Garden (9) Second residence of the former Ryukyu kings. Kokusaidori (3) Main shopping and entertainment street. Tsuboya Pottery District (11) District with many pottery shops.

Southern Okinawa

War Memorials (1) Peace Park and other war related sites. Okinawa World (5) Featuring a cave and folk craft village.

Central Okinawa

Nakagusuku Castle (7) Beautiful ruins of a former Ryukyu castle. Nakamurake Residence (12) Traditional Okinawan style residence.

Motobu Peninsula

Ocean Expo Park (4) Amusement park with Japan's best aquarium. Nakijin Castle (8) Ruins of another former Ryukyu castle. Nago Pineapple Park (6) Small theme park about pineapples

Northern Okinawa

Hedo Misaki (10) Cape at the northern tip of Okinawa Honto

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Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around Okinawa Island. About transportation in Japan

Restaurants

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Tour Packages

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