沖縄県 · Okinawa Region
Okinawa Hidden Gems
The former Ryukyu Kingdom — a subtropical island chain with its own language, architecture and cuisine, and the best coral reefs in Japan.
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Climate & Best Season
Subtropical: warm all year (17–30°C), with a rainy season in May–June and typhoons from July to October. Best in April–May and October–November.
Famous For (Food)
- Okinawa soba
- Goya champuru
- Rafute
- Awamori
- Taco rice
Signature Sights
- Shurijo Castle
- Churaumi Aquarium
- Kerama and Miyako islands
- Blue Cave snorkelling
Okinawa
Okinawa· Kitanakagusuku
Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Nakagusuku is the best-preserved gusuku in Okinawa and the one that shows what the masonry could do. It was built up thr…
NakagusukugusukuWorld Heritage+2
Okinawa
Okinawa· Kitanakagusuku
Nakamura House
Almost every traditional building in Okinawa was destroyed in 1945. The Nakamura house, a wealthy farming family's compo…
Nakamura HouseRyukyuan architecturehinpun+2