Excursion Naha sightseeing tour at Naha

Enjoy the main highlights of Naha city, including Kokusai Street in Naha-Shurijo Park, Naha Prefectural Museum and local landscapes, on this half - day sighseeting tour.

Okinawa Island, Naha

Okinawa-Honto, the main island, is the largest and most important in the Nansei-Shoto Islands. Its cultural differences with mainland Japan were once evident in its architecture, of which almost all traces were obliterated during World War II. The USA retained control of Okinawa after the war, eventually handing it back to Japan in 1972. Naha is the capital of Okinawa, where little remains of the old Ryukyu culture.

Okinawa Prefectural Museum

Your first stop on this half-day tours is Okinawa Prefectural Museum. This museum was originally established in 1945 to introduce Okinawan history and culture for the US Military and politicians, and it was located close to Shurijo Castle. After the return of Okinawa to Japan in 1972, the purpose of this museum became to collect Okinawan local arts & crafts and learn history and tradition of Okinawa. Then the building today was constructed in 2007. Today‘s building was mainly constructed of Okinawan limestone and designed with the image of Gusuku (Okinawan castle). The museum have 5 genre of exhibition regarding Okinawa, which are Natural History, Archaelogy, Arts and Crafts, History and Folk life.

Panoramic Drive

Upon conclusion of your visit at Okinawa Prefectural Museum, re-board your coach for a panoramic drive past Naha city's sightseeing spots, before returning to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Okinawa, Shuri Castle, Ryutan Pond, Omoromachi Area, Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Kokusai St. Naha-Shurijo Park, Okinawa Prefectural Office, Naminoue Shrine, Umikaji Terrace, Beautiful Ocean View

Note

Please note: This tour is suitable for guests with guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair, however, must be able to embark/disembark the coach without assistance. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.