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Best historic in Okinawa

7 places from 4 Okinawa travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

7 places

  1. Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

    Historic site ยท Kitanakagusuku

    World Heritage castle ruins built by Gosamaru, with views of both the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea.

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6 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Nakijin Castle Ruins

    Historic site ยท Nakijin

    World Heritage castle ruins of the former northern kingdom, near Churaumi Aquarium, with views of Izena and Iheya islands.

  2. Chigunu Beach

    Historic site ยท Kouri Island

    A beach cave whose name means 'the beginning', tied to the Okinawan Adam and Eve legend.

  3. Grave of Amamikyu

    Historic site ยท Hamahiga Island

    A grave over 500 years old, said to be the resting place of Amamikyu, a legendary figure of Ryukyuan myth.

  4. Zakimi Castle Ruins

    Historic site ยท Yomitan

    Ruins of a castle first built in 1416, with restored walls and foundations and beautiful elevated views.

  5. Arakaki Residence

    Historic site ยท Tsuboya

    The only remaining historic potter's house in Tsuboya, with its old kiln and walls built of tiles and ceramics.

  6. Sonohyan-utaki Stone Gate

    Historic site ยท Shuri

    World Heritage stone shrine gate built in 1519 from Ryukyu limestone, with finely carved details.