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  • Nakijin Castle Ruins
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    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunnakijinson Imadomari 5101
    Before the establishment of the Ryukyu Kingdom, the king of Hokuzan controlled the area from the northern part of the main island to the Amami region. These are the ruins of the castle he occupied, and they were designated a World Cultural Heritage site in 2000. Situated on a peak 100 meters above sea level, Paleozoic limestone was stacked to form a beautiful wall that took advantage of the natural surroundings. The view from “Uchibaru” is especially recommended.
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  • The House of Nuchi du Takara Anti-War Peace Museum
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Ieson Higashiemae 2300-4
    "This history museum is located next to Ie Beach on southeastern Ie Island. The phrase ""nuchi du takara"" means ""life is a treasure."" The museum exhibits a wide variety of items including the personal effects left behind by the people who lived on Ie Island during the war. Each of the many exhibits that pack the museum, which range from the everyday necessities used by islanders to the bullets and bombs used by the American military, includes a description and explanation. The museum was opened with a desire to convey the preciousness of human life and the hope that war becomes a footnote in the pages of history."

    2019年4月に行きました。 一般財団法人わびあいの里という民間団体が運営する私営の資料館です。入場料がかかります。平和・反戦にかかわる資料が所狭しと展示されています。マイナーなスポットなので訪問者も少ないようです。

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  • Nago Castle Ruins
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Nago
    These castle ruins are located in Nago, Nago City. It was the site of Nago Castle, which is believed to have been the castle of Nago Aji, who ruled the region in the early 14th century. Currently, the entire area around the castle has been developed into Nago Central Park. It is well-known for having Japan's earliest-blooming Kanhi-zakura cherry trees. The park's more than 20,000 Kanhi-zakura cherries bloom starting around mid-January. The Nago Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the blooming season.
  • Hokon no To (Tower)
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Ieson Nishiemae
    This war memorial is located on an elevated spot across the road from Ie Village Junior High School about a two-minute drive or about a 16-minute walk from Ie Port. Ie Island was the site of some of the most intense fighting of the Battle of Okinawa. The tower enshrines some 3,500 souls lost in the fighting on the island including around 1,500 islanders and around 2,000 officers and men of the island's garrison. The tower bears a poem by the local poet Nakamoto Roson. The stone memorials next to the tower bear the names of those who died during the battle including those outside of Ie Village. A peace prayer service is held here every April 21ST, the anniversary of the end of hostilities on the island.
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  • Public Pawnshop Ruins
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Ieson Higashieue 75
    These building ruins are located north along the road from the Ie Village Office. An estimated 3,500 people including around 1,500 islanders and around 2,000 officers and men of the island's garrison died on Ie Island during the Battle of Okinawa near the end of World War II. In addition to heavy human casualties, nearly all of the buildings on the island were burnt to the ground during the fighting. The lone building to avoid this fate was this village-operated pawnshop built with government financing in 1929. The building still retains a large hole in the wall as well as countless bullet holes, conveying the tragedy that was the Battle of Okinawa.
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  • Bankoku Shinryokan
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    141 Reviews
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    Okinawa Nago-shi Kise Department Sena Hara 1792

    This is the location of the 26th G8 summit in 2000, held at Bankoku Shinryokan, a bit farther past the Terrace Hotel on Cape Busena. It is worth the short walk up to see the photos from the summit...

  • Nakijinson History Culture Center
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    3.5
    99 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Nakijin Mura Imadomari 5110

    Pieces of history gathered in this Cultural center that teaches the public a glimpse of life back in time. You get an idea of the influences from the Chinese and European traders who once actively...

  • Nago Museum
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    4.0
    35 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Okinawa Nago-shi Agarie 1-8-11

    This relatively small museum really packs a lot into its galleries. The first floor traces local history back to the 12th century focusing on crop harvesting, domestic animals, food, clothing...

  • Motobu Municipal Museum
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Motobucho Ohama 874-1

    一般的な郷土資料館といった展示内容でした。生物標本は、脈絡なく本部産でないものがおいてありました。職員さんは親切に質問に答えてくれました。説明文に誤字がやたら多かったです。

  • Miyazato Christ no Church
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    4 Reviews
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    Okinawa Nago-shi Miyazato 3-30-30

    Christian Church right in centre of Nago, modern architecture, good to visit if you need quiet time with a higher being.

  • Wabiai no Sato (General Incorporated Foundation)
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    1 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Ieson Higashiemae 2300-4

    2019年4月に行きました。 場所は伊江村青少年旅行村 (伊江ビーチ)のすぐ近くで、道沿いに案内板もあります。おそらく「ヌチドゥタカラの家」を運営している団体(一般財団法人)の事務所で敷地内にヌチドゥタカラの家がありました。 2019年5月15日から開園しているようです。

  • House Do ! Nago
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    Okinawa Nago-shi
  • State-owned Okinawa Memorial Park Ocean Cultural Hall
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Motobucho Ishikawa 424
  • Shellfish Exhibition Hall
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    Okinawa Nago-shi Biimata 1196-11
  • Hokubushogaigakushusuishin Ctr
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Bimata
  • Shukyohojin Christ Ieno Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Makiya 69-2
  • Genka Christ no Church
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    Okinawa Nago-shi
  • Seventh day Adventist Kyodan Nago Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Umusa 1966-80
  • Nago Assembly Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Bimata 329
  • Nago Jesus Koremitama Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Okita 1-23-43
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Let go of your image of a busy, ordered Japan and replace it with crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and relaxing folk music: You’ve arrived in Okinawa. A world away from the high intensity of Tokyo, Okinawans appear to live a laid-back beach life on this paradisiacal tropical island that lies in the middle of the East China Sea almost 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Japan’s most southern tip. Home to a spattering of islands, prepare yourself to discover underwater caves, star-shaped sand, and an island culture sometimes unrecognizable from mainland Japan.

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