Peace Memorial Park

Straddling the boundary between Itoman City and Yaese Town, Shimajiri District, the Peace Memorial Park is a Quasi-National Park that includes beautiful natural scenery and also historical sights commemorating the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. There is an observation platform with good views along the coast. The area within the Park saw some of the fiercest fighting during the Battle of Okinawa, and was the location of the Japanese Army’s last line of defense. Within the Park, the Peace Memorial Museum houses displays of photographs and relics relating to the Battle, as well as the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum, which records the names of all the people who died during the Battle, along with more than 100 individual memorial steles and cenotaphs. Besides being a place dedicated to the dream of global peace and which aims to send out a message of peace, the Park is also a place that many families visit on weekends and public holidays for picnics and recreation.

Spot details

Address: Okinawa Pref. Itomanshi Mabuni 444 Map
Area: Okinawa Island (Southern) Area
Phone: 0989972765
Hours: [Park] 8:00-22:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(531spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (outdoor only)
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE SPOT)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Dinner] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Corner of Peace, pets are not allowed inside the memorial towers)