The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters (旧海軍司令部壕)
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The Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters is an underground bunker complex constructed in 1944. There were around 450 meters of tunnels in total; the aim was to enable the defense of Okinawa to be carried on for as long as possible. The underground complex held a total of around 4,000 personnel; many lives were lost here. In 1970, 300 meters of the tunnels (including the command center) were restored, and opened to the public. There is a museum with a display of items recovered from the underground bunker complex, including weapons, uniforms, letters written to family members, etc.
Okinawa Pref. Tomigusukushi Tomigusuku 236 (Naha / Southern OkinawaArea)
[Oct.-June]8:30-17:00
[July-Sep.]8:30-17:30
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- Address
- Okinawa Pref. Tomigusukushi Tomigusuku 236 [map]
- Phone
- 0988504055
- Hours
- [Oct.-June]8:30-17:00
[July-Sep.]8:30-17:30 - Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Admission fee] Adults450yen, Children230yen
* Friday revision Scheduled due to consumption tax increase after 10 Monday. Facility confirmation required. - Parking Lot
- Available(Free100spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Other (Available at specified location)
- Average budget
- [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Okinawa Areas

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.