Places worth the detour in Naha
21 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Naha, Japan, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (8). Best known: Shuri Castle. 20 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 21, ranked 21
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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5.Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Naha City
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8.Shikina-en
Parks & cemeteries · 18th century · Hidden gem
Hilled gardens south of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa
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9.Cornerstone of Peace
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in the Okinawa island, Japan
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11.Sōgen-ji
Ruins & the uncanny · 15th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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12.Gokoku-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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14.Enkaku-ji
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Rinzai Buddhist temple and royal bodaiji in Okinawa, Japan
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15.Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former Japanese Navy underground military HQ, now park and museum on Okinawa, Japan
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17.Nakamura House
Ruins & the uncanny · 18th century · Hidden gem
House museum in Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan
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19.DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Aquarium in Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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21.Yamashita First Cave Site Park
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Urban park in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
