Sobre este local: Okinawa
A ilha principal de Okinawa mescla história do Reino de Ryukyu com natureza subtropical. Ruínas do castelo Shurijo (em reconstrução), cabo Zanpa, Manzamo, ponte Kouri, aquário Churaumi, aldeia de cerâmica Yachimun e a rua Kokusai-dori concentram cultura e paisagem.
Destaques
- Shurijo Castle Ruins — the royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429, UNESCO-listed; the main hall is being rebuilt after the 2019 fire (scheduled completion 2026), and the Shureimon gate is fully restored
- Manzamo Cliff — uplifted coral with a «Trunk of an Elephant» natural arch, a renowned sunset spot facing the East China Sea
- Kouri Bridge and Kouri Island — a 1,960 m sea-spanning bridge above emerald-blue water, with the «Heart Rock» drawing romantic photography
- Churaumi Aquarium — one of the world's largest acrylic tanks (8.2 m × 22.5 m) showcasing whale sharks and giant manta rays
- Yachimun no Sato (Yomitan) — a pottery village dotted with 19 kilns; climbing kilns, workshops, and traditional Ryukyu ceramics
