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Toubo Makiya

Tel: 098-947-1320
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed irregularly

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沖縄歴史民俗資料館

Okinawa Museum of History

1024-1 Nakayama, Nago City
Tel: 0980-54-8515
Hours: 10:00-18:00 *Aug, Sep until 19:00
Admission: Adults ¥500, ages 4-15 ¥300

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山田ギャラリー

Yamada Gallery

2653-1 Zakimi, Yomitan
Tel: 098-958-3910
Hours: 11:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
Closed irregularly

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壺屋焼き 陶眞窯

Tsuboya-yaki Toshingama

2898 Zakimi, Yomitan Village
Tel: 098-958-2029
Hours: 8:30-18:30
Closed

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ボクネン美術館

Bokunen Art Museum

A permanent exhibition based on seasonal themes can be seen at Bokunen Art Museum inside the AKARA building located in Mihama, Chatan Town. Original artworks are available for purchase. With gentle curves designed by Bokunen, AKARA, also a work of art in itself, is a facility where visitors can enjoy art, fashion and dining.

9-20 Mihama, Chatan Town
Tel: 098-926-2764
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Admission: ¥800 for adults, ¥500 for ages 7-18, free for under 6.
URL: http://www.bokunen.com

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糸満漁港

Itoman Fishing Port

Tel: 098-992-2803
Hours: 8:30-17:30
Closed: Sun, holidays

 

The majority of fish brought to the port are tuna, squid, marlin, mahi-mahi and diamondback squid, the largest such catch in Japan. The Itoman Haaree, a dragon boat race, is held on May 4 according to the lunar calendar to pray for safe voyages and a bountiful catch.

 

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白銀堂

Hakugin-do

This historic shrine, made of natural limestone, is still used by uminchu who pray for safe and profitable voyages and as a site for religious ceremonies preceding the annual Itoman Tug-of-War and Itoman Haree (dragon boat race).

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Minatogawa Stateside Town

2-18-3 Minatogawa, Urasoe City

A former American military housing area, Minatogawa Stateside Town is a neighborhood with rows of some 70 single-story concrete houses. The area is dotted with uniquely themed restaurants, cafés, sweets shops and sundry stores, making it an interesting place to visit for both locals and tourists.

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野鳥の森自然公園

Yacho-no-mori Nature Park

1445 Uken, Uruma City

Located near Uken Beach, the park is a habitat for wild birds and natural plant life. The observation platform offers a view of the 4.7-kilometer-long interisland causeway and Kin Bay.

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