Best places: Historical landmarks in Tomigusuku, Japan

Seaside installation of engraved, granite slabs memorializing casualties of the Battle of Okinawa.

Monument honoring the Himeyuri medical corps of female students killed in WWII's Battle of Okinawa.

Battle-scarred underground complex, preserved in tribute to victims of 1945's Battle of Okinawa.

Traditional Chinese gate at Shurijo Castle; originally from the 16th century & later rebuilt.

👍👍 Peaceful and historically significant location in Okinawa. When you're visiting this definitely somewhere you'll want to check out. The trails are very friendly and there are plenty of monuments and landmarks to look at. Safe for families as well, make sure when you're trying to get here you Google...

Historic Ryukyu-dynasty property with traditional palace buildings, walking paths & a tranquil pond.

👍👍 To really enjoy this attraction you need to do a bit of research. Prior to the Battle of Okinawa and hundreds of years ago, this was the Ryukyu Dynasty. Much of the history, customs and folklore of the Ryukyu Islands is found in nooks and crannies, such as this site. It's a bit of a hike outside the...

Stone ramparts & a cliffside royal mausoleum are all that remain of this 13th-century fortress.

Tombs of the Second Shō Dynasty, housing the remains of kings, queens & their children.

👍 Do you want baby? You should go here. Japanese people have been praying for getting a baby.

👍👍 Grew up near this area. Very peaceful.

👍 宿泊したホテル周辺を散策してて見つけたスポット。（訪問は2021年11月中頃）中は広場になっており寺院はなかったが、琉球王朝時代の石造りの石門の力強さと、石門入って直ぐにある巨木が凄い！そのビジュアルとエネルギーに圧倒される。巨木の名はガジュマルらしいが、地面にしっかりと根を張り、（恐らく）琉球の歴史を見...

👍 This is the oldest Shisa, lion dog, statue on the island. A famous picture in WWII shows the 7th Infantry looking down the village of Tomori. Hence the name Tomori Lion.

👍👍 Some things to know before going there: * There's no parking * Bring flashlight * Bring shoes for rough terrain, or at least sneakers. Sandals won't do. * Spray insect repellent on the open skin. Better to wear long sleeved wear. * Enjoy!

👍👍 11月3日まで、首里城復興祭💁‍♂️

Culturally significant stone gate leading to a Ryukyu Kingdom castle & grove of sacred trees.

👍👍 The battle of Okinawa was very bloody here. It here where Desmond Doss lowered all the men with the rope.

👍 階段が急で、登る元気はありませんでした。付近の城壁が素晴らしいです。

👍👍 Shurijo Castle is in the process of being reconstructed, but if you can go along with the opening of the gate, please take a look. Immediately after the gate opens, it's fun to step in first.