South Okinawa

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The Southern part of the main Okinawa Island (Okinawa Honto) is the most populated area of Okinawa. The capital of Okinawa prefecture Naha City with a population of over 300,000 people can be found in the South. Naha Airport also known as Okinawa Airport the main transportation hub for all the Ryukyu Islands  is also located in the South part of Okinawa.  
The cities of South Okinawa have some of the best shopping on the Island including Naha’s many shopping districts Kokusai St., Heiwa Dori, Makishi Market, Omorimachi (Shintoshin shopping area), and many shopping malls. It’s hard not to find what you’re looking for no matter if it is brand name goods, that perfect souvenir or supplies for daily life.
Outside of the cities most of the south’s industry is focused on agriculture such as sugar cane and purple yam farming. Over the past few years however Southern Okinawa has seen more development with new beaches being built and new resort Hotels opening. This small development boom has helped more visitors to Okinawa discover some of the hidden treasure and beauty this area has to offer.
Some of the most severe battles of World War Two including the “typhoon of steel” took place at the bottom of Okinawa Island. Because of these tragic events taking place here many important historical sites, monuments, war memorials, and museums are located in the Southern part of the main Okinawa Island.

 

naha city south okinawa japan

Naha Sightseeing  
Naha Festivals
NahaShopping
Naha Transportation

Naha City
With a population of more than 300,000 people, Naha is the capital and largest city of Okinawa Japan. With its port and airport, it also functions as the regional transportation hub, offering direct flight and ferry connections into other parts of Okinawa, Japan and Asia ...

 Itoman city south okinawa japan

Itoman Sightseeing
Itoman Festivals

Itoman City
Know for being a fishing city located on the southernmost tip of the Okinawa main island. With a population around 55,000, Itoman is located 12 kilometers south of Naha City. Itoman contains many important historical sights and museums ...

 

South Okinawa Tours
 JTB Okinawa Japan TOurs Southern Okinawa Bus Tour
See the historic sites of Southern Okinawa. Tours are facilitated by a portable audio device in English, Chinese & Korean. Lunch included
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JTB Okinawa Japan TOurs Southern Okinawa Private Tour (3 persons)
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Shuri Castle with a tour guide who will also explain other important places like the mysterious Gyokusendo Cave
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JTB Okinawa Japan TOurs Southern Okinawa Private Tour (4-7 persons)
Experience Okinawan culture at Okinawa World theme park, see how glass is made at Ryukyu Glass Village, and see how Okinawa's strong awamori liquor is made all with a tour guide
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