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4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Naha, Japan

Updated August 29, 2024

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Shurijo Castle

Naha, Japan

Shuri Castle

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

You don’t see Arabic coffee and dates every day in Japan.

Naha, Japan

Inshallah

For half a century, this Arabian-inspired retro café has been an oasis for locals in Okinawa’s central tourist area.

The small archaeological park in Naha.

Naha, Japan

Yamashita Archaeological Cave

Archaeologists continue to debate whether this site yielded the oldest human remains in Japan.

Naha, Japan

Old Sogenji Temple Gate

All that remains of Okinawa's royal temple are a restored gateway and a tall banyan tree.

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Okinawa, Japan

Gajumaru Treehouse Diner

Okinawan dining in a twenty foot tall, man-made tree house overlooking Naha Harbor.

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The entrance to underground naval headquarters.

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Naval Underground Headquarters

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

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Hacksaw Ridge

Okinawa, Japan

Hacksaw Ridge

A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Naha

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Naha, Japan

Inshallah

For half a century, this Arabian-inspired retro café has been an oasis for locals in Okinawa’s central tourist area.

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