Arakurayama Sengen Park
Hitachi Seaside Park
Alpine Route“Yuki-no-Otani
Kamikochi
Farm Tomita
Aomori Nebuta Festival
Arashiyama
Kurobe Valley Torokko Train
Shirakawa-go
Ginzan OnsenDestinations Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is in the farthest south of Japan.
It consists of Okinawa main island, remote islands and islands group.
In Okinawa Prefecture, it is warm subtropical climate and is a resort sightseeing place surrounded by clear emerald color sea.
The sea here has a high clarity; in total about 200 species of coral reef, precious
sea turtle or dynamically swimming whale can be found in the sea.
Besides there are various marine sports for fun, such as parasailing, diving and sea kayak.
There are also many leisure lands to explore in the area. Those include Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nago Pineapple Park, and Okinawa World Culture Kingdom. One more is the Gyokusendo Cave formed in ancient time. Please fully enjoy your time in Okinawa for its sea and leisure.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is in the northern part of Okinawa main island. It is an aquarium that represents the sea environment around Okinawa.
In this aquarium a great variety of swimming marine animals can be seen. Especially that in the world largest water tank there can be found elegantly swimming giant whale shark and manta ray.
The coral reef at the sea bottom is reliably represented in the aquarium. The tropical fishes swimming through are very mysterious.
For both adults and kids, show of lovely dolphin can also be enjoyed here.
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Okinawa World Culture Kingdom, Gyokusendo Cave
Gyokusendo Cave of Okinawa World Culture Kingdom is in the south of Okinawa main island. It is a limestone cave on a large ground, and belongs to ancient culture of Okinawa.
Here the unique castle town from Ryukyu Kingdom period can be enjoyed.
Limestone cave Gyokusendo Cave has a total length of 5 km. This large scale of limestone is designated as Japan’s natural monument.
There are over 100 limestones lining up closely next to each other. It is so impressive to overview the scene.
In Okinawa World Culture Kingdom, it is also possible to take a stroll in the tropical fruits park, or to have an experience of making glass in Ryukyu glass craft factory.
Please come for the much fun of Okinawa World Culture Kingdom and Gyokosendo, to feel Okinawa!
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Nago Pineapple Park
For Nago Pineapple Park, there is a big pineapple as its landmark. It is a theme park of pineapple field and different kinds of colorful flowers.
Inside the park, it is just like a jungle. Visitors can take the auto cart “Pineapple” through plants of the south to tour around the park.
The promenade is built not only on the ground but also over the sky. From above the cultivated large fruits can be seen and it is a very exciting experience with striking view.
The park is very huge and by taking the auto cart, visitors can see palm trees along the road, pass the pineapple field or around the subtropical forest. There is also a chance to “meet the dinosaurs” in a dinosaur adventure tour.
In the park there are pineapple sweets too for tasting. It is an ideal place for families to enjoy.
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