Things to do in Kyushu area

Okinawan Food – Restaurant Shimujo

Restaurant Shimujo is located on a hill north of the Shiritsu station of the Yui monorail. On the menu: traditional Okinawan fare including the popular soba, a noodle soup dish which comes with delicious pieces of slowly cooked pork. Everything on the menu is freshly prepared and menu items become sold out quickly. If you don’t want to miss the chance to eat delicious Okinawan food, come wait in line early (try 11:30AM to be safe) to reserve your table.

Restaurant Shimujo

Okinawan Food At Restaurant Shimujo

Outside Restaurant Shimujo

Garden At Restaurant Shimujo

Ayako At Restaurant Shimujo

Garden Of Restaurant Shimujo

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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Naha-shi
District : Shurisueyoshichō

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Yatai Street in Naha

A small section of Kokusai dori recreates the atmosphere of Yatai, the Japanese street food stalls (Yatai are especially popular in Fukuoka). Although they are not Yatai in the strict sense because they are permanent establishments, the restaurants of Yatai street are small and offer different culinary specialities with an atmosphere reminiscent of the Yatai. Of course, plenty of alcoholic beverage are available from beer to Awamori, the local strong alcohol.

Yatai Street In Naha

Pork Feet Stew

Selection Of Awamori At Yatai

Awamori

Yatai Street Kokusai Dori

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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Naha-shi
District : Makishi

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Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle was the palace of the Ryukyu kingdom from 1429 to 1879. The current castle is a reconstruction of the original which was destroyed during the war. In addition to the visit of the castle keep, traditional Okinawan dance demonstrations are given for free on the premises of the castle.

Traditional Dance Show At Shuri Castle

Panoramic View From Shuri Castle

Soldiers At Shuri Castle

Traditional Okinawa Dance Show

Shuri Castle

Structure Of Shuri Castle

Throne Of Shuri Castle

Stairs To Shuri Castle

Tatami For The King

Wall Of Shuri Castle

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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Naha-shi
District : Shuritōnokurachō

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Sefa Utaki

Sefa Utaki is a historical sacred site that was once one of the most sacred place of worship of Ryukyu people. It is apparently where the goddess of creation came down to Earth. The sacred site is kept in a natural state. Many walking paths lead to impressive rock formations through the dense forest.

Huge Rocks At Sefa Utaki

Passage Between Boulders At Sefa Utaki

Path To Sefa Utaki

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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Nanjō-shi
District : Chinen

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Chinenmisaki Park

The Chinenmisaki park is located to the southeast of the main island of Okinawa. The park is popular among tourists because of the impressive view of the coast – it is a great place to take panoramas. The visit of the park does not take too long and can be easily combined with the sacred site Sefa Utaki located nearby.

Panorama Of Chinenmisaki Park

Path To Chinenmisaki Park

View From Chinenmisaki Park

Ocean Seen From Chinenmisaki Park

Chinenmisaki Park Picnic Area

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Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Nanjō-shi
District : Chinen

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Hamahiga Salt factory

The Hamahiga salt factory is located at the southern tip of Hamahiga island which is connected to the main island of Okinawa by a bridge. The factory is located near a pristine private beach where it sources its saltwater from. The water is first run trough a large evaporator outside where a large fraction of the water is evaporated before being boiled indoors to further increase the salt concentration. The factory has a small gift store outside offering a variety of salt products and sometimes offers guided tours when the workers are not too busy processing the salt.

Posing In Front Of Salt Evaporator

Evaporation Tank At Hamahiga Salt Factory

Guided Tour Of Hamahiga Salt Factory

Inside Hamahiga Salt Factory

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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Uruma-shi
District : Katsurenhiga

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Umikaji terrace

The Umikaji terrace is located on the Senagajima island located just south of Naha Airport. It is a commercial area featuring restaurants offering an impressive variety of fares. It is located next to the Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel where one can enjoy a comfortable stay in a room with a private bath.