Outlying Islands
Mekaru Family Residence
The house of a family descended from a cousin of King Sho En, who served for generations as district stewards. It survived the war.
Historic Districts780 entries
13,910 entries. Some places appear in more than one collection. Confirm visits with each facility.
780ShowingAll JapanArea12Themes
780 entries / page 33 of 33
Kerama Islands
Takara Residence
An old house on Gerumajima, home of a family that served as captains of the official ships to China late in the Ryukyu kingdom.
OkinawaHistoric DistrictsKume Island
Shinri Beach
On the west of Kumejima, with sand and reef together; at low tide you can walk out near the atoll.
OkinawaHistoric DistrictsYaeyama Islands
Nishi Beach
A beach on Haterumajima, known for the contrast of blue and green called Haterumu blue. Nishi means north in the local speech.
OkinawaHistoric DistrictsKerama Islands
Aka Bridge
A bridge joining Gerumajima with Akajima, looking down on Kerama-blue water.
Okinawa
Nuchimasu Tourist Salt Factory
On Miyagijima. Its instant air-crystallisation salt process can be toured with a free guide.
Kume Island
Mifuga (the Female Rock)
A strange rock at Yamatodomari on Kumejima, worn by wind and sea, to which people pray for children.
Okinawa
Ryukyu Glass Village
Ryukyu Glass Village in Itoman. Visitors can watch the process of blowing recycled glass and can also try it.
SaitamaHistoric DistrictsGyoda
Sakitama Kofun Park
A special national historic site, with the Inariyama mound that yielded the national-treasure inscribed sword and Marohakayama, among the largest round mounds in Japan.
SaitamaHistoric DistrictsHanno
Hakuunzan Torii Kannon
Across some 30 hectares of hillside stand buildings the founder raised over more than 30 years. A great Kannon of salvation stands at the summit.
EhimeHistoric DistrictsEhime
Otomo-uma Horse Race at the Kikuma Festival
A festival at Kamo Shrine at Kikuma in Imabari, where children ride horses up the approach.