Nishihara, Naha

Name: Nishihara
Address: Naha, Japan

#28 among attractions in Naha

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Nishihara is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. In the Okinawan language, nishi means "north", as Nishihara was north of the historical Ryukyuan capital of Shuri. ()

Local name: 西原町 Area: 6 mi²Coordinates: 26°13'40"N, 127°45'32"E

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Nearby attractions include: Shuri Castle, Tamaudun, Sonohyan-utaki, Shikina-en.

2.8 miW
Forts and castles,
Shuri Castle, Naha
71 min walk • Shuri Castle, an emblematic landmark of the city of Naha, Japan, is a testament to the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Situated on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the city, this reconstructed castle is a symbol of Okinawa's cultural heritage.
2.8 miW
Sprawling 16th-century royal mausoleum
Tamaudun, Naha
72 min walk • Tamaudun is a historical site nestled in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, that serves as a solemn reminder of the Ryukyu Kingdom's regal past. This mausoleum, constructed in the early 16th century under the reign of King Sho Shin, is the final resting place...
2.7 miW
City gate,
Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
69 min walk • Sonohyan-utaki, a historical city gate located in Naha, Japan, stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. This stone gate, though modest in appearance, holds profound spiritual significance and was once a key ceremonial site for the...
3.1 miSW
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
81 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Naha, Shikina-en is a tranquil oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban environment. This historical park, with its roots tracing back to the 18th century, was constructed for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom as a villa...
2.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Urasoe Art Museum, Naha
75 min walk • Urasoe Art Museum opened in 1990 in Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The collection has a particular focus upon Ryukyu lacquerware.
2.2 miNW
Mausoleum
Urasoe yōdore, Naha
55 min walk • Urasoe yōdore is one of the three royal mausoleums of the Ryukyu Kingdom, along with Tamaudun at Shuri Castle and Izena Tamaudun near Izena Castle in Izena, Okinawa. It is located in Urasoe, Okinawa, in a cave on a cliff to the northeast of Urasoe Castle.
2.1 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Urasoe Castle, Naha
54 min walk • Urasoe Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku which served as the capital of the medieval Okinawan principality of Chūzan prior to the unification of the island into the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the moving of the capital to Shuri.
2.7 miW
Historical place
Shureimon, Naha
69 min walk • Shureimon is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the second of Shuri Castle's main gates.
2.8 miSW
Dam, Park, Lake
Kinjo Dam, Naha
72 min walk • The Kinjo Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Li River in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as a cultural property and is located 500 m south of Shuri Castle. Construction on the dam began in 1989 and it was completed in 2000.
3 miSW
Town, Area
Haebaru, Naha
77 min walk • Haebaru is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 37,874 and a density of 3,500 persons per km². The total area is 10.72 km².
3 miNW
City, Area
Urasoe, Naha
76 min walk • Urasoe is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The neighboring municipalities are Naha to the south, Ginowan to the north, and Nishihara to the east.

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Tedako-Uranishi (37 min walk)