Shimajiri District, Naha

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Shimajiri District is a district located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Modern translation of Shimajiri means "Butt of the island" which may refer to its southerly position on the island of Okinawa. Compare this to Kunigami District, Okinawa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°10'34"N, 127°43'21"E

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Shimajiri District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.9 miN
Forts and castles,
Shuri Castle, Naha
75 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.
3 miN
Sprawling 16th-century royal mausoleum
Tamaudun, Naha
76 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...
2.9 miN
City gate,
Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
75 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...
2 miN
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
50 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...
3 miSE
Forts and castles
Itokazu Castle, Yaese
77 min walk • Itokazu Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.
2.9 miN
Historical place
Shureimon, Naha
75 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.
2.5 miN
Dam, Park, Lake
Kinjo Dam, Naha
65 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.
1.3 miN
Town, Area
Haebaru, Naha
34 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.
3.2 miW
City, Area
Tomigusuku, Naha
83 min walk • Tomigusuku is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2012, the city has an estimated population of 60,004 and a population density of 3117 persons per km². The total area is 19.25 km².
2.5 miNE
Town, Area
Yonabaru, Naha
64 min walk • Yonabaru is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay.
2.5 miW
Forts and castles
Tomigusuku Castle, Naha
64 min walk • Tomigusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400 by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58.