[Okinawa Driving Course] A trip to visit World Heritage sites and learn about history!

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Tour the castle ruins of Nakagusuku, Katsuren, and Zakimi, which are located in the central part of the island and offer magnificent views, and reminisce about the historical romance of the Ryukyu Kingdom era. After enjoying the great outdoors of Yanbaru, visit the ruins of Nakijin Castle, a World H...

Latest update : 2024.05.29

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Distance: Approximately 134km one way, Travel time: Approximately 3 hours 16 minutes one way

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Tour the world heritage sites that the Ryukyu Islands are proud of - Drive from the central to northern parts of the island while visiting the ancient castles scattered throughout the area -

Tour the castle ruins of Nakagusuku, Katsuren, and Zakimi, which all offer magnificent views, and enjoy the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. After enjoying the great outdoors of Yanbaru, visit the ruins of Nakijin Castle, a World Heritage Site at the northernmost point of the main island, and cross over to Sesoko Island, surrounded by clear waters.

Driving course departing from Naha Airport

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Route to the next spot: National Route 331, Prefectural Route 231, Naha Airport Expressway, Naha Airport Expressway (Haebaru Road), Okinawa Expressway, Prefectural Route 146 Distance: Approximately 31.4 km Time required: Approximately 41 minutes

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 146, Prefectural Route 81, Prefectural Route 227, Prefectural Route 16 Distance: Approximately 14.6 km Time required: Approximately 29 minutes

Katsuren Castle Ruins

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 16, Prefectural Route 33, Prefectural Route 85, Prefectural Route 74, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 21 km Time required: Approximately 42 minutes

Zakimi Castle Ruins

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Route to the next spot: National Route 58, Prefectural Route 71, National Route 505 Distance: Approximately 64 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour 12 minutes

Nakijin Castle Ruins

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Route to the next spot: National Route 505 (Motobu Loop Line), Prefectural Route 172 Distance: Approximately 12 km Time required: Approximately 28 minutes

Sesoko Island

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