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[Okinawa Driving Course] A trip to visit war sites and learn about the value of peace

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First, we will visit the former naval headquarters cave and remember those who died in the cave. Next, we will have a meal in a 120-year-old old Ryukyu house in Itoman, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Himeyuri Tower to learn about the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace. At the end of...

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Distance: Approximately 44 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes one way

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Praying for peace and touring the southern battlefields - A drive to remember those who lost their lives in the war and pay respects to their souls

First, we will visit the former naval headquarters cave and remember those who died in the cave. Next, we will have a meal in a 120-year-old old Ryukyu house in Itoman, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Himeyuri Tower to learn about the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace. At the end of the trip, we will enjoy shopping at a roadside station and head to Senaga Island at dusk.

Driving course departing from Naha Airport

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Naha Airport

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 231 Distance: Approximately 5.2 km Time required: Approximately 17 minutes

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Former Navy Headquarters Cave

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 7, Prefectural Route 249 Distance: Approximately 11.4 km Time required: Approximately 26 minutes

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Teahouse Makabechina

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 7, National Route 331 Distance: Approximately 4.4 km Time required: Approximately 13 minutes

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Peace Memorial Park

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Route to the next spot: Route 331 Distance: approx. 3.7 km Time required: approx. 8 minutes

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Himeyuri Tower

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Route to the next spot: National Route 331, Prefectural Route 3 Distance: Approximately 13 km Time required: Approximately 27 minutes

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Roadside Station Itoman

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Route to next spot: National Route 331 (Tomigusuku Road)
Distance: Approximately 6.2 km Travel time: Approximately 13 minutes

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Senagajima Umikaji Terrace

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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.

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