[Okinawa Driving Course] Experience the charm of Ryukyu's World Heritage Sites and nature!

Naha Airport is easily accessible from the center of Naha city, about 10 minutes by monorail or car.
The rental car information center is located at the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport, and there are many other locations within a 10-minute drive. The system is to take the shuttle bus of each rental car company waiting in the airport arrivals lobby to the office, complete the procedure, and then rent a car.

Shuri Castle was the political and cultural center of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It has a different appeal to castles on the mainland, with its curved walls that are a characteristic of Okinawan castles (gusuku), and the influence of Chinese architectural culture that can be seen everywhere.
In 2000, the ruins of Shuri Castle were registered as a World Heritage Site.

*Due to the fire at the Shuri Castle Main Hall, Shuri Castle Park (including paid facilities) has been temporarily closed since Thursday, October 31, 2019. Please see the official website for details.

It was built in the 16th century as the main road leading from Shuri Castle to Naha. Due to World War II, only about 238 meters of the cobblestone road remains.
The scenery, paved with Ryukyu limestone and lined with red-tiled houses on both sides, gives you a taste of the dynasty era.

This is a villa for the Ryukyu royal family that is said to have been completed in 1799. It features buildings constructed with an eclectic mix of Chinese and traditional Ryukyu architectural styles, as well as beautiful gardens.
Most of the buildings were burned down during the Battle of Okinawa, so the current structure is a reconstruction, but in 2000 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shuri Castle ruins.

You can enjoy authentic Asian cuisine prepared by a Thai chef and tea while taking in a 180-degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean below.
The view from the terrace on a sunny day is especially worth seeing.

It is said to be the most prestigious of the many sacred sites in Okinawa where gods are said to descend.
If you go further into the worship site called Sangui, you can see through the trees the cobalt blue Pacific Ocean and Kudaka Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods."

Although it is a small island with a circumference of 1.6 km, the beautiful sea has made it a popular diving spot. Facing the Pacific Ocean, the fishing industry is thriving, so there are many restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish caught on the island and seafood dishes such as tempura made with the fish.