À propos de ce lieu: Okinawa
L'île principale d'Okinawa mêle histoire du Royaume des Ryukyu et nature subtropicale. Ruines du château Shurijo (reconstruites), cap Zanpa, Manzamo, pont Kouri, aquarium Churaumi, village potier Yachimun et rue Kokusai-dori concentrent culture et paysage okinawaïens.
Points forts
- Shurijo Castle Ruins — the royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429, UNESCO-listed; the main hall is being rebuilt after the 2019 fire (scheduled completion 2026), and the Shureimon gate is fully restored
- Manzamo Cliff — uplifted coral with a «Trunk of an Elephant» natural arch, a renowned sunset spot facing the East China Sea
- Kouri Bridge and Kouri Island — a 1,960 m sea-spanning bridge above emerald-blue water, with the «Heart Rock» drawing romantic photography
- Churaumi Aquarium — one of the world's largest acrylic tanks (8.2 m × 22.5 m) showcasing whale sharks and giant manta rays
- Yachimun no Sato (Yomitan) — a pottery village dotted with 19 kilns; climbing kilns, workshops, and traditional Ryukyu ceramics
