Battle of Okinawa
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Hafen
Naha, Japan
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$209
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
5½ Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Visit Peace Memorial Park, located in the southern part of Okinawa's "mainland," where the last conflicts of the Battle of Okinawa occurred. The Peace Memorial Museum, established in 2000, interprets a range of individual war experiences. Its purpose is to convey the devastation of war and the importance of human life.
The Himeyuri Peace Museum features exhibits on the female students who were mobilized to nurse soldiers, providing insights into their roles during the war.
Next, you'll visit the former Japanese Naval Headquarters, set in an underground shelter. At the end of the war, Commander Minoru Ohta and other officers committed suicide in the shelter. It remains unaltered to this day.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes more than 100 steps in the underground shelter at the former Japanese Navy Headquarters. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse. Traffic can be unpredictable; your patience is greatly appreciated if a delay extends the tour duration.