Museums in Okinawa

Okinawa's museums offer a diverse look at the prefecture's history and culture. From the Sakima Art Museum to the Ginowan City Museum, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

House of Nuchi du Takara

House of Nuchi du Takara

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This museum on Okinawa documents the island's wartime experiences and post-war struggles.

Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum

Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Learn about Okinawa's post-war history through the legacy of politician Kamejiro Senaga.

Nakamura House

Nakamura House

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Visit Nakamura House, an 18th-century Okinawan home, for unique architecture and traditional vil...

Sakima Art Museum

Sakima Art Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This art museum on former base land offers unique art and views of a US air base.

Memorial Hall of Yoko Gushiken

Memorial Hall of Yoko Gushiken

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

A museum in Okinawa dedicated to boxing legend Yoko Gushiken, showcasing his career and achievem...

Ginowan City Museum

Ginowan City Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Ginowan's history, nature, and culture at this public museum.

Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum

Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This museum commemorates the 1944 Tsushima-maru sinking, a tragic wartime event for Okinawa.

Okinawa Zoo & Museum

Okinawa Zoo & Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Okinawa Zoo & Museum is a comprehensive park with a zoo and museum, renewed in 2004.

Okinawa Postal Museum

Okinawa Postal Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Okinawa's postal history and unique stamps at this corporate museum.

Urasoe Art Museum

Urasoe Art Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's first museum specializing in lacquerware, showcasing exquisite Ryukyuan craftsmanship.

Ryūkyū Seifuritsu Hakubutsukan

Ryūkyū Seifuritsu Hakubutsukan

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Historical museum showcasing Okinawa's past, rebuilt after war, now part of a larger museum.

Ishigaki Yaima Village

Ishigaki Yaima Village

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's southernmost theme park with traditional Okinawan houses and a monkey garden.

Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall

Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

A memorial to the Battle of Okinawa, offering a solemn look at its history and impact.

Himeyuri Peace Museum

Himeyuri Peace Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This museum commemorates the Himeyuri Student Corps and preserves their WWII experiences.

Uruma City Marine History Museum

Uruma City Marine History Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Okinawa's maritime heritage through traditional boats and historical artifacts at this m...

Okinawa Prefectural Museum

Okinawa Prefectural Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Okinawa Prefectural Museum: a modern museum with a complex history, showcasing Okinawa's past.

Histreet

Histreet

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Histreet is a free museum in Okinawa City showcasing postwar culture.

Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum

Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Ishigaki's municipal museum showcases Yaeyama history and art, easily accessible by bus.

Nago Museum

Nago Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Nago Museum, a local history museum, is worth visiting for its exhibits on Okinawa's past.

Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan)

Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan)

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Okinawa's natural and cultural history through 160,000 university museum artifacts.

Naha City Museum of History

Naha City Museum of History

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

The Naha City Museum of History, though closed, offers a digital journey into Ryukyu history.

Miyakojima City Museum

Miyakojima City Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Miyakojima City Museum showcases the natural history and folk culture of the Miyako Islands.

Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Learn about the Battle of Okinawa from residents' perspectives at this moving museum.

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Okinawa's largest museum and art museum complex, showcasing the prefecture's culture and history...

Okinawa Karate Kaikan

Okinawa Karate Kaikan

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Okinawa Karate Kaikan is a modern facility dedicated to karate, offering dojos and exhibitions.

Miyakojima Kaihōkan

Miyakojima Kaihōkan

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Miyakojima Kaihōkan is a shell museum with a unique footbath, worth visiting for its extensive c...

Nobumoto Ōhama Memorial Hall

Nobumoto Ōhama Memorial Hall

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This museum honors a Waseda University president, displaying his legacy and offering cultural sp...

No. 1 Middle School Apprentice Team Information Exhibition Room

No. 1 Middle School Apprentice Team Information Exhibition Room

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This exhibition room and memorial tower honor students who died in World War 2.

Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center

Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

This conservation center protects rare wildlife, especially the Iriomote wildcat, offering free...

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

OKINAWA · MUSEUM

Shuri Castle is a Ryukyuan architectural monument, expanded under the Second Sho Dynasty, reflec...

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