Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall
沖縄平和祈念堂
A memorial to the Battle of Okinawa, offering a solemn look at its history and impact.
What it is
- A 45-meter high octagonal tower.
- Part of Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park.
- The park was designated in 1972 as a battlefield site.
What to see
- Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, opened 1975.
- Museum exhibits documents on the Battle of Okinawa.
- National Okinawa War Dead Cemetery, established 1979.
- The Cornerstone of Peace, erected 1995, lists all war dead.
- Himeyuri Monument honors 219 staff and students.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall Open in Google Maps
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