年間を通して温暖な気候の沖縄県。沖縄本島の玄関口、那覇空港は沖縄本島、南西部に位置する。
沖縄県は１５世紀、尚氏が統一し、地理的な利点を活かし、国々を結ぶ中継貿易によって栄えた。２０００年には「琉球王国のグスク及び関連遺産群」が世界遺産に登録。グスクとは城のことで、首里城跡や今帰仁城跡（なきじんじょうあと）、座喜味城跡（ざきみじょうあと）、勝連城跡（かつれんじょうあと）、中城城跡（なかぐすくじょうあと）などがある。
沖縄本島の最北端にある辺戸岬は隆起サンゴの断崖絶壁からなる岬。天気が良ければ、約２８km離れた鹿児島県の与論島も見える。
大石林山（だいせきりんざん）は、琉国時代には五穀豊穣や王家の繁栄を祈願したとされる場所。石灰岩（せっかいがん）が隆起し、長い年月によって侵食された奇岩が独自の風景を作り出した。３回くぐると新しく生まれ変われると伝えられる生まれ変わりの岩や、トレッキングコース、ソテツ群なども見られる。また、本島北部には、この地域のみに生息するヤンバルクイナと呼ばれる飛べない鳥がいる。
北西部の本部町に位置する沖縄美ら海水族館は浅瀬から深海へ徐々に潜っていくように展示され、メインの「黒潮の海」の大水槽には、ジンベエザメ、ブラックマンタ、ナンヨウマンタが一緒に泳ぐ。ジンベエザメとナンヨウマンタの複数飼育は世界初。
屋外には、ウミガメ館やイルカショーも楽しめる。水族館の前は絶景のオーシャンビュー。
万座毛は東シナ海に面した高さ約２０mの断崖絶壁は、ゾウの鼻に似た奇岩で知られる景勝地。
那覇市にある首里城は長くにわたり栄えた琉球王国の国王の居城。
１９４５年沖縄戦で全焼したが１９９２年復元。２０００年に世界遺産に登録。
２０１９年１０月、火災により７棟が全焼、９つの施設が焼失。
現在、２０２６年までに復元に向けて工事が進められ、見せる復興がテーマ。
工事作業が目の前で見られる見学デッキが設けられているほか、火災被害を受けた品々が展示。火災でも倒れなかった一対の大龍中（だいりゅうちゅう）は展示室内に保管されている。
斎場御嶽（せーふぁうたき）は琉球王国最高の聖域。斎場御嶽のシンボル三庫理（さんぐーい）は巨石が重なり合った三角のトンネルが特徴的。
グルメは沖縄そば、ゴーヤチャンプル、アグー豚、お菓子のちんすこうなどがある。
他にも島内には、魔除けの獅子、シーサーが屋根の上などさまざまな場所で見かけ、伝統舞踊や織物の芭蕉布がある。
Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa prefecture with a mild climate throughout the year.
Naha airpot the geteway to the main island of Okinawa is located in the south west of the main island of Okinawa
In the 15 th century Mr Shohashi unified and prospered through relay trade connecting countries by taking advantage of geographical advantages.
In 2000 Gusuku and related heritage groups of the Ryukyu kingdom were registered as World Heritage sites.
Gusuku is a castle and there are Shuri castle ruins,Nakijin castle ruins, Zakimi castle ruins, Katsuren castle ruins,Nakagusuku castle ruins etc
Cape Hedo at the northern most point of the main island of Okinawa is a cape made up of cliffs of raised corals
If the weather is good you can also see Yoron lsland in Kagoshima prefecture which is about 28 kilometers away.
Daisekirinzan is a place that is said to have prayed for a good harvest and the prosperity of the royal family in the Ryukyu period.
The limestone was raised and the strange rock that was eroded by many years created its own landscape
You can also see reborn rocks, trekking courses and sotetsugroups that are said to be reborn if you pass 3 times
Also in the northen part of the main island there is a flying bird called Yanbarukuina which lives only in this area
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium located in Motobucho in the north west is gradually diving from the shallows into the deep sea and in the large aquarium of the main Kuroshionoumi whale sharks, manta rays and blackmanta swim together
Multiple breading of Whale sharks and Nanyoumanta rays is the fist in the world.
You can also enjoy the Umigame museum and the Dolphin show out dors.
Ocean view with a superb view in front of the aquarium.
Manzamo is a cliff about 20 meters high facing the East china sea and it is a scenic spot known for its strange rocks resem bling the nose of an elephant
Suri castle in Naha city is the residence of the king of the Ryukyu kingdom which has flourished for a long time It burned down in the battle of Okinawa in 1945 but was restored in 1992 Registered as a World Heritage site in 2000
In October 2019, 7 buildings were burned down due to the fire and 9 facilities were lost
Currently construction will be carried out for restoration by 2026 and the theme is reconstruction to show There is a tour deck wher you can see the construction work in front of you and items damaged by the fire are on display A pair of Dragons that did not collapse in the fire are stored in the exhibition room.
Sefa Utaki is the best sanctuary in the Ryukyu kingdom The symbol Sangui is characterized by a triangular tunnel where magaliths overlap
For gourmet there are Okinawa soba, bitter melon chanpuru, agupork, sweets such as chinsuko etc
In addition on the island you can see the amulet lion Shisa in various places such as on the roof and there are traditional odori and woven Basho cloth.
