Theme park "World of Okinawa"


In Japan there is an unusual theme park "Okinawa World" (Okinawa World). It includes a stone cave and a village of traditional crafts and arts of the Medieval period.

Description of sight

The institution is located on the island of Okinawa and performed in the style of the settlement of the reign of the kings of Ryukyu. Tourists will get acquainted here with the "pre-Japanese" life of local settlers. Throughout the territory you can see various picturesque buildings, which are:

Visitors are invited to feel like artisans of the old Okinawan specialties and take part in one of the master classes. Here you can independently manufacture fabrics in the traditional Binghat style, draw a picture, create a glass of the Ryukyu era, pottery and ceramic forgeries. Classes are held in traditional workrooms under the guidance of real professionals dressed in medieval costumes.

Tourists are offered to dress up in a kimono, play an ancient musical instrument called sansin. Daily in the theme park "World of Okinawa" is the original show "Ace". Performers perform a national dance with drums. The show can be viewed at 10:30, 12:30, 15:00 and at 16:00.

What else is famous for the theme park "World of Okinawa"?

Here you can get acquainted not only with the culture and history of the island, but also with its nature. In Japan they like to collect in one place several different sights . On the territory of the park is the pride of Okinawa - the picturesque underground cave of Gyokusendo Cave, formed from corals several million years ago. It has a length of more than 5 km and is considered the longest stone grotto in the East.

The tourist route in the cave is 850 m. Visitors can see a dungeon in which stalagmites and stalactites created a real fairy-tale world. Here, perennial formations under the influence of humidity in 99% surprise with their forms and compositions.

Features of visit

The theme park "World of Okinawa" is open every day from 09:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening. The last visitors are allowed in at 17:00. The admission ticket for adults is $ 15, and for children - $ 6.5.

You can come here for a whole day, and if you are tired and want to have a snack - there are several small cafes on the territory of the institution. The restaurants serve national dishes prepared according to old recipes.

How to get there?

From Okinawa to the park, you will take a car along the Naha Higashi Highway, Highway 329 and 507. The distance is 15 km. You can also come here as part of an organized tour .