Okinawa (Naha), Japan

Okinawa World & Valley of Gangala

Explore Local History, Culture and Nature Discover more of Okinawa’s culture on a visit to Okinawa World. Through its exhibits, this theme park showcases the island’s nature and traditions via its natural cave, replica village and zoological garden. Explore the Gyokusendo Cave—the longest of its kind on Okinawa Island—along the 2,500-foot-long raised walkways that weave through spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Next, visit the Kingdom Village, designed to highlight the lives of the Ryukyu people. Step inside their culture and traditions as you witness various Okinawan crafts such as weaving, papermaking, pottery and glassblowing, and try your hand during an interactive workshop. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Valley of Gangala and enjoy a stroll through nature, in which dramatic caves are set amid unusual foliage including the 150-year-old Ufushu Tree. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.