The Observatory Park has a sweeping view of Futenma base. It was also the site of fierce fighting during the Battle of Okinawa, vestiges of which still remain today.

The Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum provides an overview of the sinking of the Tsushima-maru, which was used to evacuate schoolchildren. The museum works to communicate the value of peace through this tragedy in which 1,482 people, including many children, lost their lives.

The Himeyuri students or “Lily Corps” were mobilized to serve as nurses during the Battle of Okinawa. Visitors to the museum learn about war and peace through the experiences of these girls who were in their teens at the time of the fighting.

The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum commemorates victims of the war and works to communicate to future generations historical lessons painfully learned from the Battle of Okinawa. The museum has displays showing testimony given by people who experienced the fighting as well as numerous actual items and documents.

At the Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory, visitors can enjoy 4D2U (four-dimensional digital universe), which makes use of the Murikabushi telescope, the largest in Kyushu and Okinawa, to view heavenly bodies and space in three dimensions.

While observing sea turtles as well as newly born baby turtles swimming around slowly and gracefully, visitors learn about the ecology and current state of sea turtles, which are in danger of extinction.

The Valley of Gangala was created when a limestone cave, which had formed over hundreds of thousands of years, collapsed. Experts guide visitors through the mystical forest in this rich natural environment.

JAMSTEC’s Global Oceanographic Data Center offers free tours to help people improve their understanding of ocean science and technology. Visitors enjoy learning about the deep-sea and coral reefs through videos and experiments.

The concept of Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park is “encountering the Okinawa sea.” It is one of the world’s largest aquarium and the first in the world to successfully breed several whale sharks and manta rays.

While viewing the salt production room, visitors have a chance to see how salt is made using the world’s first manufacturing method. Visitors will also enjoy the spectacular scenery of Miyagi Island, in addition to shopping and dining.