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.

JAXA is a facility that tracks and controls satellites. Models and videos show how satellites and parabolic antennas function. Visitors will enjoy learning about space development.

OIST offers five-year graduate study programs for pursuing education and research on technologies at world-class levels. Tours of the facility, which is surrounded by greenery and enjoys a view of the East China Sea are available. There is also a café open to the public

The facility uses video, exhibits and sound to show how traditional culture, performing arts and people’s lives developed within the bountiful nature of Taketomi Island and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.

Many traditional Okinawan pottery workshops have been established in Yomitan Pottery Village. Visitors may purchase their favorite pottery works and tour the kiln.

This residence was constructed in the traditional Okinawan architectural style in the mid-18th century. It is a very valuable structure representative of a prewar house and has been preserved in its original state.

The Okinawa Prefectural Museum offers exhibits showing Okinawa’s nature, history, culture and other aspects. The Art Museum principally displays works by artists having a connection with Okinawa. There is even a section where visitors may try on dyed fabrics.

Fukushu-En Park encompasses a total area of 8500 m². The ancient Chinese scenery and structures express traditional Chinese methods, and the seasonal trees and flowers are arranged in a pattern evocative of the four seasons.