Naha: Journey into Okinawa’s WWII Navy Underground HQ
ID: GYG1051205-1618231
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters in Okinawa. Learn about the Battle of Okinawa and its impact on the island and its people.
Begin your journey at the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, an extensive bunker complex dug out as a central command base by the Japanese Navy in preparation for the American invasion.
Start with a visit to the museum, where you’ll learn about the battle’s history and significance. Then, enter the underground complex, where operations rooms, communication facilities, and command offices have been faithfully reconstructed to preserve the atmosphere of the original wartime command center.
Walk through the dimly lit corridors, where thousands of Japanese soldiers once took shelter. With ammunition running low, some even resorted to using handmade spears in desperate attacks against the enemy. Many died within these very tunnels.
As you explore, feel the weight of history and the presence of the past, gaining a deeper understanding of the battle’s impact on Okinawa and its people.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
- Learn about the Battle of Okinawa and its impact on the island and its people
- Discover the history of the Pacific War and the Battle of Okinawa
- Visit the museum to see artifacts and exhibits from the Battle of Okinawa
- Walk through the dimly lit corridors of the underground bunker complex
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The site includes a museum visit before entering the underground complex
The tunnels have been reconstructed to preserve the wartime atmosphere
The tour involves walking through dimly lit corridors
The meeting point is in front of the memorial tower near the entrance of the Former Navy Headquarters Cave. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign that says "DeepExperience." Please refer to the map for details.
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
- Museum visit
- Guided tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
