Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

The museum presents exhibits, photographs, and artifacts documenting the Battle of Okinawa through personal stories and historical documents in chronological sections.

The institution opened on June 11, 1975, to preserve the memory of over 200,000 military personnel and civilians who perished during the Battle of Okinawa.

The facility includes the Cornerstone of Peace monument, featuring black granite walls inscribed with names of all casualties from every nationality involved in the conflict.

Located 25 kilometers south of Naha, the museum operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission at 300 yen and child tickets at 150 yen.

The museum houses a Children's Exhibit section that explains concepts of war and peace through interactive displays designed specifically for young visitors.

Location: Itoman

Inception: June 11, 1975

Official opening: June 11, 1975

Website: http://peace-museum.okinawa.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 26.09652,127.72524

Latest update: May 17, 2025 22:08