Uruma

Uruma is a coastal town in central eastern Okinawa main island, covering the Katsuren Peninsula and eight smaller islands of the Yokatsu group. The area extends across bays, beaches and farming land that open toward the open sea.

The region was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom during medieval times and hosted fortresses like Katsuren that monitored trade routes and coastal areas. After annexation by Japan in the 19th century, the zone developed into an agricultural and maritime center.

The Kaichu Doro causeway crosses the open water to inhabited islands and shows the daily life of families who have lived from fishing for generations. Fishers return with fresh catches while visitors can watch from the quays.

The town is best explored by rental car, which can be picked up at Naha Airport and reaches the area in less than an hour. Public buses also run but take considerably longer for the journey.

On the small island of Tsuken, carrots with a particular taste grow that are known throughout the country and whose cultivation goes back to the mineral-rich soil. The island can be reached by a short ferry ride from the mainland.

Location: Okinawa Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 2005

Elevation above the sea: 204 m

Shares border with: Onna, Kin, Okinawa

Website: https://city.uruma.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 26.37917,127.85742

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:45