Ginowan

Ginowan stretches along the East China Sea coast with limestone terraces and covers an area of 19.51 square kilometers, housing over 100,000 residents.

The city experienced substantial changes after World War II when approximately half of its territory was designated for United States military facilities in 1946.

The Ginowan Municipal Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits of traditional artifacts, including ancient turtleback tombs that reflect regional burial practices.

The municipality connects to other parts of Okinawa through National Routes 58 and 330, with the Okinawa Expressway running along its eastern border.

Ginowan maintains extensive taimo taro fields that supply ingredients for traditional Okinawan cuisine, despite ongoing urbanization in the region.

Location: Okinawa Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1908

Shares border with: Urasoe, Nishihara, Nakagusuku, Kitanakagusuku, Chatan

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

GPS coordinates: 26.28150,127.77853

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33