Naminoue Shrine

Naminoue Shrine, Naha Overview

Okinawa's principal Shinto shrine sits on a coral cliff above the sea, with the city's only beach directly beneath it. That pairing is the reason to come: you can see the shrine and swim within the same half hour, which is true nowhere else in Naha. Be ready for the elevated expressway that crosses the view, which surprises people expecting an untouched setting.