Sight guide · Okinawa · Japan
Visiting Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
On the cliffs at Mabuni, where the Battle of Okinawa ended in 1945, the Cornerstone of Peace lists the names of more than 240,000 people of all nationalities who died in the battle.
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Quick answer
Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is a historic site in Nanjo and the south, Okinawa. Allow 2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Nanjo and the south
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, free and views
- Best months
- April and October–November
About Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
On the cliffs at Mabuni, where the Battle of Okinawa ended in 1945, the Cornerstone of Peace lists the names of more than 240,000 people of all nationalities who died in the battle. The Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum covers the battle and its impact on civilians with clarity and restraint.
Tip: Allow time for the museum's testimony rooms, and visit with the Himeyuri Peace Museum nearby to understand the civilian experience.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Nanjo and the south, cliff-top cafés, sacred sites and war memorials south-east of Naha.
Best time to visit Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-November the sun sets at about 17:40 local time (calculated for Okinawa).
When to visit Okinawa has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Okinawa itinerary visits Okinawa Peace Memorial Park on day 3, together with Himeyuri Peace Museum and Sefa-utaki.
- No. 6 of the 18 sights in our Okinawa things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Okinawa.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Okinawa.
Near Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Also in Nanjo and the south, so you can walk between them:
- Himeyuri Peace Museum — 1 hour, low cost
- Sefa-utaki — 1 hour, low cost
- Okinawa World and Gyokusendo Cave — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
If you like Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
- Shuri Castle — Naha (Kokusai-dori), 2 hours
- Tsuboya Yachimun Street — Naha (Kokusai-dori), 1 hour
- Nakagusuku Castle — Okinawa City (Koza), 1 hour
- Nakijin Castle — Motobu Peninsula, 1 hour
Staying near Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Stay in Nanjo and the south ($$) to walk here: cliff-top cafés, sacred sites and war memorials south-east of Naha. All areas to stay in Okinawa.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park?
Plan 2 hours. With Himeyuri Peace Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Nanjo and the south.
+Is Okinawa Peace Memorial Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Okinawa Peace Memorial Park?
April and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Allow time for the museum's testimony rooms, and visit with the Himeyuri Peace Museum nearby to understand the civilian experience.
+Do I need to book Okinawa Peace Memorial Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.