{"id":4757,"date":"2026-05-19T15:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/?p=4757"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:12:21","slug":"okinawa-peace-memorial-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Okinawa Peace Memorial Park Guide\uff5cCornerstone of Peace, Peace Memorial Hall &amp; Mabuni Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='okinawa-peace-memorial-park-mabuni-hill-s-place-of-peace-history-038-the-korean-memorial'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"main-head\" >Okinawa Peace Memorial Park \u2014 Mabuni Hill&#8217;s Place of Peace, History &#038; the Korean Memorial<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"quick-answer\"><strong>In one line:<\/strong> Okinawa Peace Memorial Park sits on Mabuni Hill in Itoman City, the site where the Battle of Okinawa ended in 1945. Inside you&#8217;ll find the <span class=\"__text_accent1\">Peace Memorial Museum (\u00a5300, 9:00\u201317:00), the 7m Peace Statue at the Memorial Hall, the Cornerstone of Peace inscribed with 240,000+ names, and the Korean Memorial Tower <\/span>. About a 1-hour drive south from Naha with free parking \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent1\">the deepest cultural stop you can add to a southern Okinawa rental-car itinerary<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p>After the beach days and food crawls are sorted, most Okinawa travellers eventually feel like spending one day learning the island&#8217;s real story. The first place we recommend is <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Okinawa Peace Memorial Park in Itoman&#8217;s Mabuni district<\/span>. The site of the last major battle of WWII in the Pacific has been turned into a beautiful, contemplative space \u2014 and is particularly famous for the <strong>Cornerstone of Peace <\/strong>, which inscribes the names of every person who died in the Battle of Okinawa regardless of nationality or side.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide walks you through <span class=\"__text_accent1\">the most efficient rental-car route around Peace Memorial Park<\/span> from a self-guided traveller&#8217;s perspective \u2014 the museum, the memorial hall, the Cornerstone of Peace and the Korean Memorial \u2014 plus admissions, hours and parking.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_01.jpg\" alt=\"Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall \u2014 white seven-sided tower at the centre of Peace Memorial Park in Itoman Mabuni\" \/>\n\n<p>To explore a meaningful southern Okinawa route in comfort, book your rental car the moment you land. English booking and transparent pricing make <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/?i=kw100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa Rental Car<\/a> the easiest way to lock in your vehicle before you fill in the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='peace-memorial-park-at-a-glance-quick-reference-table'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"main-head\" >Peace Memorial Park at a glance \u2014 quick reference table<\/h2>\n\n<p>The essential information condensed into one table. Copy &#038; paste straight into your trip notes.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Details<\/th><th>Quick note<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>444 Mabuni, Itoman City, Okinawa (\u3012901-0333)<\/td><td>About 1 hour drive south of Naha<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Park entry<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">Free<\/span> (full park open to walk freely)<\/td><td>Museum &#038; Hall charged separately<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Peace Memorial Museum<\/strong><\/td><td>Adults <span class=\"__text_accent1\">\u00a5300<\/span> \/ Students \u00a5150<\/td><td>9:00\u201317:00 (last entry 16:30)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Peace Memorial Hall<\/strong><\/td><td>Adults \u00a5450 \/ Jr-Sr High \u00a5350 \/ Elementary \u00a5250<\/td><td>9:00\u201317:00, houses 7m Peace Statue<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Closed<\/strong><\/td><td>Museum: Dec 29 \u2013 Jan 3 \/ Hall: Open year-round<\/td><td>Outdoor park &#038; Cornerstone open 24\/7<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">Free<\/span> (North \/ Central \/ South lots)<\/td><td>Rarely full on weekdays<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>From Naha<\/strong><\/td><td>About 1 hour by car (~40 km via Route 331)<\/td><td>Far faster than public transport<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Recommended stay<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20133 hours (Museum + Cornerstone + Hall)<\/td><td>+30 min if including the Korean Memorial<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td>Year-round \/ Avoid June 23 (Memorial Day ceremony)<\/td><td>Cloudy\/rainy days work \u2014 museum is indoor<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>With this table in mind, you&#8217;re already most of the way to a good visit. Now let&#8217;s go deeper.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='what-is-peace-memorial-park-mabuni-hill-where-the-battle-of-okinawa-ended'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"main-head\" >What is Peace Memorial Park? \u2014 Mabuni Hill, where the Battle of Okinawa ended<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_08.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view of Okinawa Peace Memorial Museum \u2014 Ryukyu red-tile colonnade with the Peace Memorial Hall tower behind\" \/>\n\n<p>Okinawa Peace Memorial Park marks <span class=\"__text_accent2\">the place where organised combat in the Battle of Okinawa ended on 23 June 1945<\/span>. Mabuni Hill held the final Japanese command post; after Okinawa reverted to Japan in 1972, the site was developed into a memorial space. It is less a regular park than a sacred ground for reflection on peace.<\/p>\n\n<p>The park spans about 40 hectares (~56 football pitches), with the Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Hall, Cornerstone of Peace, National War Dead Cemetery and memorial towers from all 46 Japanese prefectures plus Korea, the US, the UK and others scattered throughout. <strong>Walking the whole site takes well over an hour<\/strong>; with the museum, plan 2\u20133 hours.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each year 23 June is &#8220;Okinawa Memorial Day (\u6c96\u7e04\u6170\u970a\u306e\u65e5),&#8221; with a memorial ceremony at the Cornerstone of Peace. That day the entire park fills with mourners. On other days it is remarkably quiet \u2014 ideal for contemplation.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='getting-there-why-a-rental-car-is-the-right-answer'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"main-head\" >Getting there \u2014 Why a rental car is the right answer<\/h2>\n\n<p>Itoman&#8217;s Mabuni district sits at the southern tip of Okinawa&#8217;s main island. <strong>Even the last monorail (Yui-rail) terminus is an hour&#8217;s drive away<\/strong>, so public transport is a heavy time sink.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Naha Airport \u2192 Peace Memorial Park<\/strong>: ~1 hour by car (~40 km via Route 331)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Kokusai-dori \/ Naha City \u2192 Peace Memorial Park<\/strong>: ~1 hour by car<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Okinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave) \u2192 Peace Memorial Park<\/strong>: ~25 minutes by car \u2014 easy southern combo<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Himeyuri Tower \u2192 Peace Memorial Park<\/strong>: ~10 minutes by car \u2014 practically next door, always combine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Three parking lots (North, Central, South) are spread across the grounds, and <strong>all are free<\/strong>. Almost never full on weekdays. <span class=\"__text_accent1\">Central lot<\/span> is best if your focus is the museum and Cornerstone; <strong>North lot<\/strong> is closest to the Korean Memorial.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Buses do reach the park<\/strong> \u2014 from Naha Bus Terminal take route 89 to Itoman Bus Terminal, then transfer to route 82 or 83. Total trip can hit 2\u20133 hours with hour-long gaps between buses, so unless you have a very flexible day, <span class=\"__text_accent1\">a rental car or taxi<\/span> is hugely more efficient.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='\u2460-peace-memorial-museum-understanding-the-battle-of-okinawa-in-one-place'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"main-head\" >\u2460 Peace Memorial Museum \u2014 Understanding the Battle of Okinawa in one place<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_02.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance of Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum \u2014 Ryukyu red-tile roof and shisa lion statues\" \/>\n\n<p>The heart of the park is the <strong>Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum<\/strong> \u2014 white walls, Ryukyu red-tile roofs, and a pair of shisa (Okinawan lion) statues guarding the entrance. First opened in 1975, the museum was rebuilt in its current form in time for the 2000 G8 Kyushu-Okinawa Summit.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_03.jpg\" alt=\"Glass nameplate and shisa lions at Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum \u2014 white walls and red Ryukyu tiles\" \/>\n\n<p>The bilingual nameplate at the entrance reads Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum,&#8221; with shisa lions on each side standing guard. A popular photo spot before entering.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_04.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of the museum nameplate with Ryukyu colonnade and plaza\" \/>\n\n<p><strong>What to know before you visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Hours: <strong>9:00\u201317:00<\/strong> (last entry 16:30)<\/li>\n  <li>Closed: <strong>29 December \u2013 3 January<\/strong> (open year-round otherwise)<\/li>\n  <li>Admission: Adults <span class=\"__text_accent1\">\u00a5300<\/span> \/ Elementary, Junior, Senior High \u00a5150 (group discount for 20+)<\/li>\n  <li>Languages: <strong>English audio guide and pamphlets<\/strong> available \u2014 essential for non-Japanese visitors<\/li>\n  <li>Duration: 1.5\u20132 hours full \/ 1 hour quick<\/li>\n  <li>Photography: Restricted in parts of the permanent exhibit \u2014 check signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The exhibition follows: &#8220;Road to the Battle of Okinawa \u2192 The battle itself \u2192 Forced group suicides and civilian tragedy \u2192 Surrender and US occupation \u2192 Peace messages.&#8221; <span class=\"__text_accent2\">The &#8220;Typhoon of Steel&#8221; naval bombardment, the entanglement of soldiers and civilians, and individual stories within the catastrophe<\/span> are presented through film, artefacts and testimony with great care.<\/p>\n\n<p>Renting the <strong>English audio guide<\/strong> is highly recommended \u2014 the material is heavy, and hearing it in your own language makes a real difference in comprehension.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='\u2461-peace-memorial-hall-the-white-seven-sided-tower-housing-the-7m-peace-statue'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"main-head\" >\u2461 Peace Memorial Hall \u2014 The white seven-sided tower housing the 7m Peace Statue<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_05.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of museum colonnade with Peace Memorial Hall tower in the distance \u2014 grass garden\" \/>\n\n<p>From the museum, a long grass colonnade leads you toward a white seven-sided tower in the distance \u2014 the <strong>Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall<\/strong>. Built in 1978, 45 m tall, with a distinctive geometric silhouette that has become the icon of Mabuni Hill.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_06.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view of museum buildings with grass plaza and Peace Memorial Hall tower\" \/>\n\n<p>Inside the Hall stands the <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Okinawa Peace Statue \u2014 approximately 12 m tall and 8 m wide, finished in natural urushi lacquer and gold leaf, completed over 18 years<\/span>. The enormous seated figure, one hand raised in benediction, in soft chamber light is the single most memorable moment of a visit to the park.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to know before you visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Hours: <strong>9:00\u201317:00<\/strong> (last entry 16:30)<\/li>\n  <li>Closed: Open year-round (note: differs from the Museum&#8217;s closure period)<\/li>\n  <li>Admission: Adults <span class=\"__text_accent1\">\u00a5450<\/span> \/ Jr-Sr High \u00a5350 \/ Elementary \u00a5250<\/li>\n  <li>Duration: 30 minutes \u2013 1 hour<\/li>\n  <li>Operator: Okinawa Foundation (separate from the Museum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The Hall is independently operated from the Museum, so tickets are purchased separately. If time is tight, prioritise Museum + Cornerstone of Peace first, and add the Hall when you have an extra hour.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='\u2462-the-cornerstone-of-peace-every-name-inscribed-regardless-of-nationality'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"main-head\" >\u2462 The Cornerstone of Peace \u2014 Every name inscribed, regardless of nationality<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_12.jpg\" alt=\"Stone path leading from Mabuni Hill toward the Peace Memorial Hall \u2014 Cornerstone of Peace area\" \/>\n\n<p>The most powerful place in the park is the <strong>Cornerstone of Peace<\/strong>. Built in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the war&#8217;s end, it inscribes <span class=\"__text_accent2\">the names of every person who died in the Battle of Okinawa<\/span> \u2014 Japanese and Okinawan, American, British, Taiwanese, Korean (both North and South), civilian and military, friend and foe \u2014 all together in one place.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over <strong>240,000 names<\/strong> are inscribed today, with newly confirmed names added each 23 June. The &#8220;every life equal&#8221; framing is unusual among war memorials, and it makes the walk among the panels surprisingly emotional. International visitors often pause for a long time at the panels for their own country.<\/p>\n\n<p>The panels fan out toward the southern sea from Mabuni Hill. Walking between them, the endless rows of names naturally slow your pace. Taking the time to walk through, not just photograph, is the best way to receive the meaning of this place.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='\u2463-korean-memorial-tower-remembering-korean-victims-of-the-battle'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"main-head\" >\u2463 Korean Memorial Tower \u2014 Remembering Korean victims of the Battle<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_10.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance stone of Korean Memorial Tower Park inscribed\" \/>\n\n<p>The <strong>Korean Memorial Tower <\/strong> was built on 15 August 1975, the 30th anniversary of Korea&#8217;s liberation. It commemorates more than 10,000 Korean soldiers, military attendants, and forced labourers killed in the Battle of Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n<p>A large natural stone at the entrance bears the bold characters (Korean Memorial Tower Park), and from the steps behind you can see the white Peace Memorial Hall rising in the background. The story of Koreans forcibly mobilised to Okinawa during the war is one many visitors are not aware of, and this quiet corner of the park gives that history its space.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Northern section of the park (about 5 min walk from North Parking)<\/li>\n  <li>~5\u201310 minutes on foot from Peace Memorial Hall<\/li>\n  <li>Free, open 24 hours<\/li>\n  <li>US, UK and other foreign memorial towers nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Spending even 30 minutes among these memorials deepens what &#8220;Okinawa travel&#8221; means beyond the beaches and food.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='\u2464-mabuni-hill-038-the-colonnade-walking-facing-the-southern-sea'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"main-head\" >\u2464 Mabuni Hill &#038; the colonnade \u2014 Walking facing the southern sea<\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_09.jpg\" alt=\"Museum colonnade with reflecting water pool \u2014 Ryukyu red tiles and Peace Memorial Hall tower in view\" \/>\n\n<p>The long white colonnade beside the museum combines Ryukyu red tiles, white columns, and a reflecting water pool into a beautifully measured walking path. Even under midday sun there&#8217;s shade and an ocean breeze \u2014 a natural place to sit and think.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_11.jpg\" alt=\"Banyan (gajumaru) trees over a stone plaza in Peace Memorial Park\" \/>\n\n<p>Old <strong>gajumaru (Banyan)<\/strong> trees stand over plazas in several places \u2014 their thick roots spreading across the ground show the distinctly Okinawan character of the landscape.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/okinawa-peace-memorial-park_07.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial towers area on Mabuni Hill \u2014 rows of dark stone monuments under trees\" \/>\n\n<p>Across Mabuni Hill, memorial towers for each of Japan&#8217;s 46 prefectures are spread out. Each panel lists those mobilised from that region who died in the Battle of Okinawa \u2014 and on any given day you&#8217;ll see relatives and descendants visiting quietly.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='rental-car-routes-3-model-itineraries-including-peace-memorial-park'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"main-head\" >Rental-car routes \u2014 3 model itineraries including Peace Memorial Park<\/h2>\n\n<p>Peace Memorial Park is great on its own, but pairing it with other southern Okinawa sights creates the best half-day or full-day itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='route-\u2460-okinawa-world-+-peace-memorial-park-+-himeyuri-tower-classic-southern-day'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"main-head\" >Route \u2460 &#8220;Okinawa World + Peace Memorial Park + Himeyuri Tower&#8221; \u2014 Classic southern day<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Morning<\/strong>: Naha \u2192 Okinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave + Ryukyu Kingdom village, 2 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lunch<\/strong>: Inside Okinawa World or in Itoman City<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Afternoon 1<\/strong>: Peace Memorial Park (Museum + Cornerstone + Korean Memorial, 2\u20133 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Afternoon 2<\/strong>: Himeyuri Tower &#038; Himeyuri Peace Museum (10 min drive, 1 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Evening<\/strong>: Back to Naha \u2192 dinner on Kokusai-dori<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 id='route-\u2461-senagajima-+-peace-memorial-park-beach-views-to-history-in-half-a-day'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"main-head\" >Route \u2461 &#8220;Senagajima + Peace Memorial Park&#8221; \u2014 Beach views to history in half a day<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Morning<\/strong>: Senagajima Umikaji Terrace (bright sea views, 2 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lunch<\/strong>: At Senagajima or grab something to go<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Afternoon<\/strong>: Peace Memorial Park (3 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Evening<\/strong>: Back to Naha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 id='route-\u2462-peace-memorial-park-+-mabuni-cliff-+-cape-kyan-southern-tip-scenery'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"main-head\" >Route \u2462 &#8220;Peace Memorial Park + Mabuni Cliff + Cape Kyan&#8221; \u2014 Southern tip scenery<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Morning<\/strong>: Peace Memorial Park (Museum + Cornerstone + Hall + Korean Memorial, 3 hr)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lunch<\/strong>: Itoman City or near Mibaru Beach<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Afternoon<\/strong>: Cape Kyan (\u559c\u5c4b\u6b66\u5cac) Lighthouse \u2192 Mibaru Beach walk<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Evening<\/strong>: Back to Naha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Whichever route you choose, <strong>without a rental car everything takes twice as long.<\/strong> The south has no rail and infrequent buses \u2014 a rental car plus a little planning is what determines your trip satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='okinawa-self-drive-freedom-rental-car-wins-every-time'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"main-head\" >Okinawa self-drive freedom \u2014 Rental car wins, every time<\/h2>\n\n<p>Not just Peace Memorial Park \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Senagajima, Zakimi Castle, Minatogawa Stateside Town<\/span> and most signature Okinawa spots are far quicker by car. The southern Itoman area in particular sits &#8220;an hour beyond the monorail terminus,&#8221; where rental car is overwhelmingly the better option.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\u2705 <strong>English booking<\/strong> \u2014 done in a few clicks<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Naha Airport pickup &#038; drop-off, with city and northern branches<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 <strong>Transparent pricing<\/strong>, no surprise fees \u2014 insurance options explained in English<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 English support for changes &#038; questions \u2014 Japan-based English line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Compare and book in English: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/?i=kw100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa Rental Car<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Related reading:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\ud83d\ude97 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Self-Guided Travel Hub \u2014 Food, sights &#038; rental cars<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/trip\/?i=kw100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Marine Activities \u2014 Snorkel, Dive, SUP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions-faq'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"main-head\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id='q1-is-there-an-entrance-fee-to-the-park'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"main-head\" >Q1. Is there an entrance fee to the park?<\/h3>\n<p>The park itself is <span class=\"__text_accent1\">free<\/span>. The Cornerstone of Peace, Korean Memorial and the prefectural memorial towers are all open to walk freely 24\/7. The <strong>Peace Memorial Museum (\u00a5300 adult)<\/strong> and <strong>Peace Memorial Hall (\u00a5450 adult)<\/strong> are paid separately.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='q2-is-there-an-english-audio-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"main-head\" >Q2. Is there an English audio guide?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The Peace Memorial Museum offers <span class=\"__text_accent1\">English audio guides and English pamphlets<\/span>. Strongly recommended \u2014 the content is dense, and hearing it in your own language makes a significant difference. The Peace Memorial Hall also provides multilingual panels.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='q3-is-it-suitable-for-children'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"main-head\" >Q3. Is it suitable for children?<\/h3>\n<p>The park itself, with wide grass and walking paths, is fine for children. However, <span class=\"__text_accent1\">parts of the museum exhibit (civilian tragedy, forced group suicides) can be heavy for young children<\/span> \u2014 for elementary-school-age kids and below, a parent walking through with them and adapting the explanation is recommended.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='q4-can-i-visit-on-memorial-day-23-june'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"main-head\" >Q4. Can I visit on Memorial Day, 23 June?<\/h3>\n<p>The morning of 23 June holds a large memorial ceremony at the Cornerstone of Peace \u2014 general access may be restricted. <span class=\"__text_accent1\">For sightseeing, avoid the day<\/span>. If you want to witness Okinawa&#8217;s day of remembrance in person, however, the experience itself is meaningful.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='q5-can-i-go-on-rainy-days'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"main-head\" >Q5. Can I go on rainy days?<\/h3>\n<p>The Museum and Hall are indoors and unaffected by rain; the colonnade is also covered. The Cornerstone of Peace and Korean Memorial are outdoors and need an umbrella. <span class=\"__text_accent1\">On rainy days, focus on Museum \u2192 colonnade \u2192 Hall as an indoor-first sequence<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id='q6-are-there-places-to-eat'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"main-head\" >Q6. Are there places to eat?<\/h3>\n<p>The park has small kiosks and vending machines but no major restaurants. Plan to eat in <strong>Itoman City (15 min by car)<\/strong> beforehand, or combine with restaurants at Okinawa World. Visiting outside lunch hours also gives you a quieter museum.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='final-thoughts'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"main-head\" >Final thoughts\u2026<\/h2>\n\n<p>Peace Memorial Park is <span class=\"__text_accent2\">&#8220;the page that adds depth to an Okinawa trip.&#8221;<\/span> After all the beaches and the food, hearing one true story about Okinawa changes how you feel about the islands on the flight home. International visitors often find the moments spent at the Cornerstone of Peace \u2014 looking for the names of their own country among the panels \u2014 the most lasting memory of the trip.<\/p>\n\n<p>Final checklist:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Itoman City, Mabuni \u2014 about 1 hr drive from Naha, free parking<\/li>\n  <li>Park free \/ Museum \u00a5300 adult \/ Hall \u00a5450 adult<\/li>\n  <li>Museum 9:00\u201317:00 (last entry 16:30), closed Dec 29 \u2013 Jan 3<\/li>\n  <li>English audio guides &#038; pamphlets available \u2014 strongly recommended<\/li>\n  <li>240,000+ names on the Cornerstone of Peace + Korean Memorial \u2014 don&#8217;t miss<\/li>\n  <li>Parts of the museum heavy for young children \u2014 parental guidance advised<\/li>\n  <li>23 June Memorial Day = ceremony crowds \u2014 skip for sightseeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='\ud83d\udccc-self-guided-okinawa-supported-end-to-end-by-go-go-tour'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"main-head\" >\ud83d\udccc Self-guided Okinawa, supported end-to-end by GO!GO!TOUR<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/trip\/?i=kw100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Marine Activities<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\ude97 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/?i=kw100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Rental Car Booking<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\ud83c\udf74 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Food &#038; Sights Info Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gogocat_09_ok-360x360.png\" alt=\"GO!GO!TOUR mascot GOGOCAT\" width=\"200\" \/><\/center>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Okinawa Peace Memorial Park \u2014 Mabuni Hill&#8217;s Place of Peace, History &#038; the Korean Memorial In one line: Okinawa Peace Memorial Park sits on Mabuni Hill in Itoman City, the site where the Battle of Okinawa ended in 1945. 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