Himeyuri Peace Museum

🏛️ Museums · naha, Okinawa · ★4.6

The Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa stands as a poignant memorial to the Himeyuri students and teachers who served as field nurses during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Through personal photographs, testimonies, and artifacts, the museum tells the heartbreaking story of over 200 young women who lost their lives in the final days of World War II. This deeply moving museum offers visitors an important perspective on the human cost of war and the resilience of the Okinawan people.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	naha, Okinawa
🎟 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

English audio guides and pamphlets are available to help foreign visitors understand the exhibits. Photography is prohibited inside the museum out of respect for those memorialized. Plan for about 1-2 hours for your visit, and note that the museum has a solemn atmosphere requiring respectful behavior and attire.