Okinawa Hotels

Okinawa is the second-largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, following Naha, the capital city. It is located in the central part of the island of Okinawa, about 20 km north of Naha. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 128,421 and a density of 2,620 persons per km². The total area is 49.00 km². The commercial center of the city lies along Route 330. It extends from Goya Crossing to Koza Crossing. The district extending from Goya to the gate of Kadena Air Base, and Chûô Park Avenue, has many visitors from the U.S. military, and many shops have signs in both Japanese and English. However, the development of large shopping centers in nearby communities has resulted in some decline in these areas. A park in the southeastern portion of the city was the site of a National Sports Festival of Japan. Other city facilities include a baseball stadium where the Hiroshima Toyo Carp hold their spring training. Kadena Air Base and neighboring military facilities lie on the boundaries with town of Kadena and the village of Onna. Okinawa also has boundaries with Uruma, Chatan, and Kitanakagusuku.