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Former Navy Underground HQ
museum
Former Navy Underground HQ
旧海軍司令部壕
4.4Est. 120Urasoe, Okinawa
Overview
Hand-dug WWII naval tunnels preserved with visible grenade scars and the commander's final telegram room.
A network of tunnels hand-dug by 4,000 Japanese naval personnel in 1944, preserved as a stark war memorial. The 450-meter underground complex includes the commander's room where Admiral Ota sent his final telegram defending Okinawan civilians before his suicide. Grenade blast marks and bullet holes remain visible on the walls, and the claustrophobic passages convey the desperation of the battle's final days.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 旧海軍司令部壕
- Nearest station
- Asahibashi Station (15 min bus)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Advance tickets available online and at convenience stores. Walk-in usually fine on weekdays. Check hours before visiting.
Accessibility
Wheelchair parking
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