冲绳中部
冲绳中部 (沖縄中部 Okinawa-chubu)，又称 中头 (Nakagami)，是 冲绳岛 的中部地区。
了解
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冲绳中部地图
冲绳中部是岛上最狭窄的部分。该地区大部分，尤其是在西海岸的宜野湾 (Ginowan)、北谷 (Chatan) 和嘉手纳 (Kadena) 附近，被大型美军基地占据，因此有显著的美军存在。在福斯特营（Camp Foster）前方，58号公路（Route 58）的主干道上充满了美式风情，三车道两旁遍布带有英文招牌的条状商店和提供免下车服务的快餐店。
东海岸则更为住宅化，有三个城市：浦添 (Urasoe)、宇流麻 (Uruma) 和冲绳市 (Okinawa City)，以前称为胡差 (Koza)。如果您看到高速公路标志上写着“冲绳”，那指的就是这个城市。
旅游信息网站
[]抵达
[]从那霸出发的58号高速公路沿着西海岸穿过宜野湾、北谷、嘉手纳和读谷。高峰时段交通拥堵会相当严重。
四处逛逛
[]从那霸可以乘坐单轨列车到达浦添的西部区域。至于其他所有交通方式，您只能依赖当地的巴士网络或自驾。
步行
[]- Hanta Road (ハンタ道 Hantamichi). The Hanta Road was once Okinawa's Tokaido, connecting the key castles of Shuri, Nakagusuku and Katsuren. Today most of it has been swallowed up by development, but a 6.2 km section starting from Nakagusuku Castle (#See) has been restored and opened to the public as a walking trail.
看
[]- Mihama American Village (アメリカンビレッジ), 2 Chome-4-2 Mihama, Chatan-chō, Nakagami-gun. An Americanized shopping and dining complex made to resemble an American beach such as Venice Beach, Santa Monica, etc. Popular among U.S. military members due to its close proximity to many U.S. Marine bases. The area has a Ferris wheel, a few hotels, many clothing and souvenir stores and restaurants of various cuisine, and Sunset Beach. Plus there is live entertainment almost nightly.
- Southeast Botanical Gardens (東南植物楽園). Divided into a water garden and botanical garden, it showcases a variety of tropical flora found on the islands of Okinawa. They have night illuminations and other events throughout the year.
- Okinawa Zoo and Museum (沖縄こどもの国). A zoo and interactive science museum for kids.
- Cape Zanpa, 1861 Uza, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun. Peninsula on the western side of the island near Yomitan Village. Has a lighthouse and a beautiful beach. Also is where the famous sweet potato-flavored cookies are made.
- Hamahiga Island (浜比嘉島 hamahiga-jima). East of Okinawa Island accessible by the Sea Road (a sight in itself). Hamahiga Island has many rock formations, many shaped like mushrooms.
Castles
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There are three Ryukyuan castle (gusuku) sites in Central Okinawa, which are all 
UNESCO World Heritage Site. All are in ruins, but have been partly restored.
- Katsuren Castle (勝連城, katsuren gusuku) (on the eastern side near the Sea Road).
- Nakagusuku Castle (中城城 nakagusuku-jō) (on the eastern side in Nakagusuku Village).
- Zakimi Castle (座喜味城 Zakimi jō) (on the western side in Yomitan Village). Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle and partially restored walls offer a visitor center, a museum covering its history and architecture and views (¥500), along with a good architectural education in castle design and defence. Next to the castle is a local cafe selling ices in the summer at good value. The nearest bus stop to this castle is over 1km away on highway 58. Limited free parking.
活动
[]- Araha Beach (アラハビーチ). This beautiful sandy beach and park covers much of Chatan's coastline. Epic pirate ship climbing gym, basketball courts, BBQ pits. Free parking.
- Zanpa Beach (残波ビーチ).
- Renaissance Beach (ルネッサンスビーチ).
- Ikei Beach (伊計ビーチ).
- Reef Encounters, 1-493 Miyagi (Chatan, a stones throw from the excellent shore diving at Sunabe sea wall), ☏ +81 98-995-9414, +81 90-1940-3528 (Emergency contact number). All instructors are fluent in both English and Japanese. Ask to drift dive Ugan or get lost with the sharks in the Kamiyama labyrinth. PADI and NAUI courses are available, with a discount for combined open water/advanced open water courses. For the experienced or adventurous ask about technical courses or diving Yonaguni.
- Koza Music Town (コザ・ミュージックタウン). Music Town is home to dozens of restaurants, music halls, recording and editing studios, entertainment halls, money exchanges and retail businesses. Located only a short drive from Kadena Air Base Gate 2.
购物
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- Yachimun no Sato (やちむんの里). Yachimun is Okinawan for pottery (yakimono in Japanese), and this village has no less than 19 Okinawan pottery workshops. Many are run by family and disciples of pottery master Jirō Kinjō (金城次郎, 1918-2004), who was Okinawa's first Living National Treasure and did much to popularize Okinawan pottery. Faithful imitations of Jirō's work, many of which feature fish or crustacean themes, can be picked up for a few thousand yen, and this is also a good place to pick up a pair of the ubiquitous shisa guardian lion-dogs.
餐饮
[]- CoCo's (ココス北谷店), Route 58 (near Gate 5 of Camp Foster). A family restaurant. This place is especially popular with United States Marines stationed on the island.
- Yoshihachi (よし八). W-M 16:30-late. A famous sushi place also known as Yoshi's, geared towards American tastes. Try the Yoshi Roll.
- Jirocho Zushi (次郎長寿司) (Near Araha Beach). Recognizable with the Iron Horse in front, this is probably the best restaurant on Okinawa. Jirocho's sushi, sashimi, tempura and sake are world-class. They also serve some excellent Okinawan dishes, often as specials. The seafood is as fresh as you will find on Okinawa--what truly distinguishes this restaurant is the emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients. All of this is served in an elegant atmoshphere with a very friendly staff. Yoshihachi can be fun but is very overrated. Jirocho is the place!
- Kasthamandap (カスタマンダップ), 1-10-10 Kitamae. Daily 11:30-23:00. The best curry on Okinawa and maybe anywhere else outside of London or Bombay. The owner takes great care to make authenic Nepalese curry from scratch and the results are well worth it. Kastamandap is small and no-frills but the delicious curry and ice cold beer make it one of the most satisfying dining experiences around. Although it is just a shack, the homey but exotic atmosphere and friendly service just steps from the East China sea create a winning combination.
- 想要品尝更传统的冲绳寿司，位于美滨美国村的 Fenutin 是个不错的选择。可以尝尝那里的海葡萄。他们还会播放传统冲绳音乐，值得一听，并且有 CD 出售。
饮品
[]在嘉手纳（Kadena），嘉手纳空军基地后门外的 Gate 2 Street 有许多酒吧和餐馆。岛上的大部分军官倾向于在“海堤”（Seawall）上的酒吧聚会，海堤就在嘉手纳 1 号门外。基地上最著名的酒吧之一是 Eclipse.
住宿
[]- Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort, 40-1 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, ☏ +81 98 901 1111, okinawachatan.reservations@hilton.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Hotel with 4 restaurants/bars, a few outdoor and indoor pools and a spa. Parking is free of charge.