Urasoe
This coastal city in Okinawa Prefecture that served as an ancient capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Urasoe sits between Naha to the south and Ginowan to the north, with waterfront access along its coast and scenic viewpoints in the surrounding area. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the city's centre offers a walkable concentration of cafés and restaurants.
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- Population115,855
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Nearest airports
Urasoe: quick answers
Where is Urasoe?
Urasoe is in Urasoe City, Japan, about 5.6 km3.5 miles in a straight line from Naha.
How do you get to Urasoe?
The nearest airport is Okinawa (DNA), about 28 min away by road. The nearest train station is 牧志, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Urasoe?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 18°C64°F. The wettest month is June, with about 221 mm8.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Urasoe?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 22 restaurants, 12 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.