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The Tower of Himeyuri

357 Reviews

#3 of 55 things to do in Itoman

Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks

672-1 Ihara, Itoman 901-0344, Okinawa Prefecture

+81 98-884-1115

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“A monument are at the entrance of death.”

Himeyuri is a student organization at the time of WW2. Student must serve soldiers even girl... read more

Reviewed 6 February 2018

RabbitMan41

広島

via mobile

“Sad But Must See History of Okinawa”

This was yet another stop on our tour of WWII sites. When I was little I remember there was a... read more

Reviewed 17 December 2017

Naomi K

San Gabriel, California

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4.5

357 reviews

Excellent42%
Very good46%
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672-1 Ihara, Itoman 901-0344, Okinawa Prefecture

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RabbitMan41

広島

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Reviewed 6 February 2018 via mobile

A monument are at the entrance of death.

Himeyuri is a student organization at the time of WW2. Student must serve soldiers even girl students.At the late time of Okinawa battle, 80 out of 100 students were killed in the cave here. The monument stands near the entrance of this cave. It is...More

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Naomi K

San Gabriel, California

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Reviewed 17 December 2017

Sad But Must See History of Okinawa

This was yet another stop on our tour of WWII sites. When I was little I remember there was a movie that out that told the story of the student nurses & their sacrifice during the war. I think that was in the '60's when...More

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Elyse B

Kitanakagusuku-son, Japan

14017

Reviewed 4 March 2017 via mobile

Moved to tears

When I brought my parents here in 2011, Mom was too upset to tour the museum. She went to an all girls HS so it truly touched her. Like mother like daughter, I started crying at the entry of the memorial park as I re-read...More

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William D

Naha, Japan

3810

Reviewed 16 February 2017 via mobile

A little history of Okinawa

This place is a little diamond in the southern part of Okinawa. It tells of the history of girls and teachers from a girls' high school who were mobilized to help in the Japanese military hospitals at the start of the battle of Okinawa. Most...More

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Ruggerlynn

Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

22541

Reviewed 18 April 2016 via mobile

Steep hike but worth it

A part of the peace memorial. Climb to the top for great views and also see all the memorials from the prefectures. You can spend a half an hour to hours walking the various paths.

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Saranger

Los Angeles, California

2117990

Reviewed 18 August 2015

Part of the Himeyuri Peace Memorial Park & Museum

It's hard to imagine the horrors of war and to imagine it as a teenager conscripted to serve wounded soldiers during an invasion and siege is impossible. Come here to remember the children who never were able to grow into adults and the families they...More

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katuokatuo

Reviewed 1 October 2014

Okinawa cruel war

Girls was a student still is the museum that tragedy going to get involved with the battlefield has been spelled. I listen to the precious story of schoolgirl who survived the Battle of Okinawa. It is a museum that you would like to know the...More

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elsiek

London

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Reviewed 28 August 2014

Sad moment in history

This a monument specifically dedicated to the students and teachers who lost their lives during the Okinawa battles of 1945. Take time to fully explore the small park around it and the museum behind

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588947

Las Vegas, Nevada

12248

Reviewed 5 June 2013

Sad But The Should Not To Be Forgotton By Mankind

Prime Minister Tojo and their mentally ill cabinet members ignored most rules of war and tried to use this peaceful tropical paradise as the human shield for the main land Japan. They recruited the young middle school and high school girls as substitute nurse at...More

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Asoupcan

Hsinchu, Taiwan

325212

Reviewed 8 February 2013

Monument Before the Museum

If you go to this beautiful monument, usually adorned with flowers and other gifts, be sure to also visit the museum just behind. There is no fee to view this tower, but there is only a small fee for the museum and it is well...More

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