Himeyuri Peace Memorial Museum

Z Z 2 months ago

Informative museum with good English translation of what happened in Okinawa leading to the battle in 1945.

Garry Bates 3 months ago

A somber museum focused on school children who sheltered and died in a stone cave in front of the museum. They are commemorated in a photographic listing of each girl and their individual story.

ST TS 9 months ago

Visiting a museum about war is important as it provides a tangible connection to history, fostering a deeper understanding of the past This one like others in the world worth the visit....just to confirm human's stupidity

Will Bowen 2 years ago

I have been to a lot of museums in Japan that have been about the War, but I think this museum stood out the most for me. Excellently presented, a very interesting exhibition with items that belonged to the students. Very, very sad but it’s important that their stories will never be forgotten. I’ll definitely go again! RIP.

yanxin 6 years ago

A poignant story of how war affects innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. I like how the setup of the museum succeeds in making the visit enjoyable while avoiding the draggy-ness of over-information. The testimonials and accounts of the last days before the surrender were very interesting - glad there was English translation at that one booth in the room filled with Japanese scripts. The life-sized cave that opens up to the entrance of the museum is a nice touch too. Tip for drivers using Gmaps: Don’t put Himeyuri Museum as your destination and follow the route blindly, as I did. You’ll end up in a no man’s land below a hill the museum is located. Instead, put Himeyuri Memorial Tower as the destination and you’ll find some parking near the museum.