Begin your tour at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. Engage with panel displays, photos, survivor testimonies, and artifacts that bring you face-to-face with the realities of war. Learn about the Battle of Okinawa, one of WWII's fiercest battles, involving massive civilian suffering.

Discover how the Japanese opted for prolonged attrition warfare, and U.S. forces unleashed overwhelming firepower, reshaping the island’s terrain. Hear how male students were sent to the front lines without legal basis, and female students served as battlefield nurses, many tragically perishing.

Next, visit the Cornerstone of Peace, a place that honors the tragedy of Okinawa and its 240,000+ victims. See the names of more than 240,000 military and civilian victims from all nations, reminding us of the shared loss and the imperative of peace.

Guided by a knowledgeable local, this two-hour tour will lead you through spaces of reflection and remembrance. It offers more than historical insight—it invites you to contemplate the meaning of peace and the enduring impact of the Battle of Okinawa on today's Okinawa.