Himeyuri Monument
A memorial dedicated to the female students of the Himeyuri Student Corps who died in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
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A memorial dedicated to the female students of the Himeyuri Student Corps who died in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
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- Opening hours
- Mon00:00–24:00Tue00:00–24:00Wed00:00–24:00Thu00:00–24:00Fri00:00–24:00Sat00:00–24:00Sun00:00–24:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 98-997-2100
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Himeyuri Peace Museum and Monument in Itoman commemorates members of the Himeyuri Student Corps and others who died in the Battle of Okinawa. The memorial was erected in 1946 at the site of the Okinawa Army Hospital’s Third Surgical Cave. The cave remains behind the monument, and the grounds include the Himeyuri Peace Museum, with survivors’ writings and historical materials documenting the experiences of students and medical staff during the battle.
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