Shimamurayakanko Park — Attraction in Ie

This location, also known as, Shimamuraya Memorial Park, contains a statue of Handogwa (Handu-gwa). In an Okinawan folktale, it is said, she came from Hentona, Kunigami, Okinawa looking for a lost lover. Once she discovered, he was married, she hung herself from a tree, with her long black hair. There is also a gift shop for tourists on the grounds, which sells local items at reasonable prices but, don't pass up the chance, to visit Handugwa and, see what you can learn about...

It's a place you'd probably never see unless you made a wrong turn. The peanut brittle is worth the stop and the historical collection is worth the nominal charge to tour the grounds. (Bring cash) For those looking for it... the IE WWII anti-aircraft gun finally has a place out...

Cool little shop for a drink and snacks, and souvenir options. Shop / park owner is the sweetest lady … handed out treats to the kids and took some pictures with us. 4 HABU snakes in a cage, which...