During World War II, Kakazu Takadai Koen (嘉数高台公園), commonly known as Kakazu Peace Park, was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Battle of Okinawa: The Battle of Kakazu Ridge. This site is a must see for any history buff or person wanting to visit a scenic quiet park with historical significance. It's also a great place to take the kids and have a picnic, play catch, or enjoy breath taking views of the island.
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Kakazu Takadai Koen (Peace Park)
Historical site of the Battle of Kakazu Ridge
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![A view atop the peace tower of the western side of the island.](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89634/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89634.jpg)
A view atop the peace tower of the western side of the island.
![Main entrance area to the stairs leading up to the Peace Tower](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89572/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89572.jpg)
Main entrance area to the stairs leading up to the Peace Tower
![From the southern court yard area, this is a view of the vertical stairs leading to the Peace Tower.](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89576/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89576.jpg)
From the southern court yard area, this is a view of the vertical stairs leading to the Peace Tower.
![A view of the main park field. A good spot for Frisbee, sun bathing, etc. There is also shaded areas with picnic tables](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89579/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89579.jpg)
A view of the main park field. A good spot for Frisbee, sun bathing, etc. There is also shaded areas with picnic tables
![A playground for kids on the western side of the park](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89581/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89581.jpg)
A playground for kids on the western side of the park
![The main path leading to the top of the ridge](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89582/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89582.jpg)
The main path leading to the top of the ridge
![Stone staircases leading off the path to private tombs (o-haka)](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89585/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89585.jpg)
Stone staircases leading off the path to private tombs (o-haka)
![The top main courtyard area](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89588/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89588.jpg)
The top main courtyard area
![A marquee atop the ridge explaining the battle stations (tochka) used by the Japanese Military in the battle of Kakazu Ridge.](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89589/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89589.jpg)
A marquee atop the ridge explaining the battle stations (tochka) used by the Japanese Military in the battle of Kakazu Ridge.
![A top view looking down at the tochka.](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89591/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89591.jpg)
A top view looking down at the tochka.
![The main shrine atop the ridge](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89625/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89625.jpg)
The main shrine atop the ridge
![A top view looking down the southern stair case leading up to the Peace Tower](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89626/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89626.jpg)
A top view looking down the southern stair case leading up to the Peace Tower
![A view of the Peace Tower from the top of the stone staircase - notice it's in the shape of the earth](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89631/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89631.jpg)
A view of the Peace Tower from the top of the stone staircase - notice it's in the shape of the earth
![A view atop the peace tower of the eastern side of the island.](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89632/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89632.jpg)
A view atop the peace tower of the eastern side of the island.
![A view atop the peace tower of the northern side of the island. Notice the US Military airfield, Futenma Air Station in the back ground](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89635/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89635.jpg)
A view atop the peace tower of the northern side of the island. Notice the US Military airfield, Futenma Air Station in the back ground
![A view atop the peace tower looking down the staircase onto the lower park area](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/15009-89636/1000/okinawa-kakazu-takadai-koen-(peace-park)-89636.jpg)
A view atop the peace tower looking down the staircase onto the lower park area
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Preethu
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Beautiful!
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