Yamashita First Cave Site Park

Yamashita First Cave Site Park (山下洞穴遺跡公園) is an urban park in Naha, Okinawa. The park was opened by the city in December 2015. An opening inauguration ceremony was held on January 8, 2016, in Yamashita Town, Naha. The 900 m2 park was created through private land purchases by the city which cost an estimated 100 million yen.

History
Prior to becoming a park, Naha City Yamashita Cave 1, a prefectural historic site on Okinawa Island designated in 1969 and where Yamashita Cave Man was excavated, rested within what are now the boundaries of Yamashita First Cave Site Park. During the opening inauguration ceremony, Naha City Assembly member Toru Kinjo stated that it was rare for ruins to become a park.

Historic landmark
The oldest fragmentary human remains in Okinawa Prefecture were discovered to be the Yamashita Cave Man found inside Naha City Yamashita Cave 1.

Facilities
Facilities in the park include playground equipment for toddlers and exercise equipment for adults as well as a covered bench. There are also restrooms on site for men, women, and people with disabilities.