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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Naha [2025]
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Shurijo Castle
4.6
/5
1060 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 4.11
Based on 5,197 reviews
4.1 km from downtown
Phone +810988862020
Address: 〒903-0815 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Naha
Highlights:
Unique morning gate-opening ceremony
Views of Naha & ocean
Saved by 1074 users312 positive reviews
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Unfortunately for me, I happened to be there during renovation time so I couldn’t catch the final version but the general structure was visible from a distance and looked very impressive. There’s a nice souvenir shop close to the entrance as well with interesting designs and keepsakes.
A wonderful half day tour. The ticket price is cheap. It is suitable for friends, couples and family to travel.
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Kokusai-dori
4.7
/5
1284 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,739 reviews
Kokusai Dori | 641m from downtown
Phone +81988632755
Address: Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Naha
Highlights:
Rich history & culture nearby
6-mile street: Naha's revival
Saved by 1650 users298 positive reviews
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It's a very normal commercial district, generally ok, the shops are quite good, but there are still many shops that can only pay in cash, which is a bit troublesome. At night, there are many bars on the street soliciting customers, and there are many handsome men and beautiful women, still very beautiful.
It is convenient to visit. It is because it is nearby the train station. It has a lot of restaurants. The food are various.
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West Marine-Underwater Sightseeing Tour
4.5
/5
78 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 22.56
Naha City Centre | 906m from downtown
Phone +8105054855911
Address: 2-1 Tondocho, Naha, Okinawa 900-0035, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Naha
Highlights:
Glass-bottom boat: see tropical marine life
Free whale watching for kids
Saved by 719 users81% positive reviews
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Not bad, suitable for taking children, navigate to the location in Figure 1, go in and find the counter in Figure 2, buy tickets on the spot and exchange Ctrip orders for paper tickets here. When exchanging tickets, you are asked to fill out a form with basic information, and then someone will guide you to board the ship. The visibility is marked, and it is actually quite clear. The photo effect is not good.
The location is easy to find, very close from Kokusai-dori, and the boat is not very rocking! When the weather is good, the sea water is very clear! You can buy fish food for 200 yen a bag after getting on the boat to feed the fish.
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Naminoue Shrine
4.8
/5
361 reviews
5.7
Based on 796 reviews
Naha City Centre | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +81988683697
Address: 1 Chome-25-11 Wakasa, Naha, Okinawa 900-0031, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No. 2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Naha
Highlights:
Okinawa's top Ryukyu shrine
Okinawa's top shrine & protector
Saved by 756 users142 positive reviews
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It is a beautiful Japanese temple. When you walk to the temple, there is a lot of food and drinks to buy.
the shrine is nearby the sea side and is another iconic ancient Spot that you will not missed when going to Okinawa for visit
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Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum (Okimyu)
4.5
/5
198 reviews
5.5
Based on 720 reviews
Naha City Centre | 2.2 km from downtown
Phone +81989418200
Address: 3-chōme-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0006, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
37 interactive Okinawa culture experiences
Okinawan crafts making experience
Saved by 394 users45% positive reviews
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There are four museums in total, and I bought a pass. The service is good, the appearance is unique, the museum content is not much, but it is complete. There are some abstract works on display in the special exhibition of the art museum, it depends on your preference.
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Gallery is located in the new district "Shintoshin" in Naha City. The architectural style of the entire museum is very modern, with white exterior walls and square grids, making it feel like a fortress. Here you can better understand the unique history and culture of Okinawa.
The museum displays Okinawa's nature, history, and culture from the two dimensions of "ocean" and "island". In addition, there are 5 exhibition rooms including natural history, archaeology, art and crafts, and folklore. The art gallery mainly exhibits various forms of works such as art, photography, and installations related to Okinawa or Okinawa. Exhibits will be updated regularly according to different themes. There are also various planned exhibitions on the 2nd floor, which require separate tickets.
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Makishi Public Market
4.5
/5
96 reviews
5.0
Based on 2,326 reviews
Kokusai Dori | 947m from downtown
Phone +81988676560
Address: 2 Chome-10-1 Matsuo, Naha, Okinawa 900-0014, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Local island ingredients from Okinawa
Near Shurijo Park & Kokusai Street
Saved by 758 users47% positive reviews
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Good place to eat seafood in Okinawa｜Makishi Commune
Located in Naha's landmark Kokusai-dori. The first floor of the market is a variety of shops selling seafood, meat, Okinawa-limited foods, etc. The second floor is a food court where you can taste Okinawa's seafood delicacies and Japanese cuisine.
Order seafood on the first floor of Makishi Commune, and then the waiter will send it to the restaurant on the second floor for you to cook. The processing fee is 500 yen/person. It doesn't matter if you don't know Japanese, there are many Chinese students working there, they can help you, and their attitude is very good.
The first Makishi Commune is closed every Monday, and the fourth Sunday of every month is also a holiday. It just so happened that we arrived on Saturday, and the market was closed on Sunday and Monday. It was only open for a short morning on Tuesday, and the market opened at 9:00.
Recommended by a friend, it's very close to the Nikko Hotel where I was staying, about a five-minute walk. Because of Chinese New Year, most of the shops were closed, so I just found one at random. There was a Chinese-speaking waiter at the door, so business was naturally much better. I bought seafood and had it processed at the shop next door. I ordered a lobster, a large crab, five prawns, and a sashimi platter, for a total of 16,500 yen, with a processing fee of 500 yen per person and lobster rice for an additional 600 yen. It's not cheap, but it's fresh, and the four of us were well fed.
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Naminoue Beach
4.6
/5
142 reviews
4.2
Based on 946 reviews
Naha City Centre | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +81988637300
Address: 1 Chome-25-9 Wakasa, Naha, Okinawa 900-0031, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Naha
Highlights:
Perfect spot for sunrise & sunset
Overpass creates unique beach view
Saved by 317 users42% positive reviews
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This is the closest beach to the airport! I've never seen a beach where you can see the viaduct so close, so it's quite an interesting combination.
Naminoue Beach is said to be the only public beach in Naha city, where you can swim and fish. When I arrived, I was surprised to see such clear waters next to the continental shelf, and there were many locals. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk from Kokusai-dori, and it is the first choice for friends who don't have time to go to the outlying islands. There is also the Naminoue Shrine next to it for sightseeing!
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