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Naha

Capital City of Okinawa Prefecture

About Naha
Kokusaidori: the most famous street in Naha the largest city in Okinawa island. (Photo: OttoPhoto / Shutterstock.com)

Things to do in Naha

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  1. First Glimpses of Okinawa's Junglia
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    First Glimpses of Okinawa's Junglia

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  2. Cafe Gallery Doka Doka in Onna
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    Cafe Gallery Doka Doka in Onna

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  3. Mysterious Underwater Ruins
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    Mysterious Underwater Ruins

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  4. Naha is One of Booking.com's 2025 Trending Destinations
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    Naha is One of Booking.com's 2025 Trending Destinations

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  5. Cycling Okinawa
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    Cycling Okinawa

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  6. Shima Nakama Restaurant
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    Shima Nakama Restaurant

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  7. Sakaemachi After Dark
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    Sakaemachi After Dark

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  8. Traditional Culture Lives On
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    Traditional Culture Lives On

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  9. Mercure Hotel Naha
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    Mercure Hotel Naha

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  10. Naha City Museum of History
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    Naha City Museum of History

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  1. Cycling Okinawa
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    Cycling Okinawa

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  2. Naha City Museum of History
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    Naha City Museum of History

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  3. Shima Nakama Restaurant
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    Shima Nakama Restaurant

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  4. Mercure Hotel Naha
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    Mercure Hotel Naha

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  5. Sakaemachi After Dark
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    Sakaemachi After Dark

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  6. Mikasa Matsuyama in Naha
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    Mikasa Matsuyama in Naha

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  7. Okinawa Goat Misaki
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    Okinawa Goat Misaki

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  8. Tsushima Maru Memorial Museum
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    Tsushima Maru Memorial Museum

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  9. Okinawa Winter Escape 2023 Day Three
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    Okinawa Winter Escape 2023 Day Three

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  10. Okinawa Winter Escape 2023
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    Okinawa Winter Escape 2023

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Where to eat in Naha

Okinawa Tea Tasting
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Okinawa Tea Tasting

Bonson Lam

Go back in time, somewhere in Asia, with a bukubuku tea-making class and tasting experience. After that, browse the handmade pottery..

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Sakaemachi After Dark
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Sakaemachi After Dark

Bonson Lam

Being in Sakaemachi is like being in your teenager’s bedroom. At midday it looks lifeless, abandoned, and unkempt. At dusk the..

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Places to stay in Naha

Mercure Hotel Naha
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Mercure Hotel Naha

Bonson Lam

The future of travel, is the democratisation of travel. One that regardless of ability, one can enjoy life to the full.

Nahana Hotel & Spa
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Nahana Hotel & Spa

Bonson Lam

Nahana is one of the best value 4 star hotels in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Why not drop in at the Kotoran spa? The silky germanium bath..

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Latest Naha Reports

Cycling Okinawa
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Cycling Okinawa

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Nestled in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, e-CHARIty is transforming the way visitors experience this beautiful island through eco-friendly..

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About Naha

Naha in the south of the main island of Okinawa is the capital city of the Prefecture and the center of business, culture, arts, entertainment and politics. Nearly all visitors will begin their visit to Okinawa by arriving at the Naha International Airport or Naha's Tomari Sea Port. The city is the most populous in the prefecture exceeding 325,000 residents.

The most popular tourist destinations in all of Okinawa are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Naha. Shuri Castle is the fully restored primary residence and seat of power of the Ryukyuan Royal Family. The Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate in front of Shuri Castle was the exit reserved solely for the King when departing to visit his people. The Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum is the resting place of the royals. The Shikinaen Royal Garden is the secondary residence of the Ryukyuan Royal Family used to entertain official visitors to the kingdom.

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