Discover Naha

Naha, the gateway to sunny Okinawa, welcomes visitors with a rich cultural experience. Discover locally made souvenirs on Kokusai Dori shopping street, wander through the ancient ruins of Shuri Castle, or get up close and personal with quirky birds at Owl Adventure Park. Top it all off with an exhilarating scuba diving excursion, and you'll see why Naha is a must-visit destination.

Things to see and do

Tours and Activities

FAQs

Getting around in Naha

The best way to get around in Naha is by monorail or bus. Alternatively, you can get to most sights on foot. 


Travelers can opt to buy the following pass to get around:

  • Okinawa Monorail Pass

    • Coverage: unlimited use of the Okinawa Monorail

    • Duration: 1 or 2 days

    • Price: 800 Yen or 1400 Yen

    • Where to buy: all Monorail stations within Naha


 

Getting to Naha

From Naha airport:

From the airport, travelers can hop straight onto the monorail. Most travelers get off at Miebashi station as it is the closest to the city station. 

  • by car: approximately 15 minutes

  • by public transport: approximately 15 minutes

 

Ferry Services:

 

Car rentals:

How long to stay in Naha

We recommend staying here between one and two days.
 

Hotels in Naha

Flights to Naha

Seasonal information

Beaches:
The swimming season in Okinawa is usually between March and October.

Festivals in Naha

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

  • 10,000 Acer Dance Corps

    • Date: August 4th

    • Time: 13:00 - 20:00

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