Shuri Castle sits above a city that feels more Southeast Asian than Japanese. Kokusai-dori buzzes with shops and izakaya. The beaches are nearby but the real draw is the culture. Ryukyuan music, awamori spirits, and a pace of life the mainland left behind.
What Naha is known for
Top-rated in Naha
Boroboro
5.0bar
Retro-style izakaya specializing in Awamori and charcoal-grilled dishes.
Yakiniku Motobu Bokujo Naha
4.8restaurant
Upscale Yakiniku serving the award-winning local Motobu Wagyu beef.
Aharen Beach and Bonito Fishing
4.7beach
Bonito fishing started in the village of Tokashiki in 1903 and was a prosperous industry in the village of Aharen.
Piparchi Kitchen
4.7restaurant
Modern cafe serving dishes using island vegetables and herbs like Piparchi (island pepper).
Tacos-ya Kokusai-dori
4.7restaurant
Casual spot for authentic Okinawan tacos (fried shell) and taco rice.
Kurtos Kalacs
4.7restaurant
Unique shop serving freshly baked European chimney cakes.
Uchina Chaya Buku-Buku
4.6cafe
Traditional teahouse famous for 'Buku-Buku Cha', a tea topped with a mountain of foam.
Benryya
4.6restaurant
Famous dumpling stall inside Sakaemachi Market, known for a buzzing local vibe.