Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office)県庁前
Naha guide
The old capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom: Shurijo Castle and stone-paved lanes on the hill, lively Kokusai-dori and its market, and a street of potteries. The monorail runs straight from the airport.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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Shurijo Castle
The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a World Heritage site. The main hall, lost to fire in 2019, has been under reconstruction.
- History & buildings
- Views
about 1.5 hrPartly paidWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 35 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ Yui Rail to Shuri Station, then about 15 minutes on foot ・ 4.0km
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Kokusai-dori Street
Naha's main street, running about 1.6 km from Kencho-mae to Makishi and lined with souvenir shops and Okinawan restaurants.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- Night views
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 3 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 800m
- 3
Makishi Public Market
"Naha's kitchen", with colorful fish, pork and pickles. Fish bought downstairs can be cooked for you at the eateries upstairs.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 12 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 900m
- 4
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
A stone-paved street of kilns and shops selling yachimun, Okinawan pottery. You can buy tableware and shisa lion-dog figures.
- Museums
- Shopping & strolling
- History & buildings
about 60 minFree
Walk · About 18 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 1.2km
- 5
Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Path
A lane paved with Ryukyu limestone running downhill south of Shurijo, past red-tiled houses and stone walls. Steep, and slippery in rain.
- History & buildings
- Views
about 30 minFreeMany stairs or slopes
Train · About 45 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ About 10 minutes on foot from Shurijo Castle ・ 3.5km
- 6
Naminoue Shrine
A shrine on a cliff facing the sea. Just below is Naminoue Beach, where you can swim in the middle of the city.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Views
about 30 minFree
Walk · About 18 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 1.1km
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
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Naminoue Shrine on the cliff above Naminoue Beach Zairon (CC BY 4.0) / Seiden hall of Shuri Castle (photo taken before the 2019 fire) 663highland (CC BY 2.5) / Palm-lined sidewalk along Kokusai-dori Kugel~commonswiki (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The rebuilt Makishi Public Market building Abasaa (Public domain) / The stone-paved Kinjo-cho path between old stone walls 663highland (CC BY 2.5) / Naminoue Shrine's hall atop a green-covered rock Zairon (CC BY 4.0). Cropped and resized.
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- Go hereFukushuen GardenAbout 9 min on foot
A Chinese-style garden built to mark the friendship between Naha and Fuzhou, China, with ponds, a waterfall and pagodas.
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