Wakasa Travel Guide
Naha
Popular places to visit
Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware.
Tomari Port
Explore the waterfront in Naha with a trip to Tomari Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Naminoue Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Naminoue Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Naha. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Shurijo Castle
Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.
Okinawa Prefectural Office
After visiting Okinawa Prefectural Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Naha. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum
One of Japan’s most impressive museums is located within the confines of this colossal stone castle.
Things to do
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Okinawa World Limestone Cave and War Memorial Sites Day Tour
Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa
Top hotels in Wakasa
THE NEST NAHA
Good room
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
Parking was a bonus
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
The hotel was very clean, friendly staff and close to train station, dinning and shopping areas. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha
Friendly and helpful staff. Great amenities, and enjoyed 24 hour availability of coffee. Good location with seven 11, Family Mart and restaurants within a few minutes walk, not to mention Don Quixote Store in same building. Quiet area.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel AQUA CITTA Naha
A
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Naha Tokyu REI Hotel
Convenient location, great staff, and tidy rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wakasa
Matsuyama
Visitors to Matsuyama enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Matsuyama Park is worth a stop.
Naha City Centre
The parks and historical sites are just a few things visitors like about Naha City Centre. Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miebashi Station or Kenchomae Station to get around the larger area.
Kume
While visiting Kume, you might make a stop by sights like Fukushūen Garden and Shiseibyo Temple.
Tsuji
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tsuji and surrounding area, you can visit Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Naminouegu Shrine.
Maejima
While Maejima may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port.
Kumoji
Kumoji is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Naha City Museum of History, and you can get around town on the metro at Kenchomae Station.
