Wakasa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Naminouegu Shrine
You can learn about the history of Naha with a stop at Naminouegu Shrine. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Shurijo Castle
Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.
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.
Naha Air Base
Naha Air Base is just one of the places to see in Naha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required
Our pick of the best Wakasa Hotel Deals
THE NEST NAHA
This an excellent hotel if you're sampling Okinawa. Just a quick monorail ride or 2 stop bus ride from the airport.Many places to eat near by. Rooftop pooland happy hour fantastic! Great breakfast. Rooms are very comfortable. 7Elecrn and Lawson right next door. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Okinawa Harborview Hotel
Great breakfast, fantastic service, very clean and good size room and bathroom. Very easy/fast check in and check out.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
I was impressed with the breakfast menu. And yes, all the food served was fresh and lots of variety.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel AQUA CITTA Naha
The perfect location and accommodations for a first night in Okinawa
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA
The place is dated, the rooms stinks. We tried 2. Is moldy the are way very dusty. I had a hard time breathing. Not recommended and Expedia should remove from their listing.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Naha
The breakfast menu was very good. Parking info was not used. We had no car.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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.
Kume
While visiting Kume, you might make a stop by sights like Fukushūen Garden and Shiseibyo Temple.
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.
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.
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.
Kumoji
Kumoji is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Palette Kumoji, and you can get around town on the metro at Kenchomae Station.
