Wakasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wakasa
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Popular places to visit

International Street showing a city, night scenes and street scenes

Kokusai-dori Shopping Street

Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware.

Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Tomari Port

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.

Tomari Port
Shurijo Castle which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Shurijo Castle

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Shurijo Castle
Naminoue Beach

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.

Naminoue Beach
Okinawa Prefectural Office

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 Office
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum which includes modern architecture

Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum

One of Japan’s most impressive museums is located within the confines of this colossal stone castle.

Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum

Activities

Glass Bottom boat ORCA + Famous Sam’s steak lunch great value set plan!

Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!
Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe

Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Hoshino Banta Cafe Bus tour A course

AU$72
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Hoshino Banta Cafe Bus tour A course
Okinawa Hip-hop Bus B Course Tour

Okinawa Hip-hop Bus B Course Tour (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)

AU$93
per adult
Okinawa Hip-hop Bus B Course Tour (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)
Enjoy nature! Mangrove kayak tour!

Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa

AU$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour

AU$46
per adult
Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour
The best way to re-discover Okinawa

Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop

AU$57
per adult
Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop
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Our pick of the best Wakasa Hotel Deals

Randor Residence Naha Okinawa

Randor Residence Naha Okinawa

3.5 out of 5
Wakasa 2-4-13, Naha, Okinawa
The price is AU$59 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$59
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Naminoue Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
"Property was very clean and accessible. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Randor Residence Naha Okinawa
THE NEST NAHA

THE NEST NAHA

3 out of 5
1-6-1, Naha, Okinawa
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$153
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
New hotel with equal pros and cons.
"New hotel so condition of establishment is generally pleasing and comfortable. Twin room is considerably of good size given Japanese standards. Was initially attracted by the fact that this hotel has a rooftop pool which is rare for a moderate chained hotel… However the pool is small, it gets packed ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

THE NEST NAHA
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa

Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1-5 Kume 2 Chome, Naha, Okinawa-ken
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,184 reviews)
"Close to the Airport and downtown shopping. The downtown view was nice and the breakfast (although not included in the price) was good. Being next to the monorail was good and we rode it end-to-end. Fun shopping and good restaurants just a short walk from the hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA

Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA

4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishizaki, Itoman, Okinawa
The price is AU$319 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$319
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Itoman. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
"Nothing surrounded. Ventilation on the ceiling was full of dust. But facilities are good enough for families."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Southern Beach Hotel & Resort OKINAWA
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach

Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach

5 out of 5
Nashiro 963, Itoman, Okinawa
The price is AU$373 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$373
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Itoman. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (873 reviews)
新しいホテルで沖縄らしい南国リゾートを満喫！
"観光で２泊しました。 空港からのアクセスは良く車で20-30分ほど。 新しいホテルとあって、外観内観ともに綺麗で、南国のリゾート感に溢れています。プールと南国の木々、そして目の前に広がるビーチは沖縄感を満喫できます。 そして部屋からの海の眺めと潮の匂いは最高な気分！ ブレックファーストは噂通り種類が豊富で味もなかなかでした。お腹いっぱいになっちゃいます（笑） ただ一点、車で行くと宿泊者でも一日毎に駐車料金が取られるのはちょっと残念な気分になります。。。"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay

Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay

4 out of 5
1496 Tancha, Kunigami, Onna, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$177 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$177
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Onna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"all was perfect"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Wakasa

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Matsuyama

Visitors to Matsuyama enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Matsuyama Park is worth a stop.

Matsuyama
Okinawa featuring a cascade and rainforest

Naha City Centre

4/5(18 area reviews)

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.

Naha City Centre
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Kume

While visiting Kume, you might make a stop by sights like Fukushūen Garden and Shiseibyo Temple.

Kume
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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.

Maejima
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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.

Kumoji
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Tomari

The waterfront and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Tomari. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Tomari Port are a few top places to visit.

Tomari

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