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

4/5(9 reviews)

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

Kokusai Dori
Tomari Port

Tomari Port

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

Port pick-up: Naha tour with Licensed Guide and vehicle

Port Pick-Up: Naha Private Tour Licensed Guide& Vehicle

NZ$854
per traveller
Port Pick-Up: Naha Private Tour Licensed Guide& Vehicle
Private tour: Afternoon cycling with Spectacular Views

Private tour: Afternoon cycling with Spectacular Views

NZ$642
per traveller
Private tour: Afternoon cycling with Spectacular Views
We will tour the fish shop at the public market where we purchase fresh fish for making sushi 1

Sushi Making Experience Class in Naha Makishi Public Market

NZ$534
per adult
Sushi Making Experience Class in Naha Makishi Public Market
Naha Makishi Public Market : Sushi making experience

Naha Makishi Public Market : Sushi making experience

NZ$427
per adult
Naha Makishi Public Market : Sushi making experience
From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Keram

From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)

NZ$356
per adult
From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)
Okinawa: Kendo Martial Arts Lesson

Okinawa: Kendo Martial Arts Lesson

NZ$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Okinawa: Kendo Martial Arts Lesson
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Our pick of the best Wakasa Hotel Deals

Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
1-5 Kume 2 Chome, Naha, Okinawa-ken
The price is NZ$222 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (2,137 reviews)
"Overall geat experience!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
4 out of 5
2-16-1 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa
The price is NZ$225 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,294 reviews)
"Wonderful and modern hotel with great staff, nice rooms, and wonderful showers! My only gripe is it’s really loud as it’s close to Kokusai street and I had to request to change my rooms to face a quieter direction. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
Naha Tokyu REI Hotel
Naha Tokyu REI Hotel
3.5 out of 5
116-37 Asahimachi, Naha, Okinawa-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$113 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Good location for business use and not too far from Kokusai Dori if you don’t mind walking for 10-15 minutes. Donki is in 3 minutes walk distance, very convenient for grocery shopping if you are here for pleasure."

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Naha Tokyu REI Hotel
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 NZ$199 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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)
"Everyone from the front desk staff (especially the lady who checked me in!) to the housekeeping to the restaurant staff to the shop workers was so kind, always smiling, and always courteous. I could relax very well during my stay and forget all of my troubles."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa
4.5 out of 5
3-6-20 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa-ken
The price is NZ$273 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay at this property."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
5 out of 5
Nashiro 963, Itoman, Okinawa
The price is NZ$291 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (700 reviews)
"Beautiful property in immaculate condition. If you want to have anything other than a resort stay you need to have a car. It is very remote in a farming area."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
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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 rainforest and a cascade

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 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 Fukushu-en Garden and Shiseibyo Temple.

Kume
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Tsuji

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tsuji and surrounding area, you can visit Tomari Port and Kokusai Dori.

Tsuji
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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 and Tomari Port.

Maejima
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Kumoji

Kumoji is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kokusai Dori and Palette Kumoji, and you can get around town on the metro at Kenchomae Station.

Kumoji

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