Naha

Okinawa's tropical capital — Ryukyu culture, coral reefs, and blue seas.

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26.2124°N, 127.6809°E

ABOUT

The capital of Okinawa Prefecture, a tropical city rooted in distinctive Ryukyu culture. Shuri Castle stands as a symbol of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, and the city charms visitors with turquoise seas, coral reefs, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere shaped by American influence. Compact enough to explore by the Yui Rail monorail.

THINGS TO DO

Guided tours, day trips and experiences in Naha, booked through GetYourGuide (free cancellation up to 24h before on most).

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CITY DATA

PopulationPOPULATION
Approx. 320,000 (largest city in Okinawa Prefecture)
AreaAREA
39.57 km²
ClimateCLIMATE
Subtropical climate, average annual temperature: 23°C, in the path of typhoons, annual rainfall: approx. 2,100mm
TransportTRANSPORT
AIRPORTNaha Airport (→ Asahibashi Station: ~12 min by Yui Rail)
MONORAILOkinawa Urban Monorail "Yui Rail" (Naha Airport ↔ Tedako-Urasoe)
BUSExtensive bus routes across the prefecture; rental cars are also a popular way to get around
SightsSIGHTS
Shuri Castle, Kokusai Street, Shureimon Gate, Naminoue Beach, Churaumi Aquarium (~1.5 hr by car)

GETTING TO NAHA

From Anywhere~2 h 30 m from Tokyo (air) · varies (air)
Flight only — Okinawa has no JR line and no shinkansen. A Japan Rail Pass is of no use here — the only rail is the Naha monorail (Yui Rail).

Fares are one-way estimates. If you are hopping between several cities by shinkansen, a Japan Rail Pass can come out cheaper than paying per trip — check whether the maths works for your route.

WEATHER – NAHA

11/1
晴れ
26°HIGH
21°LOW
5%CHANCE OF RAIN

UPCOMING

11/2
晴れ
27°HIGH
21°LOW
57%CHANCE OF RAIN
11/3
晴れ
25°HIGH
22°LOW
20%CHANCE OF RAIN