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

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 Shopping Street
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

Tokashiki Island: Visit 2 Beaches in 1 Day! Swiming/snorkeling/diving

Tokashiki Island: Visit 2 Beaches in 1 Day!snorkeling

AU$156
per adult
Tokashiki Island: Visit 2 Beaches in 1 Day!snorkeling
Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe

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

AU$76
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Hoshino Banta Cafe Bus tour A course
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$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!
Okinawa Worl

Okinawa World Limestone Cave and War Memorial Sites Day Tour

AU$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Okinawa World Limestone Cave and War Memorial Sites Day Tour
Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour

AU$47
per adult
Okinawa Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Double-Decker Bus,Okinawan Open Top Bus

Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips

AU$27
per adult
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
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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$118 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$118
12 June - 13 June
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Tomari Port and Kokusai-dori Shopping Street ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
"I have stayed here plenty of times, I love this place."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Randor Residence Naha Okinawa
Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
4 out of 5
9-22 Mihama, Chatan Cho, Nakagami-gun, Chatan, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$197 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$197
13 June - 14 June
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chatan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,060 reviews)
"Easy access and convenient. Direct limousine bus from Naha airport, right next to American Village and Sunset Beach. Another 10 minutes walk to Aeon shopping mall and Lawsons is inside the hotel too for quick snacks. Plenty of breakfast varieties."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
Hewitt Resort Naha
Hewitt Resort Naha
3.5 out of 5
Asato 2-5-16, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$123
15 June - 16 June
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)
"We loved staying at this hotel! The staff were very friendly and kind and were always available to provide assistance. The free breakfast was excellent! I didn’t realize it was included when I booked, so it was a pleasant surprise. So yummy! Sadly, the pool was closed because of the rain but it looked ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Hewitt Resort Naha
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
Okinawa NaHaNa Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
1-5 Kume 2 Chome, Naha, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$161 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$161
27 June - 28 June
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! (2,144 reviews)
"Great location. The lady at the front desk made excellent recommendations for local restaurants. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 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 AU$154 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$154
10 June - 11 June
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! (1,339 reviews)
"The hotel is very conveniently located, near Kokusai-dori shopping belt, plenty of food option nearby, staffs are extremely helpful and friendly, property still new, the only down side was that during our stay, the hotel breakfast was not available due to renovation work, am sure it will get better ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
Novotel Okinawa Naha
Novotel Okinawa Naha
4.5 out of 5
40 Matsukawa, Naha, Okinawa-ken
The price is AU$135 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$135
18 June - 19 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Naha. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked everything especially the heated bidet"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Novotel Okinawa Naha
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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 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 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 Shopping Street.

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 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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