Popular spots on Senaga Island for shopping & dining
Senaga Island is located only 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is known as a resort island with hotels and other facilities. Built on a hill bordering the west coast of the island is “Senaga Island Umikazi Terrace. Lined with fashionable buildings that make you feel as if you are in a foreign country, it opened in August 2015 and has since become a regular sightseeing spot in Naha. It is a place where you can enjoy Okinawan gourmet food and buy unique Okinawan souvenirs, making you feel like a traveler as soon as you land at the airport.
Point 1: The beautiful scenery is the “Amalfi of Japan
The view of white buildings along the slope of the hill is breathtaking even from a distance. The view resembles that of Amalfi, a famous tourist destination in Italy, and is also known as the “Amalfi of Japan. On a fine day, the white walls are dazzling as they reflect the light. You can enjoy a resort-like atmosphere. Each store is an independent building with a very stylish structure. The recommended route is to go up the stairs from the bottom to visit the various stores. The entire Senagashima Umikaji Terrace is like a village. What kind of shops will be next?
Point 2: No matter where you cut off the picture, it will be a picture!
The beautiful ocean of Okinawa and the fashionable European-like townscape. Every part of the facility at Umikazi Terrace on Senaga Island is picturesque. The pure white staircase, the hibiscus flowers blooming here and there…there are many spots that make you want to take pictures. There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy your meal while looking out over the ocean or in front of the restaurant. This is a must-visit spot where you can feel like you are at an overseas resort even though you are in Okinawa.
Point 3: Spectacular lunch at “POSILLIPO
The Senagashima Hotel is located at the top of Umikazi Terrace on Senagashima Island. The Italian restaurant “POSILLIPO” is located right next to the Senagashima Hotel, where you can dine on the terrace seats while enjoying a view of the ocean. As the name of the restaurant, which is named after a place in southern Italy, suggests, you can enjoy delicious authentic Italian cuisine centering on pasta and pizza. Above all, the view is beautiful! You can eat on the terrace on sunny days, and even on rainy days, you can eat inside the restaurant. This is a recommended restaurant that you should make a reservation for when you visit Okinawa.
