AccommodationsAbout 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This is a secluded villa in Higashi Village, located on the Pacific side of northern Okinawa Island. Higashi Village boasts the largest mangrove forest in the prefecture and is a mecca for kayaking and trekking, where you can enjoy delicious pineapples and sea grapes....
GourmetAbout a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. This pizzeria opened in June 2025 in Shuri-Akahira-cho, Naha City. Despite having just opened, it has already gained loyal fans and repeat customers! The “Green Chili Pepper Pizza,” known for the gap between its appearance and taste, is especially popular. Point 1: Location of ‘Pizzeria Ildegi’ Pizzeria Ildegi,...
GourmetAbout a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. This Chinese restaurant is located in Matsuyama, Naha City. Their mapo tofu, available in two styles—Cantonese and Sichuan—is unique, not the typical thick, starchy type. It’s a flavor you’ll find yourself craving once you try it. Point 1: Location of Yao Yao Chinese Plaza Yao Yao Chinese Plaza,...
AccommodationsAbout a 20-minute drive from Naha Airport. This hotel, located along National Route 58 in Naha City, just opened in May 2025. While La Gent is famous for its Chatan location, it has finally opened in Naha too! Not only is it stylish, but its high convenience is also noteworthy. Point 1: Location of La...
AccommodationsJust a 6-minute drive from Naha Airport. This is a relatively new self-check-in hotel located in Wakasa 2-chome, Naha City. It’s not just a place to sleep—it’s a stylish studio-style space with 22 square meters of room! Plus, it comes equipped with a kitchen and a washer/dryer, making it perfect for extended stays! The beach...
AccommodationsThis cottage in the traditional Okinawan style is located in the southwestern part of Kouri Island, in Nakijin Village, northern Okinawa Island. Not only does it boast the exterior of an Okinawan traditional house, but the interior is also quite charming. It evokes a nostalgic feeling, like visiting the home of an Okinawan grandfather or...
GourmetAbout a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. This cafe is located in Nakagusuku Village, central Okinawa Island. It’s a calm, salon-style cafe with many regulars, and it’s easy to see why repeat customers keep coming back. Not only is the cafe menu excellent, but the meals are also incredibly delicious! Point 1: Where is Rainbow...
GourmetAbout a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. This modern cafe in a renovated traditional house is located in Nanjo City, southern Okinawa Island. It’s popular for its homemade dorayaki and Indonesian coffee brewed by a barista, attracting many repeat customers. While Nanjo City boasts many wonderful, famous cafes, this one stands out as a dark...
GourmetLocated about 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this simple wooden-house cafe sits in Kin Town, central Okinawa Island. With the sea right there, you can enjoy food and drinks while gazing out at the tranquil Pacific Ocean. While the taste is certainly noteworthy, simply savoring the atmosphere makes this cafe well worth a...
GourmetA 2-minute walk from Yui Rail’s Miebashi Station. Located along Naha’s Oki-Ei Street, this shop specializes in smoothies made with fresh fruit. What sets them apart from ordinary smoothies is the generous topping of fresh, raw fruit. These are Okinawa-style smoothies packed with volume. Point 1: Just a 2-minute walk from Yui Rail’s “Miebashi” Station!...
