GourmetAbout a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. This shop just opened in September 2025 in Maeda, Onna Village. Their rice flour pancakes and drinks featuring yogurt and Okinawan fruits are pricey but highly recommended! The cute shop features a white and blue color scheme, and with a pool and ocean views, it’s guaranteed to be...
GourmetApproximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Located in Miyagi, Chatan Town, this restaurant specializes in BBQ menus. Enjoy authentic BBQ menus in Miyagi, Chatan Town—a surfer’s paradise. Experience the unique, authentic flavors of Okinawa, shaped by its embrace of foreign cultures. Point 1: ‘BBQ Style Food Wood’ Location この投稿をInstagramで見る BBQ STYLE FOOD WOOD(@wood_0211_woodjr._0811)がシェアした投稿...
GourmetAbout a 20-minute drive from Naha Airport. This charming cafe is a renovated old house in Yaese Town, Shimajiri District. It’s a rare shop offering both Okinawa’s traditional royal court sweets and local sweets enjoyed by commoners. You can also enjoy rare teas here. Point 1: Where is ‘koti’ located? この投稿をInstagramで見る koti（こち）| 琉球菓子とお茶(@koti_okinawa)がシェアした投稿 In southern...
ShoppingAbout 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This is a super cheap flea market in Misato, Okinawa City. While known among travelers as a bargain flea market where you can buy US military-related clothing and cool vintage items, it’s actually also known as a support station for residents and serves as a food bank....
Resort HotelsAbout a 25-minute drive from Naha Airport. This condominium-style hotel is located in Urasoe City, central Okinawa Island. It’s still new and has only 20 rooms, ensuring privacy. All necessary appliances for daily living are provided, and the price is reasonable, making it a hidden gem of a condominium. Point 1: Location of Hotel Thomas...
GourmetAbout a minute drive from Naha Airport. This Okinawa soba shop in Goya, Okinawa City, is popular with locals. Of course, the Okinawa soba is delicious, but the curry, katsu don, and fried rice are also tasty. They even have sets with Okinawa soba—what a treat! Point 1: Where is ‘Aji Gonomi’ located? Aji Gonomi...
AccommodationsAbout a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. This stylish, natural villa is located along the coast in Onna Village, central Okinawa Island. At 90 square meters with 2 bedrooms and a private jacuzzi, it offers affordable stays starting around ¥35,000 for two people during off-peak times. It’s a hidden gem I’d rather not share. Point...
GourmetAbout a 45-minute drive from Naha Airport. This diner in Ikehara, Okinawa City offers an American atmosphere. Its burgers and tacos featuring pulled pork—a rarity in Japan—are especially popular! Authentic and delicious, it’s a hidden gem known only to those in the know. Point 1: The Location of ‘GRILL JOCKEY’ この投稿をInstagramで見る GRILL JOCKEY(@grill_jockey)がシェアした投稿 Okinawa City...
南部・斎場御獄エリアAbout a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. This beloved local eatery is located in Tomigusuku City, southern Okinawa Island. Despite its name, “Ocean Restaurant,” it’s famous for its delicious tofu. Their champuru and yushi tofu soba, made with homemade tofu, are definitely worth trying. Point 1: Closer than the airport! The location of ‘Ocean Dining’...
GourmetAbout a 25-minute drive from Naha Airport. This cafe is located in Chatan Town, central Okinawa Island. It’s a spot frequented by locals and U.S. military personnel stationed in Okinawa, renowned for its exceptional French toast. Here, you can enjoy an authentic American breakfast featuring French toast served with bacon, sausage, eggs, and more. Point...
