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Okinawa Hot and Local spots walking and eating tour with Ken-san
(2) Reviews
Asato
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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Explore Okinawa's local charms on this walking tour!
You’ll get a real feel for the local atmosphere while exploring popular spots, enjoying a local food, and relaxing with a beer or soft drink.
What we'll do: Stroll along Kokusai Dori, Naha's main street. Snap photos with Shisa (traditional Okinawan lion-dog statues). Explore the vibrant Makishi Public Market. Enjoy authentic Okinawan cuisine and drinks at a local restaurant.
Note: Since we’ll be walking before eating, please wear comfortable shoes and come hungry! If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let me know in advance.
Weather Policy: In case of rain, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be provide...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Includes Okinawan dish and beverage.(Beer)
Includes Okinawan dish and beverage.
Any additional food or drinks ordered separately will be at your own expense.
Meeting Points
Departure
Saion Ufu Shisa
In front of Saion Ufu seaser statue.
Makishi monorail station East exit.
Return
7-Eleven International Ave. Matsuo 1-chome
The tour will end at the restaurant.
If you’re up for more fun, just let me know! I’d love to keep going.
Itinerary
1
Saion Ufu Shisa
This statue completed in September 2011.
The name is Saion Ufu Shisa. The height of 3.4m and weights 3 tons.
「Ufu」 means 「Big」 in Okinawa dialect.
The huge shisa is illuminated at night which makes the shisa more powerful for devils away.
5 minutes
2
Naha Dragon Boat Monument
This is a monument of a "Haryusen" (Dragon Boat) used in the Naha Hari Festival.
It is a life-sized replica of the traditional dragon boats. Interestingly, the inside of the boat serves as a public bench where you can sit and take photos.
5 minutes
3
Orion Official Store Naha
This is the first flagship store of Orion Beer, Okinawa's most famous brewery.
The shop offers a wide variety of Orion-branded merchandise, including the iconic T-shirts and glasses. You can also find exclusive items and local Okinawan crafts like Ryukyu glassware.
5 minutes
4
Makishi Park
Here is a park. Near Makishi station. Around here, there are lots of souvenir shops and restaurant.
In May, Sumo festival hold this park. You can find name tag of past champions.
5 minutes
5
Kokusai dori
Kokusai-dori is often called "The Miracle Mile" because of its rapid recovery following World War II. Spanning roughly 1.6 kilometers (about 1 mile) in the center of Naha, it transformed from a wasteland into a bustling commercial hub, symbolizing the resilience and spirit of the Okinawan people.
5 minutes
6
Kokusai Street Food Village
Kokusai-dori Yatai-mura is a vibrant food stall village featuring around 20 small outdoor pubs and restaurants.
5 minutes
7
Kibogaoka Park
This is a giant tug monument.
Every October Naha has a Tug of war, is held on Route 58.
You can see this giant tug monument at Kibogaoka Park.
This is10 m, and weight is about 7t.
5 minutes
8
Sakurazaka Theatre
Sakurazaka Theater is an iconic independent cinema and cultural hub located in the historic Sakurazaka district of Naha.
It’s more than just a movie theater. The facility houses a unique gift shop called "Fukurasha," which sells local Okinawan crafts, and a cozy cafe where you can relax. They screen a curated selection of indie films, documentaries, and world cinema.
5 minutes
9
Heiwa Dori
Heiwadori is one of the most iconic and nostalgic shopping arcades in Naha, Okinawa. While the nearby Kokusai-dori is flashy and modern, Heiwadori offers a "deep" look into the authentic daily life and history of the island.
5 minutes
10
Makishi Public Market
Here is a market, you can buy local food and fish.
On the 1st floor, many stores sell meat and fresh fish, pickles and processed food such as fish cake. Vendors offer free tasting with cheerful voices and smiling faces. On the 2nd floor, there are places to eat, noodle restaurants, sata andagi(Okinawa doughnuts without a hole) and jelato ice cream stores.
10 minutes
11
市場中央通り
Naha Ichiba Chuo-dori is a nostalgic, covered shopping arcade that stretches from Kokusai-dori Street towards the Makishi Public Market.
The arcade is famous for its retro, "Show-era" atmosphere. It’s a maze-like street where traditional Okinawan grocery stores, clothing shops, and souvenir stalls stand alongside trendy new cafes and bars.
5 minutes
12
Warayui
Night time restaurant.
This restaurant is a Okinawa local style restaurant. Located near Kokusai Dori.
You can enjoy drink, and Okinawa local foods.
I hope you love it.
Okinawa Hot and Local spots walking and eating tour with Ken-san
(2) Reviews
Asato
About
Explore Okinawa's local charms on this walking tour!
You’ll get a real feel for the local atmosphere while exploring popular spots, enjoying a local food, and relaxing with a beer or soft drink.
What we'll do: Stroll along Kokusai Dori, Naha's main street. Snap photos with Shisa (traditional Okinawan lion-dog statues). Explore the vibrant Makishi Public Market. Enjoy authentic Okinawan cuisine and drinks at a local restaurant.
Note: Since we’ll be walking before eating, please wear comfortable shoes and come hungry! If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let me know in advance.
Weather Policy: In case of rain, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be provide...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Includes Okinawan dish and beverage.(Beer)
Includes Okinawan dish and beverage.
Any additional food or drinks ordered separately will be at your own expense.
Meeting Points
Departure
Saion Ufu Shisa
In front of Saion Ufu seaser statue.
Makishi monorail station East exit.
Return
7-Eleven International Ave. Matsuo 1-chome
The tour will end at the restaurant.
If you’re up for more fun, just let me know! I’d love to keep going.