

Naha City
Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture and the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, blending Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian influences. Key attractions include the World Heritage Site Shuri Castle (Ryukyu Royal Palace), Kokusai Street (1.6 km bustling thoroughfare), First Makishi Public Market (Okinawa's kitchen), Naminoue Shrine (seaside shrine), and Shikinaen Garden (Ryukyu garden). Cuisine features Okinawan specialties, must-tries include Okinawa soba, bitter melon stir-fried with tofu, slow-braised pork belly (rafute), sata andagi doughnuts, and awamori liquor.
Suggested duration: 3 daysBest months to visit: January, February, March, April, October, November, December

