# Okinawa (Naha) - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/okinawa-naha For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Rickard Törnblad · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naha_port,_Okinawa,_Japan_-_October_2015.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia) - Description: A port town combining a subtropical resort with Ryukyu culture. The gateway to Okinawa, where you can enjoy World Heritage sites, beautiful seas and a distinctive food culture. - Port name: Okinawa (Naha) - English name: Okinawa (Naha) - Country: Japan - Latitude / longitude: 26.21, 127.67 The central city of Okinawa Island, known for subtropical seas and Ryukyuan culture. It is a gateway to the World Heritage site Shuri Castle, lively Kokusai Street, and Churaumi Aquarium. Emerald-green waters, distinctive cuisine, and warm island hospitality create a distinctly tropical travel experience. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 320,000 - Climate: Subtropical climate. Warm year-round; summers are hot, humid, and prone to typhoons. Winters are relatively warm and comfortable. - Language: Japanese (Okinawan dialect and Uchinaaguchi are also spoken) - Currency: Japanese yen (JPY) - Best time to visit: March to June and October to November (easier to avoid the heat and typhoons, so it is comfortable; early summer is best for swimming in the sea) ### Local food Okinawa soba, goya champuru, rafute, umibudo (sea grapes), taco rice, awamori ### Sights - Shuri Castle (World Heritage Site) - Kokusai-dori Street - Churaumi Aquarium - Sefa Utaki Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 20 °C / 68 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | | Feb | 20 °C / 68 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | | Mar | 22 °C / 71 °F | 17 °C / 62 °F | | Apr | 24 °C / 76 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | | May | 27 °C / 81 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | | Jun | 30 °C / 86 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | | Jul | 32 °C / 89 °F | 27 °C / 81 °F | | Aug | 32 °C / 89 °F | 27 °C / 80 °F | | Sep | 31 °C / 87 °F | 26 °C / 78 °F | | Oct | 28 °C / 83 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Nov | 25 °C / 77 °F | 20 °C / 69 °F | | Dec | 22 °C / 71 °F | 17 °C / 62 °F | Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Naha · about 1.9 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 97 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Similar to Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 370 ml | ¥108 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | ¥485 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | ¥780 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | ¥650 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | ¥500 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Naha (Okinawa). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: OKA - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 15–25 min - Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated) About 3.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-yokohama) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Mar–Jun 2027 - Departure months: 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 5 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama - Port: Yokohama › Kagoshima › Okinawa (Naha) › Yokohama - Cruise type: Round trip / 4 - Amount: From $650.00 - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-9n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2028 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2028-04 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 9 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama - Port: Yokohama › Kobe › Kagoshima › +3 › Yokohama - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $900.00 - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Hong Kong](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/spectrum-of-the-seas-5n-hong-kong) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Dec 2027 - Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-12 - Ship: Spectrum of the Seas - Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International - Duration: 5 nights - Departure / arrival: Hong Kong → Hong Kong - Port: Hong Kong › Okinawa (Naha) › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong - Cruise type: Round trip / 4 - Amount: From $776.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: May 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 13 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama - Port: Yokohama › Kobe › Kochi › +6 › Yokohama - Cruise type: Round trip / 10 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Shanghai](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-shanghai) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-08 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 4 nights - Departure / arrival: Shanghai → Shanghai - Port: Shanghai › Okinawa (Naha) › Shanghai - Cruise type: Round trip / 3 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-okinawa-naha) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Nov 2026 - Departure months: 2026-11 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 5 nights - Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha) - Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha) - Cruise type: Round trip / 5 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-okinawa-naha) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 - Departure months: 2026-12, 2027-01 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 4 nights - Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha) - Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha) - Cruise type: Round trip / 5 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha) to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-okinawa-naha-to-tokyo-incl-yokohama) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Jan 2027 - Departure months: 2027-01 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 6 nights - Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Yokohama - Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Yokohama - Cruise type: One way / 5 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-okinawa-naha) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Nov 2026 - Departure months: 2026-11 - Ship: MSC Bellissima - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 6 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Okinawa (Naha) - Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Ishigaki › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha) - Cruise type: One way / 5 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [12-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/navigator-of-the-seas-12n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Feb 2027 - Departure months: 2027-02 - Ship: Navigator of the Seas - Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International - Duration: 12 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Singapore - Port: Yokohama › Nagoya › Osaka › +3 › Singapore - Cruise type: One way / 7 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/那覇港) - [pref.okinawa.jp](https://www.pref.okinawa.jp/) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naha) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naha_port,_Okinawa,_Japan_-_October_2015.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - 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