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View Japan & Asia on the mapA 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.

Okinawa (Naha)

Okinawa (Naha) · Japan · View on map

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.

Port location

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Okinawa (Naha) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 320,000
Population
Subtropical climate. Warm year-round; summers are hot, humid, and prone to typhoons. Winters are relatively warm and comfortable.
Climate
Japanese (Okinawan dialect and Uchinaaguchi are also spoken)
Language
Japanese yen (JPY)
Currency
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)
Best time to visit
Local food
Okinawa sobagoya champururafuteumibudo (sea grapes)taco riceawamori
Sights
Shuri Castle (World Heritage Site)Kokusai-dori StreetChuraumi AquariumSefa Utaki
Monthly average high / low temperatures
20°
15°Jan
20°
15°Feb
22°
17°Mar
24°
19°Apr
27°
22°May
30°
25°Jun
32°
27°Jul
32°
27°Aug
31°
26°Sep
28°
24°Oct
25°
20°Nov
22°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Naha · about 1.9 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥780
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

OKA
Naha International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
15–25 min

About 3.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Naha”, “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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