Published date: June 19, 2025
A Laid-back Stay in Naha Filled with Strolls and Delicious Food
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
For this trip, I stayed at “OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts,” focusing not on a packed sightseeing itinerary but on experiencing Naha.
The OMO Naha hotel is within walking distance from Kencho-Mae Station on the Yui Rail. Its accessibility makes it perfect as a base for exploring the city. The interior is stylish and compact, and the staff had a friendly atmosphere, creating a comfortable feeling of relaxation.
Experiences during the trip
This time, I chose not to pack in tourist spots but rather to embrace the theme of “wandering.” I strolled along Kokusai Street, peeked into local shopping streets by entering side alleys.
The only site I firmly visited was Shuri Castle. Although it is still under reconstruction, it was a precious experience to witness the “process of revival” that can only be seen now. It seems that the main hall is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2026, so I would like to visit again once it's finished.
In the evening, I enjoyed a style of hopping between restaurants around OMO. I savored Okinawan cuisine with Orion beer and sampled Okinawan fish and umi-budo!
Every place I visited was delicious!♪
While a journey that conquers tourist spots is great, being able to stroll through the city at my leisure, eat delicious food, and enjoy drinks at night—that’s one of the charms of Naha.
It was a three-day experience where I could enjoy the “white space” of travel.