Published date: July 29, 2025
Convenient on the Last Day in Okinawa!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
After enjoying plenty in Onna Village until the day before, I was looking for a hotel that was close to the airport, allowing me to enjoy Naha until the last moment! It’s conveniently located right in front of Asahikawa Station on the Yui Rail, and between the room and the Naha Airport check-in counter, it only takes about 20-30 minutes. It’s a stylish, no-frills business hotel characteristic of French chains.
Although the rooms are small, it’s extremely practical for an airport hotel before arrival or departure. I picked up some snacks for souvenirs from a nearby supermarket (cheaper than airport prices), enjoyed the popular Okinawa soba, took a stroll in Okinawa Koen for a cool evening, and thoroughly enjoyed Naha. With a short stretch, Kokusai Dori is also nearby, making it a great base for future Okinawa trips.
Experiences during the trip
The main reason I chose Mercure was its proximity, just a 12-minute walk to the famous Okinawa soba restaurant 'Choben'! I decided on Choben for dinner and headed there after checking in. The soba here has light noodles, and the broth is rich with flavor – just to my liking. I even got to enjoy my absolute favorite yomogi soba (limited to 30 servings), perfect for wrapping up my Okinawa trip. The style of sitting on tatami mats is also great for families with small children.