Naha: Historic Castles, Shrines and Ryukyu Era Gardens
Home of the Shuri Castle and the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, Japan is one of the tropical islands loved for its royal appeal. The region still features sights that will remind you of the once flourishing martial arts scene in the area during the 1400s to 1800s. Now, the downtown is also filled with stalls featuring traditional ceramics, bars, restaurants and entertainment areas. The OKA-Naha Airport and the KJP-Kerama Airport are the main terminals that services flights into the region.
Best Time to Visit
Explore Naha during the months of June to September. Naha, Japan hotels are usually crowded during the arrival of the cherry blossoms in January. Several festivals are celebrated in the region such as the Naha Eisa Festival, Shuri Castle Festival and the Shuri Cultural Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Situated near the Naha Airport, you can quickly head for a dip at the Azama Sunsun Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the region. Glass bottom boats and marine sports are a few of the activities you can enjoy in the area. Enjoy the view at the Bankoku Shinryokan or visit the Gesashi Bay's Mangrove. This mangrove forest is considered to be one of the national treasures of the Ryukyu Kingdom back in the 1950s as well as the Japanese government in 1972. Situated near the downtown area and several conveniences in the area are the stunning Mercure Okinawa Naha and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Naha, accommodations you might want to consider during your holiday.