A 2km to 3km long of shopping street in Okinawa, which houses a lot of shops selling souvenirs and local delicacy. In addition, the food village and famous public market are found here too. Not to mentioned, a lot of hotels are suited near this famous street too. A great way to immerse yourself into Okinawa culture and while spending your time walking & shopping around.

Great place to pick up souvenirs and Okinawa t-shirts. Lots of shops selling the same stuff, but lots of side streets selling other goods and services so worth the trip.

It's an interesting street where there are plenty of food options and retail options. There are also many side roads that lead to many other retail and food options. The street is always busy and crowded.

You find everything here from food, souvenirs and everything is fresh! You can go inside the fish market, pick your fish and take it upstairs to get cooked. It’s a must for me when traveling to visit these types of markets and this one did not disappoint. I found everything I was looking for and had an amazing time.

Kokusai Dori is a buzzling street that stretched about 3km, housing mixed shops from teppan, eat all restaus thatboffers the unique blendnof Okinawa's kitchen.

From food to shopping to experiences, Kokusai-Dori is the place to visit! The street houses dozens of shops, and restaurants around every corner. With the markets close by you can spend a whole day or two on Kokusai alone! Ramen, sushi, Traditional Okinawan meals, and more are readily available and makes this street so unique in Naha! I loved being able to walk to Tsuboya from kokusai and it's markets! Truly a shopper and souvenir finder's dream!

Awesome shopping street. Lots of things to shop, eat, see. Just take time to walk up and down the street. Prepare yourself to have lots of fun.

Good place to walk around early morning. Shops open at 10am, many nice and fancy pottery if you have the budget. We bought a pair of shisa at one of the shop ( thinking it’s handmade and unique ) but turns out all the souvenir shops also carry this shisa .

Thoroughly enjoyed the street. If you are looking for pottery ideas or just want to see the different styles of pottery culture, this is a great place to visit right off the busy bustling Street of Kokusi Street.

Quiet street lined with pottery workshops and shops. Pleasant place to wander and browse, if not shop. Leads into the covered market (and fish market close by).

Streets are so beautiful here. You really get the feeling of old traditional Okinawa. Downside side is the shops are all about same and aimed for tourist who want to buy pottery. Not all come from Okinawa so ask shop keeper before buying. Bought some nice gift here though so all in all pretty happy I went here.

Wonderful and enjoyable spot to visit if you love pottery. You can spend more than an hour or so just viewing the different pottery shops. There are a variety of styles ranging from cute and modern to more traditional designs and glazing techniques.

Came for the festival and most stores had items at 20% off! It's a small street with a lot of shops and cafes. I thought the ceramics sold here were unique and not items I have seen in every place! I really loved how each shop carried their style.

If you love Japanese ceramics, you would like this place. It is good for a chill afternoon if you are too tired for the touristy sightseeing. With ceramics museum , ceramics store and cafe, you can possibly spend 2 hours here, as the street is quite short.

It’s a tourist trap. A walk in the area and you will not find locals doing their marketing. There are 2 floors with small restaurants above selling seafood or mostly cooking the seafood for you when u bought it downstairs. Because it’s a tourist place, they have English and Chinese speaking staff at the eateries. It’s basically a seafood and premium beef market with some dry goods/ side dish stalls. Mostly priced higher than their local supermarkets. Each stall had some arrangements with the eateries upstairs. The seafood is mostly overpriced but very fresh. Depending on where you come from, it may be deemed cheap for you due to the exchange rate. Unlike some tourists around me having big prawns, lobsters and crabs, we opted for a simple and very satisfying meal.

May 2025. Mainly seafood market with restaurants on the upper area where you can have your seafood cooked the way your heart desires. This is obviously a touristic place but we enjoyed it. This is actually not a very big market as we thought but there was a lot of choices of fresh fishes and sea creatures, as well as some others Okinawa specialities.

Seafood market was a good experience pick your seafood or wagu and have it cooked how you like . Plenty of other things to see and buy at markets , from clothes to souvenirs, luggage and bags . Very busy place , worth going too.

Nice place for local vibe. But prices are tourist standards. Almost same as tokyo's tsukuji market area. But worth to visit once if happen to be in the area,as the seafood is really fresh.

Our lunch experience at Makishi Public Market was one to remember. We kicked things off on the first floor, picking out fresh seafood right from the local stalls — everything from vibrant cuts of sashimi-grade fish to a whole sea bream that caught our eye. The vendors were warm and welcoming, making the selection process easy and enjoyable. We brought our ingredients up to the second level where the real magic happened. The chefs there turned our picks into a delicious spread. The fresh sashimi was clean, sweet, and beautifully plated — every slice a bite of the ocean. We also had stir-fried bitter gourd with spam, a local Okinawan favourite. The bitterness was mellow and balanced well by the savoury spam. A comforting dish, especially with rice. Another standout was the prawns with eggs — silky and rich, yet not overly heavy. But the showstopper was definitely the sea bream. Cooked Chinese-style — deep-fried to a crispy golden crust and then finished with soy sauce — it was both flavourful and aromatic. Eating upstairs with our custom meal, we really felt immersed in Okinawan food culture. Fresh, interactive, and full of flavour — this was not just a meal, but an experience.

This place was truly amazing! We arrived hopeful and excited about eating here, and we were rewarded with spectacular food, friendly staff who spoke multiple languages, the cleanest fish market I’ve ever been in and so much more. We ordered a lot, since we were really hungry. We had lobster, fish, abalone, sea urchin and oyster sashimi. It was so good, we ate the whole thing and still wanted more. It was bursting with flavour, and the texture varied, sometimes crunchy and sometimes smooth. We ordered cooked fish and lobster porridge too, and it was really, really, really fresh and sweet. We ordered juice and beer, and both were splendid too! If looking for an authentic and cultural experience, I would definitely recommend.

It is not a big market but sufficient for a city. The variety and selection are not very wide, but they have the usual. One can buy the raw ingredients and seafood from the ground floor, and then the seller will send up to the kitchen that you have selected to prepare the food for you.

Nice shopping mall in Okinawa with a roof terrace and many department stores. My favorite was the floor with all the bakery and chocolates.

We visited at almost 8pm on a weekday hoping to find some dinners. Unfortunately most of the restaurant had stop receiving customers as they will be closing at 8.30pm. Even most of the supermarket side foods stalls at Basement 1 had most of their bentos / snacks sold out.. Overall, this shopping centre had lot of items to shop and eat, but pls come early. Haha.

This is a great place for POKEMON lovers. Over 500 POKEMON goods are displayed and available. Okinawa limited : POKEMON plush doll dressed up in EISA style and KARIYUSHI wear ※EISA is a traditional dance in Okinawa that uses native drums. ※KARIYUSHI wear is also a local traditional wear which people commonly say, the Okinawa version of Aloha shirt. Located on the 2nd floor of PALET KUMOJI department store. Business hours 10:00~21:00

Pretty large mall for Naha. Lots of gourmet food choices at the basement floor. There’s also tons of restaurants and shops here if you want to stay indoors.

Wide selection of food at the basement food court. Nice Saboten tonkatsu available here.

It's located on the top floor of the ryubo shopping mall. Go there to shop, eat, and watch the movie.

Expensive shopping center, caters mostly to older citizens. First floor has some good eating places.and an assortment of dessert shops.. Plenty of parking in the building and across the street.

This place has good selections of handkerchiefs and I was happy to get them for my mom. The only problem is it takes too long to get a tax return because there is only one line for it.

A department store which caters for the high-end of the society folks as compared to local department store. Like most of the department store, it has almost every things, like clothes, suit, suitcase, household & appliances etc. We only have a quick view of the department store and mainly went there for our dinner, Porco Rosso (western) café. It serves a delicious meal and seemed to be well received by tourists.

Really liked the Beni imo croquett from the supermarket delicatessen section on B1

Nice department store, on the pricey side really good food court section in the basement. Access to public washroom at all floors.

Good quality products. Nice super market at the lower level. Good bento and sushi box selection.

Although RYUBO is one off the biggest mall in Okinawa, there's really not much interesting in the centre to me except for its basement's establishments i. e. DonQ bakery, cooked food stalls and the supermarket. I really enjoyed taking my time to stroll the aisle and looking at the different types of fresh food and fruits. Five stars for the basement! 😁

Many items up for sale. The basement 1 foods section features many foods stalls with plenty of foods items for sale. There are seating space available if you decide to dine in.

Came around 7.30pm and there was already a Q. Thankfully it didn’t take us long to get a seat. You need to buy your meal ticket from the machine before being seated. If you don’t want to buy a drink, it’s ok as they provide free water. Quality of meal is good and tasty. Tried the matcha pudding too and it’s not too bad.

1/2025 My first Ichiran. Of course it was good… but the strange amusement park feeling was weird. I get that they want you to focus on your bowl of ramen, but that whole no-direct-communication thing was too 21st century for me, lol. (Maybe pandemic-perfect)

There was no queue when we arrived. However, as they don't have the exact number of seats to seat us together, we waited for about 10mins before being ushered to our seats. The ramen was flavourful and the texture of the noodles as what I wanted. Spiciness is also the same. Good eat!

Loved the experience of going out to eat without needing to talk to anyone. Great vibes and excellent food! One tip: order the noodle refill with your pot if you're hungry—you’ll definitely need it. If you don’t like the taste of dashi, don’t go for the recommended amount; choose less instead. Contactless payments are accepted.

When in Rome… couldn’t help but make Ichiran part of my trip. Came fairly late in the evening and still encountered queues, but moved fairly quick. Usual touchscreen ordering system, several languages available. Ramen was delightful as always, but atmosphere was not quite as enjoyable as normal. Loved that Orion was the draft beer keeping inline with local traditions.

A very interesting experience, but I’ll leave that to surprise you… The ramen was great! Ordering kiosks have pictures so you see exactly what you are getting. I especially liked how you can customize your ramen… everything from flavoring, richness of broth, texture of noodle, plus many more. The broth was very nice and rich, but not overwhelming. And they serve the thin angel hair noodles that I prefer. The only thing I didn’t like was the portion of the sliced pork… pretty thin and skimpy, so recommend you order extras. Overall great, will be returning in the future. But avoid the peak hours to skip the long wait. ENJOY!

If you are solo/one person you can get through the cue quicker, I waited around 10 mins. I enjoyed my ramen and staff are all so nice and respectful 🥰 I usually wouldn’t be able to get through even half a bowl this size but it was so yummy I finished the it all! I was very full and satisfied after 😋

I’m so sorry but this was an unpleasant visit. Sashimi was below average. Freshness is gone. General option of fried food was also bad. 🙏🍻 only the bottled Orion was great!

In A Nutshell: -Churasan Tei was a pretty good izakaya restaurant. -I definitely chilled & stayed for a bit enjoying their fresh sashimi, Orion beer & awamori. -I was hoping to try out their coconut crab but they were out. -I highly recommend the Green Caviar Bowl highlighted with sea grapes & Okinawan uni. -The Okinawan tuna was also very fresh & tasty. -I wasnt too fond of the Giant Clam, but the sliced Squid Tentacles were yummy. Overall, I enjoyed the quality of the food here.

Apparently it's a popular restaurant among locals and tourists. If you want local Okinawa cuisines and ingredients, this is the place to be. I think I ordered most dishes with the names that I've never heard and with the ingredients that I've never tried. It was a fun experience! One of the dishes I tried is coconut crab miso soup. It was rare even in Okinawa and they don't usually sell it outside of the island. The taste was nothing special but definitely impactful for the photos😆 I wouldn't recommend to go alone because the portion is relatively generous and not too cheap. It's better to go with more people in order to sample different unique dishes.

Very delicious and fresh seafood. Unfortunately this restaurant allows their customers to smoke. It was very bad this time. Sandwiched between 2 smoking tables. Unpleasant second hand cigarettes smell. Revisited again. This time no customers were smoking. Tasty food enjoyed. 😛

Some of the best seafood I have ever had. Super fresh and delicious. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Slightly annoying that tax is added after and not included on the listed price. Definetly recommend if your keen on trying local Okinawan seafood.

This is a tasty seafood restaurant not far from Naha airport. Maybe 15min if you take the monorail then walk. The food was good and decently priced. Though it was a bit more than we were thinking of spending, we left happy. Heads up, there is a 300 yen cover charge per person, just for the table, and the food is on top of that. We had garlic buttered shellfish that was grilled. The presentation, smell, and taste were great! We also had tempura fish, which was fresh, hot, and delicious. That was my favorite! Lastly, we had the crab miso soup. The presentation was great, but the flavor of the crab meat had been boiled out into the soup, so if you are looking for really good crab, go ahead and get a whole one. (They are a bit pricey though!) There is free dessert if you ask your server. That evening, dessert was some fresh pineapple, and it was very good.

They have English menu and pictures. I had the green cavier, Natural mozuku vinegar (table charge), natural mozuku tempura (free item), trocas shell stir fried and the ryukyu awamori (okinawan alcohol) Nice service: They gave a free desert and a tempura dish

This place is really cool, with all-white buildings right in front of the beach. There are plenty of dining options with both local and international cuisine—Thai, Mexican, American, Japanese, Hawaiian, Indonesian, and more. You can also find souvenir shops, and there’s a hot foot fountain where you can relax and dip your feet. Parking is plentiful and free, making it very convenient. A beautiful and peaceful spot, highly recommended!

A beautiful white themed place filled with colourful decorations and tasty foods. Unblocked view of the blue sky & ocean with aircrafts landing right Infront while visitors enjoying their meals. A place filled with young people, energetic atmosphere as people coming here from various parts of the earth to taste the food and to experience the super sight of commercial and military planes landing.

So so beautiful. All corners all very good. Watching many of airplanes landing with lanscape of ocean and sky is very gratful memory for me... All vibe are stunning! Unfortunatly, I didn't go during sunset which all view seem more beautiful... I stayed outdoor there about 9-11am, there was pretty hot and stong sunny, prefer to making sure you're not dehydrated, lost of cafes and resturants for taking rest.

The perfect place for a sunset, while enjoying OKA’s planes land and take off. The cars around the neighborhood are extremely friendly, and aware of the cars. The parking is extremely limited and tight, so beware and show up early.

Great spot for a date night or a casual outing. There's plenty of food options, and the view is amazing. Plus, there’s a beautiful beach just across the street, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

A great place for a leisure afternoon, especially for those who enjoy watching airplanes and sunset. Food is on the pricier side. The picture would look much sharper if only they had keep up with the paint job. I think it is overdue.

A chill place that u must dine in a restaurant for chill out. But, it's too hot here. The sea is so beautiful with the light blue, deep blue and turquoise colour mixed up. All shops and restaurants here were painted in white. So, it's a mimic to Santorini vibe... Come during sunset will be the best timing. Can watch the sunset while having a drinks or dessert. It's next to the airport, you can keep watching the aeroplane landing from the sky.

We drove and there were parking available lower part of the hill but we drove higher, closer to the museum and also found parking there. The place is free for everyone to walk around and explore. Only pay when you are going into the tunnel, the price (¥600-Adult) was reasonable. Enjoyed the walk through the tunnel and thought it was a wonderful experience.

Very interesting place to visit. Some of the prospects of Okinawans' history is saddening the heart if you don't know this part of Okinawa War History. I loved walking down those tunnels. However, the mental imagery that it brings is sometimes difficult to bear.

Very sad story of how the Okinawan people suffered through the war. 94K civilians died as they were caught up in the bombing and ground attacks. This museum lays out the horrors they suffered. Their lands, houses, and culture were completely destroyed. There are many peace prayer ribbons stating the resolve of young school children not to support war. It's very sobering and sad.

Being able to go and see history and think about what was actually going on there many years ago is pretty neat. Someday things like that will not be there. Take advantage of it. Nice little set up with photos and a map see imagine the tunel system. 600 yen per person or a group of 20 and 400 ten per person.

Great experience. The photos and audio visuals are a graphic picture of the resilience of the Okinawan people during the tumultuous times of WW2. The tunnels were quite surreal, to think of the soldiers who spent time in them

It was a great experience. I came on Saturday moening. There was no crowds but a few people visiting this place during that time. So i dont feel scared to go around the place. The not good for me, we had to walk upward to the car. Didnt know the exit would be 400-300metres to the entrance

Definitely worth the price. Won't spend too long here so make a quick stop! Humbling walking the tight corridors knowign what the soldiers must have endures.

ASHIBINAA Outlet stands as yet another monument to the slow death of the outlet mall - a relic of a fading industry, clinging desperately to a twilight that’s already slipping beneath the horizon. Predictably, this outlet mall follows the same tired formula: a dreary parade of uninspired Western brands, indistinguishable from any middling outlet in the US or Canada. Without a trace of Japanese character to lend it charm, one wonders why any overseas visitor would bother making the trip. The sheer scale of the space holds tantalising potential, but alas, the management appears steadfast in its devotion to monotony. One might almost admire the commitment to mediocrity, if only it weren’t so profoundly dull.

I came a year ago, and it was a ghost town. This year, I was surprised to find the place rejuvenated, and there was actually a crowd, much better than last year. However, much can still be done to enhance the overall experience.

The typical shops you can find in outlet mall. Some shops offer direct tax refund when the purchase is above 5000 or 5500 yen. Not many food stalls though.

Spend some time in this factory outlet and u can really snag some good deals.. Though not as big as the outlets in Sapporo, this is less crowded when I visit... Parking is also aplenty...

Cool outlet mall with lots of the popular brands from the high-street brands to the luxury ones. There are restaurants, cafe and food courts available so you can spend the whole day here.

Great mall. Lots of shops. Wide selection. Clothes, shoes, toys, suitcases and more!

Plenty of parking space. If you want grab some stuff from the standard brands. Wacoal had pretty good selection and prices were attractive. Banana republic also had a good selection of items. No food within shopping area except an Indian restaurant on 2nd floor.

Great place to stop by for some well priced sashimi and Seafood, there's an area literally selling those cooked (or uncooked) in the way you want. Shopping for local goods too in the main area.

We went on a Saturday which was also a national holiday so it was very crowded. Avoid the seafood. It is a horrible tourist trap. Overpriced seafood that is not fresh. Even the grilled lobster and prawn are cold when you bite into it because they’ve been sitting out for awhile. Everything tasted like rubber. The farmers market was also very disappointing. The bento boxes were not good. The products are fresher and cheaper at Road Side Station Toyosaki just a few minutes drive north (道の駅豊崎). The only thing that was worth going for were the grannies deep frying GIANT doughnuts with carrots inside (Sata Andagi) and vegetable tempura (“Kakiage”). The queue is long because the locals buy 20 at a time but it’s worth the wait if you drive all the way here.

We stopped by on our way back from the Peace Memorial Park. We arrived late, so there was not much left, but we did see tropical fruits, local avocados, and other unusual foods!

Very near to the airport. Inexpensive sushi bentos can be had for 1000 yen for 3 boxes (in 2019). Great place for lunch.

Sushi is fresh and good, but it only has few sushi shops. The food counts and the store are fine.

A much better local food products shop than the JA shop a few minutes drive directly north (across from the outlet mall).

Too many choices, too little time

Good varieties and fresh sashimi! The clam soup from the 1st store after entrance tastes yummy too! Worth the visit!

Got some fresh and cheap seafood of the store in the back. Some shop offer 50% off in the afternoon and all shop will start giving discount after 5pm. You can plan your time to eat there as well. The gift shop is also full of interesting stuffs. We found a Okinawan Gin for 3,600 Yen which is cheaper compared to the same one in the airport. So, it’s worth checking out as well

2025.05 place for quick lunch, open eating area. Lot of pigeon. They have fresh market and cooked market separated. They also have sit in restaurant

Amazing shop, WIll be surprise those who travel from outside from Okinawa. You can find various vegetables and fruits which you cannot find.

🐟 Itoman Fish Market ⭐ Fresh seafood, good prices, tasty but hot in summer Plenty of fresh seafood at much better prices than on the mainland. Tasty overall, though some dishes can be a bit salty. Outdoor seating can be hot in September, and the restroom is quite far, making handwashing less convenient. There are also restaurants in the souvenir area with air conditioning, which is more comfortable, though without the fresh seafood options.

We happened to find this market on the way back to return our rental car. I wish I could have visited this place sooner. As a sashimi and fresh seafood lover, this market is perfect. It offers several options for fresh sashimi and oysters. Based on what I saw, it mostly caters to both local and foreign tourists. Most of the retailers only accept cash, with perhaps only 2-3 accepting credit cards. You can grab your food and eat in a semi outdoor seating area, which is quite large. I’ll make this market a priority next time we go to Okinawa lol.

Amazing fish market if you want to get fresh sushi. They cut a tuna daily at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm daily that you can watch too. Great experience and a lot of options to pick from as well.

Unbelievably hot in the summer. Way too crowded.

(Translated by Google) We had dinner with a tour group for 2,000 yen, an all-you-can-eat Okinawa BBQ, offering pork, chicken, and beef. The quality of the meat was average, so don't expect too much. There were also several kinds of drinks, soups, desserts, and brown sugar cakes. The service was quick when changing to iron plates, so it was a good place to have a filling meal! (Original) 跟團來吃晚餐2000日圓，沖繩烤肉吃到飽，提供豬肉.雞肉.牛肉都有，肉質普普不要要求太多，有各式飲品數種，湯及甜點，黑糖糕，換鐵盤服務迅速，來吃粗飽可以！

(Translated by Google) I ate there with a tour group, and the quality of the meat was average. But since it was cheap, I didn't expect much. They also offer curry rice, beef stew, udon noodles, and miso soup. I highly recommend the wasabi with the meat. Also, cabbage can be eaten raw, so it can be eaten with meat. (Original) 跟團來吃，肉質上面較為普通 但畢竟價格便宜，並沒有太多要求 裡面還有咖喱飯、燉牛肉、烏龍麵及味噌湯可以使用 很推薦 大根山葵搭配肉一起吃 另外有趣的是高麗菜可以直接生吃，所以也可以搭配肉一起吃

(Translated by Google) Personal preference ~ Udon noodles, wagyu beef, kudzu cake, milk pudding... most important‼ ️Don't come out if you haven't eaten enough meat🥳🥳 (Original) 個人喜好～烏冬麵、和牛、葛餅、牛奶布丁⋯最重要‼️肉沒吃夠別出來🥳🥳

(Translated by Google) Roasted pork + wasabi is a perfect match, it is super greasy and you can eat a lot of meat without feeling greasy. (Original) 燒肉+大根山葵真的絕配，超級解油膩，可以吃很多肉都不膩

(Translated by Google) Okinawa BBQ All-you-can-eat Provide pork, chicken and beef Various drinks, soups and desserts The service was fast and quick (Original) 沖繩烤肉吃到飽 提供豬肉.肌肉.牛肉 各式飲品.湯.甜點 服務迅速很快

(Translated by Google) We had dinner at this restaurant during a tour group trip. All-you-can-eat barbecue. It was a good place to eat. The meats were pretty good. (Original) 旅行跟團晚餐吃這家 燒肉吃到飽 就是吃粗飽 肉類都還不錯吃

Delicious hamburger with yummy side dishes and unlimited drinks.

Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, nice beverages and desserts. Full of exquisite and unique pottery

Very VERY delicious and a beautiful place

They don’t bother to respond on social media. I was just asking where they got the apron their staff wears. We’ve eaten here 3x during our 2-week trip in Okinawa. Sad they don’t seem to care.

quaint little cafe which offers some food and dessert. also sells cute pieces of pottery.

This place is absolutely fantastic

This place serves dishes that please both Western and Japanese tongues.

(Translated by Google) 2021/03/06 on second thoughts. ordinary superior Next is the spicy one! That's what I'm thinking Why? I ordered miso ramen. Today we also had miso ramen and gyoza. The gyoza were crispy. Store history! It was the best gyoza. Thank you for the meal. 2020/7/11 I want people to eat it thinking it's just the average of the average. Today, miso ramen (medium) + fried rice set (with 2 gyoza) + ¥280 = ¥980...maybe The egg noodles were good. My friend had chilled Tantan noodles. Both are medium but have a lot of volume! ️ (Original) 2021/03/06 やっぱり。普通の上等 次は、辛いヤツ！ って思ってるのですが 何故か？味噌ラーメンを頼むのです。 本日も味噌ラーメン中と、餃子。 餃子は、パリパリでした。 店舗史上！最高の餃子でした。 ご馳走様でした。 2020/7/11 普通の中の普通だと思って食して欲しいです。 本日は、味噌らーめん（中）＋チャーハンセット（餃子2個付き）＋¥280=¥980…多分 たまご麺は、良かった。 友人は、冷やしタンタン麺 両方とも、中なのにボリューム‼️

(Translated by Google) This is a ramen shop run by JEFF, famous for its Nuyaru Burger. I don't know about the other stores, but the Tomigusuku store is located on the same premises as Jeff, so the location is easy to find. This time I went there on a Saturday during lunch time, and the customers, mainly men who work in the area, came here to eat delicious and punchy ramen. It fills up quickly after 12:00. This time, I had the "Mabo Tofu Ramen", and it was very delicious with thick curly Chinese noodles, thick and spicy punch. In Okinawa, where there are relatively many restaurants that serve Okinawa soba or variations thereof, this restaurant stands out with its own uniqueness. As someone who doesn't like the chewy texture of Okinawa soba, I'm a bit naive. The texture of the Chinese noodles was very satisfying. This is a restaurant that I will continue to visit until I have eaten all of their ramen lineup. (Original) ぬーやるバーガーで有名なJEFFが運営しているラーメン屋さんです。他の店は知らないですが、豊見城店はジェフと同じ敷地内に存在していますので、場所は分かりやすいです。 今回は土曜日の昼ご飯時に行きましたが、この辺りで仕事をしている男性を中心にした客が、美味しくてパンチのあるラーメンを食べに来るお店でした。12時過ぎたら直ぐに満員です。 今回、私は「麻婆豆腐ラーメン」を頂きましたが、太めの縮れ中華麺に、トロミと辛味の効いたパンチのあるラーメンで、とても美味しくいただきました。沖縄そば、あるいはそのアレンジを提供する店が比較的多い沖縄の中では、個性の際立つ存在。やや、沖縄そばの「もそっ」とした食感を苦手とする私としては、純粋？中華そばの食感がとても納得の行く味わいでした。 この店のラーメンのラインアップを一通り食べ切るまでは通い続けたいお店です。

(Translated by Google) Stamina chilled noodles!! ️The warm pork kimchi had a crunchy bean sprout that was very satisfying to eat, and although the noodles were cold, it went well with the pork kimchi❗I wanted a little more spiciness, so when I finished half of it, I added the provided shichimi chili pepper and ate it😋It was delicious✨ Added on 2023.8.27 I ate mapo miso ramen. It was my first visit in 3 months, but it looks like they will be closing on August 29th (Tuesday) 😣 I've been going to this ramen shop for about 20 years, and I miss it very much, but I hope that one day I'll be able to eat there again. (Original) スタミナ冷やし麺‼️温かい豚キムチは、もやしはシャキシャキで食べ手応えがあり、麺は冷たいけど豚キムチと合う❗辛さがもう少し欲しかったので、半分食べたところで備え付けの七味唐辛子かけて食べました😋美味しかったです✨ 2023.8.27追記 麻婆味噌ラーメン食べました。3ヶ月ぶりの訪問になったのですが、8/29(火)に閉店するようです😣 約20年通ったラーメン屋さんで、とても寂しいですが、また食べられる日が来る事を願っています。

(Translated by Google) It looks like it's closed, so I haven't been able to visit it yet. Is it open? I was able to visit for the first time after trying several times. The staff were very friendly and the ramen was delicious. (Original) 閉店したような佇まいで、まだ来店出来てません。 開店してるのでしょうか？ 何回かチャレンジして初訪問できました。 スタッフの方、すこぶる愛想良く、ラーメンも美味しく頂けました。

(Translated by Google) Sanpachi Day is recommended. More than 10 menu items (medium size) all priced at 500 yen. It's so popular that it's fully booked today, with some people waiting outside. (Original) さんぱちデーはオススメ。十数種のメニュー(中サイズ)が全品500円。今日は満席、外で待つ人もいるほど人気。

(Translated by Google) Absolutely delicious! I'm grateful because I had a hard time finding delicious miso ramen in Okinawa. Being able to drink lemon tea instead of water felt like a bonus. (Original) 無難に美味しい！沖縄で美味しい味噌ラーメンはなかなか見つけられないでいたのでありがたい。お水の代わりにレモンティーが飲めるのもちょっと得した気分。

(Translated by Google) I often go there to eat. The taste is simple and delicious Σd(・∀・´) The kids love the self-service iced tea. (Original) よく食べに行きます。味は素朴で美味しいΣd(・∀・´)子ども達は、セルフサービスで飲めるアイスティーが大好き。

While it's nice to visit all the beautiful sights and places that Okinawa has to offer, it's also important to look at an unfortunate part of it's history. This memorial is a stirring reminder of what we are capable of and what we ought to avoid most on the future. All of the stories and information is respectfully and honestly portrayed through historical records and first hand recollection.

Speechless, very nice Memorial, I did not make it through without tearing up. It is so sad that the women actually young girls of Okinawa went through. WAR is a horrible thing! The second time coming here and it still is a remarkable Cenotaph with detailed accounts of the suffering.

It was a sad place remembering when these school girls were called into the battle of Okinawa. Reading the memorials to 15 to 17 year olds and what they did and how they died is wrenching. It is hard not to cry.

A sad place to visit, as many innocent people died here.

A must if you visit Okinawa, it gives you a glimpse of what happened in WWII through the eyes of high schoolers that were told to support the army.

As others have said before, the monument has great historical significance. War is not kind to any of its participants, and these girls and their teachers were victims to the effects of warfare during the Battle of Okinawa.

A memorial dedicated to those heroines whose lives were devastated by the brutal war. We must be reminded of the horrors of wars. May there be forever peace in our world.

This was a great beach for snorkeling. It had many cool corals and a large variety of fish. The snorkeling area was also easy to get to which was nice. The beach is a coral beach with zero shade so it was hot! You can stake tents down in the coral. There was a building with a men's bathroom and a women's bathroom. It cost 300 yen to park in the lot at John Man Beach. I definitely recommend going if you like snorkeling.

Great for a little hike, history lesson and cave exploring. Not really a place to relax. Really cool story behind this spot. Has parking lot too.

What a great 👍 place to go(8/9/2024)

Saw a turtle!! Stick to the left side of the beach! Bring shoes too, very rocky!

The best beach for snorkelling on the south coast. Popular on weekends, there is free parking for a few dozen cars, so arrive fairly early to snab a spot because many families stay all day and camp near the beach. There is a short path to the east leading to a small secluded rocky beach with caves in the cliffs. Bring your own F&B, nothing to buy here.

Odo Beach AKA John Man Beach. This a great natural beach with tide pools for little ones to explore, make sure you have water shoes with good tread it can get slippery. Beyond the tide pools it turns into shallow water which is nice for snorkeling. It is also a good spot for surfing, there is a warning sign of shark so be cautious if surfing. If facing the ocean on the far left there are to shrines you can access easy at low tide from an opening at the end of the parking lot.

It is an interesting place, but definitely not a bathing beach. Yet we had our fun looking into the tide pools. But that's not shomething unique on Okinawa. Considering its remote place, I give it no more than 2 stars.

Definitely spend the 300 yen to get the audio guide, because it was really worth it. There is a lot more context provided AND the survivor testimonies are immediately translated into your language as you watch the videos, which is really cool. The most meaningful experience I had in Okinawa. Super sad and horrifying, but an important reminder of the necessity of peace. I also appreciated that the captions were super honest and straightforward as well. The survivor testimonies and the photos/description of each girl who is honored there utterly destroyed me.

Offers a perspective from the girls school who were conscripted with horrifying testimonies from survivors. Somber, thought provoking museum with 5 sections depicting their school life, how it begun and continues towards the end of the Okinawa war. 450 yen per adult, 300 yen for audio guide.

This museum made a deep impression on me. Last time I had such feelings at a concentration camp museum in Germany. Very strong feelings. The museum tells personal stories of real people, who witnessed and experienced the horrors of war themselves. Such stories often get lost in the background of grand events in history books, but the museum highlights small stories of ordinary people, thus making the events feel real. I defenitely recommend visiting Himeyuri Museum.

I have been to a lot of museums in Japan that have been about the War, but I think this museum stood out the most for me. Excellently presented, a very interesting exhibition with items that belonged to the students. Very, very sad but it’s important that their stories will never be forgotten. I’ll definitely go again! RIP.

A somber museum focused on school children who sheltered and died in a stone cave in front of the museum. They are commemorated in a photographic listing of each girl and their individual story.

Very nice museum. Highly recommend for those curious about the effects of the Battle of Okinawa.

A poignant story of how war affects innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. I like how the setup of the museum succeeds in making the visit enjoyable while avoiding the draggy-ness of over-information. The testimonials and accounts of the last days before the surrender were very interesting - glad there was English translation at that one booth in the room filled with Japanese scripts. The life-sized cave that opens up to the entrance of the museum is a nice touch too. Tip for drivers using Gmaps: Don’t put Himeyuri Museum as your destination and follow the route blindly, as I did. You’ll end up in a no man’s land below a hill the museum is located. Instead, put Himeyuri Memorial Tower as the destination and you’ll find some parking near the museum.

The highlight for me is you get to watch the artists working on the glass art pieces live. If you speak Japanese you can interact with them. The shop is filled with beautiful glass wares.

Went to ryukyu glass villege during Asian marche. It was really hot but they prepared tent and benches. The gift shop had variety of beautifully crafted ryukyu glass that you could buy. There was an interactive gallery inside as well.

Beautiful glass village with stunning glass art! Watching the artists blow glass was super cool. I highly recommend booking a reservation online for the ThinkThink glass class — you can choose your own glass colors and design to make a unique piece yourself! It was such a fun and memorable activity. There are also several shops where you can purchase beautiful glass art, plus a restaurant on site. Don’t miss the Blue Seal ice cream inside the gift shop. Totally worth checking out! -Parking is free -There are restaurants on site -Highly recommend booking the "think think" glass class online. -Blue seal is inside one of the gift shops -There is an "outlet" gift shop with imperfect pieces for 20-30% off. - Check out the Cocoon exhibit. If you participate in the glass class- the exhibit is half off. 500 yen

Ryuku Glass village is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of the city, without being too far away a drive. The compound has a simplistic yet tranquil environment about it. We had a lost of respect & enjoyed watching the professionals make glass in the open compound, showcasing their years of apprenticeship and training. Within the indoor (air-conditioned) area of the village, there were a lot of glass souvenir options to choose from. The glasses there were all handmade and each had their distinct differentiable feature even though they were of supposedly the same design. No two glasses were made exactly the same, which we enjoyed. Despite being a glass village, it is an extremely family friendly place. There were glass making and painting class options that we did not opt for but seemed popular based on the number of people we saw waiting for the class to start. Upon purchasing your glass pieces, the staff were extremely efficient and professional about packing it, wrapping them carefully and placing them in boxes, ready for gifting to your friends and family back home. They even have a cafe serving good coffee and blue seal ice cream if you need a break from all your shopping! The glass making culture in Okinawa has deep history, we really enjoyed the glass village and would recommend anyone to drop by if you are visiting Okinawa. (Estimated visiting time without glass workshops would be 1-1.5 hours!)

Beautiful place to buy locally made Ryukyu Glass products. Also, see and experience the process ( we visited earlier in the day, classes were later in the day). Food options available.

Awesome activities. Have seen glassblowers working in a few places before but never had the chance to do it ourselves til we came here. Such a good setup, kids can do it and the staff are incredibly kind, helpful and friendly.

Great place where you can see and learn a lot about glass manufacturing. They have workshops, glass outlet, restaurant, gift shop and very big and free parking. So you can spend a lot of time in the village.

We made a detour to Cape Kyan during our Okinawa trip, and I’m glad we did. It’s not one of those crowded touristy spots, but more of a quiet, soul-stirring place with deep history behind it. Located right at the southern tip of Okinawa island, the cape stands dramatically above the sea with tall cliffs and wide-open views that really stop you in your tracks. The drive there was peaceful — flanked by sugarcane fields and narrow roads. There’s a small parking area near the entrance, and from there, just a short walk leads to the edge of the cliffs. As I walked along the path, I couldn’t help but pause to take in the view. The ocean stretched endlessly in front of me, and with the strong sea breeze and quiet surroundings, it gave a sense of calm and reflection. There’s also a simple monument here dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during World War II. Standing there, I felt the weight of history and sorrow, especially knowing that this place saw tragedy during the war. But that’s also what made the visit more meaningful. It wasn’t crowded when we went — maybe just one or two others around. We spent a little time just sitting and soaking in the atmosphere. No fancy shops or cafés nearby, just raw nature and a powerful sense of the past. This spot really left an impression on me. Cape Kyan is one of those places that make you slow down, appreciate the beauty of the present, and remember the importance of peace.

Southern most point of Okinawa main island. Perfect place to see the sunset. The spot also has a sad history of mass suicide during WW2, there is a peace memorial as well. When I visited, there was a food truck selling meat pies. Sells great evenly roasted coffee.

Beautiful view, kind of out of the way and a pretty similar view can be had at the Peace Memorial Park. Worth it if you want t get to almost the southernmost point on the island. The last stretch of road is one lane with limited room to turn out but there are few visitors so just drive slowly and should be fine. Bathroom and shaded pavilion available.

Nice 1 way road to go in Need to be careful

Southern most cape in Okinawa. A beautiful place with a dark history. Very quiet. Not that popular due to accessibility. Nice drive through sugar cane fields to get there. Some say narrow but we didn't experience that. Worth a visit to enjoy the view & pay respect to all those that perished there.

Long drive but was nice. It’s the most southern part of Okinawa. It was quiet when we got there but then alot of people showed up around 4:30pm. You can buy a cherry drink for ¥200 (cash only) , helps with the warm weather right now.

Greetings Googlers, here is a tourist location that has an epic cliff side view peering out over the ocean. A neat little light house sits here on the site. If you come just know there is only a bath room here. No vending machines or water to stock up on so you’ll want to come prepared since this place is great for a stop and go kind of adventure. I was able to scout the area and be done in 5-10 min. The road is narrow so be sure to keep an eye out for cars traveling in and out of this place.

Very cool castle ruins. Plaques indicate spots of interest and the sea and coast views are very nice. The plaques also have QR codes for English translations. It is a very country road to access it, however.

A beautiful seaside view of the southernmost gusuku in Okinawa. There is a very small parking area and the walk is about 50 yards to the view. There are some rocky portions, so I recommend closed toe shoes. There are also a ton of bugs so bug spray is a good idea. We stopped to explore here after the Ryukyu glass village. Worth the 8 minute drive down the road for a quick view. -No bathrooms -See QR codes on signs for English -Be careful of potholes when parking -There is a path down to the beach, but it's very dangerous. Roped off for safety concerns.

This place felt really special despite it's simplicity. The castle ruins themselves don't offer too much, but the location with splendid views across the ocean and coastline is fantastic. When you sit down on the grass and listen to the waves with the old castle walls in your back and nobody else around, then you start to relax and enjoy being at this place. There is a gravel parking lot for around five cars.

Ruins of an castle. If you have a way around, you can stop there and have a look ... it is for couple of minutes only. There are narrow roads and very small parking place, but since it wasn't busy it wasn't a problem. You can then drive to the cape where the parking is bigger and combine the two places in one trip

Interesting place. Very rocky tho. Has a great view of the ocean.

Great historic place to take the family or even for a romantic getaway. Kid friendly besides the steep decline to get to the base where the East China Sea sea is–boots or better shoes recommended if going down the cliff side and not recommended to try with small children. Overall, a great experience.

This place is so beautiful! If you haven’t been here you need to go. If you want to go to the little tide pool then bring tennis shoes so you can hike over the coral rocks. Also bring water. Sometimes the rope swing breaks but it’s regularly replaced. A good time.

We bought souvenirs here and the prices were good. We didn't try the food, but after reading the reviews, I wish we did.

You get to taste okinawa... Get some souvenirs too

(Translated by Google) It was my first time eating Okinawa soba, and it was more delicious than I expected. Even the soup had a strong dashi flavor! They gave me a taste of the sata andagi, and the customer service was wonderful. The person at the souvenir shop was a little aggressive lol (Original) 初めて沖縄そばというものを食べましたが、想像以上に美味しく、つゆまで出汁がきき美味しかったです！サーターアンダギーの味見をくれまして、素敵な接客でした。 お土産売り場の方は、やや積極的でした笑

(Translated by Google) This is a long-established store selling sata andagi, ice cream, and other items, located inside a souvenir shop. Yubido's sata andagi is well-known in Okinawa. It's delicious. It's been quite a while since I last visited, but it hasn't changed at all. The staff's customer service style hasn't changed at all (they're a bit forceful, but it's not unpleasant and even gives off the strength of Okinawan women). (Original) 昔からあるサーターアンダギー、アイスクリームなどが販売されている店舗で、お土産屋さんの中にあります。優美堂のサーターアンダギーは、沖縄では知られた存在です。美味しいですね。かなり久しぶりに伺いましたが、変わりません。何にも染まらず、店員さんの接客スタイルも変わりません(多少強引な戦法ですが、不愉快さは感じず、沖縄の女性の強ささえ感じます)。

(Translated by Google) This was the meal that came with the tour. The taste was average. I bought it because I heard that sata andagi with pumpkin was delicious. I didn't really taste much of the pumpkin, and it had a slightly yellowish color. It's sad that the sata andagi at other restaurants have been getting smaller and smaller every year, but this was a satisfying size. I tried it when I got back to the hotel and it was indeed delicious. I'd like to eat it again. (Original) ツアーで付いてくる食事がこちらでした。 味は普通かな。 かぼちゃ入りサーターアンダギーが美味しいという事で購入しました。 かぼちゃの味はあんまり感じなく、わずかに黄色い感じでした。 他の店では最近、サーターアンダギーが年々小さくなって悲しいですが、満足する大きさでした。 ホテルに帰って食べてみると確かに美味しかったです。 また食べたいです。

(Translated by Google) Since I've come all the way to Okinawa, I want to try "Okinawa Soba" at least once...🤔 We had lunch at this restaurant while sightseeing and purchasing souvenirs. Order “Okinawa Soba”🙏 I was surprised at how unique the taste was❗😳 Also, I wasn't feeling well that day, perhaps due to the temperature difference with Kyushu, and I chose something that was easy to digest, so I was able to kill two birds with one stone 👍️✨ Well, I later learned that soba is bad for digestion 😂 However, while many shops were closed for the year-end and New Year holidays, I was really grateful that these shops were open as I came for sightseeing 🙏💦 The soba was delicious and I was very satisfied🙆💯 (Original) せっかく沖縄へ来たからには1度は『沖縄そば』なるものを食べときたいですな…🤔 観光やお土産の購入ついでにこちらのお店でランチを頂きました🍴 『沖縄そば』を注文🙏 けっこう独特な味でビックリ❗😳 あと、この日は九州との気温差の影響なのか、少し体調が優れなかったということもあり、消化の良いものを選んだという理由も含まれていたので、一石二鳥でしたね👍️✨ まあ、そばは消化に悪いってのをあとあと知ることにはなりましたけど😂 けど、年末年始で閉まっているお店も多い中、観光で来ていた自分的にはこういったお店が営業していてホントに助かりましたね🙏💦 そばも美味しかったし大満足でした🙆💯

(Translated by Google) This souvenir shop is right in front of Himeyuri Tower. I hadn't heard of this place, but I'd heard their sata andagi are delicious, so I popped in to buy some souvenirs. I happened to pop in and they were freshly fried and delicious! ❕ It was my first time trying sugar tempura with Nanking on it, and it was surprisingly good! ❕ I ended up buying two bags more than I had planned. 😶💦 I didn't eat there, but the sata andagi samples were delicious, so I gave them a four. 🌟 The atmosphere felt like a traditional local souvenir shop, so I'd give it a three. But overall... I'd give it a four. 🌟 (Original) ひめゆりの塔の目の前にあるお土産屋。 オラは知らんかったんやけど、サーターアンダギーが美味しいって聞いて、お土産購入の為に、足を運びました。 たまたま来店したら、揚げたてで美味かった～❕南京が入ってる砂糖天ぷらは、初めて食べたけど、以外に美味しい❕ 思わず予定の購入よりも、２袋多く買ってしまった😶💦 食事はしなかったけども、サーターアンダギーの試食は美味しかったから🌟４ 雰囲気は、昔ながらの地方のお土産屋って感じで、🌟３つ やけど、トータルは……🌟４つにします❕