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 · 26.21, 127.67

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 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 soba, goya champuru, rafute, umibudo (sea grapes), taco rice, awamori

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

Nearest airport

15–25 min

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

Japan & AsiaMar–Jun 2027

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Okinawa (Naha)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Hong Kong

13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Shanghai

Sources