Naha, Japan
那覇市
Naha is a regional capital of 317,625 people in Okinawa, Japan, founded in May 20, 1921.
Why visit Naha
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 276 places to eat, 111 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Naha Cultural Art Theater NAHArt, Okinawa Christian University, Tsushimamaru Memorial museum and Tsuboya Pottery Museum.
Weather in Naha
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About Naha
Naha (Japanese: 那覇市, Hepburn: Naha-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [nä́.hä̀, nä̀.hä́.ɕì]; Okinawan: Naafa or Nafa) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 317,405 and a population density of 7,939 people per km2 (20,562 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 39.98 km2 (15.44 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Naha (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Naha on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do12
Okinawa Christian University
School · 8.2 km
Higher education institution in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing
School · 1.8 km
Higher education institution in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
School · 4.1 km
Higher education institution in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa University
School · 2.5 km
Higher education institution in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks41
Tsushimamaru Memorial museum
Museum · 1.0 km
Museum in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
若狭1-25-37
Fr-We 09:00-17:00
Mekaru Tomb Cluster
Monument and historic site · 2.7 km
Historic cemetery in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Naha City Museum of History
Museum
Museum in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
Museum · 2.2 km
Museum in Naha City
Tamaudun
Monument and historic site · 3.7 km
Building in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Urasoe yōdore
Monument and historic site · 6.6 km
Royal mausoleum in Okinawa
Yamashita First Cave Site Park
Monument and historic site · 1.5 km
Urban park in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
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25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes276
ニジイロカフェ /Nijiiro Cafe
Cafe · Chicken, Hot Dog, Regional, Bento, Takeout, Beer · 1.1 km
Parlor & Drinks Beachside takeout bento Daily deli items
5, 那覇市
Th-Tu 11:00-20:00
264 more on the map.
History
According to the Irosetsuden (遺老説伝), the name of Naha comes from its original name, Naba, which was the name of a large, mushroom-shaped stone in the city. (Naba is a Western Japanese and Ryukyuan word for "mushroom.") Gradually, the stone wore away and became buried, and the name's pronunciation and its kanji gradually changed.
In Naha, some archeological relics of the Stone Age were found. From a Jōmon period kaizuka (shell mound), ancient Chinese coins were found. Pottery found by archaeologists indicates that the area was an active site of trade with the Japanese archipelago and Korean peninsula at least as early as the 11th century. Though it is not known just when the area first became organized as a functioning port city, it was active as such by the time of the unification of the Ryūkyū Kingdom in the early 15th century.
Though today Naha has grown to incorporate the former royal capital city of Shuri, center of Chinese learning Kumemura, and other towns and villages, in the period of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, it was a smaller city, prominent as a major port, but not as a political center.
From the History section of Naha on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay111
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping59
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare15
Map of Naha
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Getting there and nearby towns
Naha Airport (OKA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 km away.
- Tomigusuku 3 km south, about 3 min by car
- Kanegusuku 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Urasoe 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Yonabaru 7 km east, about 7 min by car
- Nishihara 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- Itoman 10 km south, about 10 min by car
- Ginowan 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Nanjō 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
- Nakagusuku 11 km east, about 11 min by car
- Yaese 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Asahi-machi Naha Okinawa01s3s4410, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Naha Manhole hdsr BL9000 05, Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert, CC BY 4.0
- Naha Manhole hdsr BL9000 08, Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert, CC BY 4.0
- Naha City Hall Main Building (53942353561), xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Naha City Hall 20250504092203, TurnOnTheNight, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naha City Hall 20141214 night, Richard, enjoy my life!, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 131227 Naha City Hall Okinawa pref Japan02s, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 131227 Naha City Hall Okinawa pref Japan01s, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Chome Kumoji 縣廳前站 Prefectural Office Station Monorail Line February 2026 N13P 01, NORTLAUKAU 26088 JP, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha city walk taxi tour view 1446pm January 2025 R12S interior, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha city walk taxi tour view 1446pm January 2025 R12S river, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo Mall roof garden February 2026 N13P 11, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo Mall roof garden February 2026 N13P 10, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo Mall roof garden February 2026 N13P 09, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo Mall roof garden February 2026 N13P 08, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo 百貨公司 Palette Kumoji Mall basement food shop January 2025 R12S 02, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha city walk taxi tour view 1446pm January 2025 R12S 02, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha city walk taxi tour view 1446pm January 2025 R12S 01 white automobile, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Chome Kumoji 縣廳前站 Prefectural Office Station January 2025 R12S 13, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Chome Kumoji 縣廳前站 Prefectural Office Station view passageway January 2025 R12S 200, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Chome Kumoji 縣廳前站 Prefectural Office Station view building January 2025 R12S 201, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo 百貨公司 Palette Kumoji Mall basement food shop January 2025 R12S 05, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha 久茂地 Kumoji RyuBo Mall roof garden February 2026 N13P 07, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- Okinawakentitsukangouniv, Original uploader was Hykw-a4 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Naha Japan02bs5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Okinawauniv, Hykw-a4 at ja.Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum03n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Izena Dunchi Tomb6, やちむん, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum02bss3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Naha Shuri Castle51s3s4200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Tamaudun01s3s4592, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Urasoe Art Museum04s4s2940, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Urasoe Yodore3, あばさー, Public domain
- Entryway to Yamashita First Cave Site Park in Naha Okinawa JA, OkiRef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pallet Kumoji Naha Okinawa03s3s4500, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- The distant view of Naminouegū Honden, ChiefHira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 151230 Kume-Shiseibyo Naha Okinawa pref Japan01n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Gokokuji, Naha, ChiefHira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukushuen Naha Okinawa01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- CellularStadium 2011 summer far, HmanJp, Public domain
- D-naha, Kugel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum, Abasaa, Public domain
- Oki-no-gū haiden, nnh, Public domain
- Ounoyama Park1, Abasaa, Public domain
- Nahahs, Hykw-a4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 111204 Naminoue Beach and Naminoue-gu Naha Okinawa pref Japan01bs, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Naha Municipal Uenoyama Junior High School, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naha city Kainan elem-sch, Bakkai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tsuboya Pottery Museum08s3s4350, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Santiago Guesthouse Naha 20250304 153557, Prosperosity, CC BY 4.0
- Hotel JAL City Naha 20250304 134944, Prosperosity, CC BY 4.0
- DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, Abasaa, Public domain
- JP 日本 Japan 沖繩 OKINAWA 那霸 Naha Makishi Chome Okiei Street JR Hotel facade morning 1015am January 2025 R12S 01, Naha Mama Pavilionz, CC0
- Naha Cultural Arts Theater NAHArt 202202, Kugel~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daiten-ji, Naha, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Okikiri, Hykw-a4 at ja.Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naha Traditional Craft Center 20150315, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JP 沖繩 Okinawa 那霸市 Naha City 沖繩 Okinawa 公園 Matsuyama Park February 2026 N13P 11, SAEI wowfdoao MMOU, CC0
- Asahigaoka Park in Naha, Okinawa 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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