Okinawa offers a variety of tourist attractions, including nature, historical sites, and shopping. Naha City, the center of tourism, has many places where you can learn about local history since the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri, which prospered as a castle town during the Ryukyu Dynasty, has two major sightseeing spots, Shuri Castle, the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom’s royal government and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Shikina-en, the villa of the rulers of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Kokusai-dori Street, the main street in Naha, is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants, bustling with many visitors and local residents.
Take a side street from Kokusai-dori Street, and you will find Makishi Public Market, where a variety of Okinawa’s local food items are available.
