Things to do in Okinawa・Sightseeing
Enjoy your Okinawa sightseeing
STAY
A touch of the Okinawa history in the street filled with southern culture.
Let the unique culture, cuisine catch you here.
Almont Hotel Naha-Kenchomae is located along the Okinawa City Monorail Yui Rail between Naha Airport and Shurijo Castle, a 3-minute walk from Kenchomae Station, near Naha Kokusai shopping street. Please enjoy your trip in cross-cultural discovery.
How to spend your first day
DAY.1
AM11:00
Arriving at Naha airport!
Start you trip immediately to the attractions.
Feeling the warm breeze in the southern part upon arrival.
There are plenty of shops at airport might catch your eyes, but shop on your way home. Choose an Okinawa specialty to satisfy your stomach, get on the Yui Rail and your journey begins.
PM1:30
Shurijo
The beautiful architecture tells history.
As the center of politics, diplomacy and culture in Ryukyu kingdom, the unique architectural style that combines Chinese and Japanese castle culture has cultural and historical value and registered as a World Heritage.
*It is being repaired and rebuilt due to the fire at Shuri Castle.
Information
- Address
- 3-1, Shuri-kuro-machi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
- Phone number
- 098-886-2020
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 25 minutes by car
- Official Website
- https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/
PM2:00
Check-in at the hotel
Welcome to Almont Hotel Naha-Kenchomae!
PM3:30
Blue Seal Ice Cream
Palette Kumoji Store
There is no doubt! This is the best ice cream in Okinawa.
The Blue Seal ice cream is “born in the United States and raised in Okinawa”. It is popular for its crispy taste, which has been improved to suit a hot and humid climate. Please pay a particular attention to the flavor of ingredients from the prefecture such as salt chinsuko and beniimo.
Information
- Address
- Okinawa-ken, Naha-shi, Kumoji, 1-1-1 Palette Kumoji 1F 110
- Phone number
- 098-866-5850
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 1 minute walk
PM4:00
Naha Kokusai shopping street
A colorful street makes up your day.
Restaurants and Okinawa souvenir shops are gathering at the junction of Okinawa city hall, Asatosansaro and Kokusaidori. It becomes a 1300m transit mall on every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
Information
- Address
- Asato ~ kumoji, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa
- Phone number
- 098-863-2755
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 3 minutes walk
PM5:00
Makishi Public Market
Enjoy the south island market with colorful fish and meat
The Makishi Public Market, established in 1972, is a very busy and popular market known as the kitchen of the people of Naha in Okinawa. There are more than 150 stores that sell Okinawan products like seafood, vegetables, fruits, meat, processed food, condiments, and souvenirs. Many people visit this place, including both locals and tourists, as the market is close to Kokusai Street in the center of Naha. The 1st floor is mainly for shopping, and Okinawan cuisine can be enjoyed on the 2nd floor.
Information
- Address
- Okinawa-ken, Naha-shi, 2-10-1
- Phone number
- 098-867-6560
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 14 minutes walk
PM6:00
Okinawa Dining HATERUMA
At this restaurant, you can enjoy okinawan cuisine and music
You can taste a variety of local flavors, such as Rafute (Stewed pork cubes) and Dulten (fried aroid) at a shop with Okinawa’s ancient decor including red-tile roof and lime stone walls. Sanshin minstrels are on stage on the second floor for convivial guests, and private rooms available as well for intimate dining.
Information
- Address
- Okinawa-ken, Naha-shi, Makishi, 1-2-30
- Phone number
- 098-863-8859
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 9 minutes walk
PM7:30
RYUBO Department Store
It is recommended for souvenirs and taking a short break.
Local department store located in the complex “Pallette Kumoji”. In addition to clothing and cosmetics, there is also a selection of shops with special souvenirs. There are also “department basement” and restaurants where various dishes are served.
Information
- Address
- Okinawa-ken, Naha-shi, Kumoji, 1-1-1
- Phone number
- 098-867-1171
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 1 minute walk
PM8:30
Baths
Man-made hot spring “Quasi-Natural” relax with Komeiseki Onsen®
Unwind and stretch your legs in a large bath and be healed from the sightseeing and fatigue of the day. There is no higher luxury than the relaxing personal time of soaking your entire body in the calming, warm waters!
Information
- Operating hours of baths for men and women
- Evening: 16：00〜26:00 / Morning: 6：00〜10：00
SLEEP TIME
Back in your room
Going to bed after a satisfying first day of your trip. Rest and look forward to enjoying tomorrow!
How to spend your second day
DAY.2
AM7:00
Onoyama Park · Onoyama Sports Complex
Refresh yourself at a local and popular historic park
Opened in 1959, it is the first sports park in Okinawa Prefecture, a rest area for people equipped with an athletic stadium, a swimming pool, a baseball field, a tennis court and a martial art hall. In addition, there is also a jogging track of 1066m per lap for runners.
Information
- Address
- Naha-shi, Onoyama-cho 52
- Phone number
- 098-858-2700 (Onoyama Park Management Administration Office)
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 20 minutes walk
AM8:00
Breakfast
After returning to the hotel, time for breakfast!
A variety of local cuisine including Chanpuru and Okinawa soba that give you the energy of the day.
Information
- Place
- Restaurant “Hanamomi”
- Price
- 1,430 yen
(Revised to 1,650 yen (tax included) from January 1, 2025 (breakfast on January 2)). - Opening hours
- 6：30～10：00
(Please arrive before 9:30)
AM9:30
Check-out
Leave the hotel, rent a car and enjoy Okinawa!
AM10:30
Umikaji Terrace
Shopping and dining in the atmosphere of overseas resort.
It is a commercial facility built on a sloping land adjacent to the Sekishima West Coast, with more than 40 stores selling gourmet, sweets, jewelry and crafts you can find only in Okinawa. The white shops lined up create the atmosphere of overseas resort.
Information
- Address:
- Okinawa-ken, Tomigusuku-shi, Senaga, 174-6
※ Parking lot address for GPS: Tomigusuku-shi, Senaga, 174-5 - Phone number
- 098-851-7446
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 25 minutes by car
AM11:30
Big Hamburgers -CHIMUFUGASU
Big-sized burger!
It is a hamburger shop in Senagajima Umikaji terrace. CHIMUFUGASU means surprise in the dialect of Okinawa, a surprising volume of the Patty is the topic! The terrace seating facing the sea is recommended if the weather is nice.
Information
- Address:
- Okinawa-ken, Tomigusuku-shi, Senaga, 174-6 Senagajima Umikaji Terrace 1F4
※ Parking lot address for GPS: Tomigusuku-shi, Senaga, 174-5 - Phone number
- 098-851-8782
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 27 minutes by car
PM2:00
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
Choose a souvenir at the end of the trip.
Approximately 100 shops are lining in the architecture which was designed by world architect John Row, mixed with southern Europe and Okinawa style. High brand products can also be purchased at reasonable prices in the outlets.
Information
- Address
- Okinawa-ken, Tomigusuku-shi, Toyosaki 1-188
- Phone number
- 0120-15-1427
- Distance from the hotel
- Approximately 27 minutes by car
Tourist Attractions
SIGHTSEEING
Shurijo
As the center of politics, diplomacy and culture in Ryukyu kingdom, the unique architectural style that combines Chinese and Japanese castle culture has cultural and historical value and registered as a World Heritage.
Official Website：https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/
*Since the Shurijo Castle Shrine fire is being restored and rebuilt, it cannot be viewed at this time.
■ Approximately 25 minutes by train from the hotel
Naha Kokusai shopping street
Restaurants and Okinawa souvenir shops are gathering at the junction of Okinawa city hall, Asatosansaro and Kokusaidori. It becomes a 1300m transit mall on every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
■ Approximately a 3 minute walk from the hotel
Blue Seal Ice Cream Palette Kumoji Store
The Blue Seal ice cream is born in the United States and raised in Okinawa. It is popular for its crispy taste, which has been improved to suit a hot and humid climate. Please pay a particular attention to the flavor of ingredients from the prefecture such as salt chinsuko and beniimo.
■ Approximately an 1 minute walk from the hotel
Makishi Public Market
The Makishi Public Market, established in 1972, is a very busy and popular market known as the kitchen of the people of Naha in Okinawa. There are more than 150 stores that sell Okinawan products like seafood, vegetables, fruits, meat, processed food, condiments, and souvenirs. Many people visit this place, including both locals and tourists, as the market is close to Kokusai Street in the center of Naha. The 1st floor is mainly for shopping, and Okinawan cuisine can be enjoyed on the 2nd floor.
■ Approximately a 14 minute walk from the hotel
Okinawa Dining HATERUMA
You can taste a variety of local flavors, such as Rafute (Stewed pork cubes) and Dulten (fried aroid) at a shop with Okinawa’s ancient decor including red-tile roof and lime stone walls. Sanshin minstrels are on stage on the second floor for convivial guests, and private rooms available as well for intimate dining.
■ Approximately a 9 minute walk from the hotel
RYUBO Department Store
Local department store located in the complex “Pallette Kumoji”. In addition to clothing and cosmetics, there is also a selection of shops with special souvenirs. There are also “department basement” and restaurants where various dishes are served.
■ Approximately an 1 minute walk from the hotel
Umikaji Terrace
It is a commercial facility built on a sloping land adjacent to the Sekishima West Coast, with more than 40 stores selling gourmet, sweets, jewelry and crafts you can find only in Okinawa. The white shops lined up create the atmosphere of overseas resort.
■ Approximately 25 minutes by car from the hotel
Big Hamburgers -CHIMUFUGASU
It is a hamburger shop in Senagajima Umikaji terrace. CHIMUFUGASU means surprise in the dialect of Okinawa, a surprising volume of the Patty is the topic! The terrace seating facing the sea is recommended if the weather is nice.
■ Approximately 27 minutes by car from the hotel
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
Approximately 100 shops are lining in the architecture which was designed by world architect John Row, mixed with southern Europe and Okinawa style. High brand products can also be purchased at reasonable prices in the outlets.
■ Approximately 27 minutes by car from the hotel