Okinawa｜Spend More Time at the Airport: Naha Airport Shopping and Dining Guide

Due to a late-night flight and a delay, I ended up spending more time at Naha Airport than expected. To my surprise, this four-story building turned out to be a great place to explore. The monorail station connects directly to the domestic terminal, and as you walk deeper into the airport, you'll reach the international terminal. Along the way, there are plenty of shops and convenience stores. BigCamera has an Air store here, offering small electronics, cameras, hair dryers, and more—perfect for last-minute purchases if you missed shopping in the city. Muji also has a "to Go" store, featuring travel essentials, clothing, shoes, and socks. If you run out of space, you can even buy a carry-on suitcase here. The drugstore ココカラファイン is as comprehensive as its street-side counterparts, making it easy to stock up on any forgotten items. Additionally, the famous Salt House, known for its salt and ice cream that attract countless tourists on Kokusai Street, has an airport branch here where you can buy snacks and various salts as souvenirs. On the fourth floor, the food court is divided into north and south sections. The northern area offers Okinawan rice balls, Yoshinoya, and Hokkaido curry soup, which always has long lines. The southern area features set meal restaurants and tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets). If you want to avoid the crowds, head to the southern section for a meal and some rest. On the third floor, there's a liquor art gallery where you can sit down, chat with a bartender, and enjoy a relaxing moment. Outside, there's a row of capsule toy machines where you can turn your leftover travel coins into fun souvenirs. Lastly, let's talk about the vending machines. In Okinawa, you'll often see vending machines promoting "local production for local consumption" beverages. These drinks are made with local ingredients and produced locally, allowing you to savor the taste of Okinawa one last time before leaving. 📍Address: 150 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142, Japan 🚗 Monorail Airport Station: 3-minute walk to the domestic terminal, 5-minute walk to the international terminal.