[2025 Naha Attraction] Travel Guide for Makishi Public Market (Updated Mar)

Day 1: Car Rental ~ Naminoue Shrine ~ Naha First Makishi Public Market ~ Kokusai Street ~ SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY Day 2: Kuroshio Diving ~ American Village ~ Marine Park ~ DINO Dinosaur Park Subtropical Forest Day 3: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ~ Motobu Genki Village ~ Okinawa Fruits Land ~ Nago Pineapple Park Day 4: Manza Beach ~ Panza Okinawa Zipline ~ Okinawa Children's World ~ Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park Day 5: Chinen Cape Park ~ Beautiful Strawberry Nanjō Greenhouse ~ Okinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave) ~ Itoman Fish Market Day 6: Senaga Island ~ ASHIBINAA Okinawa Outlet ~ Return Car Must-Visit Attractions 1. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: A must-visit spot in Okinawa, spectacular and impressive. Enjoy the marine life on a large screen and dine at a top-notch restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. 2. Motobu Genki Village: A lesser-known spot but full of surprises. You can touch and swim with dolphins. Must-Try Foods 1. Restaurant: Ryukyu no Ushi Chatan Branch (American Village) 💰 Average Cost: $200 🕰️ Business Hours: 17:00~22:30 📍 Address: map code 33 525 890*50 2. Restaurant: Ramen Danbo Nago Branch 💰 Average Cost: $80 🕰️ Business Hours: 10:00~00:00 📍 Address: map code 206 598 342*25 3. Restaurant: Hyakunen Koya Daika Agu Pork 💰 Average Cost: $150 🕰️ Business Hours: 18:00~20:00 📍 Address: map code 206 745 056*68

The Makishi Market has a history of over 60 years Located in Naha, Okinawa, the First Makishi Public Market (commonly known as Makishi Market) is referred to as the 'Kitchen of Okinawa.' It specializes in a variety of fresh local seafood, Agu pork, Ishigaki beef, and other fresh ingredients. The market also offers many local Okinawan seasonings, spicy oils, and seaweed as souvenirs. Visitors can haggle with vendors to buy seafood at the Makishi Market. The entire Makishi Market has two floors. The first floor is the ingredient area with many stalls selling fresh seafood such as lobsters, crabs, and luminous clams. After selecting your seafood, you can go to the restaurants on the second floor of the Makishi Market for processing and cooking. It seems that each vendor has a fixed restaurant partner. Makishi Market is located next to the bustling Kokusai Street in Okinawa. From the Don Quijote store on Kokusai Street, walk into the Market Hon-dori Shopping Street, and you can reach it in 2 minutes. If you take the monorail, get off at Makishi Station or Miebashi Station, and it's an 8-10 minute walk. The transportation is very convenient. Business Hours: April to September 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; October to March 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Transportation: Monorail Makishi Station, Miebashi Station

Naha | A seafood market that seafood lovers must go to, Okinawa kitchen seafood to enjoy to the fullest Japanese cuisine always dazzles people, and for someone who really likes lively eating like myself, it is an essential part of the experience. When traveling to Okinawa, why not check out the very famous Makishi Public Market. • The market is located in the center of Naha city and is a well-known agricultural market in Okinawa. There are plenty of cooking ingredients available, and what is surprising is that the markets in Japan are very clean, neat and tidy, and there is hardly any fishy smell, making it feel like there is no difference between browsing the market and shopping at a mall. - On the first floor, there are various ingredients, pork, beef, and some fresh produce, but what attracts me the most is the sashimi and seafood. It must be said that Japan has a really diverse variety of sea cucumbers, and the colorful seafood, many of which I am seeing for the first time, are so vibrant that one can imagine how delicious they must be. - There are two ways of cooking here, one is to fry first or go directly for sashimi, and they can all be cooked on the spot. After cooking, you can go to the second floor to dine. The first floor has shops selling fish, flavored snacks, and processed products, while the second floor is a food street where you can taste Okinawan cuisine and Chinese cuisine. It must be said that the seafood here is especially fresh, and also very sweet by itself. The first time I tasted such sweet sea urchin, it was truly refreshing and very sweet. - Of course, you can also buy a lot of cute Okinawan sweets and snacks here. Their packaging is very attractive, and I couldn't help but buy a bunch to take home!

The best way to understand the charm of a city is to measure it with your steps and slowly feel the breath of the city. Confident in our own physical and walking strength, we put this into practice, but in the end, we still took the bus back to the hotel. I thought that the small Okinawa Naha would be easy to conquer, but because it was too good to stroll around, the route was too long and we ended up exhausted. ✅ Itinerary: Kokusai Dori — Makishi Public Market — Tsuboya Pottery Street ✅ Introduction to 【Kokusai Dori】 ⭕️ It should be the busiest place in Naha, very close to Naha Airport and the port, shopping and transportation are very convenient. ⭕️ Whether it's Okinawan specialties, various foods, or cosmetics, there's everything you need, and if you don't know what to buy for souvenirs, just look around here. ⭕️ There are many shops selling ceramics and glassware on the street, with relatively uniform styles. If you really want to buy, you can go to the pottery street later. ⭕️ Many shops have glass boxes at the entrance with a coconut crab inside, if you want to eat, you can go to Makishi Public Market later. ⭕️ The purple sweet potato tarts here are quite famous, so we bought a pack to try, they are dry, just taste a little, not recommended. ⭕️ Miyako Island's snow salt ice cream, their ice cream can be sweet or salty, full of milk flavor, those who like the taste of sea salt must not miss it. ✅ Introduction to 【Makishi Public Market】 ⭕️ Makishi Public Market is right next to Kokusai Dori, the overall environment is much cleaner and tidier, more like a large fresh supermarket. ⭕️ In terms of price, Tomari Port is more favorable, but Makishi Public Market has many other categories besides seafood, such as beef, pickles, etc. ⭕️ Both markets have seafood stalls that can be processed, and the stalls have Chinese-speaking staff, so don't worry about language barriers. ⭕️ The market is divided into two floors, with sales downstairs and processing upstairs. The processing fee is additional, 500 yen/person, 3 styles, and the delicious seafood porridge only accepts cash💰. ⭕️ In Japan, noctiluca and giant clams are edible, and in the market, you can also see porcupine fish and coconut crabs, just like visiting an aquarium. ⭕️ At Makishi office, we ordered a lobster, a geoduck, and a scallop for a total of 15,900 yen, about 750 RMB, which would cost at least double in China. ⭕️ The lobster was half sashimi and half boiled in soup, the geoduck was sashimi, and the scallop was with garlic. Because they were all fresh, all the cooking methods were extremely delicious. ⭕️ The giant clam, which is often seated in China, has a special stench, and we didn't try it in the end. If you're interested, you can give it a try. ✅ Introduction to 【Tsuboya Pottery Street】 ⭕️ Passing through the Makishi office market, you can reach the pottery street. ⭕️ The pottery shops here are not big, small enough to accommodate 7 or 8 people. ⭕️ Each shop has its own characteristics, and I really like the time spent shuttling between these shops. ⭕️ There are several well-known small shops, such as Yacchi & moon, which have their own designed and produced pottery, as well as some mass-produced ones. In short, the pottery here has more design sense. ⭕️ It is said that most of Okinawa's pottery comes from this pottery street. If you pick carefully, there is always one that suits you. ⚠️ Notes: ⭕️ Because the route is quite long, it is recommended to rent a bicycle. ⭕️ Naha has shared bicycles, 1800 yen/day, but there may be no space when returning the bike. Also, there is a shop in Kokusai Dori that rents formal bicycles, but they must be returned before 7 pm, not highly recommended. ⭕️ Okinawa's Wagyu is very famous, you can find a place near Kokusai Dori to try Wagyu, but don't order too much, I'm afraid you'll be overwhelmed by the oil.

The fish market is a stone’s throw away from Kokusai Street, right in the middle of Naha’s tourist district, surrounded by souvenir shops, clothing stalls, food vendors, and more. The market is quite touristy, but the seafood selection was much better than Awase’s. The main level is filled with fishmongers selling fresh fish, shellfish, and sushi, whereas the second floor contains restaurants. The idea is to buy your seafood from the fishmongers, who will then bring your seafood upstairs to be prepared by the restaurants. #GiveThanks

#JanuaryGoodDestinations2025 #Okinawa #Seafood 💞Recommendation reasons: 1. Close to the city, about 10-15 minutes walk from Kokusai-dori🚶➡️ 2. Fresh seafood is sold on the first floor, and it cooperates with the catering restaurant on the second floor. You can dine on the second floor. The environment is clean and comfortable, and you can also pay by credit card 💰Per capita consumption: This time I ordered Okinawa's unique luminous shells🐚, grandfather fish🐟, black tuna sashimi🍣, fresh shrimp🦐, and clams. They were all very fresh, but not cheap. The two of us spent nearly NT$2,000. Is this a store that sells to tourists?

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To understand a city, the simplest way is actually to visit the local food market. In Nago, I went to the Nago Fishing Port, and naturally, I did the same in Naha. Naha actually has two markets, one is the Naha Fishing Port, and the other is the First Makishi Public Market. ✅ Market Introduction: ⭕️ Naha Tomari Port is right by the dock, not as nice as Makishi Public, more like a local food market for residents. ⭕️ Makishi Public is right next to Kokusai Dori, overall much cleaner and tidier, more like a large fresh supermarket. ⭕️ In terms of price, the two markets are not much different, but Makishi Public has a wider variety and larger scale than Tomari Port. ⭕️ Both markets have seafood stalls that offer processing services, and the stalls have Chinese-speaking staff, so no worries about language barriers. ⭕️ For processing, whether it's sashimi or Chinese-style stir-fry, everything can be arranged, giving a feeling like you haven't traveled far. ⭕️ During the trip, the exchange rate fluctuated quite a bit, we didn't exchange too much Japanese yen, conveniently credit cards, WeChat, and Alipay were all accepted. ✅ Special Recommendations: ⭕️ In Japan, noctiluca and giant clams are edible, and in the market, you can also see porcupine fish and coconut crabs, like visiting an aquarium. ⭕️ At Tomari Port, we tried noctiluca, which are really big, half sashimi and half stir-fried with green onions, really delicious no matter how it's cooked. ⭕️ At Makishi office, we ordered a lobster, a geoduck, and a scallop for a total of 15,900 yen, about 750 RMB, which would cost at least double in China. ⭕️ The lobster was half raw and half boiled in soup, geoduck sashimi, and scallops with garlic, all extremely delicious because they were fresh. ⭕️ It is said that in China, giant clams that have been sitting in tanks have a special stench, so in the end, we didn't try them, but those interested might want to give it a shot.

#Sakura2024 "Makishi Public Market" is a fish market in the heart of Okinawa. It is a source of fresh seafood. It is a market in a 2-story building with air conditioning. Inside, there are many seafood shops, including shrimp, shellfish, crabs, fish, as well as vegetables, fruits, fresh food, and other processed food for you to choose from according to your needs. How to order food at Makishi Public Market: Start by choosing ingredients / fresh food at the shop on the 1st floor and pay. Then, someone will take you up to the 2nd floor, where there will be a shop that cooks food and tables for sitting and eating. You can choose a menu to cook or eat as sashimi.

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Naha Wave Palace is a shrine located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and is one of the popular tourist attractions in Okinawa. Here is a travel guide for Naha Wave Palace: 1. Address and opening hours: The Naha Wave Palace is located at 1-25-11 Wakasa, Naha City, surrounded by many commercial areas and hotels, and the transportation is very convenient. The opening hours are from 6 am to 6 pm every day. 2. Tour route: The tour route of the Wave Palace is relatively simple, mainly including the main hall, the residence of the clergy, the hand water house, the torii, etc. Before entering the shrine, remember to wash your hands at the hand water house to show respect. Then you can go to the main hall to worship. The sea god is enshrined in the hall, blessing the people who go out to sea to return safely. There are some exhibitions in the residence of the clergy, where you can learn about the history and culture of the Wave Palace. 3. Surrounding attractions: There are also some worthwhile attractions around the Wave Palace. For example, Naha City's first Makishi public market, which is only a few steps away from the Wave Palace, is the largest market in Okinawa, where you can taste a variety of fresh seafood and local specialties. In addition, there are many shopping centers and restaurants near the Wave Palace, which can meet the various needs of tourists. 4. Precautions: When visiting the Wave Palace, you need to pay attention to some etiquette and regulations. For example, keep quiet when entering the shrine, and do not touch or damage any items. When worshiping, follow the correct way to show respect. In summary, Naha Wave Palace is a tourist attraction full of historical and cultural atmosphere, worth a visit. When visiting, remember to abide by local etiquette and regulations, respect local culture and beliefs. I hope the above guide will help you!

Okinawa is very suitable for family travel. This article recommends restaurants, attractions, accommodations, etc. that I have visited. Welcome to add them to your collection. 📆Itinerary D1: Arrive in Naha→Check into Utamachi Yamato Roynet Hotel D2: Naha Utamachi → Shuri Castle → Chatan Town → Manzamo → Stay at Orion Hotel in Motobu Town D3: Ocean Expo: Churaumi Aquarium, Emerald Beach, etc. D4: Motobu Town → Naha → Owusan Park → Naminoue Beach → Kokusai Street → Daiichi Makishi Public Market → Stay at the Hyatt Regency Naha D5: Go home 📸Attraction recommendation: Shuri Castle Manzamao Ocean Expo: Churaumi Aquarium, Emerald Beach, etc. Owusan Park wave on the beach International Express Daiichi Makishi Public Market You must go to Ocean Expo! When traveling with children, we highly recommend staying in nearby Motobu Town for one night. There are many recreational facilities in the park. The recommended ranking is as follows: P0 Must-visit: Churaumi Aquarium | Emerald Beach | Dolphin Show P1 Recommendation: Turtle House | Manatee House P2 options: Popular Science Museum | Folk Village | Botanical Garden | Children's Paradise | Rest Area Slide In addition, if you travel to Okinawa, you will definitely pass through Naha, so we recommend Owusan Park. A local non-powered children's playground with super long slides and it's free 🍱Restaurant recommendations: Meuri no Ginji Reason for recommendation: The pudding will be served with a fairy stick, blingbling Yuanzu Sea Grape Reason for recommendation: Fresh sea grapes are delicious to eat Meirong Reason for recommendation: A 60-year-old restaurant, famous for Ryukyu cuisine, full of dining rituals. Tabelog's high-scoring restaurant once had a score of 3.99, ranking first in Okinawa (currently 3.75). Hanali Canteen: Reason for recommendation: It is affordable and delicious. It is really surprising that bitter melon can be made so delicious. Goguchi Goden (Onna store) Reasons for recommendation: The freshly made fruits are particularly delicious. In addition, there are sea-view restaurants and cafes here, and the scenery is great. 🛌Accommodation recommendations: Yamato Roynet Hotel Naha Utamachi, Okinawa Reason for recommendation: Suitable for shopping, there are many shopping spots nearby, such as 3A Department Store, DFS, Tumbler, Yamada Denki, etc. Orion Hotel Headquarters Resort Reason for recommendation: Ocean Expo and Emerald Beach are just outside your door. The location is unbeatable, just downstairs to the beach Hyatt Regency Naha Okinawa Reasons for recommendation: The large floor-to-ceiling windows are great for taking pictures, and it’s close to Kokusai Street. It’s suitable for shopping and eating. # travel dry goods#parent-child good place#parent-child good place lazy bag

The animal husbandry market is called the kitchen of Okinawa, and home cooking materials can be found. The number of species is very rich. I have been to Kanazawa Omi-machi market, Kushiro and the commercial market before. The visiting Makishi commune market is very different. Makishi commune market mainly sells Okinawa specialty ingredients, the most important is pork stalls. The variety of seafood from the Make to the market is also unique. Here, the variety of fresh sashimi raw shrimp fillets, exotic luminous shells, colorful sea fish, is different from the many oysters in the Omi-machi and the large number of crabs in the merchant market. . The strange and colorful seafood has caught my curiosity. I believe that even people who are allergic to seafood can't help but swallow a few salivas. The seafood sold here is definitely an enlarged version of the domestic market. A prawn is 20 cm long, a crab is bigger than two palms side by side, and there are some fish that have never been seen before. In fact, when you go to the pastoral public market, you can buy it and try it out.