Taste of Okinawa from Naha Port

The capital city of Okinawa – Naha is a worth-to-visit place in Japan. Naha is home of over 300,000 people, as the city of concrete architecture. This Naha shore excursion helps you to fully discover two Historical World Heritages and Tamaudun Museum in the royal style. Also, stroll along traditional Kinjo-cho Stone path as well as enjoy the beauty of unique garden – Shikinaen and Tsuboya pottery.

Full Itinerary

An interesting fact is that another World Heritage Site – Tamaudun Mausoleum is in Shuri Castle, which is “heritage inside heritage”. We will start to discover the Okinawan burial tradition of large stone tombs specially designed in grand style to exalt the royal family. You will be amazed by the stunning ancient space.

Have lunch before we take a 10-minute stroll along the downhill path from Shuri Castle to reach Kinjo-cho Stone Pavement that is known as the “100th best roads in Japan”, designated as a cultural property. The path gives a scenic atmosphere of the old Ryukyu dynasty and is home of 300-year-old Akagi Tree.

Next, we move to Shikinaen Garden built to entertain Royal Guests is known as the second residence of the Ryukyu kings. You will have a look at the combination of a Japanese style and a unique Okinawan one. Take your eyes to enjoy the beauty of architecture in wooden palace buildings especially by red tile roofs as well as lovely flora. Already visit the best choices of spots, have a relaxed time by strolling along Tsuboya pottery street for freely shopping. The trip ends at a favorable time when the driver drops you back to Naha port for your next shore excursion.