Things to Do in Naha, Okinawa: Spots you can enjoy without using a rental car!

Summary

Naha City is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. In this issue, we introduce popular spots that can be reached from the airport without using a rental car.You can enjoy shopping, delicious food, beautiful scenery, and much more without a car!Please take a look at it for reference.

*Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change.

Travel Itinerary

09:20am Naha Airport（那覇空港）

This time, instead of renting a car, we departed by bus.I’m heading to Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibina from the airport.

Bus stop No. 4 in Naha Airport

Naha Airport is located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is used by many people as a starting point for travel. In addition to the traditional purposes of travel and transportation, there are many stores and restaurants in the area.

10:30am Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa（沖縄アウトレットモールあしびなー）

You can come here with only one bus from bus stop No. 4 in Naha Airport.With approximately 100 popular stores, you can enjoy shopping to the fullest.

Floor Map

wall art

There is also wall art in the facility, making it a great place for social networking!

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa is an outlet mall located in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. Word of mouth has it that there are many outlet stores and gourmet stores on the spacious grounds, and that brand-name goods can be purchased at reasonable prices. It is easily accessible from Naha Airport and is a popular spot among locals.

10:45am Okinawa Specialty Goods SHOP Miyarabi（沖縄特産品SHOP 美童）

In addition to Okinawan goods, there are also alcoholic beverages and a wide variety of other items.You can find all kinds of Okinawan souvenirs here!

Okinawa Sweets

T-shirt with Okinawan design

Ryukyu glass

Okinawa Specialty Goods SHOP Miyarabi is a souvenir store located in the Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa. With a wide variety of Okinawan goods and alcoholic beverages, it is the perfect place to find Okinawan souvenirs.

10:50am Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa Information（沖縄アウトレットモール あしびなー インフォメーション）

Go to the information to get a coupon.Show the HIS coupon and you will receive a ticket.I recommend it because it’s very affordable!

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa Information is an information center located in Toyosaki, Toyomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. In this spot, you can get coupon tickets for special deals as well as information about the surrounding facilities.

11:30am Eias Okinawa Toyosaki（イーアス沖縄豊崎）

Shopping center just a short walk from Ashibinaa.You can also get coupons here!

Food Area

Okinawa Gourmet

You can even enjoy Okinawan gourmet food.

Located in Toyomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture, iias Okinawa Toyosaki is a large-scale shopping mall where visitors can enjoy shopping and dining. It is popular among tourists and inbound visitors from inside and outside of the prefecture, as it also has entertainment facilities such as DMM Kariyushi Aquarium. It is also located just a short walk away from Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinae, and coupons are also available for local people.

11:40am DMM Kariyushi Aquarium（DMMかりゆし水族館）

I didn’t go inside this time, but it is on the 4th floor of Iias Okinawa Toyosaki. You can come here on foot, too.A new aquarium just built in 2020!

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium is located in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a new type of entertainment aquarium that makes full use of the latest visual expression and spatial presentation, and admission is 2,400 yen for adults. The aquarium offers a different kind of fun from the Churaumi Aquarium, where visitors can interact with animals. There is a large shopping center and beach nearby, and it is easily accessible by car from Naha Airport in about 20 minutes.

12:00pm THE OKINAWA SHOP

A store selling cosmetics and vessels born in Okinawa.It is a perfect souvenir of Okinawa.

Vessels born in Okinawa

Handmade accessories by local artisans

THE OKINAWA SHOP is a general merchandise store located inside Iias Okinawa Toyosaki. The shop offers a variety of products that are fun to look at, such as Okinawan cosmetics, tableware, and sauces in unusual packages. The store is highly rated by word of mouth as the perfect place to buy Okinawan souvenirs.

12:10pm STEM RESORT （ステムリゾート）

4th floor of Iias Okinawa Toyosaki. This is a rooftop theme park with three areas to enjoy, including a Daiso museum, BBQ, and rooftop bar.

Lots of dinosaurs?

There are dinosaurs much bigger than yourself! They move and make noises…too realistic.

And unusual rides!

There are also attractions that both adults and children can enjoy.

Great location, BBQ!

Barbecue while looking at the ocean in front of you. You can do it empty-handed or bring your own.

Dinosaur Goods Shop

Just a cute little museum.

A photogenic cafe where you can spend time in an artistic space. There are many photo-worthy spots for you to enjoy.

jacuzzi

Jacuzzi on the rooftop

STEM RESORT is a rooftop theme park located in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. Located on the 4th floor of Iias Okinawa Toyosaki, it has three areas to enjoy, including a dinosaur museum, BBQ, and a cafe in an artistic space. According to word of mouth, it has a reputation for a variety of areas to enjoy.

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