About Naha
Naha (那覇) is the capital of the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan and is the main city on Okinawa Island. It has a population of around 317,000 (2019), which is about a quarter of the total population of the island.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Symbol: ¥
Language
Japanese
Phone Code
+81
International dialing code for Japan
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Japan
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
Getting Around Naha
Local transportation and navigation tips
TheYui-rail (aka Okinawa City Monorail)(monorail website in Japanese only) links the airport, the city and Shuri Castle. Tickets cost ¥230-370 depending on distance, or you can get a 24 hour pass for ¥800. You can also get a 48 hour pass for ¥1,400 (2024). There are also many buses that travel throughout the city to every area.
Safety in Naha
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.336)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Naha
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Naha's budget accommodation is famously cheap, but you tend to get what you pay for and some can be incredibly dirty.
Things to See in Naha
7 landmarks and points of interest
Chatan Museum
museum in Chatan, Okinawa, Japan
Mekaru Tomb Cluster
historic cemetery in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
museum in Naha City
Shuri Castle
Ryukyuan gusuku castle
Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum
museum in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Yamashita First Cave Site Park
urban park in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Ireibaru Site
archaeological site in Japan
Source: Wikidata
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