NAHA (Okinawa)

Mensore means “welcome” in Okinawan, and Naha is the city that greets visitors when they arrive in Okinawa. The city acts as a gateway to the rest of Okinawa; however it has a unique charm of its own. Try mouth-watering food, shop on Kokusai Street, explore Okinawa’s history, and enjoy the nightlife. The city is a melting pot of cultures, with exciting discoveries around every corner.

Naha is a city on the coast of the southern part of the main island of Okinawa. It was the political and commercial center of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and is the prefectural capital. It is the biggest and most populous city in Okinawa, with a population of over 300,000 people.

Things to do: (NCL Shore Excursion)
Discover the sights of Naha, modern and traditional; and Ryuku Folk Village, for some insight into life in times past.

Head to the Ryuku Folk Village, where several old homes gathered from around the Ryukyu Islands help preserve the ancient Okinawan culture. At the village, see artifacts and displays that detail the customs and lifestyle of traditional Okinawa. Observe demonstrations of pottery making, weaving and bingata, the time-honored Okinawan style of fabric dyeing (demonstrations dependent upon activity schedule at Ryukyu Folk Village).