Nishi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware.
Tomari Port
Explore the waterfront in Naha with a trip to Tomari Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Shurijo Castle
Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.
Naminoue Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Naminoue Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Naha. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Naha Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Naha with a trip to Naha Cruise Terminal. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Okinawa Prefectural Office
After visiting Okinawa Prefectural Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Naha. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa
Double-Decker Open Top Bus Okinawa 3 trips
Glass Bottom boat ORCA and Famous Sam’s steak lunch set plan!
Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop
Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa
Our pick of the best Nishi Hotel Deals
THE NEST NAHA
Very clean and friendly staff. Breakfast very good!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
hotel androoms Naha Port
The room is a bit smaller than expected. But, in general, it is very good.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Tissage Hotel Naha
All good
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Pacific Hotel Okinawa
Staff was fantastic and room/amenities were great. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Loisir Hotel Naha
Very clean and good location. Parking was a bit far. That was the only drawback. Otherwise we had a good stay!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
B/C HOTEL NAHA Hotel with rental car
The hotel room is small, but comfortable. The range of items they have for the guests to borrow(it says “rent” but there’s no charge) is amazing, there is on site free laundry facilities and its on a quiet street that’s a short(800-1000 yen) uber to downtown.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Kume
While visiting Kume, you might make a stop by sights like Fukushūen Garden and Shiseibyo Temple.
Higashimachi
Visitors to Higashimachi enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Street Kart Okinawa is worth a stop.
Wakasa
While visiting Wakasa, you might make a stop by sights like Naminoue Beach and Naminouegu Shrine.
Kumoji
Kumoji is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Naha City Museum of History, and you can get around town on the metro at Kenchomae Station.
Matsuyama
Visitors to Matsuyama enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Matsuyama Park is worth a stop.
Izumizaki
If you're spending some time in Izumizaki, Kokusai-dori Shopping Street and Okinawa Prefectural Office are top sights worth seeing.
