- 16. Make original awamori glass at Ryukyu Glass Village
- 17. “Nami no Ue beach” that you can walk from Kokusai Street
- 18. Yanbaru’s fortress “Nakijin Castle Remains” with a view of the walls and superb view!
- 19. Stroll around the healing “Bise no Fukugi Trees” with a buffalo car
- 20. Find your favorite “Yachimun” at Ashiya Yachimun Street
16. Make original awamori glass at Ryukyu Glass Village
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Awamori is one of the famous sakes in Okinawa.
“Ryukyu Glass” is a cool, colorful, and slightly thicker film that is perfect for getting Awamori rock.
“Ryukyu Glass Village” in Itoman City, the southernmost part of the main island of Okinawa, is a spot where you can easily experience making original glass.
Become a glass craftsman and try to make a glass that you rarely experience.
A drink in a glass you made is exceptional!
In addition to glasses, you can make dishes, accessories, and photo frames.
The museum in “Ryukyu Glass Village” displays and sells various Ryukyu glass works created by craftsmanship.
17. “Nami no Ue beach” that you can walk from Kokusai Street
If you want to take another swim in the beautiful ocean of Okinawa before you return, go to “Naminoue Beach” in “Namiue Umisora Park”.
“Naminoue Beach”, the only beach in Naha city, is an urban artificial beach that is about a 15-minute walk from Kokusai Street.
Lockers, changing rooms and showers are fully equipped.
In addition, there are restaurants, making it a place for citizens to relax.
Naha Airport is a 15-minute drive away, so it’s perfect for killing your free time before boarding.
18. Yanbaru’s fortress “Nakijin Castle Remains” with a view of the walls and superb view!
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For those who like history, the “Nakijingusu Ruins” located between Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island is also recommended.
It is one of the prefecture’s largest valuable gusukus, registered as a World Heritage Site.
“Gusuku” is a dialect of Okinawa and refers to a castle.
Nakijin Castle has a long history and dates back to the 13th century.
Surrounded by a solid wall like the Great Wall, this gusuku was the main castle protecting northern Okinawa.
Now it is also known as a superb view point overlooking the sea and the city walls.
The view from the castle ruins of Uchihara is a must-see.
The deep blue sea that stretches over the rugged “Isami-no-mi” stone wall is refreshing, and on a clear day you can overlook Yoron Island.
19. Stroll around the healing “Bise no Fukugi Trees” with a buffalo car
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The Bise district is adjacent to the Ocean Expo Park, where the Churaumi Aquarium is located.
A windbreak surrounds about 250 houses.
Going through a tree line that spans about 1 km leads to Bisezaki, where corals are beautiful.
There are buffalo carts and rental bicycles too, so why not take a stroll and take a walk?
20. Find your favorite “Yachimun” at Ashiya Yachimun Street
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“Yachimun” means “baked goods” in the Okinawa dialect.
If you go in the direction of “Kokusai Street”, you ca n’t remove the “Tsuboya Yachimun Street”, which is said to be the hometown of Okinawa Yachimun.
On the street of about 390m long, followed by Ryukyu limestone cobblestones, there are a number of shops and antique shops, including a pottery of “Ashiya Yaki”, which boasts a history of more than 300 years.
You can enjoy shopping while taking a walk.
A variety of Tsuboya wares are available, ranging from stylish mugs perfect for everyday use to Shisa you want to decorate at the entrance.
Please visit each house and meet your favorite Yachimun.
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