Naha

Overview

Naha is a city located in the southern part of Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture. It is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture and its most populous city, designated as a core city and a central core city. Comprising areas such as Shuri and Oroku, it forms the heart of the Naha metropolitan area.

Highlights

• ●The capital of Okinawa Prefecture and its most populous city
• ●An administrative center designated as a core city and a central core city
• ●A city comprising areas such as Shuri, Mawashi, Oroku, and Naha Shintoshin
• ●A history as an important site of Okinawa since the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom

History

Naha had long been one of the most important and populous sites in Okinawa, and in the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom it served as a commercial center. As a modern city it was officially founded on May 20, 1921. Its name is said to derive from a word meaning "fishing ground."

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the urban area of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture
2. 2Tour city areas such as Shuri and Naha Shintoshin
3. 3Trace the history of the commercial center of the Ryukyu Kingdom
4. 4Stroll around the surrounding tourist facilities and the city streets

Did you know?

💡 As a modern city, Naha was officially founded on May 20, 1921.

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