Okinawa Hot and Local spots walking and eating tour with Ken-san

The name is Saion Ufu Shisa. The height of 3.4m and weights 3 tons. 「Ufu」 means 「Big」 in Okinawa dialect. The huge shisa is illuminated at night which makes the shisa more powerful for devils away.

This is a monument of a "Haryusen" (Dragon Boat) used in the Naha Hari Festival. It is a life-sized replica of the traditional dragon boats. Interestingly, the inside of the boat serves as a public bench where you can sit and take photos.

The shop offers a wide variety of Orion-branded merchandise, including the iconic T-shirts and glasses. You can also find exclusive items and local Okinawan crafts like Ryukyu glassware.

Here is a park. Near Makishi station. Around here, there are lots of souvenir shops and restaurant. In May, Sumo festival hold this park. You can find name tag of past champions.

Spanning roughly 1.6 kilometers (about 1 mile) in the center of Naha, it transformed from a wasteland into a bustling commercial hub, symbolizing the resilience and spirit of the Okinawan people.

This is a giant tug monument. Every October Naha has a Tug of war, is held on Route 58. You can see this giant tug monument at Kibogaoka Park. This is10 m, and weight is about 7t.

It’s more than just a movie theater. The facility houses a unique gift shop called "Fukurasha," which sells local Okinawan crafts, and a cozy cafe where you can relax. They screen a curated selection of indie films, documentaries, and world cinema.

While the nearby Kokusai-dori is flashy and modern, Heiwadori offers a "deep" look into the authentic daily life and history of the island.

Here is a market, you can buy local food and fish. On the 1st floor, many stores sell meat and fresh fish, pickles and processed food such as fish cake. Vendors offer free tasting with cheerful voices and smiling faces. On the 2nd floor, there are places to eat, noodle restaurants, sata andagi(Okinawa doughnuts without a hole) and jelato ice cream stores.

m Kokusai-dori Street towards the Makishi Public Market. The arcade is famous for its retro, "Show-era" atmosphere. It’s a maze-like street where traditional Okinawan grocery stores, clothing shops, and souvenir stalls stand alongside trendy new cafes and bars.

This restaurant is a Okinawa local style restaurant. Located near Kokusai Dori. You can enjoy drink, and Okinawa local foods. I hope you love it.