Day 1

Naha Airport

11:50 OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts (locker use)

Leave your luggage in the lockers and enjoy sightseeing with ease

Until check-in, you can conveniently leave your large luggage in the lockers reserved for guests at OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts. Once you're free, head out to the city of Naha, which is full of fun things to do.

12:00 Mikado

"Champon" is a nutritious dish that contains plenty of vegetables

This popular restaurant serves Okinawan home cooking, including goya chanpuru, yushi tofu set meals made with soft island tofu and dashi, and champon.
In Okinawa, "champon" does not refer to noodles, but to a dish of fried vegetables and meat with eggs served on top of rice. The ingredients used vary from store to store, and "champon (Mikado style)" uses cabbage, carrots, onions, and corned beef, giving it a sweet and spicy flavor.

12:40 Kokusai Street

Okinawa's most famous tourist street

Naha's main street is about 1.6km long and lined with restaurants serving Okinawan cuisine, cafes, souvenir shops, and department stores. Just walking around the storefronts is filled with Okinawa's classic souvenir sweets, as well as Yachimun (pottery) dishes, shisa lions, and local Okinawan T-shirts, and your anticipation for your trip will rise.
Kokusai-dori was dramatically rebuilt after the war and is also known as the "Miracle Mile" due to its length of about one mile. Every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, the "Transit Mile" is held, where pedestrians have priority access to the street. The street is bustling with a variety of events, including live music and performances.

15:00 OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts

A new type of hotel with the theme "Bazaar, Chimu Dondon!"

Yagura Room

16:00 OMO Ranger Tour "Stroll around the back streets of Kokusai Street"

Discover new charms of Naha by taking an unconventional stroll around the city

After checking in, the first thing you'll want to do is a tour with the "(Local guide) OMO Rangers" around the shopping street a little ways from Kokusai-dori, commonly known as Ura Kokusai-dori. A diverse range of stores, from long-established to new spots, line the streets, and the sight of unfamiliar souvenirs and sweets lined up makes it seem like a bazaar in a foreign country. You can also enjoy chatting with the store owners.

19:00 Appa-ri-chan

Enjoy Okinawan cuisine, from classics to local dishes

This Okinawan izakaya is popular for its live sanshin performances that take place almost every night. They serve Okinawan-style dishes, from a la carte dishes that go well with alcohol, such as "fried gurukun" and "tuna sashimi," to meals like "Okinawa soba" and "rafute fried rice."
There are many types of champuru, such as "Goya Chanpuru" and "Somen Chanpuru". Among them, the "Fu Chanpuru" is popular, with fluffy kurumafu, vegetables, and spam, making it very satisfying to eat. There are also rare champuru made with Pandanus or Ootaniwatari, which are known as island vegetables.

22:00 Ryukyu Glass Night Lights

Enjoy the nightlife of Naha with Ryukyu glass lights and island sake

At OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge) on the first floor, a night event is held every night where you can enjoy island alcohol in a space lit up with 100 Ryukyu glass lights. Enjoy a relaxing evening comparing the tastes of awamori, rum, craft gin, and other drinks selected by famous Naha stores.

Day 2

08:00 Breakfast "OMO Cafe"

Charge up before touring the city

The breakfast main plate can be selected from five types, including "Croque Monsieur" and "Pizza Toast." The recommended dish is "French Toast," which has a crispy outside and a moist inside, allowing you to enjoy different textures. This dish is enhanced by mango sauce and fresh cream.

09:30 OMO Ranger Tour "Naha Yuntaku Market Stroll"

Enjoy shopping and conversation at a market that sells Okinawan ingredients

The "(Local guide) OMO Rangers" will guide you through the bustling Naha Makishi Public Market, known as the kitchen of Okinawans. The OMO Ranger will introduce you to Okinawan ingredients such as colorful fish and tropical fruits on display in the stores, popular products from specialty stores, the history of the market, and more, all from a local perspective.

12:00 Tsubame Dining Area (Makishi Public Market)

Enjoy seafood dishes using fresh fish purchased at Makishi Public Market

This store was the first to introduce the "pick-up system," where customers purchase ingredients from the fish and butcher shops on the first floor of Makishi Public Market, pay a cooking fee, and have the ingredients cooked for them.
In the agarita cooking, Okinawan fish such as meebai and irabucha are used, and are popular as sashimi, butter-fried, or simmered. Irabucha simmered in mars is simply seasoned with dashi and salt, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients. In contrast, the sashimi has a light and refreshing taste. Sea grapes served with shiso sauce are the perfect garnish.

13:30 Tsuboya Yachimun Street

Searching for fascinating "Yachimun" pottery in a major pottery production area

"Yachimun" is the Okinawan word for pottery. It is a traditional craft that Okinawa is proud of, and the Tsuboya district in particular is a pottery region with over 300 years of history. "Tsuboya ware" is characterized by its thick, plump form and bold painting. The charming cobblestone streets are lined with Tsuboya ware kiln direct sales stores and select shops, and a variety of Yachimun such as tableware, vases, and accessories decorate the storefronts.
The standard souvenir, the Shisa, comes in a wide variety of designs, from dignified to pop. One of the joys of looking for Yachimun is getting to experience the individuality of the potters and craftsmen. There are also cafes and shops offering pottery Experience on the street, so take your time to wander around.

15:30 LIQUID THE STORE

"Drink" Enjoy fine drinks and communication at the communal store

Located in the Tsuboya district, this communal shop focuses on the act of drinking. They sell carefully selected natural wines, craft beers, spirits and other alcoholic beverages from Okinawa and other parts of Japan and overseas, as well as coffee beans, tea leaves, and drinking utensils such as cups. There is a standing bar where you can taste the drinks on offer. There is also a popular ham and sausage specialty shop "TESIO" on the premises, which is a foodie partner to drinking.
LIQUID's label "ISLANDS BEVERAGE" develops beverages together with brewers on the islands of Okinawa. Their original gin has attracted many enthusiasts. Discovering new things is the greatest attraction of traveling. Why not enjoy the encounters and Experience that can only be had at this store through "drinking"?

17:30 You'll want to go! Shuri Castle Lecture

Be prepared with some preparation. A must-have lesson before visiting Shuri Castle

OMO Staff/staff member dressed in traditional Okinawan clothing, "Ryuso," will give a fun explanation of the history and highlights of Shuri Castle, the symbol of Okinawa. Staff/staff member will share their unique perspectives on information gathered from people who work at Shuri Castle, as well as photo spots and recommended shops in the area.
*"Deji" is an Okinawan dialect word that means "very" or "extremely"

18:30 BACAR

A popular restaurant serving Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven

Restaurant is popular among locals for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The pizza is made using dough that has been carefully aged for over 30 hours and baked in a custom-made wood-fired oven, making it exquisite. The dough has a light and crispy texture, while the crust is thick and chewy, making it delicious down to the last bite.
The classic "Pizza Margherita" is a perfect combination of Italian tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The cheese is always delivered by air, and the rich, creamy flavor is irresistible.

22:00 Sweets at "OMO Cafe"

Relax with a tropical-flavored evening parfait

After a meal, you'll want something sweet. How about trying the Tropical Parfait at OMO Cafe & Bar, which is open until midnight (last orders at 11:30pm). It's small, so it's the perfect size for a final dessert. They also have a selection of other tropical sweets and drinks.

23:00 OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge) "Yuntaku Library"

Relax in a library decorated with traditional crafts

The Yuntaku Library on the second floor has a wide selection of books about Okinawa, as well as traditional crafts such as Ryukyu paper mache and Ryukyu Miyarabi Kokeshi dolls. You can spend your time before bedtime however you like, reading a book that catches your eye or relaxing on a large sofa.

Day 3

11:00 Check out of OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts

Leave your large luggage in the hotel lockers and go sightseeing.

12:00 Nanamusubi, rice ball shop in Shuri

The popular "Pork and Egg Rice Ball" comes in a wide variety of flavors

At the onigiri cafe located near Shuri Castle Park, you can try Okinawa's soul food, "Pork and Egg Onigiri." There are 11 different varieties available, including the standard "Oni Po," a sandwich of pork luncheon meat (Spam) and rolled egg. They don't prepare the onigiri in advance, but serve it fresh after you order. Another great point is that you can choose between white rice and brown rice. Original menu items such as "Goyachampu Onigiri" and "Taco Onigiri" are also popular. It's fun to try different varieties and compare them.
Don't miss the drinks and sweets. Okinawa's specialty "Ice Zenzai" is served in a unique Yachimun (pottery) dish. It is a masterpiece with an exquisite balance of red kidney beans with the aroma of brown sugar, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and ice.

13:00 Shuri Castle Park - Walk around the area

A stroll around Okinawa's symbols and surrounding spots

For the last part of your trip, let's take a tour of Shuri Castle Park and the surrounding area, using the information you learned in the Shuri Castle Lecture the previous day.
Shuri Castle, the royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is said to have been built around the 14th century, and flourished as the political and cultural center. It was burned down during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 (Showa 20), but was later developed into Shuri Castle Park. In 2000, the ruins of Shuri Castle were registered as a World Heritage Site. Many cultural assets such as the Shureimon Gate and Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate are scattered throughout the park. There are also Restaurant and cafes, so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll.
The main hall and other buildings were destroyed in a fire in 2019, but the restoration work is currently open to the public in preparation for its opening in the fall of 2026. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the restoration work in progress.