Makishi Public Market, Naha (must see)
The Naha Public Market serves as a veritable window into the everyday life of Okinawa, offering a cornucopia of produce, meat, fish, and general merchandise. The market's first floor is an eclectic showcase of Okinawan culinary delights, featuring an array of offerings that span from succulent pork, including unconventional parts like pig's face, feet, and stomach, to a kaleidoscope of colorful fish and shellfish, exotic vegetables such as goya (bitter melon) and hechima (sponge gourd), and tropical fruits sourced directly from nearby farms. As you navigate this gastronomic haven, the small alleys that intertwine with the market beckon with stand-up-style shops, tempting visitors with fresh tempura, steamed cakes, and invigorating goya juice.
For those craving an immersive dining experience, the market's second floor is home to an ensemble of eateries that cater to every palate. Here, you can savor an extensive range of Okinawan delicacies at affordable prices within a food court-style setting, allowing you to order diverse dishes from different restaurants under one roof.
Makishi Public Market is not merely a place to satiate one's culinary desires but also an avenue to foster connections with the local community. The ethos of "ichariba chode," an Okinawan spirit that translates to "once we meet, we are like brothers and sisters," pervades the marketplace.
For those craving an immersive dining experience, the market's second floor is home to an ensemble of eateries that cater to every palate. Here, you can savor an extensive range of Okinawan delicacies at affordable prices within a food court-style setting, allowing you to order diverse dishes from different restaurants under one roof.
Makishi Public Market is not merely a place to satiate one's culinary desires but also an avenue to foster connections with the local community. The ethos of "ichariba chode," an Okinawan spirit that translates to "once we meet, we are like brothers and sisters," pervades the marketplace.
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Makishi Public Market on Map
Sight Name: Makishi Public Market
Sight Location: Naha, Japan (See walking tours in Naha)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Naha, Japan (See walking tours in Naha)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Naha, Japan
Create Your Own Walk in Naha
Creating your own self-guided walk in Naha is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Naha Introduction Walking Tour
Naha, the dynamic capital of Okinawa, Japan, although small a city as such, does contain a plethora of historic attractions. Recognizing it as the birthplace of Okinawa karate also adds greatly to the city's appeal among sports enthusiasts.
Naha derives its name from the word "Naba," which references a large stone shaped like a mushroom that once graced the city but over time... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Naha derives its name from the word "Naba," which references a large stone shaped like a mushroom that once graced the city but over time... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Shuri District Walking Tour
Once an independent city and the esteemed royal capital of the Ry奴ky奴 Kingdom, Shuri has been a district in the city of Naha since 1954. Originally established as a castle town surrounding the royal palace, Shuri's status as the capital ceased with the dissolution of the kingdom and its incorporation into Japan as part of Okinawa prefecture. Renowned for its historical significance, today... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles