Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Naha

Naha is a city in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 300,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast and 20 museums. The must-see places are 大典寺 (1 km), Tsuboya Pottery Museum (1 km) and Gokoku Temple (2 km).

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Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Naha at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 300,795
Coordinates
26.2167° N, 127.6833° E
Places within 50 km
225 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Naha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Naha: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Naha

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naha. The closest is The Site of Okinawa Prefectural Second High School for Girls;Maidens of the White Plum (1 km); the best-known is Yomochi Shrine (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Naha

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Naha. The closest is Senagajima Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Naha

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Naha. The closest is Naminoue Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Naha

25 museums within 100 km of Naha. The closest is Tsuboya Pottery Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Naha

24 caves within 100 km of Naha. The closest is Yamashita First Cave Site Park (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Naha

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naha. The closest is Bengadake (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Naha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naha
  2. 1 km 大典寺 · Buddhist site, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 1 km Naminoue Beach · beach, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 1 km Gokoku Temple · Buddhist site, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 1 km 真教寺 · temple, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 3 km Tsuboya Pottery Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Naha

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How to reach Naha

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    Within 15 km of Naha

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6265The Site of Okinawa Prefectural Second High School for Girls;Maidens of the White Plum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2938Senagajima Island (8 km)
    Beaches & coast2531Naminoue Beach (2 km)
    Museums2025Tsuboya Pottery Museum (1 km)
    Caves2224Yamashita First Cave Site Park (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints821Bengadake (6 km)
    Parks1418Sogenji Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Ryutan (4 km)
    Other attractions911Kume Confucius Shrine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites1010大典寺 (1 km)
    Temples99真教寺 (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Fukushuen Garden (1 km)
    Waterfalls48故陸軍々曹滝沢不二夫命 (15 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (11 km)

    Naha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naha?

    大典寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Tsuboya Pottery Museum (museum, about 1 km), Gokoku Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Naminoue Beach (beach, about 2 km), 真教寺 (temple, about 2 km), Naminoue Shrine (temple, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Naha?

    225 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast, 20 museums, 22 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Naha?

    The Site of Okinawa Prefectural Second High School for Girls;Maidens of the White Plum, about 1 km by road; Stone Gate of Sogenji Temple (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Naha?

    Senagajima Island, about 8 km by road; Ejinato Island (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Naha?

    Naminoue Beach, about 2 km by road; Tropical Beach (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naha?

    Start in Naha, visit 大典寺, then Naminoue Beach, then Gokoku Temple, then 真教寺, then Tsuboya Pottery Museum, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naha?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Naha’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Naha on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.