Naha City is an attractive city with many great sights and interesting spots, and even a few World Heritage Sites such as Shurijo Castle and the Shikinaen Royal Garden. A lot of Naha’s best places are within walking distance of the almost brand new monorail system.

Originally running between Naha Airport and Shuri, the line was extended to Urasoe City in 2019. The fare ranges between ￥230～￥370, with a 50% discount for children under 12. If you plan on using the monorail multiple times. you can also purchase a pass for one (￥800) or two days (￥1400). Tickets and passes are available at every station.

Trains run from about 6:00 to 23:30, with a train every 5-10 minutes in the daytime. It is a very convenient way to bypass traffic, and also allows you to move around Naha while enjoying the view from the monorail’s window.

Here is a quick list of Naha City’s main spots, and how to access them by the monorail.

● Second-hand stores (electronics, games, clothes, furniture, books etc…)

● AEON Naha Shopping Center
● Senaga Island – Umikaji Terrace Hotel and resort (about 10 minutes by taxi)

● Onoyama Athlectic Park (swimming pool, sports grounds, children playgrounds…)
● Okinawa Cellular Stadium
● Gokoku Shrine
● Manko Wetland Center (mangrove tours and wetland wildlife center) – 20 minute-walk.

● Onoyama Athlectic Park
● Okinogū Shrine

● Naha Bus Terminal (local and highway buses)
● OPA Naha – restaurants and shopping center
● Okinawa Prefectural Library
● Okinawa Tourist Information Center

● Okinawa Prefectural Office Bld.
● Palette Kumoji Department Store (Naha Municipal History Museum)
● Kokusai Street

● Junkudo (book store)
● Naha Cultural Arts Theater NAHart
● Kokusai Street
● Tenbusu Naha (Naha City Tourist Information Center / Naha Traditional Crafts Center)
● Makishi Public Market (10-minute walk)
● Ukishima Street

● Kokusai Street
Saion Square (Shisa Lion Statue)
● Tsuboya Pottery district (Naha City Pottery Museum)

● Sakaemachi Market

● Naha Main Place Shopping Center
● Omoromachi Park
● DFS Okinawa (duty-free shops)
● Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum

● Naha City Hospital
● Sueyoshi Park and Sueyoshi Shrine (10-minute walk)

● Shurijo Castle Park
● Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum
● Kinjo-cho Ishidatami Stone Path

● Urasoe Gusuku Youdore Kan (remains of the Urasoe Castle, previous Royal residence before Shurijo Castle)
● Hacksaw Ridge (site of the battle depicted in the eponymous film)
● Urasoe Art Museum (Ryukyuan lacquerware, paintings, pottery, textiles, and metalwork)

● Tedako Hall (concert hall)