Naha Harii (Dragon Boat Race)
An Okinawan dragon-boat race to pray for safety at sea and a good catch.
- Area
- Okinawa · Central Naha
- When
- May 3–5
- Location
- Naha Port New Pier
More places nearby
Shuri Castle Park
The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The main hall has been under reconstruction since the 2019 fire.
Naminoue Shrine
A shrine perched on a seaside cliff, famously seen from Naminoue Beach below.
Fukushuen Garden
A garden in the style of Fuzhou, China, with ponds, pavilions and a waterfall.
Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone Path
A hillside lane preserving a stone path from the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
Tamaudun
The royal mausoleum of the Ryukyu kings — a World Heritage site of unique stone architecture.
Okinawa Soba
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San-A Naha Main Place
A large mall in Naha's new city center where you can buy Okinawan sweets at supermarket prices.
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
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