[2024 Naha Attraction] Travel Guide for Tsuboya Yachimun Street (Updated Dec)
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Address:
1 Chome-16 Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa 902-0065, Japan
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Naha city walk, you can't finish walking even if you break your legs
The best way to understand the charm of a city is to measure it with your steps and slowly feel the breath of the city.
Confident in our own physical and walking strength, we put this into practice, but in the end, we still took the bus back to the hotel.
I thought that the small Okinawa Naha would be easy to conquer, but because it was too good to stroll around, the route was too long and we ended up exhausted.
✅ Itinerary:
Kokusai Dori — Makishi Public Market — Tsuboya Pottery Street
✅ Introduction to 【Kokusai Dori】
⭕️ It should be the busiest place in Naha, very close to Naha Airport and the port, shopping and transportation are very convenient.
⭕️ Whether it's Okinawan specialties, various foods, or cosmetics, there's everything you need, and if you don't know what to buy for souvenirs, just look around here.
⭕️ There are many shops selling ceramics and glassware on the street, with relatively uniform styles. If you really want to buy, you can go to the pottery street later.
⭕️ Many shops have glass boxes at the entrance with a coconut crab inside, if you want to eat, you can go to Makishi Public Market later.
⭕️ The purple sweet potato tarts here are quite famous, so we bought a pack to try, they are dry, just taste a little, not recommended.
⭕️ Miyako Island's snow salt ice cream, their ice cream can be sweet or salty, full of milk flavor, those who like the taste of sea salt must not miss it.
✅ Introduction to 【Makishi Public Market】
⭕️ Makishi Public Market is right next to Kokusai Dori, the overall environment is much cleaner and tidier, more like a large fresh supermarket.
⭕️ In terms of price, Tomari Port is more favorable, but Makishi Public Market has many other categories besides seafood, such as beef, pickles, etc.
⭕️ Both markets have seafood stalls that can be processed, and the stalls have Chinese-speaking staff, so don't worry about language barriers.
⭕️ The market is divided into two floors, with sales downstairs and processing upstairs. The processing fee is additional, 500 yen/person, 3 styles, and the delicious seafood porridge only accepts cash💰.
⭕️ In Japan, noctiluca and giant clams are edible, and in the market, you can also see porcupine fish and coconut crabs, just like visiting an aquarium.
⭕️ At Makishi office, we ordered a lobster, a geoduck, and a scallop for a total of 15,900 yen, about 750 RMB, which would cost at least double in China.
⭕️ The lobster was half sashimi and half boiled in soup, the geoduck was sashimi, and the scallop was with garlic. Because they were all fresh, all the cooking methods were extremely delicious.
⭕️ The giant clam, which is often seated in China, has a special stench, and we didn't try it in the end. If you're interested, you can give it a try.
✅ Introduction to 【Tsuboya Pottery Street】
⭕️ Passing through the Makishi office market, you can reach the pottery street.
⭕️ The pottery shops here are not big, small enough to accommodate 7 or 8 people.
⭕️ Each shop has its own characteristics, and I really like the time spent shuttling between these shops.
⭕️ There are several well-known small shops, such as Yacchi & moon, which have their own designed and produced pottery, as well as some mass-produced ones. In short, the pottery here has more design sense.
⭕️ It is said that most of Okinawa's pottery comes from this pottery street. If you pick carefully, there is always one that suits you.
⚠️ Notes:
⭕️ Because the route is quite long, it is recommended to rent a bicycle.
⭕️ Naha has shared bicycles, 1800 yen/day, but there may be no space when returning the bike. Also, there is a shop in Kokusai Dori that rents formal bicycles, but they must be returned before 7 pm, not highly recommended.
⭕️ Okinawa's Wagyu is very famous, you can find a place near Kokusai Dori to try Wagyu, but don't order too much, I'm afraid you'll be overwhelmed by the oil.
oraelia_7184
6-Day Japan Travelogue: Unforgettable Memories with Old Friends
Friends! 6-Day In-Depth Tour of Japan, Okinawa Ryukyu Culture, City and Sea Views, Gourmet Food, and Private Natural Time Together!
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🏃♀️Route Suggestions: Explore the Beauty of Okinawa!
Day 1: Fly to Naha and start your Okinawa trip!
Day 2: Experience Japanese culture at Naminoue Shrine - Stroll through Shuri Castle and Shurijo Castle Park - Visit Yachimun Street for authentic snacks - Enjoy the view from Onoyama Park - Enjoy shopping on Kokusai Street.
Day 3: Enjoy the sea and sky at Chinen Cape Park - Explore the mysterious landscape of Gyokusendo Cave - Experience the island style of Senagajima Island.
Day 4: Leisurely stroll through Urasoe Park - Get up close and personal with marine life at Ocean Expo Park - Experience the charm of the ocean at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Enjoy the natural wonders of Manzamo - Taste the sweet fruit at Nago Pineapple Park.
Day 5: Enjoy the exotic atmosphere of American Village, with shopping and leisure!
Day 6: End your wonderful trip and return home.
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Must-Visit Attractions:
🐠 Ocean Expo Park: A place full of ocean wonders! Okinawa Native Village takes you to experience the ancient Ryukyu style, and the aquarium has whale sharks waiting for you to take pictures with them. Have fun and enjoy!
🌊 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Located in Ocean Expo Park, every step is a view, and you can feel the natural charm of Okinawa. There are many kinds of marine life, and the whale shark is the treasure of the aquarium, so don't miss it!
🏯 Shuri Castle: The traces of history are clearly visible here. Combining the essence of Chinese and Japanese architecture, Shuri Castle witnessed the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is suitable for a leisurely stroll and savoring the passage of time.
🌳 Shurijo Castle Park: Located on a high ground overlooking the beautiful scenery of Naha City. The park has a unique architectural style, and history and architecture lovers should not miss it. Enjoy a leisurely tour and a peaceful time.
🎡 American Village: The Ferris wheel and Sunset Beach are great places for photos! Capture beautiful moments with your old friends and enjoy the coastline at sunset, full of comfort!
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Tips:
1. 💰Exchange Rate Tips: The currency in Japan is the yen, and the recent exchange rate is about 16:1, which is convenient for conversion.
2. 📇Visa Essentials: Get your Japanese visa in advance for a worry-free trip!
3. 🎁Souvenir Suggestions: Japanese matcha and kimono accessories are affordable and meaningful!
4. 🗺️Transportation Tips: Buy a Japanese transportation card for easy access to subways and buses.
5. 📸Photo Spots: Sensoji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple, leave beautiful travel memories!
6. 🍣Food Guide: Don't miss sushi and ramen, and taste authentic Japanese flavors!
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Okinawa Travel Guide|Tsubaya Dori Ceramic Street, a paradise for plate lovers.
In addition to the sea🌊 in Okinawa, there is also a niche treasure street in downtown Naha, 📍 Tsuboya Street Ceramics Street‼ ️
A 5-minute walk from Kokusai Street, the most famous ones here are undoubtedly the exquisite pottery shops. From exquisite dishes to cute little ornaments, there is a dazzling array of items, each with a unique charm. Literary youth and plate lovers should not miss it❤️
🎈As soon as you walk into Tsubota Street, you feel like you have entered another world. There is no bustling and bustling crowd of Kokusai Street. The winding road is lined with antique buildings, and every corner They all reveal a strong literary and artistic atmosphere, and I was healed immediately❤️
❣️Personally recommended store🏠
🥣UTSUWA (チャ西口ウ) (Picture 2-7)
📍1-8-12 Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
⏰10:00-18:30
The shop is not big, but the furnishings are full of exquisite life style, typical Japanese zakka style. The plates are very beautiful, many of which are exciting and tempting to buy. It is suitable for strolling slowly, choosing slowly, and choosing your own life plate🍽 😂
🥣Yacchi&Moon (ヤッチとムーン) (Picture 8-11)
📍 Okinawa Prefecture, Naha City Tsuboya 1-21-9
⏰10:00-18:30
A very popular Internet celebrity porcelain store. The store is very uniquely decorated and looks great in any photo. There are many works by local writers in the store. The bear 🐻 series is very cute. The price is about 200-500, and the service staff are also very friendly‼ ️
I heard that Yui Aragaki also bought a kawaii bear 🐻 plate here (Picture 11) ~ Wandering the streets here, looking at these exquisite pottery, I feel like time has slowed down 🍃
WilliamMortensen
Sana, who loves ceramics, didn't miss the pot house
If you and Sana want to love ceramics very much, then you must not come here~!
This is called the Hut House. The whole street is a ceramic shop. The streets are decorated with broken ceramics, which are both environmentally friendly and distinctive!
Every shop also has its own characteristics! There are famous masterpieces, there are also small workshops of original designers, and the author of Yamashita Hideaki, who is still off the beaten, can't help but shoot here and buy the favorite ceramic products!
Sana is too thin Plus the original design is not convenient to take pictures, here put some pieces of the Huwu Street to give everyone a look!
Sanalee.
There are many workshops in the Huwutong, and there are many workshops that also operate cafes, so that guests can have a place to rest while buying and buying. This is a very good idea.
I prefer to spend my leisurely afternoon in the Huwutong than shopping in the duty-free shop. No, a tea house that I found by chance gave me a good place.
This quietly standing tea house behind the New Residence was converted from the original old residence. The "New Residence" is said to have been the residence of the potters since the Ryukyu era. There are two ancient kiln that have been preserved without being baptized by war. Therefore, in 2000, the expenditure was designated as Japan's national cultural heritage.
The red roof and the lion with only the head are worth a look. Because it is now a general residence, it can only be visited from outside.
The tea house built in the high place has a very good view. You can see the "Deng Kiln" and "East Nu Kiln" next door in front of the glass window.