Savor Okinawan gourmet street food and hunt for souvenirs to soak up the Okinawan spirit
About this spot
A classic Okinawan tourism thoroughfare running east-west for approximately 1.6 km through the heart of Naha city. You can enjoy distinctive Okinawan foods like sata andagi, Blue Seal ice cream, and chinsuko (traditional Okinawan crackers), while souvenir shops offer handicrafts, awamori (Okinawan liquor), and bingata (traditional textile dyeing). Venture down side streets to discover the Sakaemachi Market (栄町市場) and other local-flavored areas where Okinawa's essence seeps into your very being as you stroll. From early evening onward on the day of the fireworks festival, crowds increase, so it's recommended to complete your souvenir shopping and leisurely food sampling during this afternoon time slot.
Fireworks details
Name: JAL PRESENTS 琉球海炎祭
Date & time: 4/11 (Sat) 19:00–
Venue: 宜野湾市・ぎのわん海浜公園 トロピカルビーチ
Shells: approx. 10,000
JAL PRESENTS 琉球海炎祭は、東シナ海を舞台に約10,000発が打ち上がる沖縄最大級の花火大会です。2026年4月11日(土)19時スタート、会場はぎのわん海浜公園のトロピカルビーチ。海上から打ち上がる大輪の花火は、水平線まで広がる開けた海をキャンバスに咲き誇り、波の音に包まれながら見上げる迫力は格別です。フィナーレに向けて次々と打ち上げられる連発花火は、夜空と海面を同時に照らす圧倒的なスケール。春の沖縄の夜風の中で、琉球の炎が夜空に燃え上がる光景は、旅の最高の締めくくりになります。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表を必ず確認してください。終了後はビーチ周辺・駐車場・バス停が大変混雑します。公共交通機関の帰りの便は事前に時刻を確認し、フィナーレ後は少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差で移動するのがおすすめです。足元が暗い場所もあるため、スマホのライトを活用して安全に帰路へ。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Directly accessible on foot from Yui Rail Makishi Station (ゆいレール牧志駅) or Prefectural Government Office Station (県庁前駅). If you purchase souvenirs, store them in a station coin locker or your car to move about freely. Evening onward, travel times to Ginowan may increase, so it's wise to begin your next leg of travel by 3:30 PM. From Shuri Castle to Kokusai Street, the Yui Rail offers convenient access in 1 to 3 stations.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 30 minutes required. Early afternoon hours are relatively less congested, making it an ideal time for leisurely food sampling and browsing.
Access & map
Okinawa Prefecture, Naha city, Kokusai Street (国際通り)
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