Naha Port Cruise Terminal → Kokusai Street
Walk from the terminal to Kokusai Street.
Cruise port in Japan
Naha, Okinawa
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 12 hours. 25 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 8 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 58 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 12 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 486
Photo: Image by kadoyatakumi from Pixabay
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Naha Port Cruise Terminal. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Naha Port Cruise Terminal.
- Naha Cruise Terminal
The berth for large international cruise ships has immigration inspection facilities, but no large passenger terminal building or waiting facilities.
About 12 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- NahaAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 12 hr
- Chatan (American Village)About 40 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 10 hr 30 min
- Motobu (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)About 1 hr 50 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Naha Port Cruise Terminal → Asahibashi Station
Walk from the terminal to Yui Rail Asahibashi Station. The walk takes about 15–20 minutes.
Naha Airport → Naha Port Cruise Terminal
Take the Yui Rail from the airport and get off at Asahibashi Station, then walk about 10–15 minutes to the cruise terminal. The stated total travel time is about 25–30 minutes and the fare is about 300 yen.
Naha Airport → Naha Port Cruise Terminal
Take a taxi from the airport and tell the driver “Naha Port Cruise Terminal (那覇港クルーズターミナル)” or show the address.
Naha Port Cruise Terminal → Kokusai Street
Take a taxi from in front of the terminal to Kokusai Street. Give the driver the destination 国際通り.
Naha places to explore
Explore 21 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum
Beside Shuri Castle, this is the mausoleum of the kings of the Second Sho Dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Built in 1501, it is a World Heritage Site.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–18:00
You cannot enter the interior burial chamber of the royal tomb, so plan to view the exterior and exhibition hall instead of expecting to go inside.
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
This museum and art museum covers Ryukyu history, culture, and natural history, as well as modern and contemporary art from Okinawa.
- Admission
- JPY 530
- Hours
- Hours vary by day
View daily hours
Mon ClosedTue–Thu 09:00–18:00Fri·Sat 09:00–20:00Sun 09:00–18:00
Shikinaen Garden
This garden was created as a reception villa for the Ryukyu king. It has a pond and stone arch bridge.
- Hours
- Mon·Tue 09:00–17:30
Wed Closed
Thu–Sun 09:00–17:30
Naminoue Shrine
This shrine stands on a coral reef cliff and is distinguished by its vivid red sanctuary.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
Reviews say some areas of the grounds were under construction, so check the construction status before visiting if you plan to explore the whole site.
Fukushu-en Garden
This Chinese-style garden was created to commemorate the sister-city relationship between Naha and Fuzhou, China.
- Admission
- JPY 200
- Hours
- Mon·Tue 09:00–21:00
Wed Closed
Thu–Sun 09:00–21:00
Shurijo Castle Park
This site symbolizes the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It presents the restoration process for the Seiden main hall and other structures destroyed by fire in 2019.
- Admission
- JPY 400
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–19:00
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Chatan (American Village)
About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 10 hr 30 min
NeighborhoodsMihama American VillageThis American-style district in Chatan is known for its large Ferris wheel and foreign-inspired streetscape.
SightsChatan Park Sunset BeachThis beach next to American Village is known for its sunsets and is also popular with local residents.
Reviews say it closes early at 6 p.m., so check that day’s swimming hours if swimming is your goal.
Motobu (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)
About 1 hr 50 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hrAbout 3 hr 40 min round trip · Check your return margin
SightsOkinawa Churaumi AquariumVisitors can see whale sharks and manta rays in the large Kuroshio Sea tank.
NeighborhoodsBise Fukugi Tree RoadThis is a lush Fukugi tree-lined path in the Bise district north of Ocean Expo Park. A suggested walking loop takes about 1 hour.
Cruises calling at Naha, Okinawa
58 sailings are grouped into 31 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.01Asia cruises · 6 nights
Japan, China (Taiwan)
Tokyo → Naha, Okinawa
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,005
MSC Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.01Asia cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
China (Taiwan), Japan
Keelung (Chilung) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 486
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 5 nights
Japan, China (Taiwan)
Naha, Okinawa departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 636
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 5 nights
China (Taiwan), Japan
Keelung (Chilung) departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 579
MSC Cruises13 departure dates12 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.01MSC Cruises10 departure dates8 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.12
MSC Cruises4 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01 ~ 2027.10Asia cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
China (Mainland), Japan
Shanghai departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 597
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
China (Mainland), Japan, Korea
Shanghai departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,242
Holland America LineSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Taiwan & Japan
Singapore → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day The Philippines, Taiwan & Southern Japan
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineBook now
Sailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day The Philippines, Taiwan & Japan
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.03Asia cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Shanghai, Gangjeong, Busan, Shanghai, Naha
Shanghai departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,192
31 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Naha, Okinawa
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MSC Cruises · 43 sailings
MSC Bellissima
20 cabin types · 16 dining venues · 64 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 4 sailings
Emerald Xara
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 10 entertainment options · 6 decks
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Holland America Line · 3 sailings
Westerdam
9 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 11 decks
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · 2 sailings
Luminara
8 cabin types · 6 dining venues · 10 entertainment options · 8 decks
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About Naha, Okinawa
Naha is a port visited by several cruise lines, including Atlas Ocean Voyages, Emerald Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, with ships usually staying for about 11 hours. In many itineraries, it connects with an East China Sea sailing or is placed on an East Asian coastal route that includes the Miyako Islands, Ishigaki Island, Shanghai, and other destinations.
Cruise lines calling here: 7 places
Atlas Ocean VoyagesEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineRegent Seven Seas CruisesThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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