Naha Food & Market Walking Tour | English-Speaking Guide — CHURA TOUR
Naha Walking Tour · Okinawa

Naha Food & Market Walking Tour with an English-Speaking Local Guide

Walk through Makishi Public Market and the backstreets off Kokusai-dori with a guide who actually lives here — tasting stops and souvenir picks that most tourists walk straight past.

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📅 Every Friday + Saturdays Nov 21 & 28 — 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM · 1 hour · from ¥6,000

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Small-group tours
Solo travelers welcome — up to 4 guests, for higher-quality support and a real memory to take home
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Okinawa-based guide
Give the real experience of Okinawa shown by “Uchinanchu” (Native Okinawan)
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Memory video — $35 (optional)
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Naha Local Food & Souvenir Walk

A walk through Makishi Public Market and the backstreets off Kokusai-dori — tasting stops most visitors walk past, and help picking souvenirs that locals actually buy for their families.

⏱ 1 hour 👥 Solo travelers to 4 guests 🗣 English 📍 Tenbusu Naha 📅 Every Friday · Sat Nov 21 & 28 · 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM
¥6,000
per person · launch price (regular ¥7,500)
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Booking info

Book in 3 steps

1) Book and pay the tour fee online. 2) We email you to confirm your booking. 3) Meet us in front of Tenbusu Naha on Kokusai-dori (look for the red pillars). Please book at least 3 days before your walk. Food and drinks are paid at each shop.

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Shuri Castle & the Old Stone Streets

The famous castle, paired with the quiet Ishidatami stone-paved lanes around it that most tour buses skip entirely.

Upcoming walks

Every Friday, plus selected Saturdays. Two start times each day: 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM (1 hour). Please book at least 3 days ahead.

Fri, Nov 1311:00 · 12:30
Fri, Nov 2011:00 · 12:30
Sat, Nov 2111:00 · 12:30
Fri, Nov 2711:00 · 12:30
Sat, Nov 2811:00 · 12:30
Every Fridayfrom December

✅ Included

  • English-speaking local guide
  • 1-hour walk through Makishi Public Market and the backstreets off Kokusai-dori
  • Help choosing Okinawan souvenirs
  • Photos of your walk, sent to you after the tour

➖ Not included

  • Food and drinks — paid at actual cost at each shop, only for what you try
  • Souvenirs — paid at actual cost
  • Transportation to the meeting point

🎥 Optional add-on: a filmed memory video of your walk (+$35). Ask when you book.

🎒 Good to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Some yen for snacks (small shops may be cash only)
  • A bag for your souvenirs

👋 Who it’s for

  • Solo travelers — you can join on your own
  • Couples, friends and families (ages 2+)
  • Small groups of up to 4 guests
  • First time in Okinawa? Perfect.

📍 Meeting point

In front of Tenbusu Naha (てんぶす那覇), 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha — in the middle of Kokusai-dori. Look for the red pillars.

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Your guide isn’t JUST a translator. They live here.

Atsuko Nagumo
Atsuko Nagumo
Native Okinawan · Conversational English

Hi! I was born and raised in Okinawa, and I’m now raising my lovely son here. I lived in Brisbane, Australia, for about five years, and I absolutely loved my time there.

I love meeting new people, making them laugh, and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable. Seeing people enjoy their time makes me happy, too! 🙂

I’d love to help you have a fun and memorable time in Okinawa!

How booking works

01
Book & pay online
Pick a date below at least 3 days ahead. Solo travelers welcome.
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Meet your guide
In front of Tenbusu Naha on Kokusai-dori (look for the red pillars). We’ll email you to confirm.
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Walk, taste, explore
One hour through Naha, at your own pace
“I want you to know more of Okinawa, and fall in love with it.”
Kimiei Suzuki, Founder of CHURA TOUR

I moved to Okinawa planning to stay only briefly. The warmth of the people and the slower pace of life here pulled me in, and this is now my fifth year living here.

Working in Okinawa, I kept seeing travelers who couldn’t communicate at the market and missed out on the places and prices locals actually get. I started CHURA TOUR so that someone who truly lives here — like Atsuko, who you’ll meet above — could bridge that gap for you, instead of leaving it to a guidebook.

Kimiei Suzuki, Founder of CHURA TOUR

Good to know

Does the tour fee include tasting and food costs?
The tour fee covers your guide and the walk itself. Food and drinks along the way are paid separately, as you go — you only try (and buy) what you want.
Where exactly do we meet?
Tenbusu Naha (てんぶす那覇), 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha. Look for the red pillar under the big digital signboard, or the nearby symbol tree — your guide will confirm the exact spot before your walk.
Can I join on my own?
Yes. Walks run from just 1 guest, up to 4 guests.
Is it OK to bring kids?
Yes — guests aged 2 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Please book at least 3 days before your walk (for a Friday walk, by Tuesday).
How do I pay?
The tour fee is paid online when you book. Food and drinks are paid directly at each shop during the walk.
What happens if it rains?
Light rain won’t cancel the walk — we’ll simply wait at the Naha City Tourist Information Center, just behind the signboard at the meeting point, and adjust as needed.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your walk. We’re unable to offer refunds for cancellations made after that, including no-shows.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Your guide will check in with you about allergies and preferences at the start of the walk. All tastings are optional, so you only try what works for you.

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