# Naha with a day in Itoman

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base-plus-day-trip/naha-with-a-day-in-itoman-z0244/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: History, Food & Drink, Design

## Route and nights

- Naha · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Naha

- 15:30 to 16:10 · Check in and drop your bags · Hotel Collective
- 16:25 to 17:35 · Take a short walk near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:10 · Have dinner near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
Overnight: [Hotel Collective](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1144565760/hotel-collective-naha-japan/>) · Naha

### Day 2 · Naha

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near Kokusai-dōri · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 09:15 to 10:10 · Take transit to the Shuri district · Shuri, Naha
- 10:15 to 12:20 · Visit open areas of Shurijō Castle Park · Shurijō Castle Park, Naha. Check current reconstruction access and which zones are open before deciding how much time to spend.
- 12:30 to 13:30 · Have lunch in Shuri · Shuri, Naha
- 13:45 to 15:15 · Visit Tamaudun if open · Tamaudun, Naha. Check admission and route conditions. Use a shorter outdoor walk if it is hot or wet.
- 15:35 to 16:40 · Return toward central Naha · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Have an Okinawan dinner near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
Overnight: [Hotel Collective](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1144565760/hotel-collective-naha-japan/>) · Naha

### Day 3 · Naha

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Have a light breakfast near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 09:35 to 11:25 · Compare local ingredients at Makishi Public Market · First Makishi Public Market, Naha. Ask about prices and portions before ordering. Check current market schedules.
- 11:35 to 12:45 · Choose an Okinawan lunch near the market · Makishi, Naha
- 13:10 to 14:45 · Browse the covered market lanes around Heiwa-dōri · Heiwa-dōri, Naha
- 15:00 to 16:10 · Take a seated break or try a local dessert · Makishi, Naha
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Try a different Okinawan dish at dinner · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
Overnight: [Hotel Collective](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1144565760/hotel-collective-naha-japan/>) · Naha

### Day 4 · Itoman

- 07:55 to 08:35 · Breakfast before leaving Naha · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 08:50 to 10:30 · Travel to Okinawa Peace Memorial Park · Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman. Check return connections or reserve transport before leaving Naha.
- 10:40 to 12:25 · Visit the memorial museum if open · Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, Itoman. Allow time for the exhibits and a quiet pause afterward.
- 12:30 to 13:15 · Take a lunch break · Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman. Carry a packed lunch if you have limited food options.
- 13:25 to 15:00 · Walk the memorial paths and Cornerstone of Peace · Cornerstone of Peace, Itoman. Use a shorter path in strong heat or rain.
- 15:15 to 16:55 · Return to Naha · Naha, Okinawa
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Have a quiet dinner near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
Overnight: [Hotel Collective](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1144565760/hotel-collective-naha-japan/>) · Naha

### Day 5 · Naha

- 08:40 to 09:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 09:45 to 11:35 · Compare the pottery shops on Yachimun Street · Tsuboya Yachimun Street, Naha. Ask about the maker, glazing, and packing if you plan to carry a piece home.
- 11:50 to 12:50 · Have lunch in Tsuboya or Makishi · Tsuboya, Naha
- 13:05 to 14:35 · Visit Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum if open · Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum. Use the street and galleries if the museum is closed.
- 14:50 to 16:20 · Return to one workshop or take a short walk toward Kokusai-dōri · Tsuboya, Naha
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Dinner near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
Overnight: [Hotel Collective](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1144565760/hotel-collective-naha-japan/>) · Naha

### Day 6 · Naha

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Kokusai-dōri, Naha
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Kokusai-dōri, Naha. Keep this flexible for an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Hotel Collective
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Leave time for onward travel · Naha. Replace this window with your departure plans.