Makishi Public Market

Things to do in Makishi Public Market, Okinawa

Have your favorite seafood cooked and ready to eat

Choose your preferred seafood, whether it's lobster, green turban snails, or parrotfish, on the first floor. Then, head up to the second floor and have it prepared just the way you like at any eatery for a small fee (around 500 yen for up to three items). The unique "lifting" system, allowing you to have your market-bought fish and meat cooked and enjoyed in the cafeteria upstairs, continues to be a highlight of the Makishi Public Market experience.

Try the exotic Irabu

The Irabu snake is more venomous than the habu snake and is famous for its strength. Smoked irabu, known for its health benefits since ancient times, is rare and costly, usually found in big markets today.

Enjoy Okinawan cuisine in family-owned restaurants

Head over to Honen, a cozy family-owned restaurant known for its friendly vibes. Try delicious dishes served with warm Okinawan hospitality. Honen has been a beloved family-run spot for 30 years, offering a menu of 80 Okinawan home-cooked favorites. Enjoy hearty set meals starting at just 550 yen.

Tips for Your Makishi Public Market Visit

When is the best time to visit Makishi Public Market?

To browse at ease, visit the market in the morning when it's calmer. For a livelier experience, drop by in the afternoon or evening. Get closer to Okinawa by chatting with shopkeepers and discovering unique local goodies. If you get an extra treat at checkout, you're a true Okinawan explorer!

How to get to Makishi Public Market?

Easily access the market by public transportation or on foot, as it is conveniently located in Naha. You can also take advantage of taxis or walk from the Kokusai Dōri entrance to explore the surrounding shopping streets.