February–MarchOkinawa Pro Baseball Spring Camp
Okinawa ・ Naha
Usually February 1 to late February (the Yomiuri Giants' Naha camp runs from mid-February to early March)
OKA → Shuri Castle (Shuri Station)
Naha Airport to Shuri Castle (Shuri Station)
🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
To Shuri Castle, the Yui Rail takes about 27 minutes to Shuri Station. Shuri Station is the starting point on the east side of Shurijo Castle Park.
Compare
Compare your options
Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)
- Travel time
- Approx. 27 min
- Fare
- ¥360 for adults / ¥180 for children (as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
Taxi
- Travel time
- Approx. 20 min
- Fare
- Approx. ¥2,700 (Naha Airport's official estimate as of July 1, 2025)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail) | Approx. 27 min | ¥360 for adults / ¥180 for children (as of October 2026) | None |
| Taxi | Approx. 20 min | Approx. ¥2,700 (Naha Airport's official estimate as of July 1, 2025) | None |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Cheapest option
→ Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)
Lots of luggage / families
→ Taxi
How to Ride
Naha Airport to Shuri Castle (Shuri Station)
Train
Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail)
- Board at
- Naha Airport Station (via the connecting passage on the 2nd floor of the airport terminal)
- Arrive at
- Shuri Station
- Travel time
- Approx. 27 min
- Fare
- ¥360 for adults / ¥180 for children (as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Buy a ticket (QR ticket) at the station ticket machines. You can also pass through the ticket gates with nationwide transportation IC cards such as OKICA and Suica, or with contactless payment such as credit cards
Taxi
Taxi
- Board at
- Taxi stand (1st floor, short-distance stand)
- Arrive at
- Shuri Castle
- Travel time
- Approx. 20 min
- Fare
- Approx. ¥2,700 (Naha Airport's official estimate as of July 1, 2025)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Board at the taxi stand
- Large luggage
- Door-to-door, so large luggage is no problem
- Note
- Fares and times are Naha Airport's official estimates (as of July 1, 2025). They vary with traffic
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓The walk from Shuri Station to Shurijo Castle Park is uphill, so leave large luggage at your hotel or in station lockers first
Tickets & transfers you can book in advancePR
PRKlookYui Rail 1-Day Digital PassA digital pass for unlimited Yui Rail rides until 23:59 on the day of use. Activate it for your travel date from the voucher URL and show the QR code at the ticket gate. For adults (12 and over)View on Klook
PRKlookNaha Airport Limousine Bus (Ginowan / Chatan, Onna Village, Nago)Airport Limousine Bus from Naha Airport to hotels in 4 areas including Chatan, Onna Village and Nago. Specify the bus, boarding point and drop-off point when booking, and show a paper voucher to the driver on the dayView on Klook
PRKlookChuraumi Aquarium Highway Bus Round-Trip Ticket (Route 117)Round-trip ticket for Highway Bus 117 from the Naha Airport domestic terminal or Naha Bus Terminal to the Churaumi Aquarium. Valid for 7 days. Exchange for a ticket at the airport counter before boarding (until 17:00)View on Klook
Map
Map
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Other Destinations
Other destinations from Naha Airport
✈ OKA →Kokusai-dori (Kenchomae Station)To Kokusai-dori, the Yui Rail reaches Kenchomae Station in about 13 minutes with no transfers. With lots of luggage or a larger group, a taxi is also convenient.🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
✈ OKA →Tomari Port (Tomarin, island ferries)Tomari Port, where boats depart for the Kerama Islands and elsewhere, is a convenient 10–15 minutes away by taxi. With light luggage, you can also walk from Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail.🚕 Taxi🚃 Train🚌 Bus
✈ OKA →Chatan (Mihama American Village)To American Village, the direct shuttle bus to Chatan Gateway (TK05) is convenient with no transfers. If you are staying at a hotel in Chatan, take the Airport Limousine Bus; with lots of luggage, a taxi is also an option.🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ OKA →Onna Village resort areaFor resort hotels in Onna Village, the Airport Limousine Bus, which takes you to your hotel's door, is convenient even with lots of luggage. You can also go by Route Bus 120 or taxi.🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ OKA →Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu)The Yanbaru Express Bus or Highway Bus 117 takes you to the Churaumi Aquarium with no transfers. By car, it takes about 2 hours using the expressway.🚌 Bus🚗 Car
Events
Events & festivals in Naha
February–March
May
August–SeptemberOkinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri
Okinawa ・ Naha
Usually three days, Friday to Sunday, on the weekend after the lunar Obon (late August to early September)
OctoberNaha Great Tug-of-War Festival
Okinawa ・ Naha
Usually the three-day weekend around Sports Day (formerly Health and Sports Day) in October. The tug-of-war is on the Sunday in the middle of the long weekend
2026 (56th): Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon, holiday); Hatagashira procession and tug-of-war on Oct 11 (Sun)
DecemberNAHA Marathon
Okinawa ・ Naha
Usually the first Sunday of December
2026 (40th anniversary race): Dec 6 (Sun), 9:00 start
Attractions
Attractions in Naha
AquariumDMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Okinawa ・ Tomigusuku
An aquarium inside the iias Okinawa Toyosaki shopping center, about 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Opened in 2020, it combines spatial effects using video and light with hands-on encounters with marine life. It's open until 19:00, making it easy to drop by on your arrival day or before departure.
Theme parkOkinawa World
Okinawa ・ Nanjo
A theme park in Nanjo City in the south of Okinawa Island, centered on the Gyokusendo limestone cave. Besides exploring the cave, you can watch Eisa dance and try crafts in the Ryukyu Kingdom castle town lined with old houses, visit the Habu Museum Park, and experience Okinawa's nature and culture all in one place. It's about 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport.
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-06