Naminoue
波の上Nanmin26°13′ N 127°40′ ENeighbourhood
Naminoue is the seafront corner of west Naha around Naminoue-gu shrine and Naminoue Beach, and it takes in the Wakasa and Tsuji districts.
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The shrine sits on a rise above the sea, one of the eight Ryukyu shrines, and below it the city's beach curves between the cliff and the Naha West Road bridge. Wakasa runs inland from the beach and Tsuji along the shore to the south, and between them are the Wakasa seaside park and the Naminoue Umisora Park, with barbecue areas and a diving spot along about 1.9 km of the west coast.
Steak House 88's main branch in Tsuji stays open until 2:00. Takara Shokudo in Wakasa feeds the neighbourhood from 10:30, and Fukushuen's Chinese garden is a short walk east in Kume.
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Naminoue-gu波上宮shrine
Naha's clifftop shrine over the beach, known as Nanmin, with its main festival on 17 May.
FAQ
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Can you swim in central Naha?
Yes. Naminoue Beach is Naha's only swimming beach, open for swimming from April to October.
What does the name Naminoue mean?
Naminoue comes from the local name Nanmin, meaning above the waves. The area takes its name from Naminoue-gu, the shrine on the cliff above the sea, which Okinawans call Nanmin or Nanmin-gu.
Is Naminoue a good place to stay?
Stay near Naminoue for a swim at either end of the day and an easy walk to Kume and Kokusai-dori.
How do you get to Naminoue?
The Kume post office bus stop is about 10 minutes on foot from the beach; Kenchomae monorail station is about 30 minutes' walk.
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