In a nutshell

Here's an experience that combines history with...the meat of your dreams. Yes, that's right: we're talking about a castle that will make you feel like you're part of a legend, plus a dinner that will really tickle your taste buds. An hour later, your stomach will thank you.

Main stops

Shuri Castle
Epic dinner with Ishigaki Beef and Motobu Beef
Kokusai Dori

The programme

We start with Shuri Castle, because Okinawa has much more to offer than just picture-postcard beaches. This castle is a fortress, but also a symbol of resistance, reborn from the ashes of the Second World War. Here, as you stand inside its ancient walls, you'll feel like a warrior ready to write the pages of your own history. And as you immerse yourself in this legendary atmosphere, don't forget to capture the moment: in a place like this, a picture is the best way to tell a story.

But don't get too distracted by history, because a special dinner awaits you!

And now, let's talk about meat. Not your average meat, mind you. We're talking about Ishigaki Beef - if this doesn't make you want to give a standing ovation, we don't know what will. Sourced directly from the Yaeyama district, it is so highly prized that it was served it to world leaders during a summit. It's not something you'll eat every day, and we can assure you that once you try it, you won't want to go back.

But don't think we're stopping here. Enter Motobu Beef, another meat which is something special – want to know the secret diet of these cows? A mix of fermented ingredients and...the dregs of Orion Beer. Yes, the diet fed to these beasts is so exclusive that if they had a passport, it would be stamped "VIP". The result? Meat that is so succulent and tender that you'll forget all others.

And if you're still hungry after all that meat… Kokusai Dori is the perfect place to finish your evening with a bang. In the free time that you have, you can get lost among the most lively street in Naha, where the restaurants will tempt you in to try another delicacy.
A little shopping to aid digestion? Stores full of souvenirs will make you want to fill up your suitcase. Unique items, crazy gadgets and souvenirs that you won't find anywhere else... just perfect!

Good to know

At Shuri Castle, visitors are asked to remove their shoes.