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Daiichi Makishi Public Market

Located near Kokusai-dori in Naha, this historic public market, known as "Naha's Kitchen," opened in 1950 and will be reopened in 2023. Fresh fish, meat, and ingredients from Okinawa are lined up, and the specialty is "lifting," in which purchased ingredients are cooked at the second-floor cafeteria.

Overview

Naha City's First Makishi Public Market is a historic public market, known as "Naha's Kitchen," which was established in 1950, shortly after the end of World War I. It reopened in March 2023 and is attracting attention as a new tourist spot.

Floor Structure

1F: About 60 stores selling meat, fresh fish, fruits, dried foods, and other unique Okinawan ingredients
2nd floor: dining area where you can taste Okinawan cuisine (last order 20:00)
3F: Cooking experience space, event meeting room, multipurpose room

Famous "lifting

A unique system whereby fresh fish and meat purchased on the first floor are cooked for you in the second floor cafeteria, which started in 1990 and is extremely popular among tourists. Visitors can enjoy such Okinawan delicacies as abasa soup, deep fried gurukun, grilled meibai with butter, sea grapes, and tebichi.

Access

Near Mutsumibashi intersection, a few minutes walk from Kokusai-dori Avenue
9 min. walk from Yui Rail Makishi Station, 10 min. walk from Miebashi Station
Hours: 8:00-22:00 (varies by store)

This is a commercial space that conveys Okinawa's food culture, and is a great place to stop by in conjunction with sightseeing in Naha.

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Info

4.3 (3,500 reviews) Google

Address: 2-10-1 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0014 Japan
Opening Hours: 8:00-22:00 (varies by store) *Last order at the 2nd floor cafeteria: 20:00 *Closed on the 4th Sunday of each month (except December), New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, and Lunar Bon Festival
Official Website: Visit Website

Opening hours and admission fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Score

Total Score 64 / 100

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