Shuri Soba Okinawa Noodle near Shuri castle is very popular not only for tourists but for locals. Even in July before Japanese summer vacation, many people visited this shop.
Okinawa noodle is the first choice. Most of visitors order “Jushi” rice with noodle.
Shuri Soba shop in July 2020Noodle Large size in 600yen. 500 yen set of Slimmered “NItsuke” and “Onigiri” rice 大きな地図を表示
Most of visitor for Shuri castle are foreign tourists especially Chinese and Korean. By COVID-19 and bad relationship with Korea, almost visitors are Japanese or foreigners living in Japan. Tourists do not visit the park especially main buildings even though tourists can officially travel between prefectures since June 19, 2020. Probably they are not interested in burn-out castle in 2019.
Shuri Castle in June 2020Shuri Castle in July 2020Shuri castle park in June 2020Stone street near Shuri castle park in July 2020Shuri castle in July 2020
Japanese government has officially allowed tourists to travel between prefectures, fter June 19th, 2020. Even after this day, the half of shops in Kokusai street in Naha were closed because they have targeted foreign tourists especially Chinese tourists.
Most of flights to Haha has been full of Japanese passengers especially weekend. However, they stay in other area such as northern Okinawa without staying in Naha. Even Japanese tourists do not return to Naha any more, unless the shops in Kokusai focus on not only foreign tourist but Japanese.
Kokusai street, June 2020Kokusai street, July 2020Nouren Plaza shopping mall in June 2020.Breakfast in Hotel Sunpalace Kyuuyoukan