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Makishi Public Market
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Makishi Public Market
Naha's main public market, where you pick Okinawan fish and meat downstairs and have it cooked upstairs.
Makishi Public Market is the main food market of Naha, Okinawa, near Kokusai-dori. Its pig heads, bright tropical fish and Okinawan produce show the island's food culture.
What to expect
Fish and pork counters, produce stalls and nearby shopping arcades. Some arrangements let you buy fish and have it cooked at a restaurant upstairs.
What to eat
Okinawa soba, goya champuru, rafute (braised pork), tropical fish, and sata andagi doughnuts.
Visitor tips
- Listed hours are about 8 am to 8 pm, opening at 9 am from November to March. Individual shops vary.
- It is closed on the fourth Sunday of the month and around Obon, New Year and Lunar New Year, according to the city listing, which may be out of date.
- The market has been rebuilt in recent years, so check current hours and layout.
- Ask before taking photos of stalls.
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