Daiichi Makishi Public Market

**Overview** Start on the ground floor for seafood, meat and food gifts before deciding whether to stay for lunch. The market’s arrangement makes it possible to buy eligible ingredients at a counter and have a participating upstairs restaurant cook them. Ask the seller to confirm the price, portion and cooking arrangement before you buy. For a gift to travel home, ask about sealed products and the destination’s food import rules. The upper-floor dining area also makes sense if the group wants to stop for a meal while someone shops. **Key metrics** - Building hours listed: 08:00–22:00 - Walk from Makishi Station: 9 min - Ground-floor cooking order cutoff: 19:45 - Usual monthly closure: 4th Sunday **Pros** - The counters show regional ingredients up close. - Shopping and dining fit into one stop. - The building gives shelter in a rain shower. **Cons** - Stall hours differ from the building hours. - Carry-up preparation is charged separately. - Popular aisles can fill at meal times. **Best for** A central Naha food shop and lunch outing, especially with first-time visitors. **Things to watch out for** Ask about the carry-up fee and participating restaurant before paying. The normal fourth-Sunday closure has a December exception.