[2025 Urasoe Restaurant] Travel Guide for A&W Makiminato (Updated May)

A&W Burger Joint is a must-visit spot!!! I specifically looked for this place with a big sign that's perfect for photos... The entire decor is very thoughtfully done They also sell a lot of cute merchandise~ The burgers are just okay (not recommended) The milkshakes are great! Cute for photos too 👍🏻 Most importantly! There's a parking lot, super convenient! 📍Address: A&W (Makiminato Branch), about a 20-minute drive from Naha ❤️ If you're going to Okinawa, you can add this to your itinerary~

#OkinawaTourism A&W is a franchise that is only available in Okinawa in Japan. People from Okinawa call it Ender! I always eat here when I go to Okinawa (lol) At the Makiminato store, you can order and eat and drink on the spot using the drive-in method that originated in the United States. When you press the intercom next to the menu to order, a staff member will bring it to your car. And when you think of A&W, you think of root beer! It has a unique flavor, but once you start drinking it, you won't be able to stop. You can get free refills of root beer. Please give it a try!

Sharing some photos from my trip to Okinawa. Unfortunately, I went during the rainy season with a lot of rain and a typhoon, but it gave a different vibe with the cool weather. On days when it didn’t rain, you could see how beautiful the sea was—crystal clear water. However, the sand wasn’t as fine as back home. Swimming was okay, but you had to get out quickly because it was cold. The cafes were nice, not too many of them, but they were charming. The coffee was good, and the desserts were delicious. The food wasn’t quite like typical Japanese cuisine, but the stir-fried bitter melon was incredibly tasty. Definitely worth trying! The tourist spots were a bit far apart, but it felt like a road trip, so it wasn’t a big deal. Driving around, chilling, and listening to music was enjoyable.

📍Location: Naha, Okinawa🇯🇵 A&W Makiminato Store (4-9-1 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, 901-2131) 🕰️Business hours: 6:00-2:00 This American retro store is only in Makiminato! I'm glad that the parking lot is also spacious. This place is also known as the holy land of Kenshi Yonezu, and he actually shoots his music videos here! Fans are excited! They also sell cute goods such as T-shirts and caps, so it's the perfect store to make memories of your trip to Okinawa. #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Okinawatourism #Domestictravel

🍔A&W Makiminato Store When you think of Okinawa, you think of Ender. A&W✨️ There are various A&W locations in the prefecture, but the exterior of the Makiminato store is by far the cutest. First, there's this eye-catching giant American sign.ᐟ.ᐟ And the parking space is designed like a gas station.ᐟ.ᐟ When it lights up at night, the American atmosphere increases and it becomes even cuter🤦♀🌟 You can also eat in the park outside, but be careful if you're not a fan of pigeons, as there are many of them roaming around looking for leftovers. Anyway, the tornado potatoes are incredibly delicious, and the juicy hamburger patties are different from those of a certain Japanese burger chain, making them the best❤️❤️ If you visit Okinawa, be sure to stop by.ᐟ.ᐟ 📍〒901-2131 Okinawa Prefecture, Urasoe City, Makiminato 4-9-1

You can eat inside the store, or drive through, as soon as you exit the hotel and drive for a complete experience of American life. The onion rings were just fried very hot, the burger was Juicy, hot. The Root beer float is great, plus you can refill unlimitedly! Unfortunately, the fries were not very hot, which was a bit disappointing.

📍Location: A&W Churaumi Aquarium Naha Airport Okinawa trip in October🌴🌺✨️ Everything you see is sparkling and the space is amazing👀 The ocean is beautiful!! The food is delicious!! The weather is great!! It was a flawless 2 nights and 3 days trip꒰⑅• ‧̮ •⑅꒱ The atmosphere at A&W is completely different during the day and at night, it was really good!! !!! !!! Next time I want to try marine sports in Okinawa in midsummer🐬🌊 The ocean is just so beautiful!! !!! !!! Every ocean is beautiful!! !!! The weather was good and I was satisfied!! !!! !!! !!! !!! #0 yen trip November

The A&W café in Okinawa features a charming old-fashioned U.S. style. The nostalgic atmosphere might be enhanced by vintage posters, neon lights, and even jukeboxes, creating a cozy, throwback feel that transports you back to mid-20th century America. This blend of retro elements gives the café a unique and inviting vibe, perfect for enjoying a classic meal or snack. At A&W in Okinawa, there are a few local favorites that we have stand out, blending American fast food with Okinawan flavors: The A&W burgers 🍔 Okinawa 🍔 !This burger has a special Okinawan-style sauce giving it a unique regional twist. Root beer float ! Must have a sundae / ice cream on top of the drink 🍹 . A signature drink that I will not skip it for every order 😁 Homemade potato chips 🍟if you're looking for something truly local, A&W have something for you! Potato 🥔 chips which is less oily and more crispy. 💰 ¥800 to ¥1,500 (approximately $5.50 to $10.50 USD) ⏰ 06-2300hrs 📮〒901-2131浦添市牧港4-9-1 🚘 Strongly recommend Driving Definitely must go if you are looking for something unique in Okinawa ☺️. #AWOkinawa#RetroVibes#OkinawaEats#OkinawaAdventures #ClassicDiner #FoodieTravel #OkinawaBurger #RootBeerFloat #CulturalJourney #JapaneseCuisine#VintageStyle #FoodAndTravel

I love Okinawa, so this time I'd like to introduce the A&W Makiminato branch, affectionately known as "Ender" 🍔🍟🇺🇸 When it comes to Okinawan fast food, this is the place to go! You can enjoy delicious, filling hamburgers and root beer ️🩵 The exterior of the restaurant is so cute, it feels like you're in America 🤤♥️ The vintage sign and colorful design are so cute that you'll want to take pictures!! At night, the neon lights come on, making it even more stylish ♡ 🍔 [Location information]: 4-9-1 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture 901-2131 About 20 minutes by car from Naha City, along National Route 58 There is a large parking lot, so it's easy to access There is also a drive-thru, so it's recommended to take out and eat on the beach ✌ 🕰 [Business hours]: 6:00-2:00 ⚠️ [Notes]: It's a popular restaurant, so it can get crowded, especially on weekends. If you go a little earlier, you can enjoy it smoothly. Also, root beer has a unique taste, so if it's your first time, you might want to try it with a float ️🩵 Enjoy a special time at Ender while enjoying the American atmosphere and Okinawan flavors. If you're traveling to Okinawa, be sure to stop by! 🚗 #Okinawa #A&W #Ender #Makiminato store #Gourmet #American #Neon #Root beer #Okinawa trip #Domestic travel #Okinawa tourism #Okinawa gourmet #Okinawa girls trip #Girls trip #0 yen trip

🌿 Off to Okinawa~✈️ To "A&W Makiminato" in Urasoe City 🍔 A fast food restaurant that only exists in Okinawa in Japan♪ The hamburger was more affordable and delicious than I expected😋 And I was curious about the root beer‼ ️ I thought it was something like cola... My daughter said it smelled and tasted like a poultice I agreed😂 ┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 【A&W Makiminato Store】 ꕤAddress: 4-9-1 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture ꕤBusiness hours: 6-2 ꕤClosed: Irregular holidays ꕤParking Yes ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Okinawa #OkinawaGourmet #OkinawaCafe #Urasoe #UrasoeGourmet #UrasoeCafe #AW #TravelwithMe

📍A&W Makiminato Branch, Okinawa A&W is a fast food restaurant that originated in the United States and is only found in Okinawa, Japan. The Makiminato branch on Okinawa's main island is so cute and looks like America💕 They are open from early in the morning until late at night, so when it gets late at night, I often go to A&W🍔 A&W's burgers are very filling and satisfying!! As expected from a restaurant that originated in the United States🇺🇸 I get a curly fries combo and change my drink to clam chowder for an additional 50 yen♡ A&W's clam chowder is very delicious, so I recommend it🤤💛 They also have root beer (a carbonated drink with a bit of a flavor) that can only be drunk at A&W in Japan! ↑I'm not a fan, but if you're interested, give it a try🤣💫 You can eat inside the store, and there's also space to eat outside〜😊 Add some excitement to your everyday life:🌙 📍 A&W Makiminato store, Okinawa📮 4-9-1 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture 🕚 6:00-2:00am 🅿️ Parking available #food #girlstrip #okinawatrip #okinawa #okinawatourism #okinawafood