[2025 Urasoe Attraction] Travel Guide for PARCO CITY Observation Deck (Updated Jun)

Okinawa's SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY (hereinafter referred to as PARCO CITY) is the largest shopping mall in Okinawa. It opened in 2019 and is famous for its rich brands, diverse food options, and excellent views of the sea. This is not only a shopping paradise, but also a great place to watch the sunset and enjoy delicious food. It is very suitable for family travel or tourists who want to satisfy their shopping, dining and entertainment needs at the same time. Features of PARCO CITY The largest in Okinawa: With approximately 250 stores, including brands entering Okinawa for the first time, it is one of the shopping malls with the most complete product range in Okinawa. First row with sea view: The shopping mall is built on the seaside, and many restaurants and food courts have sea view seats, allowing you to enjoy the charming sea view of Urasoe's west coast while dining, and even watch the sunset. Family-friendly: It has children's play facilities, an indoor game area, mother-and-child facilities and brands selling children's clothing, making it very suitable for family customers. Diverse brands: From international luxury goods to Japanese local fashion brands, daily necessities, home appliances, cosmetics, etc. Must-visit brands (selected) Fashion apparel: UNIQLO, ZARA, H&M, BEAMS, UNITED ARROWS, niko and..., earth music&ecology, LOWRYS FARM, Heather, etc. Sports and leisure: ABC-MART GRAND STAGE (the largest branch in Okinawa), THE NORTH FACE, HELLY HANSEN, adidas, FILA, mont-bell, etc. Daily necessities/beauty: MUJI, TOKYU HANDS, Afternoon Tea LIVING, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, PLAZA, DHC, FANCL, SABON, etc. Home appliances: EDION electrical appliances store. Baby products: AKACHAN HONPO, MARKEY'S, BABYDOLL, petit main, etc. Okinawa Features: There is a special Okinawa theme area that sells Ryukyu glass, coral jewelry, Okinawa souvenirs, etc. Must-eat food (selected) Xuxuyuan BBQ: A high-end BBQ restaurant with delicious meat and sea views. It also provides set lunch menus on weekdays and holidays. Ippudo Ramen: A famous Hakata tonkotsu ramen restaurant. A&W American Restaurant: A popular fast food restaurant in Okinawa. The signature Root Beer and burgers are must-order. Toritama: A restaurant that specializes in chicken and egg dishes, especially Oyakodon and Nanban chicken. It has a branch in the food court. Steakhouse88Jr.: A steakhouse with high CP value. POMME d'AMOUR TOKYO: An apple candy shop from Tokyo. Blue Seal Ice Cream: A famous ice cream in Okinawa, with many flavors to choose from. Food Court: Located on the 3rd floor of the green zone, this space is surrounded by sea views and offers a variety of ramen, omelet rice, rice bowls, steaks and other options. Transportation PARCO CITY is not far from Naha Airport and has convenient transportation: By car: About 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Navigation can set Map Code: 33 308 899*17 (or 33 308 868*53). The mall has about 4,000 free parking spaces. Bus: From Naha Airport: Take Ryukyu Bus No. 26 (Ginowan Airport Line) and get off at "SAN-A PARCO CITY-mae". The journey takes about 40 minutes. From Kokusai-dori: Take Ryukyu Bus No. 26, Okinawa Bus No. 32, 43, 309, 334, or 385 from the Kencho Kitaguchi bus stop and get off at SAN-A PARCO CITY-mae or San-A PARCO CITY. From Monorail Omoromachi Station: Take Karry Sightseeing's PARCO CITY shuttle bus for about 20 minutes. Taxi: Approximately 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport and approximately 25 minutes by car from Kokusai-dori. Duty Free Services PARCO CITY offers tax-free services. At most stores, you can enjoy tax exemption if you spend 5,000 yen (tax excluded) or more. There are two tax exemption methods: Tax-free shopping directly in-store: Many stores allow you to process tax refunds directly at checkout. Handle at the duty-free counter on the 1st floor: Some stores require you to go to the duty-free counter on the 1st floor to handle the whole process. Please note: Please be sure to bring your passport when applying for tax exemption. Some stores and products may not be eligible for tax exemption. It is recommended to confirm with the store staff before purchase. Opening hours Shopping malls: 10:00-22:00 (Some stores may have different opening hours, please refer to the official website). Closed: Open all year round. Travel Tips Avoid the crowds: There are more crowds on weekends and Japanese national holidays. If time permits, it is recommended to go on weekdays. Reserve time: PARCO CITY covers a large area and has many brands and restaurants. It is recommended to reserve at least half a day to a day to slowly explore. Enjoy the sunset: If you are in PARCO CITY in the evening, you may want to find a restaurant facing the sea or go to the rooftop observatory in the green zone to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the west coast of Urasoe. Check the official website: Before departure, you can check the official website of PARCO CITY to learn about the latest events, brand locations and business hours. SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY is a comprehensive shopping and entertainment facility in Okinawa where you can find fun in shopping, food, and parent-child activities.

#March Good Places 2025 Walking out of Parco City, hair fluttering madly at the back of his head like an out-of-control flag. The wind in Okinawa was particularly wild today, like nature playing some wild symphony. Visitors on the beach shrank their necks, some pressing their soaring skirts, others chasing their hats that had been swept away by the wind. I squinted and saw the palm trees in the distance bent into a bowing posture, the leaves churning, as if to protest this excessive enthusiasm. In the midst of this strong wind, the sunset put on its most magnificent performance. The fiery red sun image was swayed by the wind, dyeing the clouds the color of boiling magma. The waves were torn into pieces by the strong wind, and each wave reflected the golden light, like thousands of falling stars. Not far behind him, the huge Parco City mall stood like a silent giant. The glass curtain wall reflects the burning sky, and the whole building seems to be burning. Occasionally, tourists flee from the shopping mall towards the sea, and are forced to stagger by the wind. Their shopping bags rattled in the wind, forming a wonderful duet with the roar of the waves. The wind was getting stronger and I had to hold on to the railing. The setting sun sank particularly fast in this strong wind, and at the last moment, a green flash pierced the sky, fleeting. The neon lights of the mall then lit up, and artificial light immediately took over the coast. As I walked towards the mall against the wind to take shelter, I looked back and saw that the last glow was still struggling with the strong wind, dyeing the waves purple-red. This wild Okinawa sunset was more memorable than any calm dusk – like a nature wrestling with modern civilization, and I was fortunate enough to witness the epic showdown.

The Xuxuyuan lunch set meal, which requires reservation in advance, has a very high CP value, and it is really enjoyable to eat with the unbeatable sea view😋

Parco City in Okinawa covers a large area, parking is convenient and it is easy to visit. You can visit it all day long without any problem. If you are a fan of Jiyi Kawa, you must visit the Feng Shizi version, it is super cute.