Recommendations on where to stay in Okinawa?

I will be in Okinawa for 5 nights April 2nd-7th. I won’t have a car (can’t drive) so I’ll be replying on buses, boats and taxis. I’m not really sure where to stay so I need suggestions!

I’m not really into surfing or swimming – I just want a cute beach town with nice shops, restaurants and hikes around. Maybe a bit of nightlife but nothing crazy as I’m not there to party.

Ideally something that feels Japanese and not American/designed for westerners. I want to still be able to eat local food.

I’ve seen some people say to stay in Naha as a base and just day trip to diff islands. But I thought maybe staying in a cool Airbnb in a nice town could be a more unique experience?

Sorry for rambling, I’d just love suggestions as I’ve never been to Okinawa and I’m not sure where to start.
Thanks 🙂

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