{"id":24422,"date":"2024-10-14T15:43:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T06:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/a-thorough-explanation-of-kokusai-dori-street-attractions-of-must-visit-spots-in-okinawa\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T21:57:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:57:25","slug":"a-thorough-explanation-of-kokusai-dori-street-attractions-of-must-visit-spots-in-okinawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/en\/a-thorough-explanation-of-kokusai-dori-street-attractions-of-must-visit-spots-in-okinawa\/","title":{"rendered":"A thorough explanation of Kokusai-dori Street! Attractions of must-visit spots in Okinawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you come to Okinawa, there is one spot you must not miss: Kokusai Street! This street, which graces the center of Naha City, is a 1.6-kilometer shopping and gourmet street full of energy.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

From souvenir shopping and Okinawan dining to live performances, Kokusai Dori is packed with the “present” and “traditions” of Okinawa! Whether you are a first-time visitor or a repeat visitor, you are sure to discover something new as you walk down Kokusai Dori! Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent visitor, you are sure to discover something new as you walk down Kokusai-dori!<\/p>\n\n

Features of Kokusai Dori<\/h2>\n\n
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Kokusai-dori is the main street of Naha City, a 1.6-kilometer-long downtown area. Both sides of the street are lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and local craft stores, loved by locals as well as tourists. The area developed rapidly after the war and is now so vibrant that it is often referred to as the “Miracle Mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

It is a lively spot that is aptly described as the “heart of Asia.<\/p>\n\n

On the street, there are many stores selling traditional Okinawan handicrafts such as “Yachimun”, “Bingata dyeing”, and “Kariyushi wear” like Aloha shirts, allowing visitors to feel the essence of Okinawan culture.<\/p>\n\n

The Kokusai-dori area is also dotted with historical spots and museums, offering not only shopping but also cultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n

Basic Information on Kokusai Dori<\/h2>\n\n
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Location<\/td>Matsuo – Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan<\/td><\/tr>
Business Hours<\/td>Depends on the store, but generally 10:00-22:00<\/td><\/tr>
business holiday<\/td>Varies by store, but many are open year-round.<\/td><\/tr>
Access<\/td>5 min. walk from Yui Rail Makishi Station and Miebashi Station<\/td><\/tr>
Charge<\/td>free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

How to get to Kokusai Dori<\/h2>\n\n
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Access to Kokusai-dori is very convenient. It is easy and recommended to use the “Yui Rail” from Naha Airport. The Yui Rail can be accessed from Naha Airport Station by getting off at either “Makishi Station” or “Miebashi Station”, which is the closest station to Kokusai-dori, and it takes about 5 minutes on foot to reach the street. Buses and cabs are also available from major hotels, and many bus routes also run through the area.<\/p>\n\n

Access by train<\/h3>\n\n