Kokusaidori Street
Kokusaidori (‘Û’Ê‚è, Kokusaidōri, literally "International Road") is Naha's main tourist and shopping street, stretching for roughly two kilometers through downtown Naha. The street takes its name from the former "Ernie Pyle International Theater", a movie theater that was built along the road after the war.
Starting around the Naha Bus Terminal and the Okinawa Prefectural Office, Kokusaidori is lined by restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, souvenir shops, boutiques and department stores. Many shops remain open until 10pm, and live Okinawa music is played at several restaurants.
If you are looking for even more shopping, venture into the colorful Heiwadori, Mutsumidori and Ichiba Hondori covered shopping arcades that branch off from Kokusaidori around the intersection with Okieidori, halfway along the street. The shops in the arcade are smaller than those along Kokusaidori and are often made up of just a small booth and a single shop owner.
Further down the shopping arcades away from Kokusaidori, the atmosphere becomes less touristy as souvenir shops give way to establishments catering more to locals. In addition to a variety of bars, eateries and clothing and hardware shops, there are also fruit shops purveying tropical fruits such as pineapples, mangos and passionfruit. Throughout the shopping arcades, establishments vary in their hours, with some bars and eateries open well into the night.
Also in this area is the Daiichi Makishi Public Market with vendors selling an array of meat, seafood and produce as well as inexpensive dry goods such as household items. The market building was recently rebuit and reopened in March 2023. Besides the food stands on the first floor, it houses several restaurants on the second floor.
Getting there and around
Kokusaidori Street is located right in central Naha. The street stretches from the Naha Bus Terminal to Makishi Station on the Okinawa Monorail. It is also only a few steps away from the monorail's Kencho-mae and Miebashi stations.
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Shops along Kokusaidori
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Hotels around Okinawa Island
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La Passione Boutique B&BFeaturing free WiFi and a terrace, La Passione is a secluded bed and breakfast in Naha. Guests can take a 10-minute walk to Naha Kokusai Dori or go to Jogaku Park, a 4-minute walk from the property. Bicycle hire is available upon reservation. All rooms have an electric kettle and a refrigerator, while some rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. A hairdryer is provided on site. Extra amenities include face tissues, cotton buds, hand soap, body soap, hair shampoo and conditioners. Guests can enjoy Western-style breakfast at La Passione. Luggage storage is available on site. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 500 meters away from La Passione, while Makishi Public Market and Yachimun Street are both a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, a 20-minute taxi ride from the property.View on Booking.com
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Hotel CollectiveSet in Naha, 1.8 km from Naminoue Beach, Hotel Collective offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides a kids' club, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Collective every room has bed linen and towels. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 3.5 km from the accommodation, while Nakagusuku Castle is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Hotel Collective.View on Booking.com
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Okinawa EXES NahaSet in Naha, 1.2 km from Naminoue Beach, Okinawa EXES Naha offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 4.9 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Okinawa EXES Naha all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Nakagusuku Castle is 20 km from the accommodation, while Sefa Utaki is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 4 km from Okinawa EXES Naha.View on Booking.com
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Hotel GrandConsort NahaWell set in the centre of Naha, Hotel GrandConsort Naha is within 1.5 km of Naminoue Beach and 4.2 km of Tamaudun Mausoleum. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel GrandConsort Naha every room comes with bed linen and towels. Sefa Utaki is 20 km from the accommodation, while Nakagusuku Castle is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from Hotel GrandConsort Naha.View on Booking.com
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JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom NahaJR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha offers accommodation in Naha. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site for an additional fee. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha is completely non-smoking and fully equipped with barrier-free facilities. Each of the hotel's carpeted rooms is air-conditioned and soundproofed. The rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV. The bed is equipped with a Simmons pocket coil mattress. Rooms are equipped with an electric kettle, clothes rack and refrigerator. The rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub. Towels, bathrobes, slippers, toothbrushes and free toiletries are also provided. There is also a safety deposit box and a laptop safe. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Drinks vending machines and a free trouser press are available on site. Paid massages and meeting/banquet facilities can be arranged for an additional fee. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha is a 1-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori Shopping District and a 5-minute walk from Miebashi Monorail Station. Naha Airport is within 30 minutes by train.View on Booking.com
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Chura Gahna House Tsubogawa NahaChura Gahna House Tsubogawa Naha is located in Naha, 2.4 km from Naminoue Beach, 5.1 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum, as well as 21 km from Sefa Utaki. This 2-star apartment offers a lift and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. Every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine, kettle and kitchen. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Nakagusuku Castle is 22 km from the apartment, while Zakimi Gusuku Castle is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 3 km from Chura Gahna House Tsubogawa Naha.View on Booking.com
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The Kitchen Hostel AoIdeally situated in the Naha City Centre district of Naha, The Kitchen Hostel Ao is situated 4.7 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum, 20 km from Nakagusuku Castle and 22 km from Sefa Utaki. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 1.2 km from Naminoue Beach. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests at the hostel can enjoy an American breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Zakimi Gusuku Castle is 30 km from The Kitchen Hostel Ao, while Katsuren Castle is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Tokyu Stay Okinawa NahaAttractively situated in the centre of Naha, Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Naminoue Beach. Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. At Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha you will find a restaurant serving Japanese, local and European cuisine. Tamaudun Mausoleum is 5 km from the accommodation, while Sefa Utaki is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 3 km from Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha.View on Booking.com
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Cozy Stay in NahaLocated in Naha, 1.4 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum, Cozy Stay in Naha provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2018, this 3-star hotel is within 19 km of Sefa Utaki and 27 km of Zakimi Gusuku Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Nakagusuku Castle. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Katsuren Castle is 29 km from Cozy Stay in Naha, while Maeda Cape is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Nest Hotel Naha KumojiSituated in Naha, 1.4 km from Naminoue Beach, Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji features accommodation with a terrace, private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 3.8 km from Tamaudun Mausoleum. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some rooms at Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Nakagusuku Castle is 19 km from Nest Hotel Naha Kumoji, while Sefa Utaki is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 5 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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