Kokusai-dori
国際通り26°13′ N 127°41′ ENeighbourhood
Kokusai-dori is the mile-long main street of central Naha, and the neighbourhood around it is packed with shops and restaurants; the street closes to traffic on Sundays from 12:00 to 18:00.
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Kokusai-dori runs about a mile from the Prefectural Office to Asato, and its frontage is now mostly souvenir shops and hotels. Step off it into the covered arcades of Heiwa-dori and Ichiba-hondori and you reach the Makishi Public Market, with Tsuboya's pottery lanes beyond.
It is an easy place to stay without a car, with three monorail stations along its length and buses on the street itself. After dark the min'yo live house Shimauta, where the vocal group Nenes plays three sets a night, fills the third floor of the Haisai Building on the street.
Restaurants and cafés
Eat in Kokusai-dori食べる
Bars, awamori and coffee
Drink in Kokusai-dori飲む
See and do
Things to do in Kokusai-dori遊ぶ
FAQ
Quick answers about Kokusai-doriよくある質問
Why is it called Kokusai-dori?
Kokusai-dori means International Street. It is named after the Ernie Pyle International Theatre, a cinema that opened beside the road in 1948.
Is Kokusai-dori a good place to stay in Naha?
Yes, for walking and nightlife. Kokusai-dori has three monorail stations along it and the markets behind it, though rooms on the main street can be noisy.
What does the name Kokusai-dori mean?
Kokusai-dori: International Street
How do you get to Kokusai-dori?
Kenchomae, Miebashi and Makishi monorail stations. The Sunday transit mall (12:00–18:00) closes the street to all vehicles, buses and bikes included.
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