Kokusai Dori Street
Let's walk down Kokusai Dori, the heart of Naha! From gourmet food and souvenirs to history, Okinawa's "now" is all here.
Overview
The main street located in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa. The street, which is about 1.6 km long, is always bustling with tourists, as it is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, and hotels. MOP introduces how to enjoy Kokusai Dori, the ideal base for sightseeing in Naha.
Detailed Information
Located in the heart of Naha City, Kokusai Dori is known as the "Miracle Mile." This street, which achieved a remarkable recovery from the devastation of the postwar era, is bustling with people along its approximately 1.6 km length. It's lined with Okinawan souvenir shops, traditional craft stores, and restaurants, allowing you to truly feel the energy and culture of Okinawa. Just one block behind Kokusai Dori, you can find the Makishi Public Market, where you can experience a deeper side of Okinawan food culture, and a variety of unique shopping streets, offering a diverse range of ways to enjoy your time. As a base for sightseeing and a place to enjoy shopping and gourmet food, Kokusai Dori is an indispensable spot.
Highlights
Just one step off Kokusai Dori, you'll find the lively shopping arcade, "Heiwa Dori." This area, which developed from a postwar black market, still strongly reflects Okinawan life and serves as the locals' kitchen. Colorful flags and lanterns are suspended from the arcade's ceiling, and along both sides of the street, a wide variety of unique shops line up, selling Okinawan sweets, goods, and clothing. Please enjoy an authentic Okinawan atmosphere that's different from Kokusai Dori.
On weekends, Kokusai Dori transforms into a transit mall, with vehicles being prohibited and the street becoming a pedestrian paradise. During this time, various events such as street performances, busking, and product exhibitions are held, and the entire street is filled with a festive atmosphere. In the summer, in particular, a powerful Eisa dance performance may take place with the resounding beats of drums and shouts, and if you're lucky, you can see the thrilling performance right in front of you. Please enjoy the pedestrian-only Kokusai Dori to your heart's content, which is a different experience from the usual.
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