Kokusai Street (Naha)

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Kokusai Street is the main shopping street in Naha, about 1.6 km long, lined with about 600 shops and offices, including restaurants and souvenir shops. Its name comes from the Ernie Pyle Kokusai Gekijo, a cinema that once stood on the street. The area was one of the fastest to rebuild after the war, so people called it "The Miracle Mile". Small streets such as Ichiba Hon Dori and Heiwa Dori branch off it towards the market area.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open every day; no closing day and no fee (it is a public street; shop hours vary).
Getting there: About 3 minutes on foot from Miebashi Station, 5 minutes from Makishi Station, or 10 minutes from Kencho-mae Station (Yui Rail).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Naha City Tourist Information Center: 098-868-4887.
Transit Mall: every Sunday 12:00–18:00 (cancelled in rain) the section between the Prefectural Office north exit intersection and Sai'on Bridge intersection becomes a street for people.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00 (cancelled in rain), about 1,300 m of Kokusai Street is closed to ordinary cars and becomes a pedestrian-priority street with events.
Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okinawa and the verified places to pray nearby.