Kokusai-dori St. Area

  • Prefectural Office Sta.
  • Miebashi Sta.
  • Makishi Sta.
Naha's central "Kokusai-dori Street" is the prefecture's busiest downtown area with all the sightseeing you need.

Kokusai-dori Street

Kokusai-dori Street

Head to the popular tourist destination, Kokusai-dori Street, to dine on delicious cuisine all day long.

Kokusai-dori Street

Kokusai-dori Street

The 1.6km long street that runs from the intersection in from of Palette Kumoji to Asato Sansaro Street is filled with a variety of souvenir shops and restaurants. On Sundays the street turns into a pedestrian zone with free, live performances in five locations.

Access 3-min. walk from Prefectural Office Station, 5-min. walk from Miebashi Station, and at Makishi Station
Pedestrian Zone Most Sunday 12:00-18:00 (Excluding events)
Web Site https://naha-kokusaidori.okinawa/en/

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Fukushuen Garden

Fukushuen Garden

The green, Chinese garden amidst the office buildings is a reproduction of the Fuzhou cityscape.

Fukushuen Garden

Fukushuen Garden

Fukushuen Garden is a Chinese garden constructed in 1992 to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between Naha City and Fuzhou City in China and the 70th anniversary of the founding of Naha City. The reconstructed buildings were built using materials from Fuzhou and Fuzhou construction methods. The garden has a distinct and unique foreign aura.

Access 7-min. walk from Prefectural Office Station
Address 2-29-19 Kume, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-869-5384
(Fukushuen Management Office)
Operating Hours 9:00-18:00
(last entrance until 17:30)
Holidays Wednesdays
(if Wednesday is a National Holiday, the following day will be closed)
Admission Fee Individuals (Adults ¥200, Children ¥100),
Groups (Adults ¥160, Children ¥80)

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Washita Shop Kokusai Street Main Store

Washita Shop Kokusai Street Main Store

Find Okinawa's specialty goods

Washita Shop Kokusai Street Main Store

Washita Shop Kokusai Street Main Store

This antenna shop compiles many local specialty goods under one roof. Be sure to look for local ingredients, Awamori, traditional crafts, cosmetics, and books and CDs from Okinawa.

Access 4-min. walk from Prefectural Office Station
Address 3-2-22 Kumoji, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-864-0555
Operating Hours 10:00-22:00
Holidays None

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Palette Kumoji

Palette Kumoji

The entrance to Kokusai-dori Street

Palette Kumoji

Palette Kumoji

Start your Kokusai-dori Street experience at this building. The building with the Ryubo Department Store, public gallery, movie theater, and restaurants is a great place to meet up with friends.

Access Next to Prefectural Office Station
Address 1-1-1 Kumoji, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-867-1171
Operating Hours: 10:00-20:30
(B1F Food: Until 22:00, 1F & 2F: Until 21:00)
*May change according to season.
Holidays January 1

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Naha City Historical Museum

Naha City Historical Museum

Exhibiting Naha's significant history

Naha City Historical Museum
Special Discounts Available

Naha City Historical Museum

The motif of the museum is to introduce the "Dynasty Culture and History of the City" through national treasures that have been passed down through the Sho family, who was the Ryukyu Kingdom's royal family.

Access Next to Prefectural Office Station
Address Palette Kumoji 4F,
1-1-1 Kumoji, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-869-5266
Operating Hours 10:00-19:00.
Holidays Thursdays,
New Years,
Maintenance Days
Admission Fee Adults¥350, Groups (20 or more people)¥280
Free for students in university or younger (student ID required)
Website http://www.rekishi-archive.city.naha.okinawa.jp/en/

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Naha Bunka Tenbusu Hall

Naha Bunka Tenbusu Hall

The Tenbusu Center is located at the heart of Naha's Kokusai-dori Street. Experience Okinawa's culture and traditions at the various venues in the facility.

Naha Bunka Tenbusu Hall
Special Discounts Available

Naha Bunka Tenbusu Hall

The "Tenbusu" inNaha Bunka Tenbusu Hall means "belly-button" in the Okinawan dialect. Stop by to enjoy the shopping and cuisine at the facility located in the center of Naha's Kokusai-dori Street. The theatre inside the facility introduces the prefecture's many cultural arts such as the Ryukyu Buyo dance, Okinawa Shibai plays, and Kumi Odori dance, which was recognized as an intangible national treasure. Experience making the Bingata cloth, which is an Okinawan traditional dyed textile, on the second floor. There are a variety of options to choose from to experience Okinawa's culture and traditions. Stop by theTourist Information counter Counter on the first floor for information about Naha's tourist facilities and many events.

Access 6-min. walk from Miebashi Station & Makishi Station
Address 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-868-7810
Operating Hours 9:00-22:00 (Monday 9:00-18:00)
Holidays 2nd and 4th Monday every month.
Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
Theatre Fee: Adults ¥1500
High School Students ¥1130
Elementary and Junior High School Students ¥750
Performance Times Every Thursday/19:00
*Please confirm times before performances as times are subject to change.

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Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center

Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center

Experience Okinawa's Traditional Crafts

Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center
Special Discounts Available

Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center

Access 6-min. walk from Miebashi Station & Makishi Station
Address 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-868-7866
Operating Hours 9:00am-6:00pm (Exhibition hall)
Sales floor 10am-5pm
training conference room 9am-5pm
Holidays Please contact us for details (we are closed for some holidays)
Website http://kogeikan.jp/international/english/

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Naha Tourist Information

Naha Tourist Information

Find Information for Sightseeing in Naha

Naha Tourist Information

Naha Tourist Information

Access 6-min. walk from Miebashi Station & Makishi Station
Address 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-868-4887
Operating Hours 9:00am-7:00pm
Holidays Please contact us for details

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D-naha

D-naha

Large book store and household goods

D-naha

D-naha

A shopping complex with Junkudo book store, the biggest store space in western Japan, Daiso(dollar store), and a café.

Access 1 min. walk from Miebashi Station.
Address 1-19-29 Makishi, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-860-7175
(Main Reception)
Operating Hours: Daiso D-naha Branch: 10:00-21:00,
Junkudo Naha Branch: 10:00-21:00
Holidays None

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Don Quijote

Don Quijote

Finding everything and for cheap!

Don Quijote

Don Quijote

The discount shop is located in the center of Kokusai-dori Street. Finding just about anything from souvenirs to pharmaceuticals at this massive shop.

Access 7-min. walk from Miebashi Station & Makishi Station
Address 2-8-19 Matsuo, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-951-2311
Operating Hours 9:00~3:00
Holidays: None
Web Site https://www.donki.com/en/store/shop_detail.php?add=1&shop_id=323&pref=48

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Saion Square

Saion Square

The complex for Learning, Gathering, Playing, an Healing is in a perfect location along the Kokusai-dori St.

Saion Square

Saion Square

The complex is a combination of a hotel, library, community center, planetarium, and "Cargoes", a commercial facility for shopping and cuisine. The gigantic, 3.4m tall Shisa (Okinawa Lion) made by a Tsuboya potter is Kokusai-dori Street's new symbol.

Access 1-min. walk from Makishi Station
Address 2-1-1 Asato, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-860-7440
Operating Hours: Community Center: 9:00
Library: 9:30
Cargoes: 10:00
*Closing times and holidays differ with each facility.

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Makishi Station, Hoshizora Community Center Planetarium

Makishi Station, Hoshizora Community Center Planetarium

Enjoy the brand new
planetarium at the Hoshizora Community Center located in Saion Square.

Makishi Station, Hoshizora Community Center Planetarium

Makishi Station, Hoshizora Community Center Planetarium

Access 1-min. walk from Makishi Station
Address 2-1-1 Asato, Naha-shi
Phone No.: 098-917-3443
Planetarium Business Days Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays *Show times differ from season to season.
Holidays Monday and Tuesday.Jun. 23rd(Okinawa Memorial Day) and Dec. 29th - Jan. 3rd
Admission Fee: *Please ask the community center about fees.

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Tsuboya Yachimun (Pottery)Street

Tsuboya Yachimun (Pottery)Street

The street preserves Okinawa's pottery history and the antiquated buildings create an ideal atmosphere for a stroll.

Tsuboya Yachimun (Pottery)Street

Tsuboya Yachimun (Pottery)Street

Many of Okinawa's traditional Tsuboya pottery kilns and shops are located along the Tsuboya Yachimun-dori St., which is behind Kokusai-dori St.
Pottery classes are available. The very little traffic on the stone paved street makes the street perfect for a nice stroll.

Access Approx. 15-min. walk from Makishi Station

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Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum

Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum

Learn about Tsuboya at the museum before your expedition.

Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Special Discounts Available

Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum

Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum introduces the various Okinawan potteries chronological order. There is a kiln exhibit and a display room that provides information on "Tsuboya-yaki", an Okinawan traditional craft. You can also watch a movie (18min.) about the skills and lives of potters.

Access 10 min. walk from Makishi Station.
Address 1-9-32 Tsuboya, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-862-3761
Operating Hours 10:00-18:00
(Final Admission: 17:30)
Holidays Mondays (except holidays) and New Year (12/28-1/4)
Admission Fee: Adults: ¥350
Groups of Adults: ¥280 (20 or more people)
*Free for university students or younger
Website http://www.edu.city.naha.okinawa.jp/tsuboya/English-top.html

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Heiwa-dori Street

Heiwa-dori Street

Directly connected by Mutsumibashi Bridge Intersection at the center of Kokusai-dori Street,
this is a lively Okinawa market street.

Heiwa-dori Street

Heiwa-dori Street

Heiwa-dori St. is a lively street lined with boutiques, shops, and gift stores. Bustling with tourists and locals, Okinawa's specialty goods and general lifestyle goods are sold in the covered arcade that can be enjoyed even when it's raining.

Access Approx. 7-min. walk from Miebashi Station
Phone No. 098-863-1621

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Makishi Public Market

Makishi Public Market

The new Makishi Public Market will open in 2023

Makishi Public Market

Unique Ingredients Grown in Subtropical Okinawa

Okinawa has a unique food culture,
that differs greatly from mainland Japan. Okinawa locals get their energy from the various ingredients unique to the southern island, such as the traditional "Island Vegetables" showered with bright sunlight, tropical fruits, brand name pork and beef, and colorful seafood.

Makishi Public Market

Makishi Public Market has temporarily moved to what was formally known as Nigiwai Square due to rebuilding. This temporary market provides Okinawa's kitchens with fresh meat, fish, dried food, and pickled dishes every day. Also, the second floor of the market contains restaurants where you can purchase fresh ingredients from the first floor and have them prepared for you on the spot.

Access 8-min. walk from
Miebashi Station and Makishi Station
Address 2-7-10 Matsuo, Naha-shi
Phone No. 098-867-6560
Operating Hours 8:00am-9:00pm
Holidays Fourth Sundays (Except December, New Year's Day,Monday and Tuesday and Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Bon Festival)
Web Site https://makishi-public-market.jp/en/

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Noren Plaza

Noren Plaza

Noren Plaza loved by locals.

Noren Plaza

Noren Plaza

Noren Plaza is a place where farmers directly bring their produce, such as fruit and vegetables. This facility also has shops that sell meat, fish, ready-made food, and crafts, attracting customers from the break of dawn. You can sometimes negotiate prices with the shop staff to get a good deal Google Mans

Access 1min. walk from Makishi Station
Address 2-3-1 Higawa, Naha City
Phone 098-834-7818(Administration room)
Business hours Differs from store to store (Facility is open 24hrs/7 days a week)
Closed Differs from store to store (Facility is open 24hrs/7 days a week)
Web Site http://nouren-plaza.com/

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