🗺️ Kokusai Street Shopping District, Naha City那覇市国際通り商店街

Kokusai Dori Shopping Street in Naha City is located in the center of Naha and is a representative main street of Okinawa. It is not only the largest shopping district in Naha but also a major commercial and entertainment hub. With the concept of being "a city friendly to people, a city enjoyable for walking," it is affectionately nicknamed "Kokusai Dori." Along the approximately 1.6-kilometer street, there are around 600 shops lined up, ranging from restaurants and souvenir shops to department stores, cafes, grocery stores, and hotels. It is bustling with a continuous flow of domestic and international travelers. Every Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM, vehicle traffic is prohibited, allowing for outdoor cafes to set up stalls and various events to be held. The street not only features a tourist information center but also has coin-operated lockers and currency exchange counters, making it an important gateway for tourism in Naha.

The main street representing Okinawa is widely known by the nickname "Kokusai Dori." Vehicles are prohibited from passing through every Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM, during which various events are held. There are tourist information centers, coin lockers, and currency exchange counters available.