A must-do for Okinawa shopping! A complete guide to Naha Kokusai Street 🛍️
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Okinawa Shopping Must-Go! A Complete Guide to Naha Kokusai-dori 🛍️
A visit to Naha without exploring Kokusai-dori is like not having visited Okinawa! This approximately 1.6-kilometer main street is a one-stop paradise for shopping, dining, and photo-taking! 😆
🍜 All-You-Can-Eat Food: Try the rich pork bone broth at Nunmuro Ramen, the fresh and generous sashimi rice bowls on the second floor of Makishi Public Market, and the sweet yet refreshing Okinawa brown sugar soft serve ice cream and purple sweet potato tarts, readily available along the street. Enjoy a relaxing stroll while you eat. The side alleys, lined with izakayas, offer a unique evening experience with a drink and Ryukyu cuisine.
🛒 Shop non-stop: Choose Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Daikoku Pharmacy for a wide selection of face masks, sunscreen, and medicine. Ryubo Department Store offers cosmetics and fashion items. Recommended local specialties include brown sugar, sea salt, and Ryukyu glass jewelry. The Okinawa Prefectural Products Hall has the most comprehensive selection of souvenirs.
📸 Check-in Tips: The Kokusai-dori Arch at the entrance is a classic photo spot. Don't miss the mini-replica of Shureimon Gate in the middle of the street, which is even more atmospheric when lit up at night. The stone statues and graffiti walls along the road are also popular photo spots.
💡 Useful Tips:
• Plan 3-4 hours. After 3 pm, it's cooler and you can enjoy the night view.
• Tax refunds are available on purchases made at drugstores, so remember to bring your passport.
• The main street is crowded, so keep your valuables safe. The side alley shops often hide surprises!
The internationally accepted word "bustling" can sum it up, and you will definitely gain a lot after visiting✨!