Summary
Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.
This time, we changed into traditional Okinawan clothing and went for a walk, had a Christmas party at a stylish guesthouse, and experienced hair arrangement with flowers to be photographed. It was a pleasure to leave behind memories in shape ✨
We hope you will all take a look at the Kokusai-dori for a trip to the reflection!
*Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change.
Travel Itinerary
12:30pm Rental ryuso veni（レンタル琉装veni）
First, we will have a Ryuso (traditional Okinawan clothing) experience at rental Ryuso veni.
The store is on the second floor of the building.
There were so many costumes to choose from, but it was so much fun because I could choose the combination I liked best!
Exterior
Lots of Ryuso in a row
Colorful and very cute!
Experience Plan List
The experience plan is like this. It looks like you can also do studio photography.
Experience Plan List
Various plans are available
It looks like they do hair arranging too.
obi
There are many kinds of obi colors.
Here’s what it looks like when I put it on.
The obi was shaped like a ribbon, which was very cute! Since we were there, we had a studio photo session.
Spot Outline
Rental Ryuso veni, located in Naha City, Okinawa, is a studio where you can experience Ryuso. Same-day reservations are OK, and it is close to the station for easy access. Word of mouth has it that choosing a costume is a lot of fun because you can choose any combination you like, even though there are many costumes to choose from.
1:30pm Kokusai-dori（国際通り）
Once dressed in Ryukyuan attire, we will take a stroll down Kokusai-dori.
Spot Outline
Kokusai-dori is the main street in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. There are many souvenir shops around the area and the main street is busy, but once you step into the alley, you will find a local atmosphere. It is a great area to buy souvenirs and a popular tourist spot that is sure to be exciting just to walk around.
Heiwa-dori Shopping Street（平和通り商店街）
I also passed through the Heiwa-dori shopping street.
I feel great because I’m wearing Ryuso attire!
Spot Outline
Heiwa-dori Shopping Street is a shopping street located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Although it faces Kokusai-dori, the main street, you can enjoy a different atmosphere. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy a slightly deeper Okinawa sightseeing experience.
Tsuboya Yachimun-dori（壺屋やちむん通り）
Yachimun is Okinawan pottery, and there are about 40 yachimun stores on this street.
Spot Outline
Tsuboya Yachimun-dori, located in Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is an area lined with about 40 stores selling yachimun, Okinawan pottery. Just walking along the street is a fun atmosphere, and you may even find a bargain. There are also many hidden Shisa hidden in the streets. You can also see trees unique to the tropical island of Okinawa, making this a spot filled with not only pottery, but also a variety of other fun things to do.
Tsuboya Ufu Shisa（壺屋うふシーサー）
While strolling along Yachimun-dori, I found a rarely seen size Shisa❗️ I recommend taking a picture here.
Spot Outline
Located in Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, the Tsuboya Ufu Shisa is a giant tsuboya-yaki shisa, newly installed in 2013 and popular with children because it periodically emits water smoke from its mouth. It also exists as a sibling to the Saion Ufu Shisa at the Kencho side entrance of Kokusai-dori.
2:00pm Puri-shop girls mignon Naha Kokusai-dori Store（プリショップ girls mignon 那覇国際通り店）
Since I am wearing Ryuso, I will commemorate the event! Here you can find the latest photo booth.
Makeup Counter
I appreciate it when I fix my makeup!
Looks like you can also rent a hair iron for free.
This time, I took this picture with the new TODAYL model!
Spot Outline
Located at 2-5-1 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Puri-shop girls mignon Naha Kokusai-dori Store is a store specializing in print sticker machines based on the concept of a place where girls can be cute. In addition to the latest photo booth, a make-up counter and other facilities are available. It is a highly convenient spot where you can easily enjoy taking commemorative photos of your trip.
3:30pm Rental ryuso veni（レンタル琉装veni）
Returning the Ryuso. That was a fun Ryuso experience!
4:00pm Guest House KALA（ゲストハウス カーラ）
The guest house KALA where we will be staying is a self check-in & check-out style! Get your key safely and enter your room.
The room interior was very stylish and cute!
We had a Christmas party with take out pizza and chicken on Kokusai-dori ✨
Actually, KALA also does photo shoots with the theme of People x Plants x Art x Photography in addition to the guesthouse. I was able to experience hair arrangement using flowers, so I was allowed to shoot on the second day.
vestibule
Cute sundries and a stuffed sloth at the entrance! Too cute!
room
The room is said to be inspired by the blue ocean of Okinawa.
It was Christmas style since it was December.
bed
There is a power outlet securely located at the bedside.
amenity
There is even a pack!
refrigerator
Water is provided for the number of people
Large Formalities
drink corner
There is a tea set, a pot, and a microwave oven conveniently located below!
Even aroma oil
Even a first aid kit is always available.
Looking through the window, you can see the Kokusai-dori right below.
washroom
Even the washrooms are unified with tropical taste and are very cute!
bathroom
Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are of course provided. Organic and nature-friendly skin care products are available.
Day 2! The People x Plants x Art x Photography Experience
photography
After having my hair arranged with flowers, I also had my picture taken ✨They taught me different poses so I was able to relax and take pictures.
Spot Outline
Guest House KALA is located at 2-1-1 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It features a self check-in & check-out style and rooms with stylish and cute interiors. Furthermore, in addition to the guesthouse, the guesthouse also offers photography based on the theme of People x Plants x Art x Photography, and you can enjoy a new art experience where a hanatsumuginist arranges your hair using flowers.
6:00pm New York Pizza Okinawa
Went shopping for a Christmas party!
The first restaurant is here to take out pizza. The restaurant is designed to look like a New York style pizzeria and has a wide variety of pizzas! All of them looked so delicious that I had a hard time deciding which one to try.
Interior
Drink Menu
Lunch Menu
Food Menu
pizza
(Left)MARGHERITA(SLICE) 600 yen, (Right)PEPPERONI(SLICE) 530 yen
We ate the pizza we took out at the place we stayed.
Large and voluptuous in size!
Spot Outline
New York Pizza Okinawa is a pizza restaurant located at 3-8-33 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. This restaurant is designed in the image of a New York style pizza parlor, creating a stylish atmosphere. Inside the restaurant, there is a counter with a variety of pizzas lined up. All the pizzas look delicious, and you will definitely have a hard time choosing one.
6:30pm Kangnam Chicken Makishi Store（カンナムチキン 牧志店）
Next, go here to buy the popular Korean chicken.
Ordered the yangnyom and honey butter flavors.
Menu
Chicken Menu
Half & Half (6 Piece) (Yangonom Honey Butter) 939 yen
Spot Outline
Kangnam Chicken Makishi Store, located at 3-6-15 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa, is a take-out fried chicken specialty restaurant. Here you can enjoy popular Korean chicken. The yangnyom and honey butter flavors are especially recommended. Reviews indicate that visitors are satisfied with their Korean chicken purchases.
7:00pm Guest House KALA（ゲストハウス カーラ）
Back at the hotel, a Christmas party!
The first day of fun is over.
7:00am Itsudemo Asa Gohan（いつでも朝ごはん）
Start of the second day! Breakfast at a restaurant open from morning. I’ll order from the touch panel!
Interior
order
There are many menus.
Yushi-dofu (local fluffy tofu) Soba (130g) 900 yen – Zyusi (Okinawan style cooked rice) (small: 150g) 250 yen
Morning soba (130g) 900 yen, Zyuci (small: 150g) 250 yen
Spot Outline
Itsudemo Asa Gohan located at 1-3-4 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a restaurant open from morning. Okinawa soba can be easily eaten in the morning. Word of mouth has it that it is the perfect place for breakfast.
Guest House KALA（ゲストハウス カーラ）
After breakfast, once back at the hotel, you can experience having your hair arranged with flowers.
Checkout is also self-style.
I enjoyed the experience, which is not easy to do! I hope you will find it useful.
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