"New Paradise Street" is slowly but surely gaining popularity. However, there's still not much information about it online... so I went to check it out!

Despite being just off Kokusai Street, the atmosphere is surprisingly quiet. Amidst this tranquility, you'll find a row of cafes and shops showcasing the owners' personal touches.
Here, we'll introduce recommended cafes, general stores, restaurants, and spacious parks through photos and videos!

◎Table of Contents◎
[1] What is New Paradise Boulevard? (Overview and Access)

[2] New Paradise Street Walking Map

[Summary] Impressions and advice for first-time visitors

[1-1] A street lined with stylish and unique shops

This is the street located just north of Kokusai-dori. Its official name is "Shinsei-dori," but it is also labeled as "Paradise-dori" or "New Paradise-dori" on maps.

It's about 400 meters long, and if you walk straight, it takes less than 5 minutes.
However, if you go there, you'll surely find yourself stopping to admire it.
You'll encounter one unique shop after another, each with a somewhat retro feel.

This area offers a different experience from typical tourist spots, with cafes, general stores, lush green parks, and restaurants serving Okinawan soba noodles.

[1-2] Access is right off Kokusai Street.

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It's located a short walk north from the middle of Kokusai Street.

If you enter Kokusai-dori from the west side near Kencho-mae Station, head north at Matsuo Intersection.
(Cross the street north from in front of the building that has a Lawson convenience store on the first floor and Steak Dining 88 on the second floor.)

If you're coming from the east, near Makishi Station, cross north at Mutsumibashi intersection and head towards Okiei Avenue.
(Mutsumibashi Intersection is located in front of Don Quijote and the Mutsumibashi Shopping Arcade.)

Go straight and turn left at the first traffic light, and you'll be at the beginning of New Paradise Street.

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1…【tuitree】

A general store housed in a renovated 50-year-old private house.
It is said to be made from Ryukyu plaster, driftwood, and hackberry wood from Yanbaru.

The shop is filled with crafts and handmade goods by Okinawan artists, as well as organic foods. You'll find cute items like pottery and gold jewelry, and papier-mâché figures that would make great Okinawan souvenirs.
This shop also stocks imported goods, making it a great place to find souvenirs or treats for yourself.

1-3-21 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
12:00 – 19:00
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Official Website

2…【Cinnamon Cafe】
3…【Original Daito Soba】*Same address, adjacent location

2…【Cinnamon Cafe】

This cafe is said to be a pioneer of stylish cafes in Okinawa. Its white exterior is refreshing. It gives the impression of being quite lively even on the otherwise quiet New Paradise Street.

1-4-59 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
11:00 ~ 23:00
Closed on Thursdays

3…【Original Daito Soba】

 
If you're looking for an authentic Okinawan lunch, this is the place! You can enjoy authentic Okinawan soba noodles that aren't geared towards tourists, in a good way.
1-4-59 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
11:00～18:00
Closed on: None

4… [Ryugu Tea House]

This shop offers authentic Chinese tea. From popular varieties to more obscure ones, this small shop boasts a wide selection.


Even if you've never tried Chinese tea before, that's perfectly fine. The staff kindly sat down at our table and explained everything: how to brew it, how to enjoy the initial aroma, how to drink the first cup, and what to do with the second cup...

1-3-1 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
12:00 - 19:00 *Last order 18:30
Closed on Wednesdays
Official Website

5…【Café maaru】

This cafe is run by a non-profit organization that provides employment support for people with disabilities. While the opening hours are somewhat unpredictable, you can experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

1-4-62 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 16:00 PM (Last order 15:30 PM)
Closed on: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year period.
*Open on Sundays only once a month on a whim.
Official Website

6…【Harenohi Store】

This shop specializes in selling spices and olive oil by weight. The owner seems to be a cat lover, as their official Facebook page is full of cat photos. You might even meet one if you visit the shop!

1-2-19 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Official facebook

7… [Coffee Stall Hibariya]

This hidden gem of a coffee shop is actually gaining popularity through word of mouth.
They've set up a food stall in the backyard of a hair salon and turned it into a cafe.

It's outdoors, of course. Therefore, it's closed in case of rain. (It was closed when I went...)

1-2-12 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (Behind Takamatsu Barbershop)
11:30AM ~ 19:00 PM
Closed due to bad weather / Irregular holidays

*We have now moved to the address below!
3-9-26 Makishi, Naha City. The third building down the small alley next to Orion Pharmacy.
10:30AM ~ 19:00 PM
Closed due to bad weather / Irregular holidays

Official blog

8…【tituti OKINAWAN CRAFT】

2-23-6 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
9:30～17:30
Closed on Thursdays
Official Website

9…【BALL BOUNT PARK】

 

 It's super stylish! A relatively new donut bowl shop.
In addition to drinks like coffee, they also offer tacos and beer.

1F, STEP Building, 1-1-39 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
11:00～21:00
Official Website

10… [Corner Candy Shop Brown Sugar Donut Sticks]

1-1-42 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Hours: 10: 00 ~ 21: 00

Official Website

00... [Midorioka Park]

It's hard to believe this park is so close to the bustling city center; it's spacious, lush with greenery, and incredibly quiet.

There are various playground equipment, but what's most appealing are the banyan trees with their thick, bushy vines.

It creates a pleasant shade in the heart of a tropical city.
Further inside, you reach a small hill, and climbing the stone steps feels like stepping onto a stage.

Actually, there are several old graves behind the building. (Although, since this is Okinawa, they aren't like the stone monuments found on the mainland, but rather more like stone huts.)
This is something unique to Okinawa, isn't it?

This street is less than 400 meters long. Yet, if you peek into each shop and stop by the park, an hour isn't enough time to explore it all.
There are other restaurants and unique izakayas that we couldn't cover in this article.

This street, overflowing with tranquility, character, and greenery, is hard to believe is so close to Kokusai Street. Be sure to take your time and stroll around without feeling rushed.
Going back and forth and changing your perspective can be fun, as you might discover something new.

I went there around 10 AM, full of enthusiasm, but most places only open for lunch. It was eerily quiet...
Even some shops that are supposed to open at 11:30 are a bit questionable in terms of whether they're actually open or not. It might be best to come visit around 12:00 and have lunch there.

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