Many people are looking for ways to get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street, aren’t they?

It’s not always clear what transportation options are available or how much they cost.

So in this article, we’ve put together a summary of how to get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street.

We’ll also explain the fare and travel time for each transportation option.

If you’re not sure which option to choose, take a look below.

How to Get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street

There are four ways to get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street:

1. Monorail
2. Bus
3. Taxi
4. NearMe

Let’s go through each option in detail.

1. Monorail

Since Okinawa has no train lines, you’ll get around using the monorail known as Yui Rail (official site).

We’ll mainly cover the following points:

• Approximate fare
• Travel time

Approximate Fare

If you’re heading to Kokusai Street, the nearest station is Kenchomae.

The fare from Naha Airport to Kenchomae is ¥270 for adults and ¥140 for children.

There are also affordable 1-day and 2-day unlimited ride passes available for tourists.

The prices are as follows:

• 1-day pass: ¥800 for adults, ¥400 for children
• 2-day pass: ¥1,400 for adults, ¥700 for children

Approximate Travel Time

Using Yui Rail, it takes about 12 minutes to reach Kenchomae Station.

From Kenchomae Station, it’s about a 5-minute walk to Kokusai Street.

Unlike buses or taxis, the monorail isn’t affected by traffic congestion.

That makes it a transportation option with a high chance of arriving right on schedule.

2. Bus

Taking the bus is a good choice if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling with children.

We’ll mainly cover the following points:

• Approximate fare
• Travel time

Approximate Fare

The bus fare is ¥240.

That’s cheaper than taking Yui Rail.

When taking the bus, get off at either “Matsuo” or “Wakamatsu Iriguchi.”

The fare is the same regardless of which stop you get off at.

Approximate Travel Time

The travel time is about 22 to 25 minutes.

Since travel time can vary depending on traffic conditions, treat this as a rough estimate only.

From the nearest stops, “Matsuo” or “Wakamatsu Iriguchi,” it’s about a 5-minute walk to Kokusai Street.

3. Taxi

Taking a taxi lets you depart from wherever is most convenient for you.

There’s no need to go out of your way to a station or bus stop.

We’ll mainly cover the following points:

• Approximate fare
• Travel time

Approximate Fare

A taxi will cost around ¥1,400.

While that may look expensive, the cost per person goes down if you’re traveling with more people.

Depending on the time you use the taxi, a surcharge may also apply.

So please treat the fare above as just a rough guide.

Approximate Travel Time

The travel time to Kokusai Street is about 13 minutes.

This can vary depending on traffic conditions.

Since Okinawa is a car-dependent society, traffic congestion tends to be common.

Because of this, the trip may end up taking longer than expected.

4. NearMe

Next, let’s introduce NearMe (official site).

• Service features
• Fare
• Payment method
• Travel time

Let’s go through each of these points.

Service Features

NearMe (official site) is a door-to-airport shuttle service provided by us, NearMe Inc.

Its biggest feature is that we come to pick you up at the location of your choice.

That means there’s no need to carry heavy luggage to a bus stop or station.

Just wait at your reserved time and place, and you’ll be whisked away to your destination.

Fare

NearMe’s fare starts from ¥980 per person. If you’re traveling within Naha City, the fare stays the same no matter where you’re picked up.

Payment Method

NearMe accepts payment by credit card.

Completing payment in advance makes boarding and drop-off smooth and hassle-free on the day.

Please note that using NearMe requires advance registration.

Here, we’ll also walk you through how to make a reservation.

To book, please complete the process on the NearMe official site.

The process consists of the following 5 steps:

1. Select your departure location
2. Select your travel date
3. Enter your flight number or desired arrival time
4. Select the number of passengers
5. Confirm your reservation and complete online payment

First, select your departure location.

In this case, that’s Naha Airport.

Next, choose the date you’ll arrive at the airport.

In other words, the day you’ll be using NearMe.

After that, enter your flight number or desired arrival time.

Our proprietary AI will then arrange the optimal shuttle route for you.

Next, select the number of passengers.

Since up to 9 people can ride together, it’s also a great option for families or groups of friends.

Confirm your reservation, and if everything looks good, proceed to online payment.

Please enter your credit card details.

That completes your NearMe reservation.

Note that you’ll need to finish booking at least 2 days before your travel date.

Travel Time

Using NearMe, the travel time to Kokusai Street is about 20 minutes.

This may vary depending on traffic conditions.

So please treat this as just a rough estimate.

4 Benefits of Using NearMe

For getting from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street, we recommend NearMe (official site).

Here, we’ll introduce the benefits of using NearMe.

There are mainly the following points:

1. No need to carry heavy luggage around
2. Smooth payment through online checkout
3. Book for whatever time works for you
4. No extra charges due to flight delays
5. Easy door-to-door travel from home to your hotel

Let’s go through each benefit in detail.

1. No Need to Carry Heavy Luggage Around

NearMe can be used from anywhere within Naha City.

That means there’s no need to lug heavy baggage to a station or bus stop.

It’s obviously convenient for getting from the airport, but it’s also a great option for getting from your accommodation to Naha Airport.

2. Smooth Payment Through Online Checkout

With NearMe, payment is completed online in advance.

That eliminates the hassle of handing over cash or a card and receiving change.

As a result, boarding and drop-off go smoothly when you use the service.

3. Book for Whatever Time Works for You

With NearMe, you can book according to your flight time or the time you want to arrive.

With the monorail or bus, you inevitably have to work around the timetable.

With NearMe, you can use the service without worrying about the clock.

4. No Extra Charges Due to Flight Delays

Flight delays are, unfortunately, quite common due to conditions in the air and elsewhere.

Even if your flight arrives past your scheduled NearMe pickup time, you won’t be charged extra.

That means you can use the service without worrying about flight delays.

5. Easy Door-to-Door Travel from Home to Your Hotel

By using NearMe, you can travel comfortably all the way from your home to your hotel at your destination.

We’ll pick you up right from your home and take you to the airport for boarding, and after you land, you can take NearMe straight from the airport to your hotel.

By deciding your pickup time in advance, you can travel smoothly with no wasted time.

Summary

In this article, we covered how to get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street, summarizing the fares and features of:

• Monorail
• Bus
• Taxi

Carrying heavy luggage all the way from the airport to a station or bus stop can be a real hassle, can’t it?

But if you take a taxi, the fare can end up quite expensive.

NearMe solves exactly that problem for you!

Since we’ll pick you up right at Naha Airport, getting to Kokusai Street is a breeze.

And with a fare of just ¥980 per person, it’s very reasonably priced.

We hope this helps as a reference for choosing how to get from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street.