Is there a supermarket in Iriomote Island? Our local staff will thoroughly explain about supermarkets and convenience stores in Iriomote Island!

Hello everyone!

 

Suddenly, have you ever visited Iriomote Island?

 

Iriomote Island is a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture where more than half of the island is untouched nature.

 

Such is Iriomote Island,Is there a supermarket or convenience store?What are your concerns when you visit? You may have some concerns about your visit, such as "What is the best way to get to know the area?

 

In this issue, we will introduce supermarkets and convenience stores in Iriomote Island!

 

Please refer to it when you visit Iriomote Island!

 

 

What is Iriomote Island?

As mentioned aboveIriomote Island is rich in nature.It is.

 

Most of the island's area is surrounded by subtropical natural forest, with mangrove forests covering the rivers in addition to numerous rivers.

 

It is also home to numerous rare plants and animals, including the Iriomote wildcat.Registered as a World Natural Heritage SiteIt is also famous for its

It took advantage of the unusual nature of Iriomote Island,Activities you can't experience anywhere elseare also abundant.

 

And as Iriomote Island's climate is mild throughout the year, it is a place that can be visited regardless of the season,Crowded with many tourists every year.It is a popular island.

 

Experience only in Iriomote IslandThere are many places to visit in the area!

 

There is no convenience store in Iriomote Island!

Now, Iriomote Island is rich in nature as introduced above, but are there supermarkets and convenience stores in Iriomote Island?

 

Since most things can be obtained at convenience stores, people tend to think that they can just buy more if they happen to forget or run out of something on their trip.

 

However,There are no convenience stores on Iriomote Island.

In Iriomote Island, in the cityMany things that are taken for granted are not.It is.

 

That is the charm of Iriomote Island.But it is also there.

 

Even if there is no convenience store, you can enjoy your trip without problems if you prepare in advance.

 

Supermarkets in Iriomote Island

There is no convenience store in Iriomote Island, butThere is a supermarket.

 

Snacks and forgotten items will be available to some extent.

 

There are two ports on Iriomote Island, Uehara Port and Ohara Port,The supermarket is itsnear a portIt is located at

 

Here we will introduce what kind of supermarkets are located around each port, as well as basic information about the supermarkets and their characteristics!

 

Around Uehara Port (Uehara Port)

Uehara Port is,Port recommended mainly for sightseeing purposes by sea.It is.

 

There are two supermarkets in the Uehara Port area!

 

If you plan to visit Uehara Port, please refer to this page.

→Click here for information on hotels near Uehara Port.

 

Kawamitsu Supermarket

The first one I would like to introduce is Kawamitsu Supermarket.

 

Located only a few minutes' walk from Uehara Port, this supermarket has been in business for over 40 years and has long been used by locals and tourists alike.

 

Open all year round from 7:00 am to 9:00 pmThe company operates in

 

The products we carry include not only foodstuffs and daily necessities, but also prepared foods, boxed lunches, souvenirs, and more.

 

super star sand

Super Hoshisuna is a supermarket located in front of the Sonai bus stop in the western district.

 

This supermarket isLocated a short distance from Uehara PortIt is located at

 

Hours of operation are from 9:00 to 21:00, subject to seasonal changes,Closed irregularlyThe first two are the following.

 

The goods areTobacco products such as alcohol and ice cream, daily necessities such as bread, sundries, and souvenirsWe are dealing with

 

Also, the bus stop is located very close by,
A supermarket that is an easy stopover for visitors traveling by bus.It can be said that

 

Ohara Port (Ohara Port) and vicinity

Next, we will discuss supermarkets near Ohara Port.

 

Ohara Port is a strong northerly wind routeSo the main port in winter when the north wind blows will be Ohara Port.

 

Supermarkets in the Ohara Port area are3 housesIt is!

 

If you are planning to visit Ohara Port, please refer to this page.

 

Tamamori Supermarket

Tamamori Supermarket is located near Ohara Port.The biggest supermarket in Iriomote Islandwill be.

 

Hours of operation are from 7:15 to 21:00,Basically open all dayThe company operates in

 

It will have food and daily necessities, as well as a variety of homemade boxed lunches and many local foods, and the prices will probably be lower than other stores.

 

Also, this supermarket is one of the few in Iriomote Island.Payment by credit card and various types of electronic money is also accepted.It is!

 

If you have trouble carrying cash, or if you are usuallycredit cardand ... andelectronic moneyThose who pay by will be able to shop with peace of mind.

 

Otomi Common Shops

The Otomi communal store is,A few minutes drive from Ohara PortThe store is located at about.

 

A community store is a store operated by the community that sells food, daily necessities, and other items.

 

It sells mainly what the locals need, but there is no problem for tourists to use it.

 

It is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week.

 

Tamamori Shokai Iriomotejima Foods

Lastly, we would like to introduce Iriomotejima Foods.

 

The location was introduced earlier,Near Tamamori SupermarketBut there is also.

 

Hours of operation areOpen 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, basically every day of the weekThe business is located in

 

The items on offer include groceries, daily necessities, and souvenirs.

 

Many locals use the site and it is not easy to shop there.Delivery Service for the ElderlyIt is a store that is close to the community, as it also provides

 

Hours of operation areShorter opening hours than other supermarketsSo, be careful.

 

When going to the supermarket in Iriomote Island
important point

There are several supermarkets on Iriomote Island.

 

Although all supermarkets have a wide variety of products because they can provide what you need,Be careful of the following two things when visitingThe following is a list of the most important factors that must be taken into consideration when making a purchase.

Please check in advance if you are going on a trip!

 

Business Hours

The first is the hours of operation.

 

Unfortunately, supermarkets in Iriomote Island are like convenience stores.No place is open 24 hours a day.

 

Most stores around 9pm.If you need to buy something after that time, you often cannot buy it because the store closes at the end of the day.

 

When you stay overnight on Iriomote Island, you should finish shopping ahead of time in case you get hungry at night!

 

Please make sure to check the opening hours of the supermarkets and be careful not to forget to buy anything.

 

Many stores are closed irregularly

The second is the regular holidays.

 

Some of the stores we introduced were open year-round.

 

However, the stores in Iriomote Island areClosed irregularlyThe following is a list of the things that we have done.

 

It is recommended to call in advance to confirm or to act in case it is closed!

 

In addition, please assume that you may not be able to shop locally, and be very careful not to forget or buy anything in advance.

 

What you need.
Basically purchased on Ishigaki Island!

Necessary items can be bought at supermarkets in Iriomote Island.

 

However, the location and hours of operation are limited, so please make sure to visit the site in advance.We recommend that you get it all on Ishigaki Island!

 

If you are on Ishigaki Islandsuperand ... andconvenience store, ,Don QuixoteWe also have a large selection of products, so we can provide almost anything you need.

 

Buy souvenirs online
is recommended!

As introduced in this column, there are no souvenir shops on Iriomote Island.

 

However, souvenirs made from Yaeyama's specialties are,It is available for purchase online!

 

Buying souvenirs online eliminates the need for extra baggage and the time and effort of using precious travel time to search for souvenirs.

Also, for online purchasesI went to all the trouble of buying souvenirs, but I forgot to buy one..."This is not the case.

 

By all means, buy your souvenirs online to make the most of your precious time when traveling!

 

in the end

You may feel that Iriomote Island is inconvenient because there are no convenience stores.

 

However, there are supermarkets on Iriomote Island where you can buy food, daily necessities, and souvenirs, so there is no need to worry about the shopping aspect.

 

Compared to the city, Iriomote Island has fewer certain things,Nature is magnificent beyond compare.It is.

 

Charm of NothingnessYou should be able to feel the

 

Enjoy yourself in the great outdoors to the fullest.

 

Thank you for reading to the end!

 

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