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What to buy as a standard souvenir in Miyako Island? Our staff living in Miyakojima Island gives a thorough explanation!
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One of the largest activity stores in Miyako Island
Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPiIt is!
If you are going to Miyako Island for sightseeing,Souvenirs and specialties unique to the tropicsI would like to buy a
This article provides a thorough explanation of the souvenir situation on Miyako Island, from standard products to generally unknown items!
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What are the souvenirs of Miyako Island?
There is a surprisingly wide choice of souvenirs unique to Miyako Island.
The island's bounty is plentiful.Because Miyako Island is Miyako Island, you may find yourself looking at a wide variety of souvenirs, including not only standard souvenirs but also rare items.
Please refer to this article for more information!
Miyako Island has many specialties.
Miyako Island has manyspecialtyThe area is also famous for its special black Japanese beef such as Miyako beef, fresh seafood such as umi budou (sea grapes), and vegetables such as goya (bitter gourd), hechima (a small edible seaweed), and shima rakkyo (island cucumber).
When you select a special product as a souvenir,Enjoy the taste of Miyako Island at homeI recommend it because it is a great way to get the most out of your time in the city!
Some fruits are only available in tropical countries!
Many fruits are only available in tropical countries,Keats mango, dragon fruit, passion fruitIt varies from one to another, such as
Especially from Miyako Island.fully ripe mangois rounded like an apple, and thereforeapple mangoIt is also known as the "sweet fruit," and is typical for its unforgettable sweetness once tasted.
It is called ice cream of the forest, which is rarely available even in Miyako Island.Atemoya."The "tangerine" is a fruit that you can only find in the tropics.
Six recommended souvenir shops
So where is the best place to buy souvenirs from Miyako Island?
When purchasing souvenirs, it is important to choose the right place!
Access and parking information.Here are some details!
Recommended Souvenir Shops
(1) Miyako Airport
Miyako Airport has many stores selling souvenirs, not only from Miyako Island, but also from the main island of Okinawa and other islands.
Further,Miyako Airport onlyDeka Uzumaki Pan" and "Deka Uzumaki Pan" ofMiyako Gateau Chocolat" and "Ryukyu Awamori Sashiba" are also on sale.
Since it is the gateway to Miyako Island, it is a standard place for purchasing souvenirs that many people use!
| address (e.g. of house) | 1657-1657-128 Hirara Shimozato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 8:00 - 20:00 |
| parking lot | Yes (charged) |
Recommended Souvenir Shops
(2) Seori Street
Miyako Islandmain streetThe Seosato Street, which is the main street of the city, is densely packed with souvenir shops as well as hotels and taverns.
You can also take a stroll and look around at a wide variety of souvenirs, from traditional old stores to accessories and Ryukyu glass specialty stores.The best part of sightseeingwill be.
| address (e.g. of house) | Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 9:00 - 21:00 |
| parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Access | 15 minutes drive from Miyako Airport |
Recommended Souvenir Shops
(iii) Island Station Miyako
In addition to standard souvenirs such as sweets, there is a wide variety of freshly picked vegetables, fruits, and specialty products directly from farmers.
Not to mention fruits and other local products.Rare island vegetables not found in supermarketsMany of these products are also available in stores.
local peopleThe restaurant is also loved by many customers!
| address (e.g. of house) | 870-1 Hirara Kugai, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 7:30-18:00 |
| parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Access | 10 minutes drive from Miyako Airport |
Recommended Souvenir Shops
4) Don Quijote
Come to Miyako IslandDon Quixote?Some of you may feel that this is not a good idea.
However, Don Quijote in Miyako Island hasThere is a souvenir corner!
Specialty products and snow salt chinsukoYou can purchase limited-edition products unique to Miyako Island, such as
| address (e.g. of house) | 1283 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 8:00 - 26:00 |
| parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Access | 5 minutes drive from Miyako Airport |
Recommended Souvenir Shops
5) Ryukyu Folk Crafts Souvenirs Miyakoya
Ryukyu Folk Art Souvenirs Miyakoya is a general souvenir shop located on Nishisato Street.
Among the souvenir shops in Miyako Island, we have a variety of standard souvenirs such as sweets, seasonings, alcohol, T-shirts, and straps.Large selection of goodsIt is.
| address (e.g. of house) | 238 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 9:00 - 21:00 |
| parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Access | 15 minutes drive from Miyako Airport |
Recommended Souvenir Shops
six-spotted coral (Corallium japonicum)
Tomihama Coral is a standard located on Nishisato Street as well as Ryukyu Folk Art and Souvenirs Miyakoya.Souvenir shop.
Miyako Island's specialtyPoliceman doll Mamoru-kungoods andOrion Beer GoodsThe shop offers an assortment of classic souvenirs, such as T-shirts, etc.
| address (e.g. of house) | 240-1 Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Access | 15 minutes drive from Miyako Airport |
Miyako Island Recommended Souvenirs
Indoor Experience Making Edition
It would be nice to receive a souvenir made from the indoor experience on Miyako Island!
Indoor ExperienceThis is a great way to enjoy the "Mere Old Man" while also preserving it as a memory.
Also, since the event is held indoors, it can be enjoyed even on days when the weather is not so good, such as when it rains!
Indoor Experience Making Edition
1) Animal Candle Making Experience
You can create your favorite animal candles from more than 10 different colors!
Fish encountered during the tripIt is a great souvenir to be able to leave such items as candles as a form of souvenir!
This is a great activity for children!
| the time required | Approx. 2 hours |
| cost | ¥3,900 |
Indoor Experience Making Edition
(2) Photo frame making
Choose your favorite frame and decorate it with seashells, coral, accessories, etc. to create the world's one and onlyTropical Photo Framecan be made.
Depending on the plan, you may be able to bring in shells you have picked up, so you can fill it with memories of Miyako Island.
It is also attractive to be able to include photos of your memories!
| the time required | Approx. 1 hour |
| cost | ¥2,500 |
Indoor Experience Making Edition
Mini Shisa Craft Experience
This is a craft experience where you can make a small cute Shisa.
guardian deity of OkinawaBy making your own shisa, you can feel closer to the shisa, which is a symbol of the "Shisa" in Japan.
Mini size and easy to makeTherefore, many people casually participate in the event.
We invite you to experience Okinawan culture firsthand!
| the time required | Approx. 1 hour |
| cost | ¥3,800 |
Indoor Experience Making Edition
Gel Candle Craft Experience
Using colored sand, coral and seashellsOriginal gel candlescan be made.
It's as if you are in the ocean and you can fill it with worlds and memories,Indoor experience popular with men and women of all agesIt is.
| the time required | Approx. 1 hour |
| cost | 2,500 yen (per person) |
Miyako Island Recommended Souvenirs
Sweets
The next item we will introduce is a great classic souvenir candy!
Tropical fruits and specialtiesThe ingredients of Miyako Island, which is overflowing with the best ingredients in the world, are a perfect match for sweets.
Recommended Miyako Island SouvenirsHere are some sweets.
Sweets
1) Snow Salt Chinsuko
The first item we will introduce is the most popular souvenir from Miyako Island, snow salt chinsuko!
Snow Salt Chinsuko is,Combining the umami of snow salt with the traditional confectionery "Chinsuko".It is a popular confectionery of the Nanpudo brand.
It is one of the souvenirs you should definitely check out when you visit Miyako Island!
| Sales Locations | Supermarkets, souvenir shops in general |
| Price | Large: ¥1,296 Small: ¥702 |
| Volume of contents | Large: 48 pcs. Small: 24 pcs. |
| best if eaten by this date | Seventy days |
Sweets
(2) Snow Salt Baumkuchen
Miyako Island's egg club brand ".Izu thrush (Turdus celaenops)This baumkuchen has a slightly salty taste and is made with "Kochi" chicken eggs and snow salt.
The rich sweetness and the snow salt from Miyako Island bring out the flavor!
Snow Salt Baumkuchen is the perfect souvenir for those who love western sweets!
| Sales Locations | Snow Salt Museum, other souvenir shops, etc. |
| Price | 1,600 yen (tax included) |
| Volume of contents | one (object) |
| best if eaten by this date | 28 days from manufacture |
Sweets
(iii) Montedor
It is no exaggeration to say that the most famous banana cake in Miyako Island is Montedor.
Natural sweetness and aroma of bananaMany of the cakes have been a staple sweet of Miyako Island for more than 40 years, and many of them have been carefully selected so that visitors can enjoy the
In addition to banana cake, there are many other banana-based souvenirs, so be sure to check them out!
| Sales Locations | Banana Cake Montedor Miyakojima |
| Price | 750 yen (tax included) |
| Volume of contents | one (object) |
| best if eaten by this date | 30 days from manufacture |
Miyako Island Recommended Souvenirs
Fruits
The warmth of Miyako IslandIn the sun and the great outdoorsThe tropical fruits grown in the area are famous for their specialty.
local peopleThe fruit is also loved by many as a dessert, making it an ideal souvenir!
We recommend that you buy them as souvenirs and ship them home!
Fruits
(1) Mango
The most popular representative of Miyako Islandfruit is the mango.
Among them, apple mangoes are so popular that they boast the nation's No. 1 production.
Mangoes grown in the full sun of Miyako Island have a high sugar content.Rich sweetness and gorgeous aromais distinctive, and one bite will make you feel like you are in the tropics.
Because of their bright appearance, they make great souvenirs and gifts.
| Sales Period | June to August (Varies depending on the year) |
| Price (per kg) | 5,000 - 10,000 yen (Varies depending on the year) |
Fruits
(2) Pineapple
Pineapples from Miyako Island have less acidity and higher sugar content than regular pineapples,Sweet and tastyThis is a hot topic.
A taste of the real thing andhigh class feelingIt is also popular as a gift because of its
There are also several varieties of pineapple, and the taste varies considerably from one variety to another!
Please try to compare the food!
| Sales Period | July-August (Varies depending on the year) |
| Price (per kg) | 1,500 - 2,000 yen (Varies depending on the year) |
Fruits
Passion fruit
From a strong, intense aroma to a refreshingTropical fruit with a sweet and sour tasteis passion fruit.
It will become wrinkled over time, but there is no problem with the taste; in fact, the sweetness has increased, making it safe to travel for long periods of time.
Passion fruit is a nutritious food and would make a great souvenir!
| Sales Period | March to June (Varies depending on the year) |
| Price (per unit) | 200 - 500 yen (Varies depending on the year) |
Miyako Island Recommended Souvenirs
Foods
Miyako Island has manyTraditional cuisine and souvenirsThere are a number of foods that are ideal for
It's been a while since I've been back from sightseeing.Taste of Miyako Island at HomeIt is recommended that you can feel the
Foods
Miyako Uzumaki Soba
Miyako Uzumaki Soba is a standard food among souvenirsNourishing dried noodles in tropical colorsIt is.
It is colorful, though, with a variety of ingredients such as bitter gourd, mozuku seaweed, red yam, turmeric, and dragon fruit kneaded into it,No additives are usedIt is an ingredient of natural origin.
It is also recommended because of its easy cooking methods, such as pasta, tsuke-soba, and yakisoba.
| Sales Locations | Noodles, Sundries and Shaved Ice Gururumenya |
| Price | ¥1,200 |
| Volume of contents | 80g x 5 colors |
| best if eaten by this date | 1 year from date of manufacture |
Foods
(2) Kosa Miyako Soba
Made at the popular "Kosaika Sobaya" restaurant, which boasts an 80 year old history.Miyako Soba Setcan be purchased as souvenirs.
Miyako IslandTaste the traditional dish Miyako soba at home.It is probably the best souvenir because it is a
The set includes soba-tsuyu, noodles, two pieces of seasoned meat, fish paste, and green onions for easy preparation.
| Sales Locations | Kosa Soba Restaurant |
| Price | ¥4,300 |
| Volume of contents | 4 servings |
| best if eaten by this date | five days |
Foods
Miyako Uzumaki Bread
Bread loved by localsis Miyako Uzumaki bread.
Original cream with sugar is rolled with rolled dough,Crunchiness of dough and sugaris a fun bread.
It is popular not only among the locals but also among tourists because of its delicious taste, and since it is a representative of local bread, it is easy to buy and many people choose it as a souvenir.
| Sales Locations | Fuji Confectionery and Bakery factory direct sales, etc. |
| Price | ¥130 |
| Volume of contents | 2 pcs. |
| best if eaten by this date | four days |
Miyako Island Recommended Souvenirs
Beverage section
Miyako Island overflowing with the bounty of natureThe drinks are delicious as well as the food, and they are also chosen as souvenirs.
Many of our products use ingredients unique to Miyako Island, so be sure to check them out!
Beverage section
Miyakojima Cider
Miyakojima Cider is the local cider of Miyakojima Island.
Two flavors: snow salt and mangoBoth are popular as souvenirs because they use local products from Miyako Island and have cute labels.
It is refreshing and easy to drink with a slight salty taste!
| Sales Locations | Snow Salt Sand Miyako Airport Branch, etc. |
| Price | ¥250 |
| Volume of contents | 200ml |
| best if eaten by this date | 360 days from manufacture |
Beverage section
(in) two places
Tooriri is characterized by its mild and mild flavor, brewed with underground water polished by coral.Miyako Island limited local beerIt is!
As the name "serene place" implies, it reminds us of a relaxing island time.
It will be the perfect souvenir to share with beer-loving friends and family in the aftermath of your trip.
| Sales Locations | Miyakojima Microbrewery |
| Price | From 5,000 yen |
| Volume of contents | six (long cylindrical things) |
| best if eaten by this date | Seventy days |
Beverage section
(iii) Taro Smiling
Nikonikotaro is a classic with a fresh aroma and a sweet, soft throat.strong Okinawa liquorIt is.
Perfect balance of spiciness and sweetnessThe wine is easy to drink and most of the shipments are consumed locally.
Therefore, it is a standard item on Miyako Island, but it is also a great souvenir because it is not surprisingly well known!
| Sales Locations | Ikema Sake Brewery Co. |
| Price | ¥1,080 |
| Volume of contents | 600ml |
It's a souvenir story!
3 activities
The memories of a trip cannot be told only through photos and souvenirs.
Experience the unique nature of Miyako Islandwill make your trip more intense and memorable.
Here are three activities that you will want to tell your family and friends about and that will become souvenir stories.
(1) Miyako Island Enjoyment Set Tour
Snorkeling x Caving x Kayaking
Enjoy the great nature of Miyako Island.Sea turtle snorkeling, pumpkin cave exploration, sea kayakingThis is a luxurious tour where you can enjoy three activities at once.
One of the world's highest rates of encounters with sea turtlesSnorkeling in the Pumpkin Caves, which were created by the nature of Miyako Island, will give you a sense of adventure while you enjoy caving (exploring stalactite caves).
Further,Sea kayak experience paddling through the Miyako blue seaThe program also incorporates a variety of activities in a single day.
During the tour, the guide will take everyone's picture and present the data free of charge.
This is a full-day tour recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the charms of Miyako Island.
(2) SUP tour on a spectacular beach
The superb beach SUP tour is a great way to enjoy the beautiful ocean of Miyako Island, and even beginners can enjoy it with a guide,Cruising the Miyako blue sea by SUPCan be done.
The time spent relaxing in the crystal clear waters while peering into the underwater world is exceptional.
You can fully enjoy the unique charm of the sea of Miyako Island with your family and friends.
Forget about everyday life and refresh your mind and body.This is a recommended activity that you can do.
(3) Starry sky & jungle night tour
Enjoy the whole night in Miyako IslandStarry sky & subtropical jungle night tourThen, you will walk with a guide through the mysterious jungle.
Visitors can encounter palm crabs and other creatures unique to the subtropical zone and feel the breath of nature up close.
If you look up,A star-filled sky almost within reachThe area has a wide expanse of sky and seasonal celestial shows can be enjoyed.
This is the perfect tour for families and couples to forget their everyday lives and create memories of a special evening.
in the end
In this issue, we introduced the souvenir situation on Miyako Island and recommended specialty products.
How was it?
Because you're going sightseeingcreating memoriesis also important, though,Choosing a memorable souvenirI would also like to be particular about the
We hope you will use this article as a guide to selecting souvenirs and fully enjoying the specialties of Miyako Island.
Besides choosing souvenirs,Various activities can be experienced on Miyako IslandPlease check out the
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