About Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island! From major supermarkets to local supermarkets

What is a supermarket in Ishigaki Island?

There are many supermarkets in Okinawa that offer local souvenirs and delicacies that can only be purchased in Okinawa.

Maxvalu and Sanei in Ishigaki Island are also very popular among tourists as well as locals.

This article introduces supermarkets on Ishigaki Island. Please refer to it!

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It is easy to go there with a variety of island specialties!
7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island

Supermarkets on Ishigaki Island range from the nationwide MaxValu to locally owned stores.

Some chain stores are open 24 hours a day, making it easy to go shopping for what you need. At local stores, you can enjoy a pleasant conversation with the owner.â

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(1) Aeon Maxvalu

Many of you are probably familiar with Maxvalu, which is operated by the Aeon Group and is located throughout Japan.

Ishigaki Island has4 Maxvalu storesThere are four stores in the area. Of the four stores, three are open 24 hours a day! (Only the Maxvalu Ishigaki store is open until 1 am)

We will introduce you to each of these Maxvalu stores on Ishigaki Island.

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Aeon Maxvalu in Ishigaki Island
Maxvalu Yaima store

MaxValu Yaima store is located between Shin-Ishigaki Airport and the city center, and there is a bus stop in front of the store, making it the perfect place to get souvenirs and other necessary items.

Nearby are a 100 yen store, a drugstore, andsouthernmost (tip, extremity, etc.) of JapanThere is also a McDonald's, which is said to be a good place to visit to commemorate the event!

Aeon Maxvalu in Ishigaki Island
Maxvalu Shinkawa store

The MaxValu Shinkawa store can be seen on the left after going northwest on Shiyakusho Dori from the 730 Monument intersection and going straight for a while.

Elementary schools andNear Ishigakijima Island TerminalTherefore, the store attracts many families with children. Also, nearby is the Gushiken Yohkoh Memorial Store, built in honor of Gushiken Yohkoh.Gushiken Youtaka Memorial HallThere is also a It's a good idea to stop by!

Aeon Maxvalu in Ishigaki Island
Maxvalu Ishigaki store

MaxValu Ishigaki store is located about 8 minutes walk from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal. MaxValu is crowded with not only locals but also tourists.

As an Aeon-affiliated supermarket, the prices are inexpensive, and in the evenings, hungry local high school students visit to fill their small bellies. It is very convenient because it has a wide range of products, from items you would find in a regular supermarket to Okinawan souvenirs.â

Aeon Maxvalu in Ishigaki Island
Maxvalu Hirama store

MaxValu Hirama store is located on the left side of the southern part of Ishigaki Island, south of the Torabayu Monument intersection.

It has a 100 yen store, a beauty salon, and an eat-in corner, making it very easy to use!

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(2) Money Hide

Kanehiro sells a wide variety of products at an unbeatable price and with locally sourced ingredients.Community-based supermarketIt is.

Among the Okinawan specialties sold are "tebichi," or "pig's feet" in the Okinawan dialect. It is used as an ingredient in simmered dishes and oden, and is full of collagen, making it very popular among women!

Other edible goats are called "hija" in the local language, and recently became popular when a rugby player from Okinawa said, "Goat soup is my power food. Fresh goat meat that can be made into goat soup or goat sashimi is available for sale. Please visit♪

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(iii) Sanei Ishigaki City

Sanei Ishigaki City also operates a shuttle bus service from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal, where you can purchase local cuisine and island vegetables at reasonable prices.

In addition, on the second floor, there are clothes and sundries using Okinawan mincer patterns, which are exciting just to look at. There are various stores nearby, including a drugstore and a bookstore, so it is a good place to stop by for a stroll as well!

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
4) BIG1 Ishigaki Store

BIG1 Ishigaki Store is a super discount store that offers a wide range of products from daily necessities to home appliances.

Alcoholic beverages are also sold at a very low price, and you can even get Awamori, a specialty of the island, at a discount. The store is fun to browse, with a product lineup that is rooted in the local community!

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(5) Happy Mart Honwa

Happy Mart Honna offers a variety of Okinawan delicacies such as sashimi, island vegetables, and alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices. This store is a great place to reacquaint yourself with our rich food culture.

There is also a point card, so if you are a frequent visitor to Ishigaki Island, you should definitely make one!

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(6)-super

Chinen Supermarket is a locally loved and needed supermarket that perfectly fits the atmosphere of an "old-fashioned store.

Popular at the main storeGelidium japonicum (species of seaweed)Onisasa is named after "onigiri (rice ball)" and "sasa (white meat). Onisasa is named after "onigiri (rice ball) oni" and "sasa (white meat) sasa," and is a very popular product, selling an average of 1,000 units a day and as many as 1,500 units on holidays!

Onisasa was born around 1981 when high school students were eating fried food sandwiched between rice balls. Oni-sasa's reputation gradually spread,Popular products representing Ishigaki Island     Â

7 Supermarkets in Ishigaki Island
(7) Izumi Super

Izumi Supermarket is one of the favorite stores of the locals for the wide variety of alcoholic beverages it offers. The exterior also gives a sense of history.

There are vending machines for cigarettes and drinks at the entrance, and the store has a complete range of food and daily necessities.

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With a handmade experience in Ishigaki Island
Make a souvenir to take home!

Ishigaki Island Tours offers handmade experiences that both adults and children can enjoy. Bracelets made from natural stones with Okinawan minsaa patterns are very precious!

It is also a good idea to make matching ones with your family, couples, or friends, and is popular and recommended as a souvenir.â

Ishigaki Island] Same-day reservations OK!開始時間9:00~16:00所要時間Approx. 30 min.2,360 yen

Ishigaki Island] Same-day reservations OK! Popular natural stone bracelet handcrafting experience *Recommended for families with children (No.335)開始時間9:00~16:00所要時間Approx. 30 min.2,000 yen

Popular Handmade Experience Plans in Ishigaki Island
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summary

Ishigaki Island has a variety of supermarkets, from the nationwide MaxValu to locally owned supermarkets. The common denominator among them is that they are all located in Okinawa Prefecture andAvailable only on Ishigaki Island.It is a place where you can find special products and souvenirs.

I still want to buy it! I forgot to buy it!" It is nice to be able to go to a store that is open 24 hours a day when you feel "I want to buy something!

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Buy your ferry tickets in advance!

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At Ishigaki Island Tours, you can purchase ferry tickets in advance and check the latest ferry timetable and operation status! Please check it out before your trip!

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Rent a car.
Make your trip to Ishigaki Island more comfortable!

The advantage of renting a car is that we can move around at our own timing, whether it is to go shopping for snacks at the supermarket at night with friends and family or to go out for a bit to see the stars and sunset for a good time.

We recommend making reservations as early as possible, as they fill up quickly during peak season!

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