ENEOS Irabu Service Station | A Full-Service Petrol Station in Kuninaka (Irabu, Miyako)

ENEOS Irabu Service Station is a full-service petrol station in the Kuninaka village in the centre of Irabu Island. Run by the local Maruki Kaihatsu, its appeal is old-fashioned, reassuring service where staff handle everything from fuelling to window cleaning. As Irabu Island and Shimojishima are basically toured by hire car or rental bike, it is a reassuring presence for travellers as a fuelling base. The petrol stations on the island are limited in number, and you cannot expect late-night opening or 24-hour self-service as in cities. The hours centre on morning to evening, and it may close on Sundays and public holidays, so an early fill before a long drive is reassuring. When heading to Shimojishima Airport, 17END, Toriike Pond and the like, filling up before departure lets you enjoy touring the island's spectacular views without worry of running out of fuel. Confirming the exact hours by phone in advance is recommended.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Kuninaka 645-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeTo be confirmed (generally morning to evening. May close on Sundays and public holidays. Confirming by phone before fuelling recommended)
ClosedTo be confirmed (possibly closed on Sundays and public holidays)
FeeFree (fuelling at actual cost. No service-use charge)
ParkingAvailable, free (use the fuelling space. No stated number)
Contact0980-78-3100

Visiting tips & what to bring

Being full-service, you can leave the fuelling to staff. Stations are few on the island, and it may be closed on Sundays, public holidays or after evening, so the rule is to fuel early with room to spare. It is convenient for a full-tank designation when returning a hire car, but it may differ from the return shop's designated station, so confirm in advance. As payment methods (cash, card availability) differ by shop, preparing cash is reassuring. As it is not a sightseeing facility, use is centred on practical purposes such as fuelling, car washing and maintenance.

For families with small children

As it is a petrol station it is not a sightseeing facility for families with small children, but it is useful for fuelling during family hire-car touring. Being full-service, you can fuel without leaving the car, so there is little wait even with children aged 0 to 6 aboard, reassuring. During fuelling, take care that children do not get out of the car. As the next station on the island is some distance away, an early fill is reassuring on a drive with children.

FAQ

Q.How many petrol stations are there on Irabu Island?

A.Only a handful. Besides this ENEOS Irabu Service Station (Kuninaka), there are apollostation Minami (Nagahama), Sarahama SS (Maezato-soe) and others. As they are limited on the island, an early fill is reassuring.

Q.From what time to what time is it open?

A.As the hours are not officially published, the general guideline is morning to evening. It may close on Sundays and public holidays. To be sure, confirming at 0980-78-3100 in advance is recommended.

Q.Is it self-service or full-service?

A.It is full-service. As staff fuel for you, there is no need to leave the car, so even those unfamiliar with fuelling or with children can use it with peace of mind.

Q.Can you use credit cards?

A.Acceptance may differ by shop. Preparing cash is reliable. If you wish to use a card, confirm with staff before fuelling.

Q.I want to fuel before returning a hire car at Shimojishima Airport.

A.As there are few stations around the airport, filling up early on the island, such as at this station on the Irabu Island side, is recommended. If the return shop has a designated station, confirm in advance.