Insha (Uminchu) no Eki Sarahama | A Cooperative Direct Shop and Diner at the Port (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a direct-sales shop and diner within Sarahama Port (Sun Marine Terminal), run by the Irabu Fisheries Cooperative. Cherished as "Insha (Uminchu) no Eki Sarahama", its appeal is the fresh seafood unique to a fishing town where most of Okinawa Prefecture's bonito is landed. At the adjoining "Obanmai Shokudo", you can taste seafood bowls and zuke (marinated) bowls (from 900 yen) using bonito and tuna just landed at the port in front, and fish tempura. It is a style of choosing side dishes at a self-service corner and paying at the till, with cash-only payment. At the direct-sales shop you can also buy landed fresh fish and processed products. It is a locally flavoured gourmet spot where you can enjoy fisherman fare affordably while gazing at the fishing port. It is open 11:00 to 15:00 (L.O. 14:30), closed Tuesday. Being popular, it may end once sold out.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressMaezato-soe 1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 15:00 (last orders 14:30). The direct-sales shop may differ by time slot
ClosedTuesday
FeeFree (diner and direct-sales shop are goods cost only. Seafood bowl from 900 yen; payment cash only)
ParkingAvailable, free (use the open-air parking within the fishing port)
Contact0980-79-7677

Visiting tips & what to bring

As it is a facility within the fishing port, the open-air parking has rough-paved sections in places. Easy-to-walk footwear is recommended. Being popular it is crowded at lunchtime, and fresh seafood may end once sold out, so an early visit is reassuring. As payment is cash only, prepare it in advance. As you walk outdoors with little shade, a hat and drinks are comfortable in summer. You can use the toilets within the terminal.

For families with small children

It is a self-service diner within the fishing port, and while a pushchair needs some care over the parking-lot steps, you can dine at seats, an easy facility to use even with small children. With easy-to-share menu items such as seafood bowls and tempura, and a fishing-port view where you can see just-landed fish, it can be a good experience for children. Note that it is closed Tuesday and cash only.

FAQ

Q.Is only cash usable for payment?

A.Yes, payment is cash only. Credit cards and electronic money cannot be used, so it is reassuring to prepare cash in advance.

Q.What are the recommended menu items and budget?

A.The signature items are seafood bowls and bonito/tuna zuke bowls from around 900 yen. There are also fish-fry set meals, and you can eat your fill for around 1,000-something yen per person.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free open-air parking within the fishing port of Sarahama Port. As there are rough-paved sections, park slowly.

Q.What time is best to avoid crowds?

A.It is open 11:00 to 15:00 (L.O. 14:30). As around noon is most crowded, the 11 oclock hour just after opening is relatively smooth. It may also end once sold out.

Q.When is the closing day?

A.Tuesday is the closing day. If your trip dates overlap with a Tuesday, it is recommended to plan your visit for another day.