Nanahoshi Shoten | A Handmade Craft Shop in Irabu Village (Irabu, Miyako)

Nanahoshi Shoten is a small handmade craft shop nestled in the Irabu village in the heart of Irabu Island. The shop run by owner Nana lines up warm-hearted items: accessories and folk crafts making use of island natural materials such as susuki grass, adan (screw pine) and pampas grass, simple and comfortable-to-wear clothing, hats and bags, and tableware and cutlery by makers within Okinawa Prefecture. Its stylish, charming exterior is also striking, an atmosphere that makes you want to stop. Beyond shopping, one of the pleasures is "yuntaku" (chatting) with Nana, and each visit brings a heart-warming encounter. It is a shop perfect for trip mementos and choosing souvenirs too. As the hours can vary, checking the latest opening status on SNS such as Instagram before heading out is reassuring.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 28, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time12:00 to 17:00 (varies; check opening status on SNS)
ClosedIrregular
FeeFree (entry free; goods are paid)
ParkingAvailable, free, about 2 cars
Contact090-7498-1450 (Instagram: @nana77hoshi)

Visiting tips & what to bring

The interior is a cosy space lined with handmade goods and tableware. As some items are fragile, take care when picking them up if with children. As hours and opening days vary easily, be sure to check the latest info on SNS before visiting. With only about 2 parking spaces, when full avoid roadside parking nearby and be considerate. Easy-to-walk clothing is fine.

For families with small children

The interior has many delicate, breakable items such as handmade accessories and tableware, and the aisles are not wide, so there may be moments needing care with small children aged 0 to 6. Carrying a child rather than a pushchair is reassuring on visiting. That said, owner Nana welcomes you warmly, and it suits a short souvenir-choosing visit. Visiting within a range where you can watch that children do not touch goods too much is recommended.

FAQ

Q.Tell me the opening hours and closing days.

A.The hours are basically 12:00 to 17:00 but vary, and the closing days are irregular too. Checking the opening status in advance on SNS such as Instagram (@nana77hoshi) before visiting is reliable.

Q.What goods can you buy?

A.There are handmade, warm-hearted items: accessories and folk crafts using island natural materials such as susuki grass, adan and pampas grass, simple clothing, hats and bags, and tableware and cutlery by Okinawa-prefecture makers.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free parking space for about 2 cars at the shop. As numbers are few it may fill up, in which case being considerate to find a spot nearby that does not cause a nuisance is needed.

Q.Whereabouts is it? How is access?

A.It is in the Irabu village in central Irabu Island (Aza Irabu 28). Heading there by car after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge is convenient, and the karaage specialist Issekinichou is nearby too.

Q.How much time should I allow?

A.Just browsing the goods, around 15 to 30 minutes is a guide. If you enjoy chatting with owner Nana or choose items carefully, allowing a little more is good.