Sarahama SS | An ENEOS Petrol Station near Sarahama Port (Irabu, Miyako)

This is an ENEOS-affiliated petrol station in Maezato-soe in the Sarahama area of north-east Irabu Island. Located near the slope-filled Sarahama village and Sarahama Port, it is a valuable fuelling base for travellers touring the island by hire car or bike. Irabu Island and Shimojishima have only a handful of petrol stations, so after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge onto the island, dropping by before or after touring spots such as 17END, Toriike Pond and Makiyama Observatory by car is reassuring. Besides petrol and diesel, you can use the fuelling service. Being a remote island, petrol prices tend to be somewhat higher than central main-island areas, and it is convenient for a full-tank fill before returning a hire car. As hours and prices may vary, confirming by phone in advance is reliable when using it on Sundays, early morning or at night. It is an easy location to drop by on the way back from enjoying the ferry or fishing-port sightseeing at Sarahama Port.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressMaezato-soe 148-14, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeWeekdays/Sat 7:00 to 20:00 / Sunday 8:00 to 17:00 (confirm)
ClosedNone (open year-round; confirm)
FeeFuel charge at market price (petrol, diesel, etc.)
ParkingAvailable, free (fuelling space; a few spots)
Contact0980-78-3222

Visiting tips & what to bring

It is not a sightseeing spot but a fuelling facility. As Irabu Island and Shimojishima have few petrol stations, being mindful of an early fill when using a hire car is reassuring. Petrol tends to be somewhat higher at remote-island prices. On Sundays the hours may be shortened, and it is closed at night, so it is safer to fuel while it is light. The Sarahama village has many slopes and narrow roads, so caution is needed when driving through. Confirming the latest hours and prices by phone in advance is recommended.

For families with small children

As it is a fuelling facility, it is not suited as a sightseeing drop-by for families with small children. However, as Irabu Island and Shimojishima have few petrol stations, it is useful as a practical base for refuelling mid-drive on a family trip with children. During fuelling, wait inside the car and take great care of the hose and vehicle movements. As toilets or rest facilities cannot be expected, use nearby shops or port facilities for a break.

FAQ

Q.What are the opening hours and closing days?

A.Roughly weekdays/Saturday 7:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 8:00 to 17:00, said to be open year-round. However, being a small remote-island station it may vary, so confirming by phone (0980-78-3222) in advance is recommended for early-morning, night or Sunday use.

Q.Can you use it for fuelling a hire car?

A.Yes. As Irabu Island and Shimojishima have very few petrol stations, it is a convenient base for island driving and a full-tank fill before returning a hire car. Being mindful of an early fill while it is light is reassuring.

Q.Are petrol prices higher than the main island?

A.Due to the remote-island location, they tend to be somewhat higher than central main-island Miyakojima or the national average. Check the latest prices on price-comparison sites such as gogo.gs or the in-store display.

Q.What about access and parking?

A.It is in Maezato-soe in the Sarahama area of north-east Irabu Island, an area heading toward Sarahama Port after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. A few cars can park in the fuelling space, but it is not a long-stay sightseeing car park.

Q.Are there other petrol stations on the island?

A.On Irabu Island there are ENEOS Irabu Service Station in Kuninaka and apollostation Minami in Nagahama. As they are all limited, fuelling planfully with room to spare in your fuel level is recommended.