Super Minamiha | A Local Supermarket for Stocking Up in Nagahama (Irabu, Miyako)

Super Minamiha is a local-rooted supermarket in the Nagahama village of Irabu Island. Close to Sawada-no-Hama too, it is a valuable stocking-up spot for tourists touring the island after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. The interior has a wide range, centred on daily goods and fresh food, including local alcohol such as awamori, locally produced bread, deli items such as fried foods, and snacks unique to the island. As it is open from 7am, it is convenient for procuring drinks and light meals before heading out to the beach or for a drive. On Irabu Island, where there are few convenience stores, it is a reliable presence for getting hydration, trail food and a few daily necessities. Being able to shop at local prices rather than tourist prices is an appeal too. As the hours may change, confirming by phone before visiting is reassuring.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Nagahama 217, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time7:00 to 20:00 (Sat/Sun 7:00 to 18:00). Confirm
ClosedIrregular (confirm)
FeeFree (shopping cost only)
ParkingAvailable, free (parking space in front of the shop)
Contact0980-78-3981

Visiting tips & what to bring

As it is a shop-type spot there are few special cautions. As a small island supermarket, the range and stock vary by day, and there are not as many goods as a major chain. If you want to secure ice, chilled drinks or trail food, an early visit is recommended. As credit cards and electronic money may not be usable, preparing cash is reassuring. As the hours may change by season or day of week, if you want to be sure of dropping by, confirm by phone in advance.

For families with small children

It is an easy supermarket to use even for families with children aged 0 to 6. You can procure drinks, snacks, daily necessities such as nappies, and light meals for children, convenient as a replenishment base between the beach and sightseeing. The shop is small with limited aisles, but for a short shop the burden is small. As facilities such as a nursing room cannot be expected, prepare baby goods in advance. As it is open from early morning, it suits stocking up before a morning departure too.

FAQ

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

A.It is open from 7am, until around 20:00 on weekdays and around 18:00 on Saturday and Sunday. As it may change by season, if you want to be sure of using it, confirming by phone (0980-78-3981) is reassuring.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free parking space in front of the shop. A drop-by by hire car is possible, but as the scale is not large, share considerately when crowded.

Q.What goods can you buy?

A.Centred on daily goods and fresh food, there is local sake such as awamori, locally produced bread, deli items such as fried foods, and island snacks. It is convenient for procuring drinks and trail food.

Q.Can you pay by other than cash?

A.As it is a small local supermarket, it may not accept credit cards or electronic money. Preparing cash is reassuring.

Q.Is it an easy place to drop by mid-sightseeing?

A.It is in the Nagahama village near Sawada-no-Hama, an easy location to drop by while driving or beach-touring on Irabu Island. On an island with few convenience stores, it is a valuable stocking-up spot.