Shimoji Supermarket Sarahama | A Local Supermarket in the Fishing Town (Irabu, Miyako)

Shimoji Supermarket Sarahama (Fresh House Shimoji) is a local-rooted supermarket in the Sarahama area of Irabu Island. A presence supporting life in the slope-filled fishing town of Sarahama, it has a full range from fresh food, bento and deli items to drinks and daily necessities. For tourists, it is a convenient drop-by spot for stocking up before heading to a beach or observatory, or for procuring self-catering or late-night food at your lodging. There is also the enjoyment of a little "island supermarket tour", with island ingredients unique to the locality and ice cream welcome on a hot day. With long hours of roughly 7:30am to evening (early closing on Sat/Sun possible), it is a reassuring presence on Irabu Island where convenience stores are limited. Close to Sarahama Port and the FamilyMart, it is an easy location to drop by between the ferry and sightseeing. The prices and range are not tourist prices, usable from a living perspective.

Full article about this spot

Uoichiba Ichiwa: The 900-Yen Tub Sashimi Bowl by Sarahama Fishing Port on Irabu Island (Miyako)

A review of Uoichiba Ichiwa by Sarahama Fishing Port on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: a now-closed diner famous for a 900-yen tub-piled tuna and bonito sashimi bowl with four ways to eat it.

Map & Access

Open in Google Maps

Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Maezato-soe 709-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeAround 7:30 to 21:00 (some sources also list 7:30 to 20:30 or 18:00 closing on Sat/Sun; confirm)
ClosedIn principle none (temporary closures for Christmas and the like possible)
FeeFree (shopping facility)
ParkingAvailable (free parking space in front of the shop; few spaces)
Contact0980-78-3693

Visiting tips & what to bring

The parking space in front of the shop has few spaces, and the Sarahama area has narrow roads with many slopes, so take care with driving and parking. Easy-to-walk footwear is recommended. The toilet may not be usable as it is a shopping facility. As the hours may vary by day of week and season, if heading over from afar, confirming by phone in advance is reassuring. Fresh food and bento can become low in the evening.

For families with small children

You can drop by casually even with children aged 0 to 6. It is convenient for procuring drinks, snacks, food that can substitute for baby food, and daily necessities such as nappies, and suits an ice-cream break on a hot day. However, the interior is not large with somewhat narrow aisles, so carrying or holding hands is reassuring rather than a pushchair. The surroundings have many slopes and narrow roads, so take great care with parking and travel.

FAQ

Q.Can tourists shop here casually?

A.Yes. It is a local supermarket, but tourist use is no problem, and you can buy drinks, bento, snacks and daily necessities. It is convenient for self-catering at your lodging or stocking up for the beach.

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

A.It is roughly open from 7:30am to evening (around 20:30 to 21:00). As it may close early on Sat/Sun or vary by season, if concerned, confirming at 0980-78-3693 in advance is recommended.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free parking space in front of the shop, but few spaces. As the Sarahama area has narrow roads and many slopes, take care with parking and driving.

Q.What can you buy? Are there island-like items?

A.It has a full range of daily essentials such as fresh food, bento, deli items, drinks and daily necessities. You can enjoy little island-supermarket discoveries such as island ingredients and signature ice cream.

Q.Are there other places to drop by nearby?

A.Sarahama Port, FamilyMart Miyako Irabu, A-Coop Sarahama and NaNa CAFE are nearby, an easy location to drop by along with sightseeing or the ferry.