Local Guide
 Six unique Okinawan souvenirs available at roadside stations and product centers

Roadside Stations and Product Centers offer a wide variety of seasonal products and special processed goods unique to the area. Locals also frequent these places in search of fresh products and items that can only be purchased here. Here are six souvenirs that can be purchased at roadside stations and product centers that we particularly recommend. These souvenirs, which can only be purchased in limited places, are so attractive that you will want to buy them for yourself. Be sure to check them out.

Passion fruit from Onna Village that is safe, secure and environmentally friendly

 Eat it with a spoon and eat the whole seeds. It is also recommended as a topping for yogurt or ice cream!
Eat it with a spoon and eat the whole seeds. It is also recommended as a topping for yogurt or ice cream!

Passion fruit" has a sweet, sour, and rich aroma that spreads in your mouth the moment you put it in your mouth. The gorgeous tropical nature of this fruit can be felt to the fullest, and it is recommended not only as a souvenir but also as a gift.
Onna Village has been certified by Okinawa Prefecture as a center of passion fruit production, and is not only engaged in stable production, but has also acquired special cultivation certification by meeting certain conditions, such as reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Passion fruit from Onna Village is recommended not only for its safety and delicious taste, but also for its eco-friendliness.

Excellent passion fruit from "Teruteru Farm," JAS-certified organic farm

 Passion fruit from Teruteru Farm is popular for its flavor. The peak season is from March to June.
Passion fruit from Teruteru Farm is popular for its flavor. The peak season is from March to June.

Passion fruit from Teruteru Farm can be purchased at Onna-no-Eki Nakai Kui Market in Onna Village. The owner of Teruteru Farm is certified by the governor of Okinawa as a female farmer, a designation given to farmers who are enthusiastic about farming, and is JAS organic certified.
The carefully cultivated passion fruit is rich in taste and very flavorful. Once you try one, you will be addicted to the taste.

Local Guide Comment
Mr. Teruya, the owner of the garden, promotes organic farming using natural enemy agriculture that utilizes insect ecology instead of relying on pesticides. Not only are his products safe and delicious, but they are also very appealing in that they are environmentally friendly.

Product name/price
Passion fruit (Teruteru Farm, 2 pieces): 700 yen
Price varies depending on the season.
Sales Office】】】 Onna-no-Eki Nakaukui Market
Onna no Eki Nakai Kui Market, etc.

Onna no Eki Nakaikui Market
  • address (e.g. of house) 1656-9 Aza-Nakadomari, Onna-mura, Kunigami-mura, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction Approximately 45 min. from Naha Airport by Car
  •  Business hours 10:00-18:00
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 098-964-1188
  •  Parking Free of charge

Hospitality sweets from the Chobe area of Yomitan Village

 In addition to the simple flavor of rolled dough, there are also red sweet potato bean paste and Ogura-an (sweet bean paste) rolled inside.
In addition to the simple flavor of rolled dough, there are also red sweet potato bean paste and Ogura-an (sweet bean paste) rolled inside.

Po-Po" is a traditional Okinawan sweet made of thinly baked pancake-like batter with brown sugar and rolled into a ball. The Sobe district of Yomitan Village is said to be the birthplace of poh-poh using brown sugar, since sugarcane has been cultivated there for a long time.
The recipe has been handed down from family to family, and has been preserved as an important family flavor, so much so that some families say, "We teach it to our wives, but not to our daughters who are going out of the house. Chubei is a region with a custom of entertaining guests, and it is an essential part of celebrations and souvenirs for gatherings.

Easy-to-taste soul food of Yomitan Village

 Each piece is carefully handmade and has a gentle flavor.
Each piece is carefully handmade and has a gentle flavor.

Chubei Po-Po can be purchased at the Yomitan Farmers Market Yunta Market, located just outside the Chubei area. Printed on the package is the owner of Po-Po Po-Po's store Hito Toki. She has been carefully preserving and making the pawpaw taste that she inherited from her mother.
Po-Po is made by baking each piece by hand, and is popular among local customers. The simple, never boring, and mildly sweet poh-poh has a comforting taste. It is just right for filling up a small stomach and is recommended as an afternoon snack.

Local Guide Comment
Simple and delicious Po-Po is a very familiar snack in Yomitan Village. Experience the traditional taste of home.

Product name/price
Chubei Po-Po (small): 140 yen, Chubei Po-Po (large): 280 yen, Chubei Po-Po (small, 3 pieces): 421 yen
Chobe Po-Po (Red Potato Anmaki)" 240 yen, "Chobe Po-Po (Ogura Anmaki)" 240 yen
Shelf life
About 3 days from the date of manufacture
Sold at
Yomitan Farmers Market Yunta Market, Chubu Farmers Market Chanpuru Market, Onna no Eki Nakaukui Market, Urumarche, Po-Po's Shop Hitori

Yomitan Farmers Market Yunta Market
  • address (e.g. of house) 2346-11 Kina, Yomitan Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction Approximately 45 min. from Naha Airport by Car
  •  Business hours 9:00-18:00
  •  Regular holiday New Year's Day 3 days, Lunar Bon Festival 1 day
  •  TEL 098-958-1124
  •  Parking Free of charge

Freeze the fruit in the jar and eat it! A new type of sorbet!

 What is contained in the stylish bottles is not juice or jam, but sherbet.
What is contained in the stylish bottles is not juice or jam, but sherbet.

This sherbet is made with ingredients unique to Okinawa and packaged in bottles with vivid colors. It can be carried at room temperature and can be frozen in the freezer for at least 8 hours in the bottle to be tasted as a refreshing sorbet.
Two types of sorbets are sold at the "Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Products Center": "Sorbet Tropical," a combination of hibiscus, pineapple, and shikwasa, and "Churashima Sorbet," a combination of hibiscus, mango, and shikwasa. These products are popular at the store, which carries a variety of souvenirs.

The novelty of making sorbet as a souvenir

 The colorful bottles that catch the eye at the sales floor are so cute that you can't help but want to pick them up!
The colorful bottles that catch the eye at the sales floor are so cute that you can't help but want to pick them up!

The unusual and novelty of having sorbet as a souvenir, and in a bottle, is sure to be appreciated. It is best to freeze it firmly and eat it 10 minutes after taking it out of the freezer. It has an authentic flavor that melts smoothly in your mouth.
Michi no Eki Kusuda, located just off the Kusuda Interchange on the expressway, is the first roadside station in Okinawa. With the Nago East Road opening in July 2021, it will be even easier to Direction, and is recommended as a stopover during sightseeing in the northern part of Okinawa.

Local Guide Comment
In addition to souvenirs, Roadside Station Xuda offers a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Okinawan delicacies such as tempura, Okinawan soba noodles, and steaks. The original product "Choco Mochi" is also popular! Be sure to check it out.

Product name/price
Sorbet Tropical" 1,296 yen, "Churashima Sorbet" 1,100 yen
Shelf life
240 days after production.
Sold at
Roadside Station Kusuda, Yanbaru Product Center, Washita Shop Kokusai-dori Store, etc.

Roadside Station Kusuda Yanbaru Products Center
  • address (e.g. of house) 17-1 Aza Xuden, Nago City, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction Approximately 60 minutes from Naha Airport by Car
  •  Business Hours 8:30-19:00
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 0980-54-0880
  •  Parking Free of charge

Blended with ingredients carefully grown by Yanbaru farmers

 Made with island ginger, island chili pepper, golden turmeric, autumn turmeric, and Yagaji mars (salt) from Yanbaru
Made with island ginger, island chili pepper, golden turmeric, autumn turmeric, and Yagaji mars (salt) from Yanbaru

Yanbaru" means "mountain plain," and refers to the mountains, fields, and other natural areas in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. It is an area where you can experience firsthand the unspoiled and magnificent nature.
Farmers, processors, and restaurants in the Yanbaru area have teamed up in the "Yanbaru Hatarito Project" to promote the deliciousness and fun of Yanbaru. Their "Yanbaru Spice Salt" uses 75% Yanbaru-grown ingredients, but they continue to evolve with the goal of making it 100% Yanbaru-grown.

An all-purpose seasoning that goes well with fried foods, salads, and stir-fries

 At Roadside Station Xuda, you can find souvenirs unique to Yanbaru!
At Roadside Station Xuda, you can find souvenirs unique to Yanbaru!

The fresh Yanbaru-produced ingredients are carefully powdered to create a spice that retains its fresh aroma. The blended Yagaji Island salt is carefully produced using the traditional salt-making method, the irihama method, which utilizes the ebb and flow of the tide. The spice salt, blended in a perfect balance, can be used in a variety of ways, including seasoning meat, stir-frying dishes such as chanpuru, and dipping salt for tempura.
Yanbaru Spice Salt can be purchased at the "Roadside Station Kusuda Yanbaru Product Center," where specialties from 12 municipalities in the Yanbaru region are available. The Yanbaru Vegetable Pickles are also a popular product.

Local Guide Comment
Adding Choco Mochi to your regular dishes will add a rich flavor and depth to your taste buds. You will want to try various arrangements of this spice salt in soups, curries, yakisoba noodles, salads, and more.

Product name/price
Yanbaru Spice Salt" 540 yen
Shelf life
Expiration date: 12 months
Sold at
Roadside Station Kusuda Yanbaru Products Center, Yanbaru Hatarito Project Online Shop, Kukuharu, etc.

Roadside Station Kusuda Yanbaru Products Center
  • address (e.g. of house) 17-1 Aza Xuden, Nago City, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction Approximately 60 minutes from Naha Airport by Car
  •  Business Hours 8:30-19:00
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 0980-54-0880
  •  Parking Free of charge

A dressing made with tangcans, which are characterized by their rich sweetness

 The sweetness of the tangerine and black pepper are in perfect harmony.
The sweetness of the tangerine and black pepper are in perfect harmony.

The tangerine is said to have been created through natural crossbreeding between the ponkan and navel orange. It is a citrus fruit characterized by its low acidity and rich sweetness. It is harvested mainly in Kagoshima and the main island of Okinawa, and is well known as a tropical orange.
Tangerines grown in the full sun of Okinawa contain about twice as much vitamin C as Onshu mandarins. The freshness and sweetness of the citrus and the spiciness of the black pepper are well balanced, and when paired with salads, marinades, and meat dishes as well as salads, it upgrades the dishes with a tropical feel.

Packaged in a special box and recommended as a small gift

 Boxed gifts with your choice of dressing are also popular as wedding gifts!
Boxed gifts with your choice of dressing are also popular as wedding gifts!

In addition to the Tankan dressing, the Shima Ichiban series from the manufacturer Akamaruso includes other dressings and ponzu vinegars made with Okinawan ingredients such as shikwasa, island chili peppers, and salt. At the sales counter of the "Itoman City Products Center YU-KURA" located in Itoman Roadside Station, special boxes are available for 2-bottle, 3-bottle, and 5-bottle sets, so you can choose your favorite flavor and pack it in a box for a slightly more formal gift.
These products are perfect for yourself, as a souvenir, or as a gift for a variety of occasions. They enhance dishes on the dinner table with their uniquely Okinawan flavor.

Local Guide Comment
In addition to the product center, Michi no Eki Itoman has the prefecture's largest agricultural products direct sales shop and a marine products direct sales shop where you can enjoy fresh marine products on the spot. It is a recommended spot where you can find many delicious Okinawan foods.

Product name/price
Tankan Dressing" 560 yen

Shelf life
6 months

Sold at
Itoman City Product Center "Yukura", Roadside Station "Xuda", etc.

Itoman City Products Center Yuu-Shoku-Rai (Yukura)
  • address (e.g. of house) 4-19-1 Nishizaki-cho, Itoman City, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction 12 minutes drive from Naha Airport
  •  Hours of operation 9:30-18:00
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 098-992-1030
  •  Parking Free of charge

Nutritious dried noodles with plenty of fresh mozuku seaweed from Iheya Island

 We recommend eating it with mozuku seaweed on top. It goes down smoothly and is easy to eat.
We recommend eating it with mozuku seaweed on top. It goes down smoothly and is easy to eat.

While wheat flour, salt, and water are the ingredients for ordinary noodles, mozuku udon is made only with wheat flour produced in Tokachi, Hokkaido, and fresh mozuku seaweed from Iheya Island. These noodles are made with the saltiness and sliminess of mozuku seaweed itself.
Noodles kneaded with something, such as chasoba, are made by adding about 3% powdered mozuku to the wheat flour, but mozuku udon noodles use about 30% raw mozuku to the wheat flour. Mozuku's nutrients such as iron, dietary fiber, and calcium remain in the noodles. Mozuku itself is a tasteless seaweed that is light and easy to eat.

If you see this product on sale for tasting, you must try it!

 Perfect not only as a souvenir, but also as a gift for mid-year and year-end gifts
Perfect not only as a souvenir, but also as a gift for mid-year and year-end gifts

Mozuku udon is sold as a set of dried noodles and dipping sauce. If boiled softly, it can be used as baby food. The boiling water contains the flavor and nutrients of mozuku, so it can be used to dilute mentsuyu (men-tsuyu) or served as soba-yu (buckwheat noodle soup).
At Michi-no-Eki Xuden, tastings are sold every day, and the taste is so good that some people even eat another helping. It can be served cold in the hot season, or warm in the cold season, or added to hot pots and pans.

Product name/price
Mozuku Udon (2-pack) 750 yen, (4-pack) 1,400 yen

Shelf life
One year after production.

[Sales Office
Roadside Station Xuda Yanbaru Products Center, Roadside Stations in the prefecture, Souvenir Stores, Tourist Facilities, Airport Stores, Online Shop, etc.

Local Guide Comment
Boiling time is about 8 to 12 minutes. After boiling, it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, so it is a friend of busy people.
Roadside Station Kusuda Yanbaru Products Center
  • address (e.g. of house) 17-1 Aza Xuden, Nago City, Okinawa MAP
  •  Direction Approximately 60 minutes from Naha Airport by Car
  •  Business Hours 8:30-19:00
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 0980-54-0880
  •  Parking Free of charge
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