{"id":17109,"date":"2024-06-23T11:37:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T02:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/2024-20-recommended-roadside-stations-direct-sales-stations-in-okinawa\/"},"modified":"2025-01-01T10:19:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T01:19:34","slug":"2024-20-recommended-roadside-stations-direct-sales-stations-in-okinawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/en\/2024-20-recommended-roadside-stations-direct-sales-stations-in-okinawa\/","title":{"rendered":"2025] 20 Recommended Roadside Stations & Direct Sales Stations in Okinawa!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many of Okinawa’s roadside stations and produce markets are places where you can find local Okinawan food and an Asian feel!<\/p>\n\n

Products and souvenirs unique to the area are on sale, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the charms of Okinawa. There are also roadside stations that rank high in the national rankings, and direct sales shops that have become some of Okinawa’s most popular tourist destinations.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Roadside stations and direct sales stands sell fresh vegetables, marine products, fruits, and local specialties, and serve as local kitchens. Stopping at a roadside station for a break in your drive to enjoy the local delicacies or to look for souvenirs is one of the best parts of the trip.<\/p>\n\n

It is fun to collect items such as roadside station tickets at roadside stations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In between sightseeing tours, be sure to visit a roadside station or direct sales market to enjoy delicious Okinawan food and unique products. Your trip to Okinawa will surely be more fulfilling!<\/p>\n\n

In this issue, we will introduce “10 Michi-no-Eki” (roadside stations) and “direct sales markets\/retail shops” that can be called Okinawa’s kitchen!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Roadside Station Yui Yui Kunigashira<\/h2>\n\n
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Roadside Station<\/span> Northern part<\/span> Kunigami Village<\/span> <\/p>\n\n

Located at the northernmost tip of Okinawa’s main island, “Michi no Eki Yui Yui Kunigami” is a facility where visitors can experience the fresh produce and unique culture of the local Kunigami village against the rich natural background of Yanbaru. Carefully selected souvenirs such as health-conscious Kunigami doughnuts, relaxing karagi tea, and locally produced tangerine jam are on display. Visitors are also delighted by dishes made with kunjan pork at Restaurant Kuina and sweets using local fruits at Yui Cafe. This is a must-see spot when visiting the nature-rich northern part of Okinawa, where you can experience the local bounty and warm hospitality.<\/p>\n\n

Roadside Station Yui Yui Kunigami! You can learn about the nature and culture of Yanbaru, the northernmost tip of Okinawa’s main island!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u95a2\u9023\u8a18\u4e8b<\/span>Roadside Station Yui Yui Kunigami! You can learn about the nature and culture of Yanbaru, the northernmost tip of Okinawa’s main island!<\/div>

Roadside Station Ougami Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center<\/h2>\n\n
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Roadside Station<\/span> Northern part<\/span> Ogimi Village<\/span> <\/p>\n\n

Opened in 2020, the Roadside Station Oomori Yanbaru no Mori Visitor Center offers visitors an in-depth experience of the nature and culture of the Yanbaru region in the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture’s main island, selling local products, serving traditional Okinawan cuisine, and experiencing the nature of Yanbaru through a 360\u00b0 dome theater. This center is a must-see when visiting the Yanbaru region, where you can also enjoy interacting with the local people.<\/p>\n\n

Experience nature and culture at the Roadside Station Oomori Yanbaru no Mori Visitor Center<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u95a2\u9023\u8a18\u4e8b<\/span>Experience nature and culture at the Roadside Station Oomori Yanbaru no Mori Visitor Center<\/div>