[2024 Edition] Okinawa Souvenir Recommended Ranking

[2024 Edition] Okinawa Souvenir Recommended Ranking
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Okinawa's recommended souvenir ranking useful when you are unsure about what to buy.
We will introduce in the rankings by the editorial department, such as countless souvenir shops on Kokusai Street and shops dealing with only one product. Sweets, food, miscellaneous goods, accessories, fashion, etc. are available!

If you can get a gem of Okinawa that is not yet known (freshness), know the story of the product (warmth of people), and pick it up. With that feeling, I started an online shop "Okinawa Likes Joint Shop".

A lot of Okinawa taste! A cute souvenir ranking! (To myself and my friends)

No. 1 miscellaneous goods

Naha-shi | Tsuboya ware kiln Motoiku pottery garden

Small mug

There is also a shop where you can buy works of master craftsmen and young artists who inherit the tradition, and an online shop where you can enjoy the `` Yachimun Dojo '' where you can experience the breath of craftsmen and craftsmen.
HANAHAN Kobo

Yomitan-son | HANAHANA Studio

Hand-dyed Red Long Wallet

HANAHANA Kobo, a handmade leather workshop located in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, is carefully produced by combining leather with Okinawan traditional crafts such as Yomi Taniyama Kaori and red molds. There are a variety of items that feel the warmth of Okinawa. In addition to wallets, business card holders, key cases, handmade accessories and straps are also popular. You can order by freely combining the design of red molds, Yomi Taniyama Kaori, and the color of leather, so if you choose your favorite pattern, you can get only one dish in the world.

Tida Kobo Ryukyu Glass

Onna-son | Ryukyu Glass Tida Studio

Beer glass

Ryukyu glass, one of Okinawa's leading crafts, has a history of more than 100 years and is still loved today. It is characterized by its unique rich color, cool bubbles, and thick form. Ryukyu Glass Tedada Kobo, located in Onna Village, an Okinawa resort area, sells not only Ryukyu glass production experience but also original products made by craftsmen. We recommend a beer glass with cute fragments of glass. Let's make a glass of Orion beer with this Ryukyu glass!

Shuri Ryuzen

Naha-shi | Shuri Ryuzen

Coral dyeing experience (coral dyeing furoshiki, tumbler, etc.)

A coral dyeing experience that can only be experienced at Shuri Ryuzen, located in a residential area of Shuri, Naha City. Souvenirs purchased at the shop are good, but it is memorable to make only one original product in the world. They use precious coral fossils to select their favorite items from furoshiki, tumblers, T-shirts, tote bags, etc., and dye them with colorful dyes in a dyeing tool called "dandelion." The pattern and size differ depending on the coral, so there is nothing the same as one.

2nd place cosmetics

SuiSavon - Shuri Soap -

Naha-shi | SuiSavon - Shuri Soap -

Botanical Handmade Soap CUBE Soap

The Okinawa-based skincare brand "SuiSavon-Shuri Soap-" handles handmade soap made from rich natural ingredients of Okinawa, as well as skincare items using natural ingredients such as hand cream and marine clay washing. Among them, the cute mini-sized botanical handmade soap CUBE soap is based on Okinawan plants and fruits, and pursues the unique Okinawan taste. The natural scent also has a relaxing effect, making it a popular item for women.

Ryu Spa International Street prefectural office store

Naha-shi | Ryu Spa International Street prefectural office store

Ryu Spa Botanical mist lotion

Ryu Spa, a unique spa cosmetics brand born from deep sea water in Kumejima, has about 100 kinds of items that make use of Okinawa's natural ingredients, such as botanical series and cuchapack. Among them, we recommend Ryu Spa Botanical mist lotion, which can be used immediately when you feel dry after playing in the sea or sunburn in Okinawa. Slim bottle that can be carried anywhere and can be easily used anytime. You can choose the texture and aroma from sea grapes, cherry blossoms, aloe, moon peaches, and marine.

Shisa mask

Naha-shi | Naha Airport, souvenir retail stores in other prefectures

Shisa mask

Transform into guardian angel, Shisa, Okinawa! Shisa mask is a beauty essence mask designed with Shisa's face. There is an impact that you will not take a picture when you put it on your face, and you are particular about the ingredients as well as playfulness. In addition to hyaluronic acid and collagen, it also contains Okinawan plants such as aloe, okra, loofah, shikuwasha, and turmeric, and can be expected to have a beauty effect. It is sold at Naha Airport and souvenir shops in other prefectures, so be sure to look for it as a memory of Okinawa.

3rd place sweets

Snow salt brand shop

Naha-shi | Snow salt brand shop

Snow salt fluffy (red potato flavor, brown sugar flavor)

"Snow salt", which is made by pumping underground seawater from Miyako Island, is salt rich in mineral ingredients. One of the souvenirs that use this snow salt is also indispensable is "Snow Salt Fluffy". Popular with children and women, fluffy, faint, salty, and gentle, cloud-like meringue sweets. In addition to the standard red potato, coconut, and brown sugar flavor, there are various flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, and mango flavor according to the season. It's bite-sized and easy to eat, so you may eat too much.

Ryukyu ya

Naha-shi | Ryukyu-ya (currently closed temporarily)

Ryukyu pineapple cake

The cake carefully baked by fruit patissier uses plenty of seasonal Okinawa pineapples. Red potato pine cake is also popular.

Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusaidori Street Shop

Naha-shi | Calbee Plus Okinawa Kokusaidori Street Shop

Churapate (18g x 8 bags)

"Carby Plus Okinawa Kokusai Dori Store" on the popular spot Kokusai Dori is Calby's antenna shop. The recommended product is "Churapate". Easy-to-eat dice type made from Okinawa brown sugar on three types of domestic sweet potatoes: dark purple Tanegashima Island Roman, pale yellow precious chestnut golden, sweet taste and soft Koganesengan. There are many Okinawa limited items that can only be purchased here, Okinawa-like packages and products that are individually packaged, so it is perfect as a souvenir for friends!

4th place food

Itoman-shi | Uminchi

Sea grape

You can experience the harvesting of sea grapes popular among tourists and citizens of the prefecture at "Umibudo Farm Umimichi-uminchi-" in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture. The sea grapes loved by French star restaurants and famous patissiers are also known as "Okinawa Green Caviar". Sea grapes with a unique texture are served as dishes that can only be tasted here, such as sea grape egg rice, Okinawa soba, and soft serve after harvesting on the farm.

Tomato Ketchup_Kado Candy Shop Jicchaku Shisa Street Store

Urasoe-shi | Candy sweets shop Jicchaku Shisa Street store

Ketchup with island pepper

Discover a special Okinawan souvenir using local ingredients! "Kadono Candy Shop Jicchaku Shisa Street Store" in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a souvenir shop with the desire to connect with the local community and further expand the goodness of Okinawa while keeping close contact with local people. The most recommended place in the shop where Okinawan sweets and specialty products are lined up is ketchup with island pepper. Capsaicin, a chili pepper, is also effective in burning excess fat. Various dishes such as fried rice, stir-fry and soup change slightly spicy.

Naha-shi | Shioya, a specialty salt specialty store

Combined salt

If you come on a trip to Okinawa, you'll definitely want to buy it. Shioya, a specialty store specializing in salt, sells not only Okinawa and Japanese salts but also salts made throughout the world. We have a large number of original products with a formula unique to salt-making manufacturers. "Onigiri salt", which is a blend of salt from Okinawa, which seems to be ideal for rice balls, "Dressing salt", which mixes eight kinds of herbs and becomes dressing when mixed with olive oil, and "Shikwasa salt" is also perfect for refreshing karaage with a refreshing acidity of Shekwasa.

Powdered brown sugar _Okinawa brown sugar

Yomitan-son | Okinawa Brown Sugar Co., Ltd.

Japanese-grown ginger powder brown sugar direct cooker

Brown sugar made from sugarcane grown in plenty of the sun of Okinawa is a standard souvenir. It is good to eat the original dark and sweet brown sugar as it is, or it can be used as a dish. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a slightly different way than before is "Japanese ginger containing brown sugar direct fire cooker". Powder brown sugar from direct-fired pot cooking with domestic ginger can be easily tea time just by pouring hot water. My body is poo! My heart is ho! A lot of minerals! You should be pleased by women with good things.

5th place Fashion & Accessories

Shuri Ryuzen scarf

Naha-shi | Shuri Ryuzen

Coral-dyed shush and scarf

Since ancient times, corals have been filled with the wish of "prospering offspring," "longevity," and "enriching family." Coral dyeing is a unique dyeing technique only for "Shuri Ryuzen", and delicate works dyed by craftsmen are made. Among them, fashion items are popular among women. Coral-dyed scrunchy, scarves, and stole. All of them are unique patterns created by natural corals and are characterized by gentle colors. It's easy to arrange with clothes, so it's perfect as a gift.

Island sleigh_Japan-made island sleigh specialty store OKICHU / Okichu

Chatan-cho | Japanese-made island sleigh specialty store OKICHU / Okichu

An island sleigh

"Japanese-made island sleigh specialty store OKICHU / Okichu" in American Village, a popular tourist spot, is a specialty store of domestic island sleigh (beach sandals). Thoroughly from material to comfort, it is finished by hand one by one. It is safe for those with weak skin because it is made from domestic rubber. Moreover, it is available in a wide range of sizes from kids to men. Why don't you set your feet together with your friends and family? The more you wear it, the more you enjoy Okinawa with the original island sleigh that fits your feet!

Swimsuit_Littlemermaid Okinawa

Naha-shi | Little Mermaid Okinawa

Swimwear

"Littlemermaid Okinawa" on Kokusai Street is a swimwear specialty store founded in 1996 and sells swimwear all year round. Based on the concept of swimwear that even beginners can easily wear, tops, shorts, dresses, etc. are well set up. In addition to swimwear entering the sea, there are also amphibious swimwear for enjoying SUP and hot yoga, pareos that can be worn over swimwear, men's swimwear and sandals, and many cute swimwear are available. It is also available at a reasonable price.

No. 1 Food

I'm a little excited! Souvenir ranking! (For families and loved ones)

Jam_Umibudo Special Sales Minamishima Market Kokusai Street Sales Office

Naha-shi | Sea grape specialty sales Minamishima Market Kokusai Street Sales Office

Minamishima handmade jam

"Umibudo Special Sales Minamijima Market", which offers fresh and high-quality marine products. As the name suggests, the sea grapes are also recommended, but special handmade jams are also popular. Jams made from 100% prefecture-grown fruits such as ripe mangoes, dragon fruit, and pineapples purchased from carefully selected farmers can enjoy the texture of eating fruits as they are. I'd like you to match it with toast or yogurt. It is located on Kokusai-dori, Naha's premier downtown area, and can be purchased at other online shops.

Uehara Meat_sausage

Naha-shi | Uehara Meat

Shima Bistro & Smoke series

"Uehara Meat" has been in business for over 70 years with a spirit of respect for the passion and tradition of cherishing the local area. In 1953, he opened a butcher shop in a corner of the public market in Naha and Makishi, and still supports Okinawa's dining table as a long-established butcher brand. Uehara Meat's popular No.1 product is Shima Bistro & Smoke series. Smokes filled with the taste of fresh and high-quality Agu pork and Ishigaki beef and various roasts seasoned with original spices are carefully made one by one. In addition to souvenirs, it has been selected as a gift for mid-year gifts and year-end gifts.

Suppon Cartilage Soki _Okinawa brown sugar

Yomitan-son | Okinawa Brown Sugar Co., Ltd.

Suppon Cartilage Soki

"Uehara Meat" has been in business for over 70 years with a spirit of respect for the passion and tradition of cherishing the local area. In 1953, he opened a butcher shop in a corner of the public market in Naha and Makishi, and still supports Okinawa's dining table as a long-established butcher brand. Uehara Meat's popular No.1 product is Shima Bistro & Smoke series. Smokes filled with the taste of fresh and high-quality Agu pork and Ishigaki beef and various roasts seasoned with original spices are carefully made one by one. In addition to souvenirs, it has been selected as a gift for mid-year gifts and year-end gifts.

2nd place sweets

A lot of red potatoes buns _Okinawaya

Naha-shi | Okinawaya

A lot of red potatoes

Okinawa is a souvenir shop like a department store packed with Okinawan souvenirs, awamori, food, Okinawa limited character products, etc. If you are unsure about choosing a product in a spacious store, we recommend "Okinawaya"'s popular No.1 limited product "Red Potato Full Manju". A bun made with a simple and gentle taste wrapped in thin skin, wrapped with plenty of red sweet potato bean paste (an) in thin skin. Recommended Okinawan traditional tea confection that goes well with sanponcha.

Pineapple cake _Nago Pineapple Park

Nago-shi | Nago Pineapple Park

Pineapple cake premium

The "Pineapple Cake Premium" sold at the theme park Nago Pineapple Park in the northern part of Motojima is a gem that has won the Mond Selection Gold Award for eight consecutive years. The dough is kneaded with plenty of pineapple juice and pineapple pulp, and you can enjoy the sweet aroma of pineapple and a moist and elegant texture. It is recommended as a souvenir for loved ones because it is a luxurious gift box meal and comes in an easy-to-eat individual package.

Red package _Goten Kokusai Dori Matsuo store

Naha-shi | Ogashi Goten Kokusai Dori Matsuo Store

Red Basket (12 pieces)

Confectionery Palace made with special attention to Okinawa's "red potato". Among them, "Ganso Beniimo Tart", which is loved by many tourists, is also synonymous with Okinawa souvenirs. In addition, there are many hidden fans, such as "Red Bao" which is cutely wrapped. It is a sweet potato with a paste-like Okinawan red potato wrapped around Yomitan Akane potato, and has a beautiful sweet potato with a beautiful contrast between purple and yellow. By combining butter and cream, it has a moist and gentle mouthfeel and elegant taste.

3rd place liquor

Yonabaru-cho | AGARIHAMA BREWARY(YUKAZE)

Craft beer

Starting from the smallest town in Okinawa, this beer is popular as a souvenir with craft beer made from local ingredients such as sugarcane and mango.
Four types are "AGARIHAMA IPA" tropical gem using pine juice from Okinawa Prefecture! Agarihambrülly's representative product. "SUNRISE PALE ALE" JGBA2024 (gold prize). American Peer Ale. A gem with a bitter feeling while feeling the citrus fruits of lemon and orange. "GAJUMARU WIPA" JGBA2024 (Silver Award). With the "HOP EMOTIONNE IPA" style, which allows you to enjoy the taste of hops (bitterness) and sugarcane from Okinawa Prefecture, you can enjoy aroma and fruity recommended for beginners with little bitterness.

OKINAWA SANGO BEER_ Nanto Sake Brewery

Nanjo-shi | Nanto Sake Brewery (in Okinawa World)

OKINAWA SANGO BEER

"OKINAWA SANGO BEER", a craft beer made from 100% Coral water born in Okinawa, a coral island, is a high-quality beer that uses hops luxuriously in addition to 100% malt and the umami of living yeast. Among the four types, "IPA (Indian Peer Yale)" is the most popular. You can enjoy the sharp bitterness while emphasizing the refreshing scent on the hop with a citrus scent. In addition to souvenirs, you can also enjoy freshly made local beer cafes in Nanto Sake Brewery.


Itoman-shi | Masahiro awamori Gallery

3 years Old Sake Shurijo Castle Red 30 degrees 720ml

An old sake designed with the motif of Shuri Castle Main Hall, which is also a symbol of Okinawa, "Five Year Old Sake Shuri Castle Main Hall Red 25 degrees". It is characterized by its round mouthfeel that is easy to drink and sweetness unique to old sake. The package is also designed with the vermilion color and dragon of Shuri Castle, making it a great souvenir unique to Okinawa. Founded in 1883, the headquarters factory of Masahiro Sake Brewery has a gallery where visitors can experience the history of awamori, selling awamori, original plackets and T-shirts. (Free admission and tasting)


35 degrees 720ml_ Kamimura Sake Brewery

Onna-son | Kamimura Sake Brewery Old sake brewery

35 degrees 720ml

Founded in 1882, Kamimura Sake Brewery can enjoy drinking (tasting) from awamori Kurami and awamori in Ko sake brewery. Among the many awamoris built by Kamimura Sake Brewery, it is popular for beginners of awamori to drink easily. The rich lamp is characterized by its rich aroma and sweet and rich aroma like vanilla, and it is a mellow and aftertaste awamori that is young sake. The old sake "warm current" stored in oak barrels, which are rare in awamori, is also popular as a masterpiece that opened a new frontier of awamori.


No. 4 miscellaneous goods

Kaleidoscope plate _glass art indigo

Nago-shi | Glass art AI

Kaleidoscope dish

The kaleidoscope plate, which is luxuriously scattered with jewel-like glass, is a vivid plate that is active in outdoor scenes such as garden parties and picnics. You can enjoy the change of glass color by taking in a lot of light outdoors. "Glass Art Ai" has a large selection of products that combine high artistry and functionality, including "ISHIGAKI", which won the prefectural governor's award. Why don't you present an art Ryukyu glass whose expression changes with light to friends who love outdoors?


Seafoam glass_Ryukyu Glass Artist Studio

Uruma-shi | Ryukyu Glass Artisan Studio

Sea foam glass

Ryukyu Glass Artisan Kobo has a variety of Ryukyu glass products that express the nature of Okinawa. At the moment when the beautiful blue sea of Okinawa and the white sandy beach mix, the "Sea Foam Glass" expresses bubbles on the shore is drawn into the gradation from the deep sea color of Okinawa to the beautiful blue color transparent. The store is located in the central part of Okinawa Island and is close to Ishikawa IC, making it easy to access. You can also experience Ryukyu glass that can be enjoyed by families, and you can produce original Ryukyu glass such as glasses and plates that can be made in about 15 minutes.

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