SweetsKokusai-dori
Beni-imo (purple sweet potato) tarts
紅いもタルト
Purple sweet potato tarts — Okinawa's classic gift.
Where to buyOkashi Goten Kokusai-dori Matsuo ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Central Naha, Okinawa · 2
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Shopping complexCentral Naha
San-A Naha Main Place
サンエー那覇メインプレイス
A large mall in Naha's new city center where you can buy Okinawan sweets at supermarket prices.
PotteryCentral Naha
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
壺屋やちむん通り
A stone-paved street of workshops and shops for Okinawan 'yachimun' pottery.
Local products & gift ideas
3 gifts to bring home from Okinawa and where to buy them · Central Naha first
SweetsKokusai-dori
Chinsuko
ちんすこう
Traditional Ryukyu cookies baked with lard, in salt and brown sugar flavors.
Where to buyArakaki Chinsuko Honpo ↗
FoodMiyako Island
Yukishio (Snow Salt)
雪塩
Fine salt made from Miyako Island seawater, plus salt sweets and ice cream.
Where to buyYukishio Museum (Miyako Island) ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.