About Onna-no-Eki Nakaikui Market! Take a relaxing break at the roadside station in Onna Village, where the blue cave is an attraction!

What is Women's Station Nakaikui Market?

Have you ever visited a roadside station?

A roadside station is a facility established by a municipality that combines the functions of a rest stop and a commercial facility such as a direct sales shop and restaurant, and acts like a service area on a public road.

As of 2020, there are nearly 1,200 roadside stations throughout Japan, and their size and services vary from roadside station to roadside station.

Especially in recent years, the number of media features on TV and in magazines has increased, and some places have become major tourist attractions and generate a lot of revenue.

Today, we are in the midst of a roadside station boom, and many of you reading this article may have actually been there or have visited many of them.

There are several such roadside stations in Okinawa Prefecture.

This time, we will focus on Onna-no-Eki Nakai Kui Market, a popular facility in Onna Village (Onna-mura), one of the most popular tourist resorts on the main island of Okinawa.

Nakayukui" is a word meaning "rest," and is a perfect name for a roadside station.

In this issue, we would like to take a closer look at the charms of Onna no Eki Nakai Kui Ichiba.

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

Let us start with access.

The address of the facility is 1656-9 Aza-Nakadomari, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture.

If you are traveling by rental car from Naha Airport, it takes about one hour on National Route 58.

If using the Okinawa Expressway, get off at the Ishikawa IC and drive about 45 minutes from Prefectural Road 75 via National Road 58.

If you are traveling from within Onna Village, entering the address into your rental car's navigation system will be reliable.

If you are traveling by local bus from Naha Airport, get off at "Renaissance Hotel Mae" and walk for less than 10 minutes.

Attractions of Roadside Stations

A place called a roadside station. Anyway, it is a spot that should be called a collection of countless attractions.

In particular, Naka-yukui Market is a roadside station located in a tourist area, and is characterized by its many points of interest that offer a tropical travel experience and a very high level of fulfillment.

First, let's check out such elements unique to Okinawa.

One of the most popular events held at the facility is Eisa, a traditional Okinawan dance performed on a deck facing the inland sea.

The sight of the youth groups from Onna, Atuso, Maeganiku, Shioya, Kina, and other areas performing eisa with their own enthusiasm, changing each day, is a typical sight at the Nakayukui Market.

Also, plants are often found for sale at roadside stations, and the same is true at Nakayukui Market.

However, since this is Okinawa, the plants for sale are all unique to the subtropical climate.

The sight of rare plants and flowers for sale gives visitors the feeling of a tropical journey, even though it is an indoor facility.

In addition, as a special care unique to a tourist destination, we are happy to provide insta-spots and insta-frames in our facilities.

The Nakaikui Market is a facility that overflows with the spirit of hospitality.

 

Lots of stores

In addition to the sales space at Onna-no-Eki Nakaikui Market, there are numerous tenants from all over the prefecture.

There are as many as 10 restaurants in the area, and they offer a wide variety of food styles and genres.

The lineup features a large selection of restaurants, from those that remind us of Okinawa's traditional food culture to those that offer photogenic meals that are designed to be Instagram-worthy.

It is just like a theme park, where you can enjoy a wide variety of activities in one place, so why not visit Onna Village?

 

A wide variety of special products

One of the main attractions of roadside stations located throughout Japan is the ability to purchase local specialties.

Onna-no-eki Nakaikui Market also sells a wide variety of specialty products unique to Okinawa.

Popular for its local flavor and affordable price of 380 yen, lilikoi candies are rich in flavor and made with passion fruit from Onna Village.

Because it is candy, it lasts for a long time, and its size in a can makes it easy to carry around.

It is a very popular souvenir, so be sure to check it out.

Jam made from dragon fruit and mangoes is another specialty that is typical of the tropical island of Okinawa.

Dragon fruit, in particular, is a fruit that we do not have many opportunities to come into contact with on the mainland, so it is nice to be able to taste it easily in the form of jam.

This product can be used in a variety of situations, such as spreading it on bread, or adding it to yogurt or tea.

Seasonings are also popular as products that will last for a long time, and many people buy kohlra goose, famous for being added to soki soba, and Okinawan salt to take home.

Another popular product that should not be missed is Awamori, a locally brewed sake made from rice and black rice malt.

Awamori is classified as a distilled spirit and is a high strength shochu, but it is most commonly mixed with water or soda and is very easy to drink.

Nakaikui Market also offers a wide selection of products, making it a convenient place for gift-giving.

We recommend that you purchase several kinds for your own consumption and compare them.

 

Ideal for driving course

The main island of Okinawa is an elongated shape stretching from northeast to southwest, giving the impression of being larger than it is in area.

Since it tends to take quite a long time to travel around the island, rental cars are the basic method of transportation for sightseeing.

Of course, the scenery is spectacular, and many spots offer views of the emerald green sea, making the drive less arduous, but even so, long drives tend to be tiring.

Not only in Okinawa, but for long drives, the key to enjoying a safe and secure trip is to find a rest stop along the way that has a large parking lot and is easily accessible.

In this respect, Onna-no-eki Nakaikui Market could not be a more perfect spot.

The parking space at Nakaikui Market is more than adequate for 133 vehicles, including five for large vehicles.

Parking spaces for people with disabilities are properly provided, and restrooms are available both inside and outside the store, making it an environment that goes above and beyond.

The ATMs are also a nice feature when traveling, and can be relied upon in times of emergency.

Stores to stop by

It is always nice to have a bakery at a roadside station, and here, the island's freshly baked bakery, Atikoko, is firmly established.

At Atikoko, the burger with Okinawa's specialty agu pork cutlet in between is very popular.

The store, called Ryu-pin, offers shaved ice decorated with tropical fruits, and the colorful shades of mango and dragon fruit make for great photos!

At Hama-no-ie, a direct sales store selling marine products, in addition to sushi and seafood rice bowls, you can enjoy the unique Okinawan squid soup, and a luxurious dish of lobster and mussels grilled with sea urchin sauce is also a specialty.

Of course, there is also the Ongai Ongai Soba Restaurant "Pipara," which specializes in Okinawa soba, a major staple of Okinawan cuisine, and sells a wide variety of soki soba.

Another very popular restaurant, Curry Sabira, specializing in particular curry, is also very popular, and the curry served in the hot weather is full of refreshment.

There is a wide selection of snacks, including Okinawan doughnuts called sataa andagi, Okinawan-style fish paste shops, and take-out stores offering savory grilled pig's feet.

Moreover, there is a full lineup of sweets, so the fact that you can cover the full range of Okinawan gourmet foods at this single facility is a major attraction.

After stopping by Onna no Eki Nakaikui Market, take part in an activity!

And the best thing about Nakayukui Market is that it is located in Onna Village.

Onna Village is one of the best tourist destinations in all of Okinawa Prefecture, with a wide variety of tourist attractions within the village limits alone.

Since the area is located along the west coast, there are many beaches where you can enjoy activities and have a variety of fun, which is what Okinawa is all about.

We recommend that you use Narakui Market as a base from which to rest, eat, and visit various spots.

 

Enjoy a comfortable trip with a rental car!

We'll also make reservations in advance for car rentals, which fill up quickly!

↓Click here for more information.

 

Two tours that can be enjoyed in the evening

When participating in tours where you can have lunch and enjoy activities at Nakaikui Market, most of the tours are offered after midday or in the evening.

Here we have selected two highly recommended tours that can be enjoyed in the evening.

We hope you will find it useful for your trip to Onna Village!

 

Beginners welcome! Blue Cave Snorkel Course

This tour allows you to enjoy snorkeling into the sparkling blue ocean at the Blue Cave, one of the most popular tourist spots in Onna Village.

The program is labeled as "beginners welcome," and the careful instructional system for inexperienced snorkelers will help them learn to snorkel smoothly.

In the rich waters of the cave, colorful corals and lovely tropical fish can be seen.

This tour is sure to leave you deeply moved by the beauty of nature.

 

Sunset SUP

Onna Village is an area along the west coast of the main island, so its geographical location is characterized by an unobstructed view west of the ocean.

This sunset SUP tour is a great way to watch the fiery tropical sunset as it sets beyond the horizon while enjoying the popular SUP activity of walking on the water.

The sensation of being rocked by the waves on the orange-colored sea is very magical and will surely relax you to the deepest parts of your body and soul!

 

summary

We hope you enjoyed our introduction of Onna Village's popular roadside station, Nakayukui Market.

It is no exaggeration to say that Naka Yukui Market is the best place to experience the charms of Okinawa condensed into a single experience.

If you are traveling to the main island of Okinawa, please visit during your drive!