12 Recommended Okinawa Ice Creams! Introducing Popular Local Ice Creams Like Blue Seal and Convenience Store Items

Must-Try Foods on Your Okinawa Trip!
The Appeal of Regional Ice Cream and Convenience Store-Exclusive Flavors

In OkinawaRed Sweet Potatoand ... andshekwashaThere are many local ice cream flavors that make the most of the island’s bounty, such as these.

In this article, we'll give you a roundup of all the ice creams you'll definitely want to try during your trip to Okinawa—from the classic Blue Seal to limited-edition items available at convenience stores and authentic ice cream that can only be enjoyed at company-owned stores.

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Why Okinawa Ice Cream Is Famous

Okinawan ice cream is gaining popularity thanks to flavors like red sweet potato and shikuwasa,brown cane sugarThat's because it makes generous use of ingredients unique to the island.

Here, we’ll briefly introduce its features.

What are the characteristics of Okinawan ice cream?

A characteristic of Okinawan ice cream is that ingredients unique to Okinawa are used in the ice cream!

For example, mango, shikwasa, red sweet potato, brown sugar, etc,Blessings of Nature in OkinawaYou can feel it!

Ranking of popular flavors of Okinawan ice cream

All of the popular ice cream flavors in Okinawa are rich in local character!

If you come to Okinawa, you must try it!
Blue Seal ice cream

Blue Seal Ice Cream in Okinawa is available in many locations.I'm sure I'll see them.Ice cream store!

The ice cream made with fresh Okinawan ingredients is well known for its unique local flavor!

Blue Seal store (Chatan American Village).
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【Departure from Naha/Hitatan / Northern Sightseeing】 Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goden→Manzamo→Hitatan American Village 《Only benefit for this site: Okinawa sweets included》（No.180）.開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours7,480 yen

Sightseeing Bus Tour (D Course)★Tropical Dream Center→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzakage→American Village 《Only benefit for this site: Okinawa sweets included》（No.181）.開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manza-Mao→Uratan American Village→Dinner at Urashima (No.236)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours12,980 yen

Blue Seal Okinawa Limited Ice Cream Flavor

Blue Seal's Okinawa-exclusive ice cream flavors include "Shikuwasa" and "Brown Sugar," among others, andOkinawa Cultureand ... andnatural featuresAll of them make you feel the

Among Blue Seal products, the one that's particularly popular is,A flavor made with red sweet potatoes from Okinawa PrefectureIt is.

The natural sweetness of red sweet potatoes, and,Smooth textureThat's what makes it so appealing—it's a dish that really captures the essence of Okinawa.

In addition to the company-owned stores located throughout the prefecture, you can also find it at convenience stores and supermarkets, so it’s great that you can easily give it a try.

What to expect when visiting Blue Seal Ice Cream Store

Blue Seal ice cream stores are very popular, especiallyCrowded during tourist seasonTo do!

When you visit, be sure to avoid peak hours and allow plenty of time!

Blue Seal store (Chatan American Village).
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Naha/Northern Sightseeing] 1-Day Bus Tour B-2 Course☆Churaumi Aquarium & Tropical Dream Center & Manzamo & Bise Fukugi Namiki & American Village Sightseeing Tour《Including Okinawa soba lunch and admission fee》（No.723開始時間8:10-19:10所要時間Approx. 10-11 hours8,900 yen

Naha / Chatan] 360-degree panoramic view! Sightseeing in Chatan American Village by Open Top Bus☆Exhilarating drive to feel the sea breeze & free time to explore (No.732)開始時間12:20 - 15:30所要時間Approx. 180 min.2,500 yen →directional marker or indicator2,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manza-Mao→Uratan American Village→Dinner at Urashima (No.236)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours12,980 yen

Local Ice Creams Available at Convenience Stores and Supermarkets in Okinawa

Convenience Stores and Supermarkets in OkinawaTo,Local ManufacturerA wide variety of local ice cream flavors from various regions are lined up here.

Stop by between sightseeing trips to enjoy some authentic Okinawan flavors.

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Naha/Northern Sightseeing] 1-Day Bus Tour A Course☆Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Manzamo Island, Nago Pineapple Park《with admission ticket & red potato tart benefit》（No.721開始時間8:15~18:15所要時間Approx. 10~11 hours7,000 yen

One-Day Bus Tour D Course☆Okinawa World & Shurijo Park/Senaga Island Umikazi Terrace《Including entrance fee to Okinawa World, with automatic voice guidance》（No.720）開始時間8:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 to 9 hours6,000 yen

Naha] Visit the World Heritage Site by double-decker bus without a roof! Shurijo Park" Course ☆ 360-degree panoramic sightseeing with a great sense of openness 《Shurijo Castle admission ticket included》（No.731）.開始時間9:10-11:40所要時間Approx. 140 min.2,500 yen →directional marker or indicator2,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Okashi Goten Red Sweet Potato Tart Ice Cream

This ice cream is a collaboration with “Okashi Goten’s Red Sweet Potato Tart,” a classic Okinawan souvenir.

Custard-flavored ice cream with crushed cookies is layered with red sweet potato-flavored ice creamA Luxurious DishThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

It's popular because you can enjoy the authentic flavor of a red sweet potato tart in ice cream form.

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【Departure from Naha/Hitatan / Northern Sightseeing】 Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour with Churaumi Aquarium Ticket (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goden→Manzamo→Hitatan American Village 《Only benefit for this site: Okinawa sweets included》（No.180）.開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours7,480 yen

Sightseeing Bus Tour (D Course)★Tropical Dream Center→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manzakage→American Village 《Only benefit for this site: Okinawa sweets included》（No.181）.開始時間8:35 / 9:05 / 9:45
*Varies depending on the boarding location.所要時間Approx. 11 hours6,980 yen

Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manza-Mao→Uratan American Village→Dinner at Urashima (No.236)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours12,980 yen

Aragaki Chinsuko Ice Cream

This is an ice cream bar created in collaboration with "Aragaki Chinsuko," a long-established confectionery shop in Okinawa.

Rich, salty vanilla ice cream,Crumbled ChinsukoYou can enjoy a taste that’s somehow nostalgic, with [ingredient] mixed in.

This is a product I’d especially recommend to fans of chinsuko.

Shikuwasa Ice Bar

This is a refreshing sorbet made with shikuwasa juice, a specialty of Okinawa.

With a tangy flavorWith its refreshing taste, it’s perfect for cooling off on a hot day.

It's also popular as a palate cleanser when you've had a series of sweet ice creams.

Nago Higashi Shokudo Zenzai Bar

A popsicle version of “zenzai,” a classic summer dessert from Okinawa,A One-of-a-Kind ItemIt is.

Zenzai-flavored shaved ice and red beans are wrapped in condensed milk-flavored Lacto Ice.

You can easily enjoy the gentle sweetness of brown sugar and red beans in an ice pop.

Anpanman Ice Pop

This is a long-standing bestseller produced by Okinawa Meiji Dairy and available exclusively in Okinawa.

Milk-flavored ice cream paired with chocolate sauce, with a subtleThe scent of coconut...is playing.

It's a true staple at convenience stores and supermarkets in Okinawa, andWith PrizesThat's another thing I like about it.

Dokin-chan Ice Pop

This product was introduced as a sister product to the Anpanman Ice Bar.

Inside the strawberry milk-flavored ice cream,Condensed Milk-Flavored White ChocolateIt contains sauce.

The cute packaging is also popular, making it a great choice for trips with children.

Ender Orange Ice Pop

This is a collaborative product with "A&W," a popular fast-food chain in Okinawa.

A&W'sOrange DrinkAn ice pop with a crunchy, shaved-ice-like texture, made using [ingredient] as a base.

Since this is a limited-quantity release, be sure to pick one up if you see it! ☆

Enjoy at Specialty Stores and Company-Owned Locations
Authentic Ice Cream & Gelato

It’s a little different from the ice cream you find at convenience stores—it’s the kind of quality you’d expect from a specialty shop.Authentic tastePlease give it a try.

Here, we’ll introduce some recommended shops that are easy to stop by on the main island of Okinawa.

If you're planning a dessert tour, renting a car is recommended.
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Compact Class Car Rental S】Compact Class Car《Maximum 5 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system 【Including Exemption and Wide Compensation】(No.r-3)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable6,400 yen

Naha Airport Transfer Service/Limousine/Ginowan/Hitatani] ◆Jumbo hire car (for 3 to 9 persons) ◆Airport to Chubu Hotel Pick-up Course (No.r-12)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Varies depending on pick-up/drop-off location27,000 yen

Naha Airport Transfer Service/Limousine/Yomitan Village, Onna Village South] ◆Jumbo hire car (for 3 to 9 persons) ◆Airport to Chubu Hotel Pick-up Course (No.r-13)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Varies depending on pick-up/drop-off location27,000 yen

Shioya (Ma-su-ya) Snow Salt Soft-Serve Ice Cream
(Naha, Kokusai-dori)

At "Shioya," a specialty salt shop located on Kokusai Street,Snow Salt from Miyako IslandSoft-serve ice cream made with [ingredient] is a local specialty.

The subtle saltiness brings out the sweetness of the milk.

The store shelves are lined with a variety of salts, and one of the appealing aspects is that you can enjoy customizing your toppings to your liking.

Uruma Gelato (Uruma City)

This is a popular gelato shop located in Uruma City.

Red sweet potatoes, golden sweet potatoes, basil, salt, awamori, and more,Ingredients from Uruma CityWe offer a variety of flavors made with [ingredient].

With over a dozen flavors always available, the products are popular for their taste, which is made with a focus on natural ingredients.

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Okinawa/Uruma City/1 hour] OK from 4 years old! Recommended for beginners♪ Parasailing 100m Experience Course (No.259)開始時間(1) 8:40 (2) 9:50 (3) 11:10 (4) 13:10 (5) 14:20 (6) 15:40所要時間1 hour6,000 yen

Okinawa/Uruma City/2 hours] OK from 4 years old! Parasailing 100m & 3 kinds of popular marine tubes☆Enjoy the sea and the sky with this special set (Cancellation free until 2 days before) (No.279)開始時間8:40 / 9:50 / 11:10 / 13:10 / 14:20 (*Only from May to the end of October)所要時間2 hrs.13,000 yen

Yambaru Gelato Main Store (Ginowan City)

This is a shop in Ginowan City that specializes in gelato and macarons.

Grew up in the Yanbaru region in northern Okinawa IslandFruits and HerbsWe carefully select and use these ingredients.

Be sure to try our gelato, which is renowned for being just as good as what you’d find in Italy itself.

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Let's catch the colorful fish of Okinawa! From 0 years old to participate OK, with photo data (No.285)開始時間7:30 / 8:00 / 8:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30所要時間2-5 hours45,800 yen

Okinawa Main Island, Ginowan/3.5 hours] C-card required! Small Group Boat Diving Tour ★One to Four Dives to Choose From 《Comes with Free Transportation / One Person OK》 (No.700)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:30-16:00
*Start and end times may vary depending on the number of bottles.所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours11,800 yen

Snorkeling in a small group☆5-minute boat ride to the coral reef! Free on-board photo shooting and equipment (No.739)開始時間: 9:50–11:00 / 11:20–13:00 / 13:20–14:30 / 14:50–16:00 / 16:20–17:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,000 yen

Ice Cream Café Ark (Motobu Town)

"Ice Cream Café Ark," located in Motobu Town, is,Spectacular Views and Ice CreamIt's a popular café where you can enjoy [...].

From the five-story observation deck, you can see Ie Island and Minna Island.360-Degree PanoramaThe view opens up.

We also recommend stopping by here while visiting the Churaumi Aquarium!

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Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goten→Manza-Mao→Uratan American Village→Dinner at Urashima (No.236)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours12,980 yen

Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goden→Manzamo→Uratan American Village→Okinawa Local Cuisine Dinner (No.235)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours11,230 yen

Naha/Northern Sightseeing/Dinner included] Sightseeing Bus Tour (Course C)★Churaumi Aquarium→Kouri Island→Gokashi-Goden→Manza-Mao→Toya American Village→Dinner at Seafood House Pier 54 (No.233)開始時間Varies depending on the meeting place.所要時間Approx. 12 hours12,880 yen

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Okinawa Ice Cream

summary

Okinawan ice cream is characterized by flavors that make the most of local specialties, all of which are worth trying at least once!

In addition to ice cream, you can also enjoy sweets such as shaved ice and zenzai, so be sure to check out these stores for a stop on your trip to Okinawa.

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