Kurima Island is a remote island floating off the coast of Yonaha Maehama Beach, one of Miyako Island's most beautiful beaches.
Just across the Kurima Bridge, this small island can be circled in about 30 minutes by car, yet it's home to a number of popular cafes.

This time, we'll be featuring popular smoothie shops, stylish cafes with a resort-like atmosphere, and much more...
Here are four cafes on Kurima Island that I can confidently recommend!

*The information in this text is current as of June 26, 2020.

1. AOSORA Parlor

A super popular smoothie shop with long lines of customers.
This shop offers smoothies made with carefully selected ingredients that are gentle on the body.
They offer over 30 different kinds! Since they make them to order, you can enjoy a fresh smoothie.

The most popular item is the "Mango Smoothie," made with mangoes from Miyako Island.
These 100% Miyako Island mangoes are sweet and delicious!

My personal recommendations are the Mango Lassi and Fluffy Girl!
The Mango Lassi is a yogurt smoothie made with plenty of mangoes from Miyako Island, and it's one of our two most popular menu items, along with the Mango Smoothie.

Fluffy Girl is a slightly unusual smoothie containing aloe vera and pink grapefruit jelly from Miyako Island.
It contains a whopping 2500mg of collagen! Great for beauty too ♪ And also as an apology to my overly sunburnt skin (lol)
There's also a general store on the same premises, so you can look for souvenirs while enjoying a smoothie.

■AOSORA Parlor Store Information
Address: 104-1 Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-76-3900
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 *Winter hours may vary. Closed on irregular days.
Menu
Miyako Island Mango Smoothie 650 yen
Fluffy Girl 550 yen

2. Island Tea House Yakka Yakka

Surrounded by unique island plants and hibiscus flowers, this stylish cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can fully enjoy the island's laid-back pace.
You can enjoy everything from meals to desserts.

The most popular item is the "Spicy Taco Rice with Plenty of Vegetables"! When you think of Okinawa, you think of "Taco Rice," right?

Personally, I also recommend the "Miyako Beef Rich and Flavorful Curry"!

This curry uses high-quality Miyako beef generously. It's rich and absolutely delicious! The included salad is a nice bonus too!

They also have a daily special menu, so you can choose your favorite meal depending on your mood.
In addition to meals, we also offer delicious desserts such as mangoes from Miyako Island and smoothies.

■Shima Chaya Yakka Yakka Store Information
Address: 126-3 Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-74-7205
Business hours: 11:30-18:00 Closed on Thursdays
Menu
Spicy taco rice with plenty of vegetables: 950 yen
Miyako beef rich and flavorful curry: 1,400 yen

3. Pani Pani

Among all the cafes on Kurima Island, this one offers the most resort-like atmosphere.
Believe it or not, there are no walls! The ground is all sand. It's the ultimate open-air space.

Their specialty is "caffè latte." And their caffè latte is huge!
I also appreciate the service of having the staff pour the milk right in front of me!
I highly recommend their rich and delicious cafe latte.

The menu features a wide variety of bread-based dishes, including sandwiches and pizzas, so you can enjoy choosing according to your mood.
My recommended dish is "Teriyaki-san".

This dish features homemade bread and juicy, delicious teriyaki pork belly.
We are closed during the winter months, on rainy days, and during typhoons.

■Pani Pani Store Information
Address: 126-3 Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-74-7205
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last order 16:00) Irregular holidays
*Closed on days with bad weather and during the winter.
Menu
Panipani Bread Sandwich Set: 780 yen

4. Fruits of Paradise

A restaurant run by a company that grows and sells mangoes and vegetables!
There is a dining area and a cafe area, and dishes made with local island vegetables, fruits, and seasonal ingredients are popular.

The most popular item on the menu is a luxurious parfait containing a whole ripe mango!
They also offer a wide variety of other options, including a daily special cake set.

Our recommended dish on the menu is the "Sautéed Island Vegetables and Miyako Black Wagyu Beef Steak Bowl."
The steak made with Kuroge Wagyu beef from Miyako Island is exquisite.
You can also enjoy the fresh taste of local island vegetables. The soup and appetizer are a nice bonus!

There's also a shop corner where you can buy original "Paradise Fruit" products such as jams, cakes, and jellies.
Furthermore, during the harvest season for vegetables and fruits, you can also buy organic vegetables and organic mangoes harvested on the farm at the store!
We can ship them, making them perfect as souvenirs.

■Paradise Fruit Store Information
Address: 476-1 Kurima, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-76-2991
Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last order 17:30) *Closed on Tuesdays from July 1, 2020
Menu
Ripe Mango Cafe: 2,150 yen
Paradise Original Special Mango Pudding 1,200 yen
Sautéed island vegetables and Miyako Black Wagyu beef steak bowl: 1,680 yen

5. Conclusion

Kurima Island is not only known for its beautiful Kurima Blue sea, but also for its collection of stylish cafes.
Nearby, you'll find scenic spots such as Maehama Beach and Ryugu Observatory.
Before or on your way back from sightseeing, be sure to visit the cafes we've introduced!
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