Ishigaki stores you definitely have to visit and you will never want to leave.
Ryukyu Shinju Co., LTD - Kabira flagship store
Located in Kabira Bay, which is a national monument for its natural beauty, Ryukyu Shinju’s flagship store has the most extensive collection of fine pearl jewelry in Okinawa. The company, which was founded in the early 1950s, is credited with being the first in the world to succeed in culturing the black pearl.
Ryukyu Pearl Co., LTD - Downtown Ishigaki
Across from the ferry terminal, you’ll find this shop among other boutiques, restaurants, and drinking bars.
Ryukyu Pearl Co., LTD - Airport store
There’s never a bad time to buy a black pearl piece, even if it’s on your way from one place to the next. Check out this small, but versatile selection of black and freshwater pearl designs which cater to a range of budgets.
Thinga-ra
Perhaps Ishigaki’s finest art gallery, you’ll find deep-sea treasures in this shop priced higher than a fine sports car. We’re talking rare coral pieces! You’ll also find affordable art here, both practical and luxurious.
Teshigoto Ya
A ka-wa-i (cute) Mom and Pop shop nestled among the seasonally bustling downtown of Ishigaki, you’ll find all the best locally-crafted treasures here.
You I
Centered in Ishigaki’s major tourist shopping destination, Euglena Mall, this shop features trendy items with emphasis on native island art. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a loved-one, you’ll be sure to find something unforgettable here.
Cu-co
The sister store to Thinga-Ra, this airport gift shop offers Ishigaki “best-sellers” to folks during their first and last minutes on the island.