iias Okinawa Toyosaki: Shopping center unpacking, transportation tax rebate, one-day itinerary!

iias Okinawa Toyosaki (イーアス) Shopping Center has survived the epidemic for three years, and finally welcomes foreign tourists to visit. They choose to settle in southern Okinawa. The diversification of merchant brands has become an index shopping mall. In addition, it is co-constructed with DMM Aquarium, suitable for novices Arrange a relay station for a one-day tour in the south. For relevant information and summary, please read this article, Let's Go. (shout)

iias Okinawa Toyosaki unpacking introduction

Gathering all famous Japanese brands

I like the bright shopping atmosphere as soon as I saw it. I went to the first floor to pick up the shopping cart. The space of the large shopping malls is very spacious. It is not cramped to push a baby stroller or a shopping cart. Those who want to buy replenishment can go to BIC CAMERA and Sapporo Cosmeceuticals , Daiso and AEON Style to visit and buy, the second floor has APPLE and various clothing brands, and the LOFT on the third floor is also a good place to buy.

A&W Burger enters

It started in the United States and the U.S. military base, coupled with the popularization of driving in the 70s, and the design of "drive-thru" to pick up meals without getting out of the car. A&W is very popular in Okinawa. We came here especially for the name, and we like freshly baked toast and onion rings. With French fries, the shop is decorated in a novel and clean way. After visiting the aquarium, let the little burgers come here for lunch and a little rest.

▲ It is cooked to order and the environment is clean and bright. It is highly recommended to bring children to dine.

▲ Make good use of "Okinawa Exclusive" and you can buy many local goodies from Okinawa.

▲ The bathing environment in Okinawa hotels is spacious, and we all buy bath balls for Little Hamburger.

Second option for Chinese food

The food street on the first floor is an open space. I ordered crepes as dessert for afternoon tea, and I also chose a hand-made coffee to match. The store also sells all kinds of coffee beans produced in Okinawa. Compared with the food streets in other shopping malls, I personally think that iias Okinawa Toyosaki is super clean, and those with children and elders can feel at ease and let them eat without necessarily insisting on going to restaurants.

▲ The food court on the first floor is also very good. We will have dinner here.

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium opened in 2020, and the third anniversary finally ushered in the visit of overseas tourists. When bringing children to Okinawa, not only can you get a lot of knowledge, but it is also one of the rain-preparation attractions in Okinawa. In addition, it is co-constructed and combined with shopping malls, as Okinawa For a one-day or half-day tour in the south, how to arrange and match the location of the hotel, organize it once for your reference. (🔎Ticket price and evaluation:KKday │ look)

Further reading▶ DMM Kariyushi Aquarium: 2023 Okinawa rain prepared attractions unboxing and information

▲ After finishing the trip to the aquarium, it’s time to start shopping!

▲ We like the shopping environment here, and it’s no problem to push a stroller.

iias Okinawa Toyosaki Tax Refund Procedures

Tax refund procedures in Japanese department stores are divided into "Tax Free" and "Tax Refund". The former directly exempts foreign tourists from shopping tax, such as cosmeceutical products, BIC CAMERA, Don Quijote (DON DON DONKI), etc., and will help customers package them properly. And it can only be opened after leaving the country. IIAs Okinawa Toyosaki mostly sells clothing, household items, etc., so Tax Refund is used. The store will settle the bill at the duty-paid price first. Please go to the tax refund counter to apply for tax refund. After the counter staff confirms the passport-related information, The tax will be refunded directly.

▲ There is also a foreign currency exchange machine on site.

▲ Parent-child amusement facilities, Little Burger’s favorite.

▲ There are so many good things to find in the Loft.

How to get to iias Okinawa Toyosaki

Public transportation

iias Okinawa Toyosaki is located in Tomigusaki City in the south of Okinawa, below Senaga Island, and the two are 10 minutes away by car. We take Ryukyu Bus No. 55 (Makiko Line) from Naha City Anli Station to Toyosaki Beautiful Sunshine Beach Front Station Get off the bus and cross the road to reach the aquarium building. The drive takes about 30-40 minutes.

On the return trip, wait at the stop sign in front of the aquarium, and take bus No. 98 (Ryudai Line) back to the vicinity of Anli Station, and this bus route runs through Okinawa Kokusai Street, which can also be used as a destination for the return trip.The official website of the aquarium has a comprehensive traffic guide, including bus routes, timetables, and pick-up and drop-off locations. It is an introduction in traditional Chinese, and those who want to take the bus can refer to it. (▶ I point)

Okinawa self-drive travel

If you drive there by yourself, I have compiled the Map Code below and you can navigate directly. Just park your car here. Parents with strollers should not squeeze into the bus. It is too hard. Make good use of self-driving travel!

iias Okinawa Toyosaki one-day tour itinerary

Visit the aquarium before noon, dine and go shopping at iias Okinawa Toyosaki Shopping Center. In the evening, the weather is not so hot, and then drive to Senaga Island to watch the sunset and sea view, and eat ice to cool off. One of the itinerary websites is to come to the aquarium in the afternoon. Next to Senaga Island, in the evening to Chatan American Village, taking a sightseeing bus is relatively compact, which is a good choice for non-drivers.

Recommended itinerary▶ Rado quick half-day tour｜DMM Kariyushi Aquarium・Sea Breeze Terrace・Chatan American Village

Related Reading ▶️Umikaji Terrace on Senaga Island: A self-driving trip to Okinawa for gourmet food and sunset views

iias Okinawa Toyosaki

• Address: 3-35 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku, Okinawa 901-0225 Japan
• Phone: +81 9884 06900
• Business hours: 10:00～21:00
• Official website: https://toyosaki.iias.jp/
• Map Code: 232 543 400*25