Miyoshi Souvenir Shop: Souvenir shop, cafe and you can rent bicycles too!

What is Oshima island most famous for? What’s a good souvenir to take home from Oshima? For those of you pondering these questions, Miyoshi souvenir shop may just be the answer for you. This is the place where you can find a variety of gifts. You can also take a break here to satisfy any small appetite you may have and you can rent bicycles as well! Even when you arrive at Oshima early in the morning on the large ferry and are at a loss where to go, Miyoshi may be open to guide you how to enjoy Oshima.

A Complete Selection Of Oshima island’s Souvenirs

Some of the things that Oshima is known for includes mackerel, seaweed, Ashitaba leaves, Japanese Camellia (Tsubaki) oil, Camellia petal dye, the list of goodies goes on and on. But, where best to purchase these things you may think. Our advice? When in doubt come down to the Miyoshi Souvenir Shop.
Just two minutes from Motomachi Port, this shop stocks every type of souvenir imaginable that the island has to offer.

In particular, fabric dyed with camellia petal is a rarity that’s hard to come by. Here, they stock a variety of pieces made by the Ashitaba Factory, a multi-award winning manufacturer. Ms. Tomioka is a member of a team that has worked on enhancing the process of dyeing Camellia petals to a level so high as to warrant its current award winning status. Ms. Tomioka, a seasoned expert in the field, often gets invited overseas to receive awards. As the undiluted solution is made using undamaged petals, it’s a procedure that requires a lot of diligence, but the resulting outcome is incredibly delicate and vivid. No two Camellia dyes are the same. Each and every one of these colourful dyed fabrics is unique. Find one to perfectly match your taste.

Another item worth hunting down at this store is the Oshima-yaki. As these are not produced in such large quantities any more, consider yourself lucky if you come across one.

Other available products include Camellia oil of various brands, local snacks, and a large selection of other products.

A cafe where you can relax, enjoy a coffee, some ice cream or fried potatoes

If you need a break, you might want to sit down and have a cup of coffee or enjoy a sweet or savoury snack. Miyoshi Souvenir Shop also features a cafe and serves not only coffee, but also ice cream or even freshly made french fries. If you missed out on lunch and restaurants are closed, you can come here and enjoy a snack.

Rent a bike and cycle along the seaside!

Another activity worth trying on Oshima island is cycling. Miyoshi Souvenir Shop also rents out bikes. Set out from here and head towards the ocean and mountains. It’s invigorating to cycle through nature on a bike.
You can choose to rent the bike from as little as 2 hours to the entire day. Pick what’s best for you and try it out on your next trip to Oshima. Our favourite time of day for cycling is late afternoon, when you can catch the sun setting in the ocean whilst you bike. The view is beautiful beyond belief. Really, don’t miss out on cycling when you’re here.