Picking "sea grapes" on Izena Island (limited weekday plan)
Sea grape cultivation is carried out around the Izena Fishery Cooperative's direct sales office.
You can try your hand at picking sea grapes at the aquaculture facility.
We will give you a 30g bag of salt water pickled sea grapes as a souvenir.
Tastings will be available for purchase.
*Please do not contact the facility directly; instead, please complete the registration process at the Izena Island Tourism Association office.
Basic Information
| Spot Name | Izena Fishery Cooperative Sea Grape Land Farm |
| Location | 643 Izena Village, Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 905-0604 |
| Business hours and holidays | Morning Session (10:00-12:00) Duration 30 min. Afternoon session (1:00-3:00 p.m.) Duration 30 min. Closed: Saturday, Sunday and national holidays |
| Access | 5 minutes drive from Nakada Port |
| Reception | Izena Island Tourism Association *Advance reservations required ✆0980-45-2435/Official LINE |
| Charge | per person: 1,500 yen (1~10 persons) *Payment can be made in cash or via cashless methods at the Tourism Association counter. |
| parking lot | Free parking space available on site |
| equipment | Direct sales, rest area, restrooms |
| remarks | Please be sure to make your reservation with the Izena Island Tourism Association. |
| inquiry | 0980-45-2475 (Izena Island Tourism Association, General Incorporated Association) |
| Map of the Experience Facilities | View in Google Maps |
Q&A
Do I need an appointment to visit?
Advance reservations are recommended as much as possible, even for individuals. Reservations are especially required for groups (up to 10 people).
Can I bring my children?
Yes. This is a great learning experience for children as they get to pick the super-precious sea grapes.
What is the estimated length of stay?
It usually takes about 30 minutes to be guided through the whole process.
