The Kerama blue sea stretches across Zamami Island. Located near the port, "Wayama Mozuku" is a popular restaurant on the island known by those in the know for its homemade mozuku soba noodles kneaded with locally produced mozuku seaweed. Perfect for lunch when visiting the island on a sightseeing trip, this restaurant is sure to make your trip even more memorable. The rustic and warm atmosphere of the restaurant is also attractive.
Recommended for
For mozuku lovers & health-conscious people
Those who like the local atmosphere of the island.
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A few minutes walk from the harbor, a diner where relaxed island time flows.
Wazan Kaiun is located a few minutes' walk from Zamami Port. Turn right at the only traffic light on the island, and you will see a wooden dining room with a relaxed appearance. There are several rustic tables, and the half-roomed restaurant is a comfortable space with sunlight streaming in. You can enjoy your meal while feeling the relaxing island time, unrelated to the hustle and bustle of the tourist area.
Mozuku soba, a unique dish from Zamami Island that makes the most of local ingredients.
The specialty is, of course, "mozuku soba. Fresh mozuku seaweed harvested on Zamami Island is kneaded into the noodles to create an addictive dish with a smooth texture and good elasticity. The medium size is a typical amount, and you can add more "mozuku" as a topping. The mozuku flavor is unmistakable and unique.
The chilled Mosozuku soba (buckwheat noodles), perfect for summer, is also excellent!
You can also enjoy healthy "mozuku gohan" (mozuku rice) (300 yen), so you can be fully satisfied with soba and rice. It has a gentle flavor that will soothe your body after a day at the beach.
Surrounding Facilities
Approximately 1 minute drive (several minutes walk) from Zamami Port
It is the gateway to the island and a convenient area where tourist information centers and bike rental stores are located.
5 minutes drive from Auma Beach
A popular beach with excellent transparency and a high encounter rate with sea turtles. The beauty of the sunset is also a must-see.
5 minutes drive from Kozamami Beach
The contrast between the white sand and blue ocean is beautiful, and it is also a popular snorkeling spot.
About 7 minutes by car from the Takatsukiyama Observatory
A spectacular spot with a panoramic view of the Kerama Islands. On a clear day, you can even see the islands in the distance.
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Mozuku soba (buckwheat noodles), served in the rustic atmosphere of a remote island just a few minutes' walk from the port of Zamami Island, is the perfect local delicacy to relieve travel fatigue. The homemade noodles made with a generous amount of local mozuku seaweed are healthy and smooth. Enjoying lunch with the blue Zamami blue on a sunny day is sure to be a memorable experience. Even if you eat it on a cold day, it has a camp feeling and is extremely tasty!
This is a place I want to stop by every time I visit Zamami!
Store Information
| Store Name | Wayama Mozuku |
| genre | Okinawa soba and mozuku seaweed dishes |
| budget | 〜1,000 yen |
| Business Hours | 11:00～14:30（L.O.14:00) |
| regular closing day | non-scheduled holiday |
| parking lot | ant |
| Payment Method | Cash, Paypay |
| address (e.g. of house) | 9, Zamami 9, Zamami Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3402, Japan |
| Web / SNS | Web site |
*This information is current as of the last update of the article. Check before you go!
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