Are there any convenience stores in Amami Oshima? Do they sell souvenirs?

Amami Oshima Island is a popular tourist destination.
It would be useful to know if there are any convenience stores so that you can find what you need when you need it.
Amami Oshima has both convenience stores that can be found all over Japan and local convenience stores that can only be found on Amami Oshima.
This article will introduce Amami Oshima's convenience stores by region.

Closest to the airport! "Shimanchu Mart Kasari Store" has a great selection of goods.

1240-4, Yoyasu, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map

Nearby spot: Amami Airport, Amami Park

Shimanchu Mart Kasari is a convenience store with a terrace overlooking the sea, located about 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport.It is said that locals often shop there, but it also has a variety of products that tourists would be glad to have.It has everything you need for swimming, shampoo and conditioner, contact lenses, etc.
It will help you if you forget something on your trip.

In addition, there is an excellent selection of delicious foods such as Amami-style lunch boxes and breads made in a special kitchen, gelato made in a local facility, and island specialties. There are also toilets and a coin-operated laundry.

Shimanchu Mart is a chain of stores located only on Amami Oshima Island. Click here for all stores except the Kasari store.All stores sell food, sundries, magazines, etc., and also have restrooms, rest areas, coin-operated laundries, and dry cleaning facilities.

• Shimanchu Mart Ishibashi：11-15, Naze Ishibashi-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map
• Shimanchu Mart Sumiyou：296-1, Oaza Yakushatsu, Sumiyou-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map

Familiar chain store, "FamilyMart Ryugo Store"

1098-1, Ura, Ryugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima, Japan　※Click to open Google Map

Nearby Spot: Heart Rock

Among the major convenience store chains that operate nationwide, FamilyMart is the only one that is also located in Amami Oshima. The basic concept of FamilyMart is the same as in other areas, but there are some unique features such as the sale of Amami Oshima sweets and Spam. E-net and Japan Post Bank ATMs are also available.

All except the Ryugo store are here. FamilyMart stores are concentrated in Naze, in the central part of Amami Oshima.

• FamilyMart Naze Minato-machi Store：11-1 Naze Minato-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map
• FamilyMart Naze Asani Store：29-4 Asani Shinmachi, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima Click to open Google Map
• FamilyMart Naze Okuma Store：4-1 Naze Asahimachi, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map
• FamilyMart Naze Hirata Store：1048-1, Naze Hirata-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map

Unique Product Lineup "i-Shop Naze Central Store"

2-1 Naze Saiwai-cho, Amami City ※Click to open Google Map

Nearby spot: Amami Museum

i-Shop Naze is a convenience store that operates in Kyushu, Okinawa and other areas. The Naze Central Store has a large selection of craft beer, freshly baked bread, and cup noodles like regular convenience stores. It also carries Nesari Chocolate, which is made without additives by a bean-to-bar chocolate maker using sugar cane from Amami.

All except the Naze Central store are here.

• i-Shop Hioki Store：457 Naze Hiramatsu-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map
• i-Shop Sadaoka Shoten：16 Aza-Ominato, Oaza-Koniya, Setouchi Town, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map

"123 Mart", open 24 hours a day.

10-8 Irifune-cho, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima ※Click to open Google Map

Nearby spot: Yani River Street

123 Mart is a 24-hour convenience store located just off Yanigawa Street, where many restaurants are located. At the entrance of the store, there is a large souvenir corner with sweets and local products of the island. There is also a family restaurant called "Joyfull" on the second floor.