Excitement is brewing here as Costco in Okinawa opened its doors on August 24, 2024! The beloved American retail giant known for its bulk goods and unbeatable prices is located in the southern part of the island in Nanjo, only about a 35-minute drive from Kadena.
As with most Costco warehouses, this location offers a food court, gas station, tire center, pharmacy, optometry department, and hearing aid center. The Costco in Okinawa is open 7 days a week, from 10:00-20:00.
The Costco in Okinawa Membership
Costco memberships are worldwide, so if you arrive to the island with your US Costco membership, you can use it here! However, the Japan membership fees are significantly less than the states – about $30 for Gold Star.
If you are interested in signing up for a membership, head to Costco Japan’s website. The Executive Gold Star annual fee is 9,900 yen and the Gold Star annual fee is 4,840 yen. You can register online and pay at the warehouse. Keep in mind – as of the date of this article, Costco Japan only accepts Mastercard or yen at checkout. They also offer a Costco Global Credit Card (Mastercard). If you need cash, there is an ATM located in the tire center.
The Costco in Okinawa Products
The Costco in Okinawa offers a variety of Kirkland Signature brand items as well as exclusive Japanese products. You’ll find their coveted rotisserie chickens for 899 yen (less than half the cost of a chicken at the commissary) and KS toilet paper and paper towels. Additionally, they have all the usual product departments – clothing, outdoor, holiday, vitamins, toiletry products, alcohol, batteries, electronics, jewelry etc.
The fruit and eggs were the most exciting. Berries are almost impossible to come by (and if you do, they’re incredibly expensive). Blackberries and raspberries galore! The eggs were 20 for about $1.30.
If you’re curious about specifics, join the Okinawa Costco Finds Facebook group!
Our haul on August 25, 2024!
For locals and military families, the opening of Costco in Okinawa will be a game-changer for groceries.
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Kaily Watson is an Air Force spouse living in Okinawa with her husband and 4 cats. She is a criminal defense and insurance bad faith paralegal working remotely for two law firms based in Washington. Kaily is a master’s degree holder in legal studies and has a passion for advocacy.
The Watsons arrived to Okinawa in September 2023 and have been enjoying every second. Snorkeling, coffee tasting, and shopping are some of her favorite things to do.
