The Yamamoto Store

Building 8

Also known as the Monkeypod Store c.1925. First built in 1898, the Yamamoto Store was once the oldest commercial building in Kōloa. The site housed a general grocery and liquor store leased by a man named Yamashiroya, commonly known as Yamaka. Starting in 1915, a single gas pump was added to the operation.

Also known as the Monkeypod Store c.1925. First built in 1898, the Yamamoto Store was once the oldest commercial building in Kōloa. The site housed a general grocery and liquor store leased by a man named Yamashiroya, commonly known as Yamaka. Starting in 1915, a single gas pump was added to the operation.

In the early 1920s, the namesake Yamamoto family took over the business and also sold food and general merchandise while living next door. Howard Yamamoto planted the Monkeypod Tree on the Waikomo Stream side, previously named Kōloa Stream, and the store soon became a favorite gathering place for locals to chat and buy snacks.

The structure was completely renewed in 1983 with a store closely matching the original, to house the unique shops in residence today.

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