A complete guide to restaurants on Yonaguni Island to avoid becoming a "food refugee"! Introduced by area!

How should I eat on Yonaguni Island?

I am looking forward to your trip to Yonaguni Island!

Surrounded by crystal clear waters and magnificent nature, Yonaguni Island offers an extraordinary and relaxing experience.

The best part of a trip to Yonaguni Island is theMeals."I think I'll make love to you.

However, because of its location at the westernmost tip of Japan, people often wonder, "What kind of stores are there? Are they open at night? It is also true that many people feel uneasy!

This article is a complete guide to restaurants and eateries on Yonaguni Island to help you avoid becoming a "food refugee" so that you can make the most of your time on Yonaguni Island and make your meal a memorable one.

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Gourmet Situation in Yonaguni Island

Before visiting the restaurants on Yonaguni Island, we will first take a look at the island's unique cuisine and dining areas.Basic InformationKeep the following in mind!

Knowing this will make your choice of restaurant more enjoyable and smooth!

Click here for a quick list of restaurants on Yonaguni Island!

What are the must-try gourmet foods unique to Yonaguni Island?

If you come to Yonaguni Island, you must try it,Fresh seafood and ingredients unique to the islandThis is a gourmet meal using

Swordfish, in particular, is a specialty of the island, so much so that a swordfish fishing tournament is held every year, and you can taste it in various dishes such as sashimi and steaks☆.

Other not-to-be-missed dishes include dishes made with chomeiso, which is said to be good for nourishment, and "Donan," awamori produced at the westernmost brewery in Japan!

Introducing Yonaguni Island restaurants by area!

This article will introduce restaurants on Yonaguni Island, divided into four areas: "Near the Airport," "Sonai," "Kubura," and "Higawa.

There are many attractive stores in every area, and it is efficient to choose stores according to your place of stay and sightseeing plans!

You can easily come and go with a rental car or a sightseeing cab.

To avoid becoming a "food refugee" in Yonaguni Island
The Complete Guide

The most important thing to keep in mind when traveling to Yonaguni Island is that you may become a "food refugee"!

To avoid a "not a single store is open..." situation, be sure to keep the following points in mind!

Reservations are required!
Many temporary closures, so call ahead of time to confirm.

As the official website of the Yonaguni Tourist Association repeatedly informs us, "Dinner must be reserved in advance.Basic "Reservations Required".Most of the stores in the

Furthermore, it is not uncommon for the restaurant to close temporarily and without notice due to weather conditions such as typhoons, ship cancellations, or for the owner's own reasons.

Regular holidays vary from store to store! Individual confirmation is required.

Rather than a concentration of holidays on certain days of the week,Regular holidays vary widely from store to store!

Some stores are closed on Mondays, some are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and some are even closed temporarily, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Area near the airport

The following is a list of stores in the area near the airport!

Located near the airport, this restaurant is recommended for those who want to eat after arrival and before departure☆.

Yonaguni Island Munumbu Kitchen" (formerly Yonaguni Island Cafe&Bar Munumbu Terrace)

You can enjoy a variety of dishes such as swordfish shabu-shabu and course meals that use a variety of island ingredients.

Another key point is that, unusually for Yonaguni Island, the restaurant is not closed on regular holidays and can be reserved in advance via the Internet!

The Yonaguni Island Munbu Kitchen is a surefire way to avoid becoming a food refugee on Yonaguni Island!

Basic Information on Yonaguni Island Munbu Kitchen

Address:4350-45, Yonaguni, Yonaguni Town, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan
Phone:050-5482-5933
Official website:Yonaguni Island Munbu Kitchen
Business days: No regular holidays
Hours of Operation:11:00-22:00
Reservations: by phone or online
Payment methods: cash, credit card, QR, e-money

Yonaguni Island/Dinner] Limited time offer! Superb shabu-shabu with seasonal Yonaguni Island swordfish in special broth 《Set of local thistle noodles and rice porridge for the finish》（No.17)開始時間18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30所要時間Approximately 1.5 hours6,900 yen

Yonaguni Island/Dinner】Staff recommendation☆Okinawan Agu pork shabushabu-shabu course with special broth《Finish with local thistle noodles》With star gazing♪ (No.8)開始時間18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours5,900 yen

Yonaguni Island/Dinner】When in doubt, try this! Japan's westernmost starry sky BBQ course☆Taste BBQ skewers filled with island ingredients and special seasonings! (No.9)開始時間18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen

MARLIN Cafe

This café offers casual coffee and light meals in a brightly lit restaurant with a view of the Yonaguni Airport runway.

It is a very convenient place to relax upon arrival or before departure, with a wide variety of menu items ranging from Yonaguni Soba and Chomeiso Soba to hamburgers, fried Tatsuta, and more.

Sonai Area

The Sonai area, the center of Yonaguni Island, is home to stores loved by the locals.

Be sure to check out these great spots for a meal or a break☆.

Restaurant "Ureshiya Kuyuki

This restaurant offers home-style cuisine using fresh seafood and island vegetables from Yonaguni Island.
Set menus using a variety of seasonal island ingredients, locally popular Yonaguni soba (buckwheat noodles), and grilled fish with butter are available,
The gentle flavor that makes the most of the quality of the ingredients is appealing.

The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere is popular with both locals and tourists,
It can be used for lunch during the day and as a tavern at night.

Ramen "dacchi

It is a rare kitchen car ramen shop.

The ramen boasts a special soup that makes the most of island ingredients, and is loved by both locals and tourists alike.

The location of the restaurant may change from day to day, so be sure to check the official Instagram.

Izakaya "Onna Chieftain"

An at-home izakaya that attracts locals and tourists alike.

You can enjoy various Okinawan dishes such as sashimi, champuru, and bitter gourd tempura, which are reputed to be fresh and reasonably priced.

Advance reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when the restaurant is crowded.

Shokuraku Kobo "Okuya

This store sells take-out prepared foods using local ingredients, daily bento lunches, baked sweets, and homemade drinks.

It has an appealing home-style flavor and is perfect for picnics with a view of Yonaguni Island.

Handmade bread & cafe "Panes".

A stylish bakery cafe famous for its cute "Yonaguni Horse Bread" and also offers lunch plates and Yonaguni soba noodles.

About 20 kinds of breads and cookies are available every day, and it is a popular place for people to visit for breakfast or a light lunch.

Izakaya "Dooguiwari" restaurant

A creative restaurant with a modern atmosphere using island ingredients.

We have an extensive menu ranging from island specialties such as assorted sashimi and deep-fried swordfish to handmade pizza, pasta, and snacks that go well with drinks.

The deep-fried swordfish with bone is especially good! and is well-received by the locals.

Asian Diner "Sbranjaya"

The owner, who has stayed in Malaysia, Thailand, and many other places in Southeast Asia, serves Southeast Asian cuisine using ingredients from Yonaguni Island.

You can enjoy ethnic dishes such as spice-infused curries and Gapao rice.

Beer Garden "Border (Hate)

This restaurant serves fresh swordfish landed at the Kubura Fishing Cooperative.

The restaurant's most popular dish, deep-fried swordfish, is so juicy to the touch that it is hard to believe it is fish.

There are many local dishes that can only be found on Yonaguni Island, such as assorted fresh sashimi and chanpuru made with wild vegetables.

Cafeteria "Tendahana

This café has a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy a relaxing and elegant tea time in Sonai village.

Lunches such as set menus and thistle soba are also popular.

Along with your meal, be sure to try our homemade Butterfly Pea, a mysterious herbal tea that changes color from bright blue to reddish purple.

Cafe "orange cafe+ yonaguni

This café has a relaxed atmosphere and is famous for its authentic spiced curry.

You can also enjoy unusual drink menus such as long-life herb tea and sweets on the open terrace.

Take-out is also available, so it is recommended for a break between sightseeing.

Kubura Area

Here are some stores around Kubura (Kubura) village!

It is easy to stop by on the way to Nishizaki, the westernmost point of Japan, or to the Higawa area, and its location overlooking the sea is attractive.

Cafeteria "Yonaguni Town Fisheries Cooperative Restaurant

It is directly managed by the Yonaguni Town Fishery Cooperative located in Kubura Port.

The greatest appeal of this restaurant is that you can enjoy fresh seafood such as swordfish tuna at reasonable prices that only a fishing port can offer.

Sashimi and freshness itself,voluminousThe kaisendon (bowl of rice topped with seafood) is a must-try dish!

Southern Call Yonaguni

You can enjoy fresh local ingredients as well as seafood caught in the surrounding waters to your heart's content.

After watching a beautiful sunset right near "Japan's Last Sunset Hill," you can enjoy delicious food and good drinks.

Island Cuisine "Isun

In a folksy and warm atmosphere with wooden sunken kotatsu seats, you can enjoy seafood dishes using locally grown ingredients and island specialties.

It is possible to bring in fish caught on Yonaguni Island. (prior notice required).

Uminchu Restaurant "Uminchu

A local diner where you can enjoy set menus using fresh seafood directly from fishermen and Yonaguni soba noodles.

The volume and cost-effectiveness make it easy to taste the island's delicacies.

Izakaya "Marutei

This izakaya has an at-home atmosphere that is loved by the locals.

The restaurant boasts dishes that use an abundance of seafood from Yonaguni Island, and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at reasonable prices.

Moist Roll Cafe

Known as the westernmost cafe in Japan,Stylish and popular restaurantIt is!

You can enjoy lunch menus such as pasta using ingredients from Yonaguni and handmade roll cakes using honey from Yonaguni.

Why not take a break on the terrace and enjoy a relaxing island time?

The Islander.

Shimamonomono is a take-out specialty restaurant located in a village on Yonaguni Island.

The daily bento lunches and sweets that make the most of local ingredients are perfect for a casual lunch between island trips.

(Hikawa area)]

Here are some of the stores in the vicinity of Hikawa (Hikawa) village!

This area is known as a location for the drama "Dr. Koto Clinic" and is a place where you can feel the relaxing island time☆.

Restaurant "Satoya

This is a Yaeyama soba restaurant in Hikawa village where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes such as "Kurumaebi soba" (shrimp) made with miso paste, "Tebichi soba" (buckwheat noodles) filled with collagen, and "Yaeyama soba" (buckwheat noodles).

The original seasonings are also very popular, and many people purchase them as souvenirs or for home use.

Soba noodle shop "Wakana Soba

A restaurant specializing in Yonaguni soba with excellent homemade tonkotsu (pork bone) soup.

You can easily enjoy Yonaguni Soba made from pork raised by the restaurant's own staff, slow-cooked pork bone soup, three pieces of meat, and noodles made by Maemori Soba, the only noodle factory in Yonaguni.

Kaede Shokudo (Japanese-style cafeteria)

This popular eatery offers a homey taste using local ingredients.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of hearty lunch menu items such as thistle soup soba noodles and fried fish set menus.

Come and experience the warmth of the friendly owners and islanders, and spend a relaxing island time.

Activities to experience in Yonaguni Island

In addition to dining, there are many other fascinating activities awaiting you on Yonaguni Island.

The program is full of activities in the beautiful ocean and tours to experience the island's nature and culture that will add even more color to your travel memories!

Here are some of the activities that I recommend you to experience in Yonaguni Island.

Island Sightseeing Tour

Let's go back to the world of the drama "Dr. Coto Clinic" with a guide who knows the island well! Let's make love with a guide who knows the island and the locations where "Dr. Coto Clinic" was filmed.

The tour also includes a visit to the westernmost monument in Japan and the breathtaking view of the Higashizaki Lighthouse,The charm of Yonaguni Island is concentratedThis is a tour that has been

Airport and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, so even if you don't have a rental car, you can easily join the tour with nothing!

Special Winter SALE [Yonaguni Island/3 hours] Recommended for first-time visitors to Yonaguni Island☆Sightseeing tour around the location of "Dr. Koto Clinic" with an island guide 《Pickup & Drop-off included & Free Photo》（No.6開始時間9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours12,000 yen →directional marker or indicator8,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Limited Time Offer] Enjoy the best Yonaguni Island Swordfish in season at Shabu-Shabu Shabu

How about a luxurious dinner of Yonaguni Island swordfish on Japan's westernmost island? ⭐︎

Enjoy swordfish from Yonaguni Island in our special broth. Please enjoy the special taste only available during this season.

Enjoy the unique island gourmet experience available for a limited time only!

Yonaguni Island/Dinner] Limited time offer! Superb shabu-shabu with seasonal Yonaguni Island swordfish in special broth 《Set of local thistle noodles and rice porridge for the finish》（No.17)開始時間18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30所要時間Approximately 1.5 hours6,900 yen

summary

In this article, we have introduced Yonaguni Island's dining options by area!

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Many delicious delicacies unique to Yonaguni Island await you, such as fresh swordfish tuna and Chomeiso soba (buckwheat noodles)!

Please refer to this article,Best Yonaguni Island Gourmet TripI hope you enjoy the ☆.

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