5 Best Restaurants in Naoshima, Shikoku

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We've compiled the best of the best in Naoshima - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Aisunao

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Aisunao is centrally located and famous for its healthy and predominantly vegetarian lunches. Situated in a traditional Japanese guesthouse, diners sit on raised tatami mats overlooking a garden. Perfect for recharging your batteries between exploring the various art sites of Naoshima.

765 Honmura, Kagawa-gun, 761-3110, Japan
087-892–3830
Known For
  • Vegetarian lunch
  • Healthy food
  • Tranquil experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Café Salon Nakaoku

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Sandwiches, rice omelets, and Italian dishes are among the eclectic fare served at this café inside a traditional house. This is a good spot for a meal, or just coffee and cake. One of the few restaurants in town open for dinner, Café Salon Nakaoku is about 150 meters south of the Art House Project's Minamidera installation, after going through the crossing and then taking the right-hand fork in the road.

1167 Honmura, Kagawa-gun, 761-3110, Japan
087-892–3887
Known For
  • Pasta
  • Authentic setting
  • Great homemade cakes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

Museum Restaurant Issen

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Located in the Benesse House Museum, Restaurant Issen serves traditional kaiseki food in beautifully curated surroundings and with impeccable service. A highly aesthetic experience, and one of the most elegant dining options on the island. Note that children below the age of six are not allowed, and reservations are required for dinner, with different menus for same-day reservations and reservations made two or more days in advance. At lunch, try the relatively inexpensive kaiseki sampler sets.

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Shima-Shoku-Do Miyanda

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Connected to a small gallery a few doors down from the I ♥ Yu baths in Miyanoura, this rickety looking restaurant serves up traditional, simple teishoku set meals for lunch and dinner. With the classic combo of rice, miso soup, and pickles, expect super-fresh sashimi and other seafood options. When the weather is nice, enjoy your meal on the restaurant's wooden terrace. 

2268--2 Miyanoura, Kagawa-gun, 761-3110, Japan
087-813--4400
Known For
  • Filling teishoku set meals
  • Fresh sashimi and other seafood
  • Terraced seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Shioya Diner

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This 1950s-style café serves hot dogs, sandwiches, and whatever else the friendly owners feel like making that day. Next to the bathhouse in Miyanoura, it's a perfect stop for a post-bath beer. Shioya is sometimes closed for dinner, so in the evening it's wise to call before coming.

2227 Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, 761-3110, Japan
087-892–3290
Known For
  • Great comfort food
  • Groovy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri, No credit cards

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