Yaedake Shokudo (八重岳食堂)  is located by the old bridge in Anbo on the northside of the river.  It is one of the oldest establishments on Yakushima and the walls of the restaurant have some good photos of `the old times`. The Yaedake Shokudo serve local specialities as well as ramen &

Yakudon is the place to go if you are after noodles.  A variety of udon and soba noodle dishes, as well as the local fish dishes.  Set meals are good value, but they also have single dishes.  Yakudon have a little park area making it a good place for kids as there is plenty of space for them t

Shiba Tofu hand-made tofu that is sold either to eat by the shop where it`s made or as a take-away.  The tofu is made twice a day and sometimes you can watch them make the tofu. OPEN: 08:00 – until they sell out CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY:   DATA   Japanese Name: 柴とうふ店   Adr

Jarai Tei is run by an elderly lady and the menu is limited to only a few choices.  However, the choices on offer are good.  A fish-set option or a pork-set option. Jarai Tei have a very homely atmosphere with only three tables, so the service is good! OPEN: CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY:   DATA &n

Yakushima Camphor Garage extract oil from camphor trees to make the multi-purpose camphor oil.  The owner is happy for visitors to go into the workshop and he can explain the extraction process. OPEN: 09:00 – 17:00 CLOSED: Monday NOTE: GALLERY:   DATA   Japanese Name:   Adrress: I

Marukatsu Suisan Ltd (丸勝水産) is situated along the main road to the north of Isso village – the way to Nagata. Marukatsu Suisan began processing fish in the Edo period and this family business is now in its 8th generation. Marukatsu Suisan specialize in smoked mackerel using traditional met

Ajitoku are one of the few restaurants in the Onoaida Village. The restaurant is on the main road running through Onoaida (not the Onoaida by-pass road). Ajitoku serve tradtional Japanese food with a Yakushima flavor. The old couple running the small restaurant are very friendly and will try to spea

Orion in Haro serves a variety of dishes from an extensive menu. Dishes include meats, fish, burgers, soups, gratin and desserts. OPEN: 11:30 – 14:30 17:30 – 21:00 CLOSED: Tuesday & Wednesday NOTE: GALLERY: DATA   Japanese Name: 屋久島オリオン   Adrress: Haruo 914-32, Yakush

Dining Cafe & Bar Slow serve a range of foods including salads, soups, pasta, burgers and seafood. Diners have a good forest view from the back of the restaurant and when the weather is good there is a terrace with tables and seats. Guests are also welcome to enter just for a coffee. Dining Cafe

Cottage Davis are small accommodation that open up their kitchen for a few days a week at lunch time. Check out the Cottage Davis facebook page to get an update of what is on the menu as well as any change of business hours. They regularly incorporate seasonal local ingredients into their menu. For