Hiro Bakery produces quality bread and cakes.  It`s popular and so the shelves begin to look bare by the mid-afternoon. Hiro Bakery is located along a road that runs parallel to the main road through Anbo – on the mountain side. OPEN: 07:00 – 19:00 CLOSED: Sunday NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japan

Hachimanju are the oldest tea produces on Yakushima – they began producing tea in 1985. Hachimanju are proud of their organic farming practises producing around five different types of tea including sencha, black tea & houji tea (smoked). One very good reason to visit Hachimanju is that they h

Matsutake is a popular noodle restaurant in the south west of Yakushima.  It is one of the last places to eat before heading into the Seibu Rindo forest.  Soba and udon noodles are served in various ways with tenpura or other sides dishes. Matsutake is a family-run restaurant in an old tradition

Yakushima Gelato Sora Umi offer a selection of gelato ice cream made from an abundance of fruits grown on Yakushima.  Guava, orange, papaya, mango, dragonfruit, passionfruit and more.  Beverages are also sold and you may sit inside the shop to enjoy your coffee and ice cream. Yakushima Gelato Sor

Aneimaru is located on the main road south of Anbo.  The restaurant has recently been built in a traditional Japanese style.  Aneimaru serve a good selection of Yakushima fish cuisine including flying fish, sashimi, prawn dishes and seasonal vegetables. The opening hours are a bit random, but d

Panorama are located in the centre of Miyanoura down one of the old streets.  The menu at Panorama offers some favorites as well as some adventurous combinations.  A wide range of food on offer including sashimi, Kagoshima pork, pizza and a good selection of desserts.   A good atmosphere, layo

Ganta is a late night izakaya / cafe staying open until 02:00 (this is very late for Yakushima!).  Located facing the Miyanoura harbor and close to the Portside Youth Hostel.  Sashimi, udon, fried rice and hambughers are a few of the items on the menu.  Guests are also welcome to simply go for a

Peita (ペイタ) is a bakery & confectionary in Onoaida.  You can find it on the road just past the Onoaida Post Office.  You can take out their delicious freshly baked produce or eat it with a drink in their tearoom.  Peita take pride in using wheat grown in the Kyushu area for all their