Miyakejima, a beautiful island in the Izu Islands chain, is located just a 50-minute flight from Chofu in Tokyo. On this trip, we asked Chef Minako Tanaka to sample the foods nurtured by the island's abundant energy.
With its abundant and expansive nature, Miyakejima is one of the best islands in the Izu Islands chain for eating outside. Enjoy delicious foods with locally sourced ingredients as you take in the dynamic scenery created by the activity of the Earth.
From groceries and daily goods and boxed lunches, Tsuchiya Foods always has a wide variety. Their most popular lunch is noriben, with nori seaweed generously laid over rice. 510 yen.
Take in the salty ocean smell when you open the box!
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Tsuchiya Foods
Address: 683 Ako, Miyake-mura, Tokyo
Tel: 04994-5-0331
Hours: 7:00 –
19:00
Closed: Mondays
The island's most fashionable café and restaurant opened in July 2019. There you can buy sandwiches made with bread from the island's only bakery, Tsukuana-Seika, and packed with
vegetables such as island-grown carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes. 1,000 yen
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Terrace cafe Restaurant GIZMO
Address: 2891 Tsubota, Miyake-mura, Tokyo
Tel:
04994-8-5853
Hours: 12:00 – 16:00 (last order 15:00), 18:00 – 22:00 (last order 21:00)
Closed: irregular
Miyakejima has a variety of delicious souvenirs. We've carefully selected the ones you shouldn't miss.
Iki-iki Osakana CenterAddress: 680 Ako, Miyake-mura, Tokyo
Tel: 04994-5-0019
Hours: 10:00 – 15:00
Closed: Thursdays
Miyakejima Brewery Co., Ltd.Address: 1198 Kamitsuki, Miyake-mura, Tokyo
Tel: 04994-2-1391 (shop)
Hours: 9:00 – 16:30
Closed: Wednesdays
Miyakejima is unique not only for its delicious foods, but also for all the great spots where you can experience its abundant nature. Enjoying the island's flavors while taking in its wonderful views is sure to thrill and amaze you.
Nineteen years after the eruption, the island's fishing and farming have recovered, and distribution of locally grown produce has prospered even more than before. Miyakejima lets you encounter magnificent nature and leisurely island moments with ocean and mountain views you cannot see in the city, along with delicious foods infused with the passion of the islanders. A trip to Miyakejima is sure to be refreshing.
Note: Prices before tax and other information is current as of September 30, 2019.