10 Popular Izakayas in Miyako Island! Introducing popular restaurants where reservations are a must & locals go too!
Enjoy the Izakaya of Miyako Island!
Miyako Island is one of the most popular islands in Okinawa Prefecture,Many people come back again and again as repeat customers.
The food culture also has many attractions, and visitors can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods, including Miyako soba, a type of Okinawa soba!
In this issue, we will introduce the charm of such izakaya where you can enjoy the gourmet food of Miyako Island.
◆Those who want to enjoy a relaxing meal after sightseeing in Miyako Island.
◆Those who want to enjoy live music and folk songs while dining on Miyako Island.
◆Those who want to know cosy pubs and cheap bars in Miyako Island.
◆Searching for a private room or a izakaya with a relaxed atmosphere on Miyako Island.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Miyako Island.
Attractions of Izakaya in Miyako Island
Here’s a look at the charms of Miyako Island’s izakayas! Be sure to stop by one of them during your trip to Miyako Island!
Enjoy local cuisine
At Miyakojima Izakaya, you can enjoy Miyakojima's unique local cuisine.
There are many popular izakaya (Japanese style pubs), Awamori, Okinawa's local sake, and local beer made on Miyako Island,Excellent with local cuisine using local ingredients.It is!
↓Introduction to taverns is available! Click here for recommended fishing tours.
Enjoy live folk music
Another attraction of Miyakojima's izakayas is that you can enjoy live Okinawan folk songs while drinking!
Both adults and children will surely enjoy the emotionally rich sound of Okinawan folk music, which has a different atmosphere from that of mainland Japan.
10 Popular Izakayas in Miyako Island
Let's check out some of the popular izakayas on Miyako Island.
In this issue, we have carefully selected 10 izakayas that are popular not only with tourists but also with local residents!
From restaurants that require reservations to hidden gems, each one is unique—it’s a lineup of top-notch spots!
One rarely sees empty cabs on the streets as in mainland metropolitan areas!
Take a cab from the hotel to the tavern! We recommend that you make a reservation in advance.
↓ Learn more about Miyako Island Taxis ↓.
Shima Uta Live Restaurant Waon
The restaurant is known for being used as a location restaurant for the 2013 NHK morning drama "Jun to Ai.
The owner and his wife also perform in "Shima Uta Live," and their cheerful personalities are very attractive! Even if this is your first visit to the restaurant, you will be immediately accustomed to the friendly mood, and you will enjoy the lively atmosphere.
565-3 Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 18:00 - 21:30
Closed: Wednesdays and Sundays
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Island Japanese Cuisine Goya ~Hare
At the famous restaurant "Island Japanese Cuisine Goya - Hare", where you can enjoy Okinawan creative cuisine, you can always taste the freshness of Okinawan ingredients with dishes made with local ingredients.
The style is to order omakase dishes, which are priced according to the number of items!
Hours of operation: 18:00-22:00
Closed: No regular holidays
Budget: 3,000 yen and up
Old-fashioned Umana House, Umana-zuma
The theme of the store is to recreate the good old days of Miyako Island, "Old-fashioned Uchina House Umarizuma".
In the calm interior of the store, you will find a collection of items of great historical value, like a museum of Miyako Island.
You will be able to watch a live sanshin (Okinawan guitar) performance with a realistic atmosphere!
556 Hirara Shimozato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 17:00-23:00
Closed: No regular holidays
Budget: 3,000-5,000 yen
Ryukyu Kingdom Sango-ya
For those who want to go to an izakaya but find it difficult with children, we recommend Ryukyu Kingdom Sango-ya.
The restaurant is equipped with sunken kotatsu seats, counter seats, tatami rooms, and private rooms, so there is no need to worry about bringing small children or groups of customers!
With plenty of dishes that even kids will enjoy—like fried foods, pizza, and rice dishes—the menu is appealing to those who might otherwise hesitate to visit a restaurant serving only local cuisine!
231 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 17:00-23:00
Closed: Sunday or the last day of consecutive holidays
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Shikenbaru, a place to eat and drink
Shikenbaru is a popular restaurant that attracts both local residents and tourists.
The fish caught in the waters around Miyako Island are served in a variety of ways to suit their species, and the reason for their popularity is that they offer a wide range of tastes, including sashimi, grilled, boiled, and deep-fried!
There is a wide selection of shochu, sake, and awamori, and you will be able to find a brand that will enhance the flavor of each fish and dish.
236-1 Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 18:00-23:00
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Izakaya Deiriguchi
Deiriguchi is often mentioned in hotels on Miyako Island when asked about good restaurants, and reservations are a must during the tourist season!
From meat and fish to a variety of local dishes, you will not be disappointed with anything you order. Please make a reservation in advance to visit!
224 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 18:00-22:30
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Awamori and Okinawan Cuisine Gooya
Awamori and Okinawan cuisine at Goya, located on the first floor of Goya ~Hanare~ introduced earlier.
In addition to the same specialties as Goya ~Hare~, this restaurant offers a live sanshin (Okinawan samba instrument) performance every night from 7:30 p.m., which lasts less than an hour!
Unlike "Goya - Hare", the style of the restaurant is to order a la carte dishes like a regular izakaya, so you can visit alone, with your family, or in a group.
Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 17:30-22:00
Closed: No regular holidays
Budget: 2,000-3,000 yen
Shima Uta Paradise Chura Chura
Based on the concept of a minyo tavern, "Shima Uta Rakuen Chura Chura" is a restaurant that features folk songs and dances to experience.
They will teach you how to dance, so even first-time visitors to Miyako Island will surely be able to enjoy Kachashii to the fullest as if they were local residents!
You can enjoy singing, dancing, and dining with a variety of delicious seafood dishes and alcoholic beverages.
182 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 18:00 - 24:00
Closed: Monday
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
music of the southern musician (esp. Gagaku)
For a taste of Miyako Island's unique local cuisine, a visit to Nanraku is recommended.
Local cuisine is served, which is well-loved by the locals.
If you are interested in tasting the best of local food rather than tourist food, we invite you to enjoy a variety of Miyako Island gourmet dishes at Minamiraku!
568 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 18:00-23:00
Closed: No regular holidays
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Akagara Miyakojima Branch
Akagara Miyakojima Branch, where you can enjoy live island songs and Okinawan home-style cooking, offers more than just delicious food!
With a variety of seating options—including counter seats, tables, sunken kotatsu, and tatami rooms—it's a great spot for families with children!
How about enjoying a night out on Miyako Island while being greeted by the many Shisa decorated inside the restaurant?
233 Hirara Nishisato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Hours of operation: 17:00-23:00
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: 3,000-4,000 yen
Eat the fish you catch!
Fishing tours that can be cooked for you at a pub
On Miyako Island, sea fishing tours are offered for both anglers and beginners.
Depending on the tour, you may be able to bring your catch to an izakaya and have it cooked for you! Why not make the best of your evening by targeting Okinawa's unique Gurukun or Hamafueki?
*Customers must make their own reservations at the restaurant.
↓Click here for popular sea fishing and boat fishing specials in Miyako Island.
↓ You can eat the fish you catch! Recommended Fishing Tour
A rental car is essential for travel to Miyako Island!
Easy access to taverns by car
Miyakojima Tours offers many rental car plans with Miyako Airport or Shimoji Airport pick-up and drop-off!
In addition, many of the recommended izakayas introduced here have parking lots, so you can easily visit them with a rental car.
Please be assured that there are many driving services on Miyako Island!
Click here for recommended car rental plans!
↓Learn more about car rentals in Miyako Island
Q&A (FAQ) about Izakaya in Miyako Island
Advance reservations are recommended at many popular restaurants. We recommend making reservations as early as possible, especially on weekends and during tourist season, when the restaurants are crowded.
At Miyakojima Izakaya, you can enjoy dishes that make the most of fresh seafood and Okinawan specialties. In particular, enjoy local delicacies such as "Island Tofu" and "Miyako Soba".
Some izakayas in Miyakojima offer private rooms for privacy. This is especially recommended for families and groups. For example, the "Shima Uta Live Restaurant Waonand "Izakaya DeiriguchiAt "The Restaurant," diners can enjoy a leisurely meal in a private room. In addition, the "Island Japanese Cuisine Goya ~HareThe private rooms with a relaxed atmosphere at the "Meal Rooms" provide a special dining experience.
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This time, we have introduced 10 of the many delicious restaurants on Miyako Island, focusing on izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) at night.
If you are not only a drink lover, but also want to enjoy Miyako Island's unique cuisine and live music, please visit a number of popular izakayas on Miyako Island!
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