10 Popular Izakayas on Miyako Island! From must-reservation stores to popular restaurants where you can enjoy folk music!

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.

↓Introduction to taverns is available! Click here for recommended fishing tours.

Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port/ Fishing] Beginners are welcome! Half-day Standard Fishing Course (No.860)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port】Beginners are welcome! Easy fishing in your spare time! A popular fisherman who has many repeaters will guide you☆Fishing experience tour (No.921)開始時間9:00-11:00 / 12:00-14:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

Miyako Island / Hirara Port / 1 Day] Convenient access near the city center! Fishing Tour for Beginners (No.920)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours18,000 yen →15,000yen

Miyako Island/Hirara Port】Offshore Fishing Charter 1 Day Course☆Experience fishing at your own pace! (No.1002)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours15,000 yen

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.That's right...

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 reservation-required restaurants to hole-in-the-wall stores, all of them are full of individuality and are all great restaurants.

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 ↓.

A thorough explanation of the cab situation on Miyako Island! How to catch a cab and popular sightseeing tours!Contents1 What is the cab situation in Miyakojima? 2 Estimated cab fare in Miyakojima3 Is it necessary to reserve a cab in Miyakojima? 4 The best way to call a cab is by phone! Bus tours and chartered hia [...].

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.

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!

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!

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!

The menu has many dishes that even children can enjoy, such as fried dishes, pizza, and rice dishes, making it an attractive lineup for those who are reluctant to visit if only local cuisine is available.â

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Akagara Miyakojima Branch

Akagara Miyakojima Branch, where you can enjoy live island songs and Okinawan home-style cooking, offers more than just delicious food!

The restaurant has many seating styles, including counter, table, sunken kotatsu, and tatami room, making it easy to use even if you visit with children.

How about enjoying a night out on Miyako Island while being greeted by the many Shisa decorated inside the restaurant?

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.

Miyako Island Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour We will guide you to the best spot at that time from among many fishing spots. Enjoy resort fishing while feeling the beautiful ocean and wind. (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

↓ You can eat the fish you catch! Click here for recommended fishing tours.

Miyako Island / Hirara Port / 2 hours] Convenient access near the city center! Easy fishing experience tour in your spare time☆Beginners and women are welcome! (No.966)開始時間9:00-11:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours9,000 yen →6,000yen

Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port/ Fishing] Beginners are welcome! Half-day Standard Fishing Course (No.860)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Miyako Island / Hirara Port / 1 Day] Convenient access near the city center! Fishing Tour for Beginners (No.920)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours18,000 yen →15,000yen

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

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summary

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!