10 popular Izakaya (Japanese style pubs) in Ishigaki Island! From popular restaurants where reservations are essential to hole-in-the-wall restaurants frequented by locals!
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Izakaya on Ishigaki Island are full of charm!
Ishigaki Island, one of the remote islands in Okinawa Prefecture, is an island with clear, beautiful waters and much untouched wilderness.
However, the charm of Ishigaki Island is not only its beautiful nature. Ishigaki Island also has a wide variety of restaurants including Izakaya (Japanese style pubs)!
Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) are especially popular for their drinks, reasonable and hearty food, and a place to mingle with the locals.
In this article, we would like to introduce the charm of such izakaya on Ishigaki Island and our recommendations.
Attraction 1: Enjoy local cuisine
Ishigaki Island has a very large number of restaurants, not only stylish resort-style restaurants, but also many restaurants specializing in Okinawan and Ishigaki Island cuisine where you can enjoy the local cuisine.
There are also a number of izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) frequented by locals, so it is a good idea to ask about the local sake and food recommended by the islanders.
Therefore,Izakaya in Ishigaki Island is recommended only for those who want to enjoy local cuisine in a casual atmosphere.It is!
Attraction 2: Local beer and awamori are also recommended.
Ishigaki Island's local beer and awamori are loved by many people in Okinawa Prefecture and beyond!
The taste is very deep, with a perfect balance of aroma, sweetness, and bitterness, and is said to be a gem.
Ishigaki Island has many long-established brands of local beer and awamori, so be sure to compare and find your favorite flavor.
Attraction (3) Let's get excited with live folk songs!
In Ishigaki Island, there are many folk song live izakayas where you can enjoy drinks and meals while watching live performances of island songs!
At the folk song live performance, visitors can enjoy performances and dances using sansen and taiko drums, as well as live singing by islanders right in front of their eyes.
The cheerful atmosphere during live performances is very lively, making it a relaxing place where locals and tourists can get together.
Ishigaki Island residents also frequent the restaurant!
10 Popular Izakayas in Ishigaki Island
Here are 10 popular Izakayas in Ishigaki Island.
If you are having trouble choosing an izakaya, please check the features of each restaurant in advance and try them!
(1) Hitoshi Main Store
There are numerous izakayas on Ishigaki Island, and among them, the Hitoshi Honten Izakaya is always crowded with customers.
Hitoshi Honten is a izakaya specializing in tuna, and has a strong commitment and passion for tuna, always striving to provide fresh tuna and delicious tuna dishes.
The restaurant is so popular that it is often fully booked on many days, and is known as a popular restaurant where reservations are hard to come by.Early reservations are essential.It is!
(Last order is 22:30)
⚫︎ Closed: Wednesday
⚫︎ Budget: 3000-6000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 15-8 Shin-ei-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0014
⚫︎ Parking: Available
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Hitoshi Ishikatou Store
If you are looking for a tasty and fresh seafood izakaya, how about "Hitoshi Ishikatou"?
The food is of high quality, yet reasonably priced, and is highly recommended!
Like the main restaurant, this one is also very popular, serving dishes and sushi made with fresh tuna and seafood.
It is said to be very popular and difficult to make reservations every day, so early reservations are recommended!
⚫︎ Closed: Sunday
⚫︎ Budget: 5,000-6,000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 197-197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022
⚫︎ Parking: Available
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Doteken" is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy local cuisine at a reasonable price!
The fish is so fresh that the freshest fish landed that day is served, and the fish is so fresh anyway.
In addition to sashimi, a wide variety of dishes such as Ishigaki beef and rare local dishes are available at reasonable prices, so please enjoy fresh seafood with drinks.
Sundays and holidays from 15:00 to 24:00
⚫︎ Closed: Monday
⚫︎ Budget: 4000-5000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 2-4 Yashima-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0011
⚫︎ Parking: Available
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Koteppen, a sister restaurant of Doteppen, is popular for its reasonably priced menu featuring a wide variety of Okinawan soul food.
The most popular menu items are the selected Ishigaki beef aburi nigiri, Ishigaki beef and agu pork kotegami hamburger steak, and homemade taco rice, etc. As for the beef aburi nigiri, more than 100 pieces are served a day.
The restaurant is popular with families and is packed every day, so please make reservations in advance as soon as possible!
Food can be taken out, so it is highly recommended for those who want to have drinks with snacks at their hotel or other places.
⚫︎ Closed: Tuesday
⚫︎ Budget: 4000-5000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 12-7 Misaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
⚫︎ Parking: Available
Island Cuisine Adantei
As the name of the restaurant, named after the adan tree commonly found in Okinawa, the adan tree is the landmark of this island cuisine izakaya.
The restaurant boasts a menu that can only be found here on Ishigaki Island and dishes using rare ingredients.
The menu is also full of creative elements, such as papaya salad from Ishigaki Island, and irappucha (chanpuru) with sprouts of the adan tree!
Enjoy rare local cuisine and delicious drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
⚫︎ Closed: Tuesday
⚫︎ Budget: 4000-5000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 1F East, 430 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan
⚫︎ Parking: Available
Island delicacies Tingara
Ishigaki Island's bistro izakaya, "Island's Gochiso Tingara" is an Italian bar that is frequented by locals and is popular for its lava stone grill and unique choice of wines.
Popular menu items include Ishigaki Island Chura Chicken Liver Confit, Ishigaki Beef Roast Beef, and Seafood Salad.
Please enjoy Ishigaki Island Italian food with wine at the Italian Izakaya loved by locals!
⚫︎ Closed: Monday
⚫︎ Budget: 4000-5000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 641-5 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0004, Japan
⚫︎ Parking: Available
The Wise Man of the Forest
Morino Sage" with its delicious local cuisine and tempura is a popular izakaya with a menu full of local Ishigaki Island cuisine using plenty of local ingredients, Okinawan cuisine, tempura, and other dishes that go great with drinks.
Popular menu items include assorted tempura of island ingredients, roast beef, and island rakkyo pickled in black salted malted rice.
The roast beef is made from Ishigaki Island beef, and the island rakkyo has a salty taste from black salted malted rice, making it a perfect match with Orion beer!
⚫︎ Closed: No regular holidays
⚫︎ Budget: 4000-5000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 49-2 Shinkawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0024
⚫︎ Parking: No
Japanese-style pub
Akki, an izakaya with a one-person menu, is close to business hotels and is a great izakaya for those who come to Ishigaki Island alone for work or other reasons.
Akki's one-person menu is popular for its smaller-than-usual portions and lower prices, making it easy to order.
In particular, Ishigaki beef meat steak boasts of being fresh enough to be eaten raw, so please take this opportunity to try it!
⚫︎ Closed: Wednesday
⚫︎ Budget: 3000-4000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 1-2-6 602 Hamazaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0013, Japan
⚫︎ Parking: Available
Shimauta Sanshin Live Izakaya Yufu
Shimauta Sanshin Live Izakaya Yufu is a place where you can enjoy powerful live island songs.
This is a live izakaya where you can enjoy drinks and food while watching a live performance of island songs using the sanshin, a traditional stringed instrument of Okinawa.
There are also opportunities to mingle with local customers at live island songs, so if you want to have fun with everyone, please check it out!
⚫︎ Closed: Tuesday
⚫︎ Budget: 3000-4000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 13-2 F Misaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
⚫︎ Parking: No
Island Cuisine Izakaya Marusa, Main Branch
Introducing Izakaya Marusa Honten, an izakaya where every menu item is delicious.
Popular menu items include deep-fried gurukun-asa wrapped in seaweed gurukun (a white fish of the family Cercopithecidae), one of Okinawa's soul foods, and an awamori drinking set that includes three different kinds of awamori that go perfectly with the deep-fried food.
If you are staying in Ishigaki Island, you should definitely stop by this izakaya!
⚫︎ Closed: Sunday
⚫︎ Budget: 2000-3000 yen
⚫︎ Address: 503-1 Ishigaki, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0023
⚫︎ Parking: Available
You can eat fish you caught yourself!
Fishing tour with introduction to Ishigaki Island Izakaya
For fishing tours on Ishigaki Island, we can introduce you to izakaya (Japanese style pubs) that will cook the fish you catch.
The taste of fish you caught yourself is exceptional! Depending on the plan, we can also provide take-out service, so please feel free to consult with us!
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summary
On Ishigaki Island, there are many izakaya (Japanese style pubs) where you can enjoy delicious food and the local beer or awamori that goes with it.
In addition, all of the restaurants introduced here are popular and loved by locals and tourists alike, so you can be sure of the taste and service!
Furthermore, you will be able to mingle with the locals at the izakaya where live island songs are held, which will be a precious and memorable part of your Ishigaki Island experience!
When you visit Ishigaki Island, please enjoy a party at Izakaya with your family and friends♪
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