Must-see restaurants in Naoshima

  • Museum Restaurant Issen

    Naoshima

    The artfully displayed kaiseki dinners at this contrastingly austere restaurant in Benesse House Museum's basement (though with Andy Warhol works on the…

  • Cafe Salon Naka-Oku

    Naoshima

    Up on a small hill at the rear of a farming plot, Naka-Oku is a good option in the Honmura area, and one of only a couple of places open in the evenings…

  • Shioya Diner

    Naoshima

    With rock 'n' roll music, retro furniture and kitsch knick-knacks, Shioya is an odd mix of American diner and grandma's kitchen. The menu features tacos…

  • Apron Cafe

    Naoshima

    You're here for art, so why not eat in a gallery-like space with polished timber, designer furniture, a faux-grass picnic area and even an in-house zine…

  • Genmai-Shinshoku Aisunao

    Naoshima

    A tranquil rest stop within Honmura's Art House Project area, Aisunao has seating on raised tatami flooring and a decidedly health-conscious menu – try…

  • Cin.na.mon

    Naoshima

    The laid-back team here serve Japanese curries (including vegetarian eggplant and broccoli), cakes and smoothies by day, and open up the bar (with some…