Shimacoya — Restaurant in Naoshima

A cozy and welcoming place—we stopped here for lunch during our museum visits and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed, with Japanese indie music playing softly in the background, adding a charming local touch.

The menu is simple, usually with just one main dish option, but it was very tasty and clearly made with care. Drinks are limited, but that’s no bother—the overall experience more than makes up for it.

Service was excellent: very friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

Perfect for a calm and satisfying lunch break in between exploring Naoshima’s art scene. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an authentic, low-key spot...

I stayed the night camping at Shimacoya, and what truly distinguished this experience from any conventional lodging, hotel, hostel, or resort was their exceptional customer service. Throughout my stay, I received invaluable assistance with planning my ferry rides, recommendations, and check out. The environment was tranquil, impeccably maintained, and exceedingly comfortable. For those in search of an unforgettable, unique, and distinctive getaway, enriched by top-notch customer support, I highly recommend considering a stay here. An added bonus: they also offer...

Cosy place, friendly personnel. But the quality of their coffee is very disappointing. Served in a cardboard cup, watery, lacking any taste. Four months ago it cost 350 yen, according to a previous review. Now it’s almost doubled: 650 yen. That’s beyond reasonableness. My strong sugggestion/advice to the owner of Shimacoya: improve your coffee drastically, lower your price. For your place is worth it. I wish...