Saika
Outside of Saika
Outside of Saika
Outside of Saika
Around 18 mints drive from Amami airport Saika is situated next to the main road leading to Naze on Route 58.
Great Food
Outside of Saika
Outside of Saika
The menu has a really good selection of freshly made food served in a relaxing and friendly place.
Inside View
Outside of Saika
Inside View
Saika is a 'izakaya' drinking and eating place that has become extremely popular with the locals and many tourists.
Inside View
If your Japanese is not that good then don't worry, as they have an English translated menu.
This little 'izakaya' is one of our most favourite regularly visited places to eat out, the food and drinks are always great with good reasonable prices.
Husband and wife owned 'Sakai' is a must place to eat for an easy going and relaxing evening, with 'EXCELLENT' food.
Opening: 6.00 PM - 11.00 Call: 0997623933
seaside kitchen Kulu-Kulu
Inside view
Inside view
Inside view
Beautifully finished, kulu kulu has a smart and modern look a very cool relaxing place.
Sea view
Inside view
Inside view
Outside views to the sea are really wonderful and there is also space for dining and drinks which we highly recommend using.
Rear view
Inside view
Rear view
Access to the outside garden is from the main inside dinning area or from along side of the building as you enter from the main road. There is also access from the beach .
Rear view
The food is simple clean and tasty, really well prepared every time with a great attention to quality.
Approximately 15 minutes from Amami Airport Opening Times at Kulu Kulu Lunch 11.30 - 15.00 / Cafe 15.00 - 18.00 / Evening 18.00 - 20.00
Call: 080 9108 8784
Food pricing is extremely reasonable
with a menu that gives you a great selection throughout the day and evening.
Koya
Front entrance
Camping ground view
View from Koya
Access is from the main road directly outside from Basyayamamura, it's a steep climb to the top but don't let that put you off , it's worth every step of the way.
View from Koya
Camping ground view
View from Koya
Koya is approximately 13 minutes drive from Amamai airport and is part of the Basyayamamura resort in Yoan . If you like to travel light then check it out for a must place to visit.
Camping ground view
Camping ground view
Camping ground view
High up on the Hill overlooking Yoan beach, Koya has some stunning views of the coast line and beyond, with smart clean camping facilities 'and more beautiful views.'
Camping ground view
Koya has evenings for both music and Live entertainment, its a great night out with no formal drinking licensing hours.
A good selection of food is served, freshly made every day with a cool and friendly service.
Opening hours are: 11.30-23.00 event evenings open till late.
Call: 099763 2858.
Hareru Bakery
View from road
View from road
View from road
Hareru Bakery is a very short walk from our located in Yoan, lactated just off the main road as you drive from Amami airport.
Entrance
View from road
View from road
The small bakery has lots of parking space outside but is often quite busy during business hours as it is popular with locals and tourists.
Seating area
View from road
Seating area
You can take away or eat outside on the decking area which is located underneath a sheltered canopy.
Seating area
It is a small but well looked after place and they have taken the opportunity to install a window inside so you can see them making the bread.
A really great friendly service is always experienced when you enter along with a wonderful smell of freshly baked bread.
A wide selection of bread is available at a reasonable price. The attention to detail is really outstanding and it's well worth the visit. Opening times: 10-5: Closed Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Amami Kyoraumi Koubow
Street View
View from car park
View from car park
Kyoraumi Koubow is a very modern contemporary looking place to eat out. Around 15 minutes from Amami airport situated on the main road.
View from car park
View from car park
View from car park
Beautifully located, it's a really stunning place to eat, with open views looking out to the sea. Parking is direct from the main road and opposite.
Main dinning area
View from car park
Main dinning area
With a totally open plan look and large glass windows wrapped around the main dining area, it's an excellent eating experience as you take in the superb views.
Main dinning area
The menu is quite varied with an overall good selection to choose from. Kyoraumi Koubow also sells gifts with an excellent range of sugar cane products all produced from the shop.
One of the first places we visited on Amami was Kyoraumi Koubow some five years ago and I must say that all the food and drinks are consistently good and freshly made.
You can choose to eat outside like most places along Yoan beach ether way it's totally relaxing and enjoyable. Please try the local sugar cane drink which is made out back of the restaurant where they have a small workshop making their sugar cane products.
Hot Pepper
Shaved ice
Road view of Hot pepper
Road view of Hot pepper
I chose this place because of the great ice fruit drinks / shaved Ice that is absolutely excellent 'especially on a HOT day.'
Road view of Hot pepper
Road view of Hot pepper
Road view of Hot pepper
Hot pepper is a very short drive from Yoan beach where we are and is situated in the Kise area of Amami.
Inside
Road view of Hot pepper
Inside
It has a very beach house feel with a small seating area soon as you enter were you can eat and chill out with your food.
Inside
The service is always very friendly with a set price of 500 yen for all ices ' but it is worth it every time.
The main product is shredded ices mixed with fruit, but there is also a selection hot spicy snacks with prices on the wall as you enter.
The place is also very popular with the locals and there can be a lot of cars parked outside sometimes, but mostly on hot days. You will 'LOVE' it so check it out.
Food and drink Locations
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