Machiya-Dori Food Guide: Where and What to Eat on Machiya Street

Just taking a look at Machiya-Dori on Miyajima Island is likened to living the 30s life – fun, memorable, and ecstatic. This interesting street is never unassuming, never competitive, but always, always celestial at that. 

Find on this street retro-modern traditional hotels, shops, as well as galleries, combining townhouse architectural designs with a modern feel. For example, strolling around Miyajima Pier to the street’s end, you will see this five-story pagoda, the Itsukushima Shrine. 

As you take your feet back to your hotel room, you might feel the need to take your concluding meal of the day. Where is it perfect to try Machiya Street’s breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner? Here are the top picks!

1. Yakigaki No Hayashi

The first restaurant on this list of the best food to try on Machiya Street is Yakigaki No Hayashi. Diners say this is the only place to enjoy oysters all year, casually. After all, this seafood town is for oysters, like seriously, they say. 

Price: Starts at 8,000 yen

Hours: 10:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed on Wednesdays)

Contact: +81 829-44-0335

Address: 505-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

2. Cafe Lente

Located near Itsukushima Shrine, this coffee shop is the most ideal place to take a rest while overlooking the iconic landmark of this island. Visit during the afternoon to feel the mood of the surroundings while having fun with their vegetarian Japanese-style specialties, such as risotto and tomato chicken curry. 

Price: Starts at 1,000 yen

Hours: 11 AM-6 PM 

Contact: +81 829-44-1204

Address: 1167-3 Kita-Onishi, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

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3. Momijido

Momijido brands itself a restaurant in Machiya-Dori with fluffy dough as its main feature, which is comparable to castella or other Western sweets. This means the restaurant’s chefs carefully handcraft the dough, resulting in a sumptuous, fluffy, and airy texture! Ten out of 10 for the foodie fans, alright! 

Price: Starts at 3,000 yen

Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM 

Contact: +81 829-44-2241

Address: 448-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

4. Mametanuki

Oysters are here, of course, then you must try the anago eel while relaxing and unwinding in this spacious restaurant that will begin conversations, cut through laughters, endless fun, making memories, no scams or lies, or Monday sickness. Most ideal for professionals, families, locals, and tourists. 

Price: Starts at 7,000 yen

Hours: 11 AM-3 PM and 5-11 PM  

Contact: +81 50-5571-2006

Address: 1133 Miyajimacho, inside Kinsuikan, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

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5. Bambino

Ever heard of tourists from mainland China fancy the restaurants and its surroundings? Bambino has always been the preferred choice among both locals and worldwide tourists. There are salads with Parma ham – fresh and tasty – chicken with spicy sauces that diners are saving for, then munching. This restaurant is reason for envy. Just tasty!

Price: Starts at 8,000 yen

Hours: Check out conversations on social for news on this restaurant

Contact: +81 829-44-1415

Address: 536-9 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

6. Iwamura Restaurant

Ideal after your outdoorsy experience on Mount Misen, this restaurant serves eel rice and deep-fried oysters. They also offer other recipes for oysters, such as steamed or the genuine Japanese-style. Customers adore the taste that’s also easy on the budget. Fancy noodles? The food here are delicious, hands-down. 

Price: Around 3,000 yen

Hours: 11 AM-4:30 PM (closed on Thursdays)

Contact: +81 829-44-0554

Address: 464-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0556, Japan

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7. Oshokujidokoro Umeyama

Last, but certainly not least, is Oshokujidokoro Umeyama, a restaurant near Machiya Street that’s just never without boredom. Just class, pure class for gastronomic adventurers who might say they’d want to extend their tours in Hiroshima. 

Price: Consult the Tripadvisor site and connect on their social

Hours: 10 AM-5 PM 

Contact: +81 829-44-0313

Address: 844-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0550, Japan

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