[Latest] 7 Gourmet Choices on the Island of Gods, Omishima
| A Complete Guide
from Scenic Cafes to Specialty Lunches
Located almost in the center of the Shimanami Kaido is "Omishima". Revered as the "Island of Gods" since ancient times and home to Oyamazumi Shrine, the general tutelary shrine of Japan, this island has evolved into one of the hottest gourmet spots in Ehime.
In addition to the citrus fruits and seafood nurtured by rich nature, there is a steady emergence of specialty cafes crafted by newly relocated residents, as well as restaurants blending tradition with modern sensibilities. This time, we introduce 7 highly recommended gourmet spots by our editorial team that you absolutely must visit when in Omishima.
7 Highly Recommended Stores Coloring Omishima
1 Nicory
A chiffon cake and baked sweets shop particular about health-friendly ingredients like domestic rice flour and cane sugar. Sweets made lavishly with strawberries and lemons from Omishima spread the blessings of the island throughout your mouth with just one bite. The "Lemon Cake", in particular, is a masterpiece that highlights the scent of lemons fully bathed in the island's sun.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @nicory_okashiya
- Address: 5686 Miyaura, Omishima-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市大三島町宮浦5686
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: Saturdays 11:00 - (*Check Instagram)
- Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
2 Tamaya
A warm and welcoming restaurant renovated from a 75-year-old traditional folk house. The "Mature Chicken Ramen" that brings out the maximum flavor of ingredients without using any chemical seasonings, and galettes using local wild boar meat are highly reputed. The various dishes conveying the owner's careful craftsmanship will satisfy even your heart.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @tamaya.omishima
- Address: 2986 Inokuchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市上浦町井口2986
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: Sat/Sun 11:30 - 14:00, Daily 18:00 - 20:30 (*Currently by reservation only)
- Closed: Irregularly
3 Munimal Cafe
A home-roasted coffee shop located where you can overlook the multple island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. The contrast of the sea and sky viewed from a renovated one-story house is truly one of a kind. You can luxuriously savor the quietly passing "island time" with a specialty coffee in hand.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @munimalcafe
- Address: 3113 Sakari, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市上浦町盛3113
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: 11:00 - 17:00
- Closed: Wed, Thu
4 NICE TOUCH BURGER
A hamburger shop featuring an outstanding location in a renovated mandarin orange warehouse. The voluminous burger, woven from a 100% domestic beef patty and custom-made buns from the island's popular bakery "Marumado", is truly a "nice" flavor. It's also perfect for a takeout lunch by the seaside.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @nice_touch_burger
- Address: 9183-9 Inokuchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市上浦町井口9183-9
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: 11:00 - 15:00
- Closed: Tue, Thu
5 Co-Living & Cafe SANDO
A co-working cafe with accommodation facilities standing on the approach to Oyamazumi Shrine. The "Cuban sandwich" featuring roast pork marinated in the island's citrus is spicy and extremely satisfying. It is cherished as a new hub on the island where travelers and locals intersect.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @sando.omishima
- Address: 5495-1 Miyaura, Omishima-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市大三島町宮浦5495-1
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: Cafe 10:00 - 16:00, Bar 18:00 - 22:00
- Closed: Mon, Tue
6 LEPONT 4e
A plant-based ice cream specialty shop opened in a location overlooking the Tatara Bridge. Based on soy milk from a local tofu shop on the island, they offer healthy ice creams utilizing regional ingredients like seasonal citrus and sake lees. It pairs perfectly with the gluten-free rice flour waffle cones.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @lepont4e_icecream
- Address: 7074-16 Inokuchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市上浦町井口7074-16
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: 11:00 - 17:00 (Winter hours)
- Closed: Tue, Wed, Thu
7 BLUE ROSE COFFEE
A takeout specialty shop for donuts and coffee, accented with a refreshing blue. At this shop named after the blue rose whose flower language is "dreams come true", you can encounter cute donuts perfect for a break during a Shimanami drive. A coffee break while admiring the Tatara Bridge is exceptional.
SHOP INFO
- Instagram: @_bluerosecoffee_
- Address: 7074-16 Inokuchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime
- Japan Address: 愛媛県今治市上浦町井口7074-16
- Open in Google Maps
- Business Hours: 8:00 - 17:00
- Closed: Tue
Omishima's Charm Is Not Just Food
Omishima is full of spots to visit besides gourmet food. Feel the breath of history at Oyamazumi Shrine, known as the general tutelary shrine of Japan, and experience art at the Tokoro Museum and Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture. If you go around the island by driving or cycling, spectacular scenic views await you at every turn.
To those visiting Omishima
- Note on Closed Days & Sold Out: Stores on the island often have irregular holidays or close when sold out. We recommend checking the official SNS of each store before your visit.
- Manners to Protect the Island: Please thoroughly take your trash home and respect the quiet island time. Avoid parking on the street and use designated parking lots.