Komame Shokudo

This café sits by Nakayama Senmaida Thousand Rice Terraces, against an iconically Japanese backdrop of mountain back hills and the old rice terraces of Shodoshima. It’s loved for its ample use of locally grown Shodoshima natural ingredients, like fresh, fluffy rice from the Thousand Rice Fields, hand-pressed rice balls, soup and sides in the Tanada Onigiri Teishoku riceball set, Shodoshima Somen noodles and more.

The café was built in the early Showa era days, originally as an old rice mill. Today you’ll find a warm wooden interior with terrace seating that looks down over the latticed rice fields. The menu features a number of set meals as well as homemade sweets and hand-pressed juices made from the island’s local fruits.

For unforgettably cozy picnic vibes with a view, try some of the takeout menu delights, like the “Komame” bento (reservation required), hamburger made with Shodoshima Olive-Gyu Beef, or the riceball Onigiri Set. This spot is especially crowded on the weekends and holidays so its best to make a same-day reservation on the morning of your visit.