Ebisu Daikoku Toshi

Ebisu Daikoku Toshi (恵比寿大黒とし) is a beloved family-run izakaya in Miyanoura, Yakushima. Located by the river just minutes from the port, it stands out for serving fresh, island-caught fish prepared by a chef with decades of experience .

Highlights:

• Fresh local seafood – specialties include whole fried flying fish, sashimi sets, tempura, and local fish like head-broken mackerel .

• Hearty set meals – generous portions at reasonable prices (e.g., flying fish fry for 1,296 ¥; sashimi set for 1,620 ¥) .

• Welcoming ambience – traditional counter and tatami seating with a friendly, homey feel; counter seating makes solo diners feel right at home .

• Great for groups & solo travelers – people praise the chef and host’s warm personality and the vibrant, inviting space .