Keihan Minatoya
元祖鶏飯 みなとや
Founded in 1946, this restaurant is considered the pioneer of the modern style of serving Keihan (chicken rice) and is one of the most popular spots on Amami.
Founded in 1946, Minatoya transformed the traditional cooked-rice style of Keihan into the modern style of arranging toppings over rice and pouring hot chicken broth over it, earning its reputation as the pioneer of modern Keihan. The broth looks clear but has a rich, deep flavor. Numbered tickets are distributed starting at 11:30 (not the dining start time), with groups admitted in intervals (maximum 4 people per group). The restaurant closes once ingredients run out, and wait times can be unpredictable. Keihan is 1,500 JPY per person, with extra charges for additional rice and broth. Cash only, and bills cannot be split. Guests who are wet or covered in sand are not allowed to enter. Located about a 10-minute drive from Amami Airport, with parking available.
Opening hours
Tickets distributed from 11:30, closes when ingredients run out, irregular holidays
Nearby sights
- Tomori Beach
- Ayamaru Cape
- Amami Park & Tanaka Isson Memorial Art Museum
- Gamousaki Observation Park
- Heart Rock & Tebiro Beach (Akaogi)
- Oshima Tsumugi Village
- Saigo Takamori Exile Residence
- Amami Museum