5 Recommended Cafés on the Art Island Naoshima

SPARKY'S Coffee　

Built on the site where a supermarket once stood, SPARKY'S Coffee is a cafe that has that has been loved by locals for many years.

The cafe opens from 8:00a.m. and is located close to the red pumpkin landmarked Miyanoura Port. The interior décor has a slightly dark and quirky retro vibe which gives a nod to movies of days gone by. The café is a place where you can enjoy special coffee and delicious sweets, and kick starting your day with breakfast whilst soaking up the café’s atmosphere will give you a boost for the day ahead!

SPARKY'S Coffee Breakfast

「SPARKY'S Coffee(スパーキーズコーヒー)」外観

SPARKY'S Coffee

4.5

6 Reviews

Kagawa Kagawa-gun Naoshimacho

0878976606

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pan tocori　

This is a small bakery within an old traditional Japanese house, and is easy to find located just a short walk from Minamidera. The bakery has a collection of picture books which makes it popular with picture book lovers and families with children. The bread is prepared using specially made homemade natural yeast, and once cooked is put on display for sale with careful attention to its presentation. You can't eat in the bakery itself, but you can sit and eat on a bench near the store when the weather is nice.

The bakery is open from 8 a.m., but it’s a case of first come first served as the bakery closes as soon as the bread is sold, so get in early!

pan tocori　

pan tocori

4.5

6 Reviews

Kagawa Kagawa-gun Naoshimacho

0878922003

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APRON CAFÉ　 Lunch

At APRON CAFÉ, the menu is created by a female chef who is a registered dietitian. The “Seasonal Special Lunch” uses fresh ingredients from the local Setouchi region and brings a vibrant color that is not only visually appealing but also healthy. The "Happy Scones" made every morning are popular with both children and the elderly.

The café also sells artwork from artists and creators from all over the world, so there’s a great time to be had choosing your favourite pieces from the café’s selection.

The cafe is located within walking distance from the port of Motomura, and the staff can serve you in English as the café is popular with customers from English speaking countries.

APRON CAFÉ　

APRON CAFÉ　

APRON CAFE

Kagawa Kagawa-gun Naoshimacho Miyanoura 777

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Café Ippo

“Café Ippo” is located near Minamidera (part of the island’s Art House Project) and is also a guest house as well as a cafe. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary traditional Japanese home, so keep an eye out for it so as to not walk past! When you enter the café you’ll be greeted by a friendly couple and be offered delicious coffee, and it’s also a great place to have breakfast or lunch. It’s the perfect spot to take a break during your art appreciation walk around the island, so why not drop in and try it out?

Café Ippo

カフェ いっぽ

香川県香川郡直島町696-3

087-892-2516

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Shimacoya

Located just a short 3 minute walk from Motomura Port, Shimacoya is a rather unique book café and guesthouse, where guests stay in tents inside the guesthouse. Shimacoya’s building is actually a renovated 120 year old Japanese house, and appealingly the interior stays true to the architectural origins of an old Japanese home.

Shimacoya

Shimacoya

Choose your favorite book from the bookshelf and enjoy a dream-like, relaxed space where you can chill out in a hammock whilst enjoying a sandwich!

During the night-time in your home within a home tent accommodation, you’ll be able to experience the tranquility of Naoshima, in contrast to the busier daytime vibe of the island.

Shimacoya

Shima Koya

3.5

17 Reviews

Kagawa Kagawa-gun Naoshimacho 882-1

09041078821

URL : http://shimacoya.com/

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