Yakigaki no Hayashi is the Miyajima restaurant credited with popularizing grilled oysters on the island. Founded in 1948 and now run by the third generation of the Hayashi family, it sits on the Omotesando shopping arcade in Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, where visitors come for plump local oysters cooked the way the family has served them for decades (Yelp).
The menu centers on Miyajima oysters served grilled, raw and fried. The second-generation owner developed a way to serve raw oysters safely year-round, so they can be ordered in any season. Anago (conger eel), the island’s other signature catch, appears in rice dishes, and soba and traditional Japanese plates round out the set meals (Yakigaki no Hayashi; Trip.com). The dining room is no-smoking and has a straightforward, family-run feel.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The restaurant is open from 10:30 to 17:00, with last orders at 16:30. It closes on Wednesdays, and hours can shift during peak season. It is an eight-minute walk from Miyajima Port (official site). Arrive near opening or after 14:00 to avoid the midday rush of ferry crowds. Reservations are not accepted from August 11 to 15 (Tabelog). For other dates, call 0829-44-0335. Pair your meal with a walk to Itsukushima Shrine’s floating torii nearby.
