For lunch while sightseeing on Miyajima, Tachibana is a local restaurant worth knowing about. What makes it stand out is its wide-ranging menu, from rice bowls and udon to Miyajima’s famous oyster set meal and even curry.
This guide covers how to get to Tachibana, what the restaurant is like inside, how to handle the lunchtime queue, and a taste test of the fried oyster set meal.
Tachibana Basics
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tachibana (たち花) |
| Address | 566-1 Kitanocho-hama, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima |
| Distance from Miyajima Pier | About a 5-minute walk |
| Hours | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM (last order 4:00 PM) |
| Closed | Fridays |
| Payment | Cash, credit cards, e-money, and QR code payment |
It sits on the way from Miyajima Pier toward the main approach shopping street, making it an easy stop between sightseeing spots.
The Menu: Rice Bowls, Udon, Oyster Set Meals, and Curry
Tachibana’s menu covers a lot of ground, including:
- Rice bowls (oyster rice bowl, oyako-don with chicken and egg, and more)
- Udon noodles (tempura udon, curry udon, and more)
- Oyster set meal (fried oysters served with rice, clear soup, a small side dish, and pickles)
- Curry
Alongside Miyajima’s signature oyster dishes, there are also rice bowls, udon, and curry, so it works whether you’re in the mood for a full Japanese meal or something lighter.
Watch Out for the Lunchtime Queue
Tachibana is popular, so expect a line at lunchtime.
- Step inside and write your name and party size on the paper provided
- After writing it down, head back outside and wait for your turn
- When you’re called, go in and you’ll be shown to your seat
You need to wait outside the restaurant until you’re called. If you wander away from the shop, in the worst case your place in line may be treated as cancelled.
English Support
Based on what was observed during the visit, staff appear able to handle basic communication in English, which should reassure travelers who don’t speak Japanese.
Taste Test: The Fried Oyster Set Meal
This visit, the pick was the fried oyster set meal.
The batter was wonderfully crisp, and the oysters inside were plump and juicy. It was delicious and a very satisfying dish overall. The portion was generous too, making it a great lunch in the middle of a day of sightseeing on Miyajima.
Conclusion
Tachibana is a restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, offering a wide menu that spans rice bowls, udon, oyster set meals, and curry. Since a line tends to form at lunchtime, it helps to know the process: write your name on the paper inside, then wait outside until you’re called. The fried oyster set meal tried on this visit had wonderfully crisp batter and juicy oysters, and it was a genuinely satisfying dish.
Worth a stop for lunch on your next trip to Miyajima.
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