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Kasumaki: A celebratory sweet passed down in Tsushima since the Edo period.
What is Restaurant & Cafe Lilac?
Restaurant & Cafe Lilac is a welcoming, long-standing Western-style restaurant located in Kechi, Mitsushima-machi, Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Highly popular among local residents, the restaurant is situated along the roadway just a short distance from Tsushima Airport (Tsushima Yamaneko Airport), making it a highly convenient dining stop before or after a flight.
The Kechi area of Mitsushima-machi serves as a central transportation hub on the island, balancing natural surroundings with daily conveniences. With an inviting exterior and an interior reminiscent of a classic Japanese jun-kissa (pure coffee shop) from the early Heisei era, the restaurant has long served as a comfortable gathering place and neighborhood fixture.
Highlights of Restaurant & Cafe Lilac
The primary appeal of the restaurant lies in its nostalgic, comfortable atmosphere combined with a menu of handmade Western dishes crafted with domestic ingredients, filtered water, and selected salts. The spacious, warm interior features prominent wood accents, offering counter seating for solo diners alongside large tables suitable for families and groups.
The menu features a diverse selection of classic Western comfort food, hearty set meals, rice bowls, ramen, and desserts. Each dish focuses on bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients, providing a familiar and comforting taste suitable for diners of all ages.
The wide variety of dishes on the menu is absolutely fantastic, no matter how many times you eat here!
How to Enjoy Your Visit
Located just a few minutes by car from Tsushima Airport, the restaurant is an ideal spot to begin or conclude a trip to Tsushima.
The most popular menu item is the “Special Hamburg Steak,” noted for its rich flavor and juicy texture, which keeps local regulars coming back. For visitors looking to experience regional flavors, the “Special Champon”—a Nagasaki specialty noodle dish packed with vegetables and savory broth—is another highly recommended choice.
After finishing a meal, ordering a freshly brewed coffee or a dessert allows visitors to relax in the retro cafe setting to plan their travel itinerary or review their trip. Because the restaurant remains open continuously from lunch through dinner (varying by day), it offers a reliable and flexible dining option that easily fits into various travel schedules.
Basic Information
・Name: Restaurant & Cafe Lilac
・Operating Hours: 11:00–21:00 (Closes at 16:00 on Thursdays).
・Closed: Thursday evenings (Subject to change depending on the season, such as occasional Tuesday closures; contacting the venue in advance is recommended).
・Price: Free
・Parking: Special Hamburg Steak: 1,150 yen / Special Champon: 950 yen (Approximate pricing).
Access
・Address: 325-2 Kechi-otsu, Mitsushima-machi, Tsushima-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
By Public Transport: Approximately 3 minutes by taxi from Tsushima Airport (Tsushima Yamaneko Airport).
By Car: About 3 minutes from Tsushima Airport, or 15 minutes from Izuhara Port.
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