Radice

Radice is an Italian, farm-to-table restaurant in Ama Town on Nakanoshima Island in the Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture, built around Ama's Haruka iwagaki rock oysters and other island produce rather than imported ingredients. The kitchen prepares Haruka iwagaki oyster pasta, a wood-fired island vegetable pizza, and a local seafood antipasto, applying Italian technique to ingredients sourced directly from the surrounding waters and farms of Ama Town. The dining room has a relaxed, farm-to-table character distinct from the more traditional Japanese restaurants found elsewhere in Shimane, appealing to travelers seeking a change of pace on a remote island known for sustainability-focused agriculture and fishing. The wine list, while not extensive, is chosen to complement the oyster and seafood dishes. Reservations are recommended, since the restaurant is small and seating is limited on an island with a modest number of dining options. Prices run from about ¥2,500 to ¥5,500, reflecting the premium placed on fresh, ethically sourced island ingredients. It serves lunch from 11:30am to 2pm and dinner from 6pm to 9pm, closed on Mondays, making it worth planning around for a multi-day stay on Nakanoshima.