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Chez SAWA

Rating86SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A classic 'genuine craftsman who moved to an island and opened their dream restaurant' — French-trained (5+ years) chef.
Furusato nozei return gift (Chibu Village official and Satofull) providing many verifiable real customer reviews (strongest evidence against sakura).
Multiple sources confirm 2–3 month advance booking.
Confirmed on Yahoo!
News expert article, local Kyomiyabunten blog (local Shimane souvenir shop perspective), Tabelog, official Oki tourism site, and Gurunavi.
Auberge accommodation added December 2024.
No PR.
Pricing ¥3,630–10,230 is appropriate ('exceptional value for this caliber').
Zero negative information in independent verification.
Popular Dishes
Daily French course (lunch ¥3,630–5,500, dinner ¥4,730–10,230)
日替わりフレンチコース（ランチ3,630〜5,500円・ディナー4,730〜10,230円）
Seasonal local fish (sea trout, iji-saki, etc.)
旬の地魚料理（海鱒・釣りイサキ等）
Chibu Shamo chicken
知夫軍鶏料理
Farm vegetable appetizers
自家農園野菜の前菜
Homemade ice cream
手製アイスクリーム
What kind of place?
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An authentic French restaurant in a renovated folk house, operated by Chef Satono (with 5+ years in France) on Chiburijima Island (pop. 600). Opened fall 2022. Uses 60+ herb and vegetable varieties from their own farm 'ITADAKI FARM,' local Chibu Shamo chicken, and fish caught by the chef. Menu changes daily based on fresh ingredients. Genuinely booked 2–3 months out. Also operates as an auberge (accommodation) since December 2024. Also offered as a furusato nozei (hometown tax) return gift, generating many authentic visitor reviews.

'Moved by the courses using fish the chef caught that morning and farm vegetables.' 'Flavors of ingredients fully concentrated.' 'Stylish décor retaining the folk house atmosphere, very clean.' 'A reason to visit Chiburijima.' Consistently outstanding reviews. Also a furusato nozei return gift (¥9,000 meal voucher) generating many real reviews. Zero negative information in independent verification. Covered in Yahoo! News expert article and local blog (Kyomiyabunten).

Business Hours
Business Hoursランチ 11:30-14:30 / ディナー 18:00-21:30（前日までの完全予約制・不定休あり）
Regular Holiday：不定休（前日までに予約必須）
Phone050-8885-0767Call
Access
Fully reservation-only (book by previous day). 12 seats. Ferry access from Sakaiminato and Shichirui ports (Chiburijima route). Allergy accommodations and birthday surprises available upon request. Also operating as an auberge (with accommodation) since December 2024.
2293 Nifu, Chibu-mura, Oki-gun, Shimane
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Chez SAWA

Rating86SCORE
Popular Dishes
Daily French course (lunch ¥3,630–5,500, dinner ¥4,730–10,230)
日替わりフレンチコース（ランチ3,630〜5,500円・ディナー4,730〜10,230円）
Seasonal local fish (sea trout, iji-saki, etc.)
旬の地魚料理（海鱒・釣りイサキ等）
Chibu Shamo chicken
知夫軍鶏料理
Farm vegetable appetizers
自家農園野菜の前菜
Homemade ice cream
手製アイスクリーム
Business Hours
Business Hoursランチ 11:30-14:30 / ディナー 18:00-21:30（前日までの完全予約制・不定休あり）
Regular Holiday：不定休（前日までに予約必須）
Access
Fully reservation-only (book by previous day). 12 seats. Ferry access from Sakaiminato and Shichirui ports (Chiburijima route). Allergy accommodations and birthday surprises available upon request. Also operating as an auberge (with accommodation) since December 2024.
2293 Nifu, Chibu-mura, Oki-gun, Shimane
Phone050-8885-0767
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A classic 'genuine craftsman who moved to an island and opened their dream restaurant' — French-trained (5+ years) chef.
Furusato nozei return gift (Chibu Village official and Satofull) providing many verifiable real customer reviews (strongest evidence against sakura).
Multiple sources confirm 2–3 month advance booking.
Confirmed on Yahoo!
News expert article, local Kyomiyabunten blog (local Shimane souvenir shop perspective), Tabelog, official Oki tourism site, and Gurunavi.
Auberge accommodation added December 2024.
No PR.
Pricing ¥3,630–10,230 is appropriate ('exceptional value for this caliber').
Zero negative information in independent verification.
86SCORE
What a score of 86 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An authentic French restaurant in a renovated folk house, operated by Chef Satono (with 5+ years in France) on Chiburijima Island (pop. 600). Opened fall 2022. Uses 60+ herb and vegetable varieties from their own farm 'ITADAKI FARM,' local Chibu Shamo chicken, and fish caught by the chef. Menu changes daily based on fresh ingredients. Genuinely booked 2–3 months out. Also operates as an auberge (accommodation) since December 2024. Also offered as a furusato nozei (hometown tax) return gift, generating many authentic visitor reviews.

'Moved by the courses using fish the chef caught that morning and farm vegetables.' 'Flavors of ingredients fully concentrated.' 'Stylish décor retaining the folk house atmosphere, very clean.' 'A reason to visit Chiburijima.' Consistently outstanding reviews. Also a furusato nozei return gift (¥9,000 meal voucher) generating many real reviews. Zero negative information in independent verification. Covered in Yahoo! News expert article and local blog (Kyomiyabunten).

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