Gintei ~Island Cuisine and Island Songs~

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Tucked away within the retro, nostalgic streetscapes of Naze in Amami City, "Gintei" is the ultimate cultural entertainment establishment where visitors can experience Amami's traditional "island cuisine" and soul-stirring "island songs (Shimauta)" through all five senses, drawing cultural explorers from around the globe. Warm-hearted master hosts welcome visitors like family, and stepping inside completely wraps you in a beautifully vintage Amami nostalgia. Its standout centerpiece is the stirring live musical show accompanying the exquisite sounds of the sanshin, enjoyed after savoring peak-fresh local seafood and traditional stir-fried oil somen. The evening culminates in a warm, friendly local banquet culture where travelers and locals dance together in a circle, serving as an unmatched, cozy hideaway to be deeply moved by advanced regional hospitality.

Gintei ~Island Cuisine and Island Songs~
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10 Gintei ~Amami Cuisine and Music~　吟亭～島料理と島唄～

10 Gintei ~Amami Cuisine and Music~　吟亭～島料理と島唄～

Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations

Gintei ~Island Cuisine and Island Songs~

Address
6-2 Nazekanekucho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/70104
Operator
Gintei

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