La Fonte
Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun
Restaurant in Oshima-gun, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999
Why go
Farm-direct gelateria in Tatsugo producing scoops under JPY 999 from estate-grown passion fruit, mango, tankan. Recognized in Tabelog 100 – Ice cream / Gelato 2023, with a 22-seat deck overlooking sugarcane fields. Open 11 AM–5 PM most days, closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk-ins only, 8-car lot.
About La Fonte
La Fonte is a low-priced stop in Oshima-gun, with a price band of JPY 999 or less. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 – Ice cream / Gelato – 2023. La Fonte is best considered an Oshima-gun venue for a brief daytime visit within its posted hours.
What
La Fonte is in Oshima-gun, sits in the JPY 999-and-under price band, has recognition from Tabelog 100 – Ice cream / Gelato – 2023.
Visitors should avoid assuming a particular seating setup, reservation policy, payment method, pet policy, or menu range. Treat La Fonte as a daytime Oshima-gun stop and check current local information before making a special trip.
La Fonte in a Broader Venue Search
La Fonte occupies the lowest price band among the information available here: JPY 999 or less. Other named venues that may appear in a broader dining search include Amanari, Ayana, La BOMBANCE Kourijima, Tori Shige, okas.
For travelers planning time in Oshima-gun, La Fonte is best considered as a short, affordable daytime stop rather than a fully documented meal destination. The confirmed hours make planning important: it is open 11 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Hours run 11 AM–5 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; La Fonte is closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. The price is JPY 999 or less. For broader context on the area's dining options, see our full Oshima-gun restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1325-3 Akaogi, Tatsugo, Oshima District, Kagoshima 894-0411, Japan
- Website
- lafonte-amami.com
- Phone
- +81 997-62-3935
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and homey gelato shop surrounded by countryside and sugarcane fields, with a relaxed daytime feel where guests order at the counter and enjoy simple, rustic interiors focused on the gelato showcase.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Mashu sea salt gelato
- Amami brown sugar gelato
- Island banana sorbet
- Tankans citrus sorbet
- La Fonte milk gelato
Planning details
Location
1325-3 Akaogi, Tatsugo, Oshima District, Kagoshima 894-0411, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Amanari, Notable alternative
- Tori Shige, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- okas, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- Ayana, Notable alternative
- La BOMBANCE Kourijima, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
La Fonte sits outside Oshima-gun's traditional restaurant hierarchy. Where okas commands JPY 20,000–29,999 for multi-course dining and Tori Shige operates in the JPY 6,000–7,999 yakitori range, this gelateria delivers Tabelog 100 recognition at under JPY 1,000. The value proposition is straightforward: farm-to-cone production using estate fruit and Amami-sourced dairy, with no reservation friction and immediate seating most hours.
La BOMBANCE Kourijima represents the island's fine-dining ceiling, suitable for travelers seeking a marquee meal. Amanari and Ayana fill mid-tier positions but don't overlap with La Fonte's dessert-focused, casual format. For families or pet owners circling the island, La Fonte offers the easiest booking (none required), the lowest check average, the most flexible dress code. Travelers prioritizing ingredient sourcing and agricultural context will find more narrative depth here than at Amami's generic cafe stops, but those seeking a formal dining experience should skip ahead to the island's kaiseki or yakitori anchors.
Book La Fonte as an afternoon interlude rather than a meal replacement. Pair it with lunch at Tori Shige if you're working the JPY 7,000 budget range, or save it as a post-beach stop on the drive back to Naze. The Tabelog 100 nod confirms technical execution; the sub-JPY 1,000 price confirms accessibility. If you're already driving the east coast, it's worth the 15-minute detour from the airport.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Fonte good for solo dining?
La Fonte may suit a solo visitor looking for a short, low-priced stop in Oshima-gun. The price band is JPY 999 or less, the confirmed hours are 11 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What information is for La Fonte?
The confirmed information is limited to its Oshima-gun location, JPY 999-and-under price band, posted hours, Tabelog 100 – Ice cream / Gelato – 2023 recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Fonte?
The hours are 11 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with closures on Tuesday and Thursday. Dinner service is not supported by the hours.
What are alternatives to La Fonte?
Other allowed named venues to consider in a broader dining search include Amanari, Ayana, La BOMBANCE Kourijima, Tori Shige, okas.
Can La Fonte accommodate groups?
If visiting with a group, check current local information before going, note the confirmed hours: 11 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about La Fonte?
First-timers should know the basics: La Fonte is in Oshima-gun, its price band is JPY 999 or less, it is open 11 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, it is closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Is La Fonte good for a special occasion?
La Fonte may work for a casual, low-priced daytime stop. For occasions that require specific arrangements, confirm current details before visiting.
