Release rule

How to Book Aji Arai: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)

味あら井 · Nakatsu, Oita · Kappō · Dinner only

How to book this house

Fully reservation-only with two seatings (16:00, 19:00). Book by phone in Japanese (0979-23-5550), Ikyu or Pocket Concierge (English); no fixed release day — a few weeks ahead, closed Sundays.

Next release
No release day — book any time
Where bookings are taken
Platform · Ikyu, Pocket ConciergeIkyuPocket Concierge
Lunch / dinner
Dinner only
Phone line
+81-979-23-5550; closed Sundays (Monday when Monday is a holiday)
The house's cancellation charge
  • Same day, with notice100%
  • Same day, no notice (no-show)100%

Charged by the house, not by us. A plan's own policy takes precedence.

Source: Ikyu, read 2026-10-04

If a seat comes back

Cancellations: on the restaurant's Ikyu page, tick "空席通知メールに登録する" (vacancy-notice email) and Ikyu notifies you — members only, offered by some restaurants, and it does not hold the seat. faq.ikyu.com

About this house

The Tabelog Award Bronze (2019–2026); the 6-seat counter goes first, private rooms are easier. Weekends fill weeks ahead in fugu/hamo season.

Booking details

Exceptions and seasons

Two fixed seatings (16:00 and 19:00); counter 6 seats plus two private rooms. Also sold via Ikyu and Pocket Concierge.

Allergies or dietary needs? Make a Japanese dining card →

Next release days

No release day — book any time

Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026

Source for the booking rule: the booking page (restaurant.ikyu.com), read September 7, 2026.

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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When does Aji Arai open its reservation book?

Fully reservation-only with two seatings (16:00, 19:00). Book by phone in Japanese (0979-23-5550), Ikyu or Pocket Concierge (English); no fixed release day — a few weeks ahead, closed Sundays. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

What does Aji Arai charge if you cancel?

Same day, with notice 100% / Same day, no notice (no-show) 100%. Charged by the house, not by us. A plan's own policy takes precedence. Source: Ikyu, read 2026-10-04

How do I book Aji Arai from abroad?

Aji Arai takes reservations online through Ikyu and Pocket Concierge, which you can use from abroad with your own account and a credit card. If you would rather not, our Tokyo desk can request it for you: ¥12,000 per seat, charged only if the table is secured. A free release-date alert emails you the day before, on the morning of release day (08:00 JST) and about 30 minutes before when the opening time is known; houses that open a little every day come in a weekly summary.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool. For restaurants in our collection, our desk confirms the specifics for your dates when you request.