Release rule

When does Aji Arai open reservations?

味あら井 · Nakatsu, Oita · Kappō

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Fully reservation-only with two seatings (16:00, 19:00). Book by phone or on Ikyu / Pocket Concierge — no fixed release day, normal lead time.

Phone line: ☎ +81-979-23-5550; closed Sundays (Monday when Monday is a holiday)
What to expect: Tabelog Award Bronze 2019–2026 and Michelin one star; the 6-seat counter goes first, private rooms are easier. Weekends fill weeks ahead in fugu/hamo season.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

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How do I book Aji Arai from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

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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