Release rule
How to Book Imoto: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)
井本 · Yakuin, Fukuoka · Kaiseki · Lunch & dinner
How to book this house
OMAKASE (¥390 per seat) opens two-month blocks: the book already runs to the end of December and the next opening is 1 November 2026 at 15:00 JST for January–February 2027; Pocket Concierge and Ikyu carry further seats, and the phone (092-753-7125) also books. Lunch 12:00 and dinner 17:00; irregular closures.
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Cancellation 50% from five days before, 100% from two days.
- Next release
- November 1, 2026 · 15:00 JST → January 2027
- Where bookings are taken
- Platform · OMAKASE, Pocket Concierge, IkyuOMAKASEPocket ConciergeIkyu
- Lunch / dinner
- Lunch & dinner
- Phone line
- 092-753-7125; irregular closures
- The house's cancellation charge
- From 00:00 JST, 5 days before50%
- From 00:00 JST, 4 days before50%
- From 00:00 JST, 3 days before50%
- From 00:00 JST, 2 days before100%
- From 00:00 JST, 1 day before100%
- 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: add the restaurant to your favorites on OMAKASE and it notifies you, first come first served. omakase-japan.zendesk.com
We still send you release-date alerts: for a set release date, the day before, on the morning of release day (08:00 JST) and about 30 minutes before when the time is known; for houses that open a little every day, a weekly summary.
About this house
Also on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE. Cancellation from two days before is 100%.
Allergies or dietary needs? Make a Japanese dining card →
Next release days
Before you ask us
- Smart casual. Shorts and sandals are refused at the door.
Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026
Source for the booking rule: the booking page (omakase.in), read September 7, 2026.
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
When does Imoto open its reservation book?
Reservations at Imoto next open on November 1, 2026 at 15:00 JST, for dates in January 2027. OMAKASE (¥390 per seat) opens two-month blocks: the book already runs to the end of December and the next opening is 1 November 2026 at 15:00 JST for January–February 2027; Pocket Concierge and Ikyu carry further seats, and the phone (092-753-7125) also books. Lunch 12:00 and dinner 17:00; irregular closures. Cancellation 50% from five days before, 100% from two days. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
What does Imoto charge if you cancel?
From 00:00 JST, 5 days before 50% / From 00:00 JST, 4 days before 50% / From 00:00 JST, 3 days before 50% / From 00:00 JST, 2 days before 100% / From 00:00 JST, 1 day before 100% / 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 Imoto from abroad?
Imoto takes reservations online through OMAKASE, Pocket Concierge and Ikyu, 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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