Release rule

When does Kogushiya open reservations?

古串屋 · Chofu, Shimonoseki · Fugu

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only (083-245-0051), in Japanese. No release day — same-day sometimes works, but book ahead for a set date, a garden room or the full wild-fugu course.

Phone line: ☎ Business hours (083-245-0051, Japanese)
What to expect: Same-day is sometimes possible; eleven private rooms (2–60 guests) argue for booking ahead.

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 Kogushiya 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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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 and let us confirm the specifics for your dates.

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