Release rule

When does Torisawa open reservations?

鳥さわ · Kameido, Tokyo · Yakitori

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only. On the first business day of each month the book opens for the whole following month; reports say from around noon.

Phone line:Release day from around noon (reported), +81-3-3682-6473
What to expect: Blogs describe 300–500 redials on release day; even small parties need roughly three weeks' lead. Main house is in Kameido (Torisawa 22 in Nishi-Azabu is the sibling).

Next release days

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

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How do I book Torisawa 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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