Release rule

When does Ryotei Yamadaya Usuki Honten open reservations?

料亭 山田屋 臼杵本店 · Usuki, Oita · Fugu

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone or Ikyu, normal lead time — no release day. Fugu is served year-round; book a few weeks ahead for winter weekends. Cancellation charged from the day before.

Phone line: ☎ +81-972-62-9145; lunch 11:30–15:00, dinner 17:00–21:30, closed Tuesdays
What to expect: 100-seat ryotei so seats exist, but winter weekends and the counter/private rooms need a few weeks. 10% service charge; 50% cancellation fee the day before, 100% same day.

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 Ryotei Yamadaya Usuki Honten 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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