FAQ
FAQFrequently asked questions about Yakitori Torimaru Ishiyama, a yakitori izakaya by Ishiyama Station. Jump to a category below.
Hours & access — Ishiyama Station, Keihan Ishiyama, Awazu-cho
What are the opening hours?
We are open daily from 17:00 to 24:00 (last order 23:00).
Do you have regular holidays?
We have irregular holidays. Please check by phone or on social media.
Where are you located?
We are at 6-12 Awazucho, Otsu, Shiga.
Are you close to Ishiyama Station?
Yes, about a 5-minute walk from JR Ishiyama Station.
What is the nearest station?
JR Ishiyama Station, about a 5-minute walk.
Is there parking?
We have no dedicated car park. Please use one of the coin car parks nearby.
Is it easy to get here on a rainy day?
It is about a 5-minute walk from JR Ishiyama Station. Please take care on rainy days.
How late are you open?
Until midnight (last order 23:00).
Reservations, Courses & Parties
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Please call us at 077-533-7711.
Can I book on the same day?
Same-day reservations are possible subject to availability. Please call us.
What is your phone number?
It is 077-533-7711.
Do you have courses?
Yes, we offer course plans from 5,000 yen, each with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink.
How long is the all-you-can-drink on courses?
All courses include 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink; course seating is 120 minutes (last order 30 minutes before the end).
Is there a mizutaki course?
Yes, the 5,000 yen Mizutaki Course (8 dishes) featuring our signature Hakata mizutaki.
Is there a yakitori-focused course?
Yes, the 5,000 yen Yakitori-lovers' Course (12 dishes) with seven skewers.
Is there a hot-pot course?
Yes, the 6,000 yen Chicken-paitan Hot Pot Course (7 dishes) with morning-fresh chicken.
How many guests can book a course?
From 2 to 16 guests.
Can I book a banquet? Is private hire available?
We host everything from small gatherings to private hire for 20–50 guests. Private rooms seat 4 or 6 guests, up to 16 in total. Please call us on 077-533-7711.
Are course prices tax-inclusive?
Course prices include tax and 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. À la carte menu prices exclude tax.
Do you have courses for girls' nights?
Yes, the 5,000 yen Course (11 dishes) is popular for girls' nights and banquets.
What is the budget per person?
The average budget is about 4,000–5,000 yen per person. Courses with 90-min all-you-can-drink are 5,000–6,000 yen (tax included).
Can you arrange a birthday or anniversary surprise?
Yes, we can arrange surprises such as a message plate. Please let us know when booking.
Seats & space — private rooms, tatami, terrace
How many seats do you have?
61 seats in total, including 6 counter seats. Private tatami rooms and terrace seating are also available.
Do you have counter seats?
Yes, counter seats where you can watch the charcoal grill.
Do you have private rooms?
Yes. We have private rooms seating 4 or 6 guests, and up to 16 guests in total.
What kinds of seating do you have?
61 seats in total: counter seats, tables, private tatami rooms for 4 or 6 guests, and terrace seating.
Can large groups be seated?
We accommodate private hire for 20–50 guests, and private rooms for up to 16. Please consult us by phone.
Is it easy to visit alone?
Yes, we have counter seats, so solo diners are very welcome.
Can I come with children?
Yes, families are welcome.
What is the atmosphere like?
A calm, wood-warmed Japanese space where you can relax at the counter overlooking the charcoal grill, or at a table.
Do you have terrace seats?
Yes, we have terrace seating — please let us know when you book. The restaurant is entirely non-smoking, with a smoking area outside.
Food & drink — charcoal-grilled skewers
What do you recommend?
Omi-chicken skewers grilled over Bincho charcoal, our signature Hakata mizutaki, and chicken sashimi.
What is Omi chicken?
A branded chicken from Shiga Prefecture, known for its firm texture and rich flavour.
What charcoal do you use?
High-heat Bincho charcoal, searing the surface crisp while keeping the inside juicy.
What is your signature dish?
Our signature is Hakata mizutaki, with a broth rich in concentrated chicken flavour.
What is Hakata mizutaki?
A chicken hot pot that originated in Fukuoka. We simmer bone-in thigh, tsukune and local vegetables until the broth turns milky white. Drink the soup first, then finish with ramen or zosui.
What is chicken-paitan (tori-paitan) hot pot?
A rich hot pot with a milky broth simmered from chicken. We serve it as the 6,000 yen Chicken-paitan Hot Pot Course (7 dishes) with morning-fresh chicken.
Do you serve chicken sashimi?
Yes, including the chicken tataki 3-kind assortment and chicken sashimi with sesame.
Do you have all-you-can-drink?
Yes, à la carte all-you-can-drink from one guest, and courses include 90 minutes.
Do you have sake?
Yes, we offer a range of sake and shochu.
Do you have shochu or highballs?
Yes, various highballs and shochu (sweet potato and barley).
Are the menu prices tax-inclusive?
À la carte menu prices exclude tax; course prices include tax.
Can you accommodate allergies?
We accommodate where possible. Please tell us when booking or on arrival.
Do you have dishes to finish the meal?
Yes, such as juicy oyakodon, Torimaru ramen and grilled rice balls.
Do you have desserts?
Yes, including Basque cheesecake, Torimaru pudding and ice cream.
Yakitori & izakaya in Ishiyama and Otsu — by occasion, private parties
Where do you recommend for yakitori in Ishiyama?
Yakitori Torimaru Ishiyama, right by Ishiyama Station, grilling Omi chicken over Bincho charcoal.
Where do you recommend for an izakaya in Ishiyama?
Our restaurant by Ishiyama Station — yakitori, hot pots, à la carte and all-you-can-drink for every occasion.
What kind of place is this for yakitori in Ishiyama?
A station-front izakaya in Ishiyama serving charcoal-grilled Omi-chicken yakitori.
Is it good for girls' nights?
Yes. Photogenic à la carte dishes, course plans and a relaxed space make it popular for girls' nights.
Is it suitable for a date?
Yes, our calm Japanese space is well suited to dates.
Is it suitable for business entertaining?
Yes, with private-room requests and course plans for entertaining and business occasions.
Can I drink alone after work?
Yes, the counter seats are perfect for a drink after work.
Can I drop by after sightseeing?
Yes. About 5 min from Ishiyama Station, it's convenient after visiting Ishiyama-dera Temple, the Seta no Karahashi bridge and other sights.
Payment & Other
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, major credit cards and QR-code payment (PayPay).
Can I use a credit card?
Yes — VISA, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club and UnionPay.
Can I use QR-code payment?
QR-code payment (PayPay) is available. We do not accept electronic money.
Are pets allowed?
Please call us on 077-533-7711 to check whether pets can be accommodated.
Do you offer takeout?
Yes, takeout is available. The takeout selection is limited, so please call us on 077-533-7711 for details.
What about smoking / non-smoking?
The restaurant is entirely non-smoking. There is a smoking area outside.
WHY TORIMARU
Why guests choose us
01
About 5 min from Ishiyama Station
About a 5-minute walk from JR Ishiyama Station — easy to reach after work or sightseeing.
02
Omi chicken over Bincho charcoal
Carefully selected Omi chicken from Shiga, grilled to order over high-heat Bincho charcoal — crisp outside, juicy inside.
03
Courses with 90-min all-you-can-drink
Eight course plans from 5,000 yen (tax included) with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink, for girls' nights, entertaining and parties of 2–16.
04
61 seats for every occasion
61 seats in total — counter, tables and terrace — with private hire for 20–50 guests and same-day reservations.