FAQ
FAQFrequently asked questions about Yakitori Torimaru Minami-Kusatsu, a yakitori izakaya by Minami-Kusatsu Station. Jump to a category below.
Hours & Access
What are the opening hours?
We are open daily from 17:00 to 24:00 (food last order 23:00, drink last order 23:30).
Do you have regular holidays?
We have some irregular holidays. Please check by phone or on social media.
Where are you located?
We are on the 2nd floor of Liberty Minami-Kusatsu, 1-7-21 Noji, Kusatsu, Shiga.
Are you close to Minami-Kusatsu Station?
Yes, about a 2-minute walk from the east exit of JR Minami-Kusatsu Station, on the 2nd floor of Liberty Minami-Kusatsu.
What is the nearest station?
JR Minami-Kusatsu Station — about a 2-minute walk from the east exit.
Is there parking?
We have no car park. Please use one of the coin car parks nearby.
Which exit should I use?
Please use the east exit of JR Minami-Kusatsu Station; we are about a 2-minute walk away, on the 2nd floor of Liberty Minami-Kusatsu.
How late are you open?
Until midnight (food last order 23:00, drink last order 23:30).
Reservations, Courses & Parties
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Please call us at 077-516-9770.
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 077-516-9770.
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 14 guests.
Can I book a banquet? Is private hire available?
We host banquets for up to 20 guests. We do not offer whole-restaurant private hire, but we have four fully private rooms for up to 4 guests each.
Are course prices tax-inclusive?
Course prices include tax and 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. À la carte menu prices exclude tax and are subject to a 5% service charge (course plans excluded).
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, private rooms and the circle counter in Minami-Kusatsu
How many seats do you have?
58 seats in total.
Do you have counter seats?
Yes — a circular counter where you can watch the charcoal grill up close.
Do you have private rooms?
We have four fully private rooms, each for up to 4 guests — ideal for girls' nights, entertaining and family visits. They can fill up, so please request when booking.
Do you have tatami seating or horigotatsu?
We do not have tatami or horigotatsu seating. We offer a circular counter, table seats and fully private rooms.
Can large groups be seated?
We accommodate parties up to 20 guests. 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?
Families are welcome. As seating is limited, please let us know when booking if you are visiting with small children.
What is the atmosphere like?
A calm, wood-warmed Japanese space where you can relax at the circular counter overlooking the charcoal grill, at a table, or in a fully private room.
Do you have terrace seats or power outlets?
We do not have terrace seats or power outlets. We offer a circular counter, table seats and fully private rooms.
Food & drink — Hakata mizutaki Shiro, chicken tataki
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 — all our course plans include 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. For all-you-can-drink without a course, please ask us.
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 and are subject to a 5% service charge (course plans excluded); 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, chicken dishes and izakaya in Minami-Kusatsu and Noji
Where do you recommend for yakitori in Minami-Kusatsu?
Yakitori Torimaru Minami-Kusatsu, right by Minami-Kusatsu Station, grilling Omi chicken over Bincho charcoal.
Where do you recommend for an izakaya in Minami-Kusatsu?
Our restaurant by Minami-Kusatsu Station — yakitori, hot pots, à la carte and all-you-can-drink for every occasion.
What kind of place is this for yakitori in Minami-Kusatsu?
A station-front izakaya in Minami-Kusatsu 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.
Is it convenient on the way home?
Yes. We are about a 2-minute walk from the east exit of JR Minami-Kusatsu Station, so we are easy to reach on your way home.
Payment & Other
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, major credit cards and QR-code payment (PayPay). A 5% service charge applies, except on course menus.
Can I use a credit card?
Yes — VISA, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club and Discover.
Can I use QR-code payment?
QR-code payment (PayPay) is available. We do not accept electronic money.
Are pets allowed?
We are sorry, but pets are not allowed.
Do you offer takeout?
Yes — we have a takeout menu. Please call us to check the current items and how to order.
What about smoking / non-smoking?
The restaurant is entirely non-smoking and there is no smoking room.
WHY TORIMARU
Why guests choose us
01
Two minutes from Minami-Kusatsu Station
On the 2nd floor of Liberty Minami-Kusatsu — easy to reach after work or on your way home.
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
Five course plans from 5,000 yen (tax included) with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink, for girls' nights, entertaining and parties of 2–14.
04
58 seats for every occasion
A circular counter and tables seating 58 guests, plus four fully private rooms for up to 4 each, and same-day reservations.