Yakitori around Yurakucho Station! 20 popular spots where you can enjoy the atmosphere

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Yakitori Tsukiya is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori prepared by a chef trained in Japanese cuisine, and it is a 5-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station.

The interior is based on black tones, creating a calm atmosphere. The art painted on the ceiling is also said to be lovely.

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The yakitori at this restaurant uses Date-dori (brand chicken from Date), known for its distinctive fruit-like umami. After being aged for a set period, it is carefully prepared and served.

The charcoal-grilled Date-dori is said to burst with tasty juices the moment you put it in your mouth.

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The menu offers only three course meals. Along with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal vegetables.

Before the rice dish, you can also order extra yakitori including rare cuts of Date-dori (brand chicken) that are not served in the course.

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Ginza Yakitori Kyotanba is a yakitori restaurant on the 2nd floor of the commercial complex Ginza Granbell Square in Ginza Corridor Street, about a 9-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

The interior is refined and elegant. In addition to counter seating, there are also fully private rooms available for groups of 3 or more.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy yakitori made with rare Kyotanba "Kosaka-dori (chicken)". They use top-grade Kishu binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) to grill the yakitori.

The aroma of the charcoal that spreads in your mouth when you take a bite of the yakitori and the rich flavor of the chicken that comes through with every chew are said to create a perfect harmony.

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The yakitori at this restaurant is basically seasoned simply with salt and other light flavors. It pairs well with any kind of drink, including beer and Japanese sake.

They also have a selection of Special wines and brandy, so it is a good pick for people who enjoy drinking.

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Ginza Torishin is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, and the stylish interior creates a grown-up atmosphere.

You can choose either counter seating or a Private room. A seating charge applies when using a Private room.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) at this restaurant is grilled over Tosa binchotan (high-grade charcoal from Kochi). The cooking is spot on, with a crisp surface and a juicy inside.

Many reviews also said that the vegetable skewers served between the yakitori let you fully enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients.

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The restaurant uses carefully chosen tableware, including Hermes plates and Riedel wine glasses. Even the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) plates are said to feature bright colors that whet the appetite.

They also offer a wide lineup of wines that pair well with yakitori.

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Yakitori Modan is a yakitori restaurant in the Ginza area, about a 13-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. Here, you can enjoy yakitori made with fresh jidori (free-range chicken).

The refined interior is said to be perfect when you want to relax over a meal and lose track of time.

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The yakitori at this restaurant offers lots of variety, including rare branded chicken and hard to find cuts. They serve it on seasonal tableware, and it looks great too.

Depending on the course, you can also enjoy A5 Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Strip loin.

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The photo shows the specialty dish "Caviar to Reba (Caviar and Liver) Shunkan Smoke (instant smoke)," featuring low-temperature-cooked liver with an added smoky aroma for a rich taste.

There were also many reviews saying that the smoky presentation was a lot of fun.

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Ginza Kashiwa is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant in the Higashi-Ginza area, about an 11-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. The interior features a unified wa-modern (Japanese modern) design and has a luxurious feel.

In addition to counter seats and sofa seats, the restaurant also has Semi-private room seating. From the window-side seats, you can enjoy Ginza’s night view.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy yakitori made with Hinai Jidori (Hinai local chicken) grilled over Kishu Binchotan (Kishu binchotan charcoal). For seasoning, they use moshio (seaweed salt) from the Seto Inland Sea.

They also offer many rare cuts, so you can enjoy the different textures too. You can order either course meals or à la carte.

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The photo shows the popular "Hinai jidori (Hinai chicken) tsukune (chicken meatball) with Hinai jidori egg yolk." When you coat it in the yolk of the Hinai jidori, it becomes very mellow in flavor.

It also comes with a small serving of rice, which many reviews say is nice because you can eat it like tamago kake gohan (rice topped with raw egg).

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Wine to Sumibi Kushiyaki Ginza Ogi is a yakitori restaurant located along Showa-dori, about an 11-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. The interior has a modern design and is said to be very stylish.

The wine lineup is extensive, with more than 300 varieties to choose from, mainly Burgundy.

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The yakitori served at this restaurant uses branded chickens, including Shinano Jidori (Shinano local chicken) and Hinai Jidori (Hinai local chicken). Fresh chicken delivered directly from the poultry farm is prepared every morning and carefully skewered.

The yakitori grilled over Kishu Binchotan (Kishu white charcoal) is said to be excellent, with the chicken’s natural bite and juicy meat juices.

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They also offer a full range of a la carte dishes such as pâté and cheese. There are many Italian and French style menu items, and they pair perfectly with wine.

If you want to enjoy the marriage of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and wine, this place is a must.

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Tokyo Imaiya Honten is about a 9-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, on the 6th floor of the Marunouchi Building. It is known for tasty yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with Hinai jidori (premium local chicken) from Akita Prefecture, one of Japan’s three major jidori breeds, and grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal).

Another draw is the chic interior, which offers a view of the Marunouchi area’s night skyline.

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"Tokyo Imaiya Honten" is a yakitori specialist focused on Hinai jidori (Akita native chicken) from Akita Prefecture.

The yakitori, grilled by specialist yakikata-nin (grill masters), is cooked to just the right doneness so you can fully enjoy the firm bite and rich flavor that only Hinai jidori offers.

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In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), you can also enjoy Japanese dishes made with plenty of seasonal ingredients. They also have a wide selection of fine sake from all over Japan that pairs well with the food.

Some reviews also say they were happy to be able to eat Akita local specialties like kiritanpo-nabe (pounded rice skewer Hot Pot) and Inaniwa udon (hand-stretched udon noodles).

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Zantei Kobikicho Ten is a yakitori restaurant about an 11-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, tucked behind Kabukiza (Kabuki Theatre), where you can enjoy yakitori made with very fresh chicken prepared every morning.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a calm, grown-up atmosphere.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) at this restaurant use chicken from different production regions depending on the cut. It feels very luxurious to be able to enjoy the best part of each kind of chicken.

The chicken is cut into fairly large pieces, so it is very satisfying to eat.

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The photo shows the popular "Tori Soba (chicken soba)." The soup, rich with chicken stock, and the smooth noodles are said to be a perfect match.

Its light taste has earned many reviews saying it is perfect for ending a night of drinking.

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Yakitori Ginza I is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy carefully prepared chicken skewers aged for 14 days, and it is a 12-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

In addition to counter seats where you can enjoy the live atmosphere, the restaurant also has a Private room that can accommodate up to 6 people.

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The menu at this restaurant is course-only. You can enjoy a variety of dishes, including meat skewers featuring rare cuts, vegetable skewers, and à la carte dishes.

They pair well with sommelier Special wines, so you can fully enjoy the marriage of the food and wine.

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The photo shows the signature menu item, "Foie Gras Bo Tsukune (foie gras skewer meatball)." You can add truffle as an optional topping.

The tsukune has melty foie gras inside, giving it a rich and very luxurious taste.

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Ginza Yaki Niigataya is a yakitori restaurant with a long history, founded in 1947, and it has a sister branch in Higashi-Jujo.

It also has Private room seating that is perfect for group meals. The interior has a chic look with a Japanese feel, giving it a refined atmosphere.

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The restaurant's kushiyaki (grilled skewers) use Special ingredients sourced mainly from Niigata and from all over Japan.

In particular, the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with a secret sauce refined through more than half a century of trial and error has a deep flavor that lets you fully enjoy the good taste of the chicken.

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Of course dinner is popular, but the lunch-only course that you can enjoy casually is popular too. Along with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), it comes with side dishes and a rice dish.

Many reviews said that every dish is delicately seasoned and tasty all the way through to the final dessert.

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Toki Ginza is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of menu items, whether you order a course or a la carte, and it is a 12-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

They also offer options like a one-hour Short Course, so it is a good pick when you want to enjoy yakitori in a casual way.

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Yakitori made with brand chicken and grilled over Kishu Bincho-tan (Kishu white charcoal) is popular here. You can enjoy a wide range of items, from classics to rare cuts.

The Omakase skewer menu comes in three options: 5 skewers, 7 skewers, or 10 skewers.

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You can also enjoy seafood such as hamaguri (hard clam) shipped direct from the production region, nama-gaki (fresh oysters), and ooasari (large Japanese littleneck clams). The flesh is plump and springy, with a rich, milky taste, according to reviews.

Many reviews said they pair perfectly with Special wines, shochu, and Japanese sake.

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This yakitori restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. The interior has counter seating only, and it is said to have an elegant look with Japanese style decor.

At the restaurant, you can enjoy yakitori made with Yatsugatake Meisui Akadori (red chicken raised with Yatsugatake spring water).

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The Yatsugatake Meisui Akadori (Yatsugatake spring water red chicken) used for the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is known for its tender meat. When grilled over Kishu Binchotan (high-grade white charcoal from Kishu) at high heat, its flavor becomes concentrated and takes on a deep, rich taste.

Many reviews said that with every bite of the yakitori, great flavor spreads through your mouth.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy pairing yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) with Kanzake. The nicely warmed Kanzake and yakitori are said to make an outstanding Combo.

They also offer a wide range of Japanese sake, including bottles that taste great chilled and ones from different production years.

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Tokyo Yakitori Tei Ginza Honten is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori made with Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken), a brand chicken from Aichi Prefecture, and it is a 10-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also has a Private room available for groups of 5 or more.

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The chicken at this restaurant is shipped fresh from the farm every morning, so the freshness is outstanding. The meat is firm, with a springy bite and the rich flavor that is unique to chicken.

Some reviews also said that the restaurant’s original sauce is a perfect match for the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

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The photo shows the "Cochin Clay Pot oyako Rice bowl." It is topped with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and eggs from Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken) over the restaurant's special brown rice cooked in a Clay Pot.

The "Nagoya Cochin Clay Pot soboro Rice bowl," topped with their secret soboro and a fried egg made with Nagoya Cochin eggs, is also popular.

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Kuromatsuya Hibiya Ten, a yakitori restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, is well known for its tasty skewers, each one carefully grilled over charcoal. In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they also offer yakiton (grilled pork skewers) and rare cuts, with more than 25 kinds of kushiyaki (grilled skewers) available at all times.

The dining area is spacious and has a homey atmosphere. It is a great place when you want to relax and enjoy yakitori.

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The restaurant’s yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal). It has a moist finish, and the juicy meat juices are said to be irresistible.

Along with the specialty menu item yaki-ton (grilled pork skewers) and rolled skewers, they also have a full lineup of kushiyaki skewer items besides yakitori.

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In addition to course meals where you can enjoy a variety of dishes, they also offer an A la carte All you can drink menu. You can choose from 40 kinds of drinks, which is great for people who enjoy alcohol.

There were many reviews saying that they also have a wide selection of snack dishes and that the cost performance is high.

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Yakitori Kufuraku Ginza Sohonten is a yakitori restaurant located an 11-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. The interior has a hideaway feel and is fully equipped with table seating and a Private room for up to 4 people.

From the counter seats, you can watch the food being prepared, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a live atmosphere.

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What you can enjoy at the restaurant is yakitori made with Michinoku Seiryu-dori (clear stream chicken) from Iwate Prefecture, carefully grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal) by certified specialist grill masters.

The surface is crisp while the inside stays tender and juicy, letting you fully enjoy the rich taste and umami of the chicken.

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The photo shows the popular menu item “Kiwami Toro Reba (ultimate melt-in-your-mouth liver).” It has no off notes, and its rich, creamy taste pairs well with drinks.

Not only kushiyaki (grilled skewers), but also the lineup of a la carte dishes is extensive. They also offer a wide range of Special wines and Japanese sake.

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Ginza TORIYA PREMIUM is a yakitori restaurant with multiple restaurants in places like Shinjuku and Ebisu, and this restaurant is about a 12-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

The seats inside are spaced well apart, making it a great place when you want to enjoy a relaxed meal. They also have a fully private room that is recommended for group dinners.

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You can enjoy yakitori made with Hinai jidori (Hinai free-range chicken) from Akita Prefecture and horohoro-dori (guinea fowl) from Iwate Prefecture. The seasoning is said to use lake salt from Patagonia.

The grilling is said to be just right, and with each bite, the chicken’s natural savory flavor fills your mouth.

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The restaurant keeps about 300 kinds of wine on hand. It also offers many a la carte dishes that pair well with wine.

With such a wide selection of drinks, many reviews said it works well not only as a wine bar but also as an izakaya (Japanese pub).

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Ginza Corridor-gai (Ginza Corridor Street), located between JR Yurakucho Station and Shimbashi Station, is a popular area packed with restaurants and bars. Kushiyaki BISTRO Fukumimi Ginza Corridor Ten is a yakitori restaurant in that Corridor-gai.

The interior has warm wooden touches and is said to have a homey atmosphere.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) prepared by grill masters who have passed a rigorous test are all said to be excellent. Both the tare sauce and salt seasoning are just right, and they pair perfectly with drinks.

Besides yakitori, you can also choose beef skewers and pork skewers.

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The photo shows the “Whole Onion Fry.” The onion, opened up like a blooming flower, has a look that makes you want to take a picture.

They also offer an A la carte All you can drink menu, so this place is also recommended for people who want to enjoy as much alcohol as they like.

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Bangai Toribaka Ichidai Ginza is a yakitori restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, where you can enjoy yakitori made with jidori (free-range chicken) and brand chicken grilled over bincho-tan (high-grade white charcoal).

The interior has a stylish Japanese-modern design, and it also comes with Private rooms and Semi-private rooms.

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In addition to standard menu items like negima (chicken and scallion skewer) and kawa (chicken skin), you can also try rare cuts such as soriresu (oyster cut) and kokoronokori (a rare heart cut).

Many reviews said the grilling for each part is spot on, with especially high quality sunagimo (gizzard) and liver.

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The course menu, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and A5 Wagyu, is popular. The beef is tender, and its rich melt-in-your-mouth flavor is said to be irresistible.

They offer a wide range of seasonal Japanese sake, from sweet to dry.

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Iitoko Tori Yurakucho Ten is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy grilled chicken made with Iwai-dori (a Domestic brand chicken). In addition to spacious table seating, it also has several fully private rooms with doors.

It is also conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Yurakucho Station.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and kushiyaki (grilled skewers) at this restaurant can be ordered from 2 skewers. They grill them over binchotan (high grade charcoal), which gives them a really fragrant smoky aroma.

If you want to try a variety, the assortment menu is a good pick. You can choose from 3 types: 5 skewers, 7 skewers, or 12 skewers.

Hot Pot dishes packed with fresh meat and vegetables are also popular. The photo shows the “Kyushu jidori-nabe (Kyushu free-range chicken Hot Pot).” The secret broth, made using only natural ingredients, is said to be rich yet light in taste.

They also offer options other than chicken, such as “Hakata motsu-nabe (Hakata offal Hot Pot)” and “kaisen-nabe (seafood Hot Pot).”

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Ichinoza Yurakucho Kushisakaba is a yakitori restaurant located a 2-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of JR Yurakucho Station. The interior has the feel of an izakaya (Japanese pub), making it just right when you want to eat and drink in a fun atmosphere.

They also offer an A la carte All you can drink menu that includes draft beer.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with jidori (premium local chicken) sourced from around Japan. The chicken is cut into fairly large pieces, making it very satisfying to eat.

They also offer kushiyaki (grilled skewers) with vegetables, beef, and seafood. You can order from 2 skewers.

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Seafood dishes made with fresh seafood delivered directly from fishing ports are also popular. The sashimi in particular is said to have plump, springy flesh and rich flavor.

There were also reviews saying it is so good that it pairs perfectly with warm or chilled Japanese sake.