Arai Shoten
Yugawara, Ashigarashimo-Gun
Restaurant in Ashigarashimo-Gun, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100-listed Peruvian kitchen in Yugawara's hot-spring district, offering JPY 1,400 lunch sets and custom dinner courses (JPY 4,400–5,500). The 18-seat room reopened in 2023, eight minutes from Yugawara Station. Book dinner by phone; lunch accepts walk-ins Thursday through Monday.
About Arai Shoten
Arai Shoten is a restaurant in Ashigarashimo-Gun with a casual dress code, verified midday and evening hours, published price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Asian Cuisine / Ethnic Cuisine EAST 2024. Beyond those confirmed points, details such as cuisine style, seating layout, reservation method, menu format, payment options, access information are not verified here.
The verified schedule is straightforward: Arai Shoten is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12–3 PM and 6–10 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Because the confirmed data includes both midday and evening hours, it can be considered for either lunch or dinner, but specific lunch sets, dinner courses, dishes, service formats should be checked directly with the venue before planning around them.
Why the Tabelog 100 Nod Matters
Arai Shoten appears on the 2024 Tabelog 100 Asian Cuisine / Ethnic Cuisine EAST list. That recognition is the main verified accolade available for the venue, it gives diners a grounded reason to pay attention when comparing options in and around Ashigarashimo-Gun.
The confirmed information does not include a ranking position, Tabelog score, chef name, opening history, seat count, or details about the restaurant’s cooking style. For that reason, the safest way to read the recognition is as a verified list selection rather than as proof of any more specific claim about format, scale, or menu.
Lunch and Dinner Planning
Arai Shoten has verified hours from 12–3 PM and 6–10 PM on its operating days. The published price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999, but the verified data does not confirm exact dishes, course structures, tax details, or booking requirements.
The midday hours may suit diners looking to visit earlier in the day, while the evening hours provide a later option on the same operating days. In both cases, guests should confirm current menus, availability, any reservation requirements directly with the restaurant.
Practical planning should start with the verified closures: Tuesday and Wednesday. The remaining open days cover both midday and evening service, which gives weekend visitors and weekday diners several options, provided they avoid the two closed days.
Quick reference: Arai Shoten is in Ashigarashimo-Gun. Dress code is casual. Verified hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12–3 PM and 6–10 PM; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Verified price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. Verified recognition: Tabelog 100 Asian Cuisine / Ethnic Cuisine EAST 2024.
Planning details
- Location
- 18-2 Shirohori, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 259-0305, Japan
- Website
- araishouten.wixsite.com/peru
- Phone
- +81 465-20-8360
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, intimate restaurant with a home-cooked, chef-driven feel; it is described as having the look of a Japanese izakaya from the outside while serving Peruvian food inside.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- ceviche
- sazonado-style local fish dishes
- potato salad with sea snail
Planning details
Location
18-2 Shirohori, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 259-0305, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Iida Shoten, Notable alternative
- Ramenya Iida Shouten, Ramen, Ramen
- IIDASHOUTEN, Notable alternative
- Bread & Circus, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- LA BOTTEGA GOLOSA, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Arai Shoten occupies a category of one in Ashigarashimo-Gun, no other Peruvian venue holds a Tabelog 100 nod here, Iida Shoten, Ramenya Iida Shouten, IIDASHOUTEN focus on ramen and Japanese staples rather than South American cooking. For travelers seeking format variety in a hot-spring town dominated by kaiseki and soba, this venue delivers a distinct option without the premium pricing of Tokyo's Nikkei specialists.
Bread & Circus runs under JPY 999 and skews casual, making it a fallback for budget lunches but not a peer for course-driven dinners. LA BOTTEGA GOLOSA handles Italian fare outside the district and lacks the award recognition that justifies Arai Shoten's dinner pricing. If you're pairing a Yugawara onsen stay with a splurge meal, Arai Shoten's Tabelog credential and course flexibility (dietary adjustments available) edge out the ramen-focused competition. For quick, low-cost midday options, Bread & Circus or the Iida Shoten trio offer faster turnaround and lower spend.
Booking difficulty favors Arai Shoten for lunch (walk-ins work most days) but shifts to moderate for dinner due to the phone-only reservation system and 18-seat cap. The Tuesday–Wednesday closure tightens weekend availability, so plan ahead for three-day holiday trips. Value proposition: lunch at JPY 1,400 competes well with ramen spots; dinner at JPY 4,400+ per person sits between casual neighborhood joints and Tokyo-level tasting menus, justified by the Tabelog 100 designation and ingredient sourcing.
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Compare Arai Shoten
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Arai Shoten | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024 · #20 |
| Iida Shoten | No published awards | |
| Ramenya Iida Shouten | No published awards | |
| IIDASHOUTEN | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #41Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 · #372025 Tabelog Silver | |
| Bread & Circus | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| LA BOTTEGA GOLOSA | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arai Shoten good for a special occasion?
It can be, especially if you are choosing it for its verified Tabelog 100 Asian Cuisine / Ethnic Cuisine EAST 2024 selection and published price bands. Specific course formats, seating details, celebration services are not verified here, so confirm directly with the venue before booking for a milestone meal.
Can Arai Shoten accommodate groups?
The verified data does not include seat count, private-room availability, or group policies. Contact Arai Shoten directly to confirm whether your party size can be accommodated.
Can I eat at the bar at Arai Shoten?
Is Arai Shoten worth the price?
Arai Shoten has verified price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999, plus a verified Tabelog 100 Asian Cuisine / Ethnic Cuisine EAST 2024 selection. Whether it is worth it depends on the current menu and your priorities, which should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Arai Shoten?
The verified hours include both 12–3 PM and 6–10 PM on operating days. The confirmed price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999, but the verified data does not specify current menu details. Choose based on your schedule and budget, confirm the current menu directly with Arai Shoten.
