Kominka Yakiniku Kotori
Takaramachi, Tajimi
Restaurant in Tajimi, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A renovated 50-year-old traditional house in Tajimi serving Tabelog 100-recognized yakiniku at JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner, with private rooms for 2-50 guests and Level 1 Meat Specialist-sourced beef. Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekend dinner; weekday lunch (JPY 1,000–1,999, cash only) is easier. Worth it for private-room occasions, less so for solo counter meals.
About Kominka Yakiniku Kotori
Kominka Yakiniku Kotori is a yakiniku venue in Tajimi with price guidance of JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025. It is closed Monday, with service Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. Dress code is casual.
Kominka Yakiniku Kotori is a Tajimi option to consider when you want a casual yakiniku meal within the listed price bands. Confirm operational details directly before visiting.
What to Verify About Private Rooms
Private-room availability, room sizes, seat counts, group configurations may vary. If a private room or a particular seating style matters to your visit, confirm it with the restaurant when booking. The key facts are the Tajimi location, casual dress code, listed price ranges, the Tuesday–Sunday lunch and dinner hours.
How the Format Compares in Tajimi
Kominka Yakiniku Kotori can be considered alongside other dining options, including comparable venue references such as Niku no Higuchi Chokuei Yakiniku Yasufuku Honten, Nobumi, Shin Japanese cuisine Kanya, Shinano Ya, Una Sen. For Kominka Yakiniku Kotori itself, the details are limited to Tajimi, casual dress, the listed price ranges, the confirmed hours, the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025 listing.
The practical planning details are simple: Kominka Yakiniku Kotori is closed on Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. For anything beyond those basics, including reservations, payment, parking, children’s policies, dietary needs, takeout, delivery, or specific menu items, check directly with the venue before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-38 Takaramachi, Tajimi, Gifu 507-0054, Japan
- Website
- kominkayakiniku-kotori.com
- Phone
- +81 572-56-2929
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kominka Yakiniku Kotori occupies a renovated 50-year-old traditional house and leans into a cozy, historic character. The room feels intimate and quietly rustic, with the kind of charm that comes from preserving original architecture while adapting it for dining. It presents as an informal izakaya-style tavern focused on grilled meats and hot-pot fare, where the atmosphere is warm and inviting rather than flashy. The space’s origin as a kominka (traditional home) gives the interior a lived-in, authentic quality that shapes the overall dining mood.
Best For
This spot is best suited to evening gatherings around yakiniku and hot-pot dishes. The presence of private rooms makes it a natural choice for group dining—families or friends who want a more contained, private meal will find it well set up for that. As an izakaya and yakiniku venue, it also fits casual hangouts where the focus is on shared plates and grilling at the table. The non-smoking policy supports a comfortable experience for groups who prefer smoke-free indoor dining.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the restaurant’s focus on carefully selected brand beef: the menu centers on yakiniku prepared by a master with a Level 1 Meat Specialist certification, so ordering grilled beef selections showcases their expertise. The offering also includes motsu-nabe and izakaya-style dishes, so mix grilled courses with a hot-pot or small plates to experience a range of preparations. Note the private rooms for group portions and the smoke-free policy when planning what to order and how you’ll dine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese kominka setting with a Japanese garden, tatami-style private rooms and counter seats, creating a calm, cozy and slightly upscale atmosphere suited to relaxed meals and special occasions rather than noisy gatherings.
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Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu hitsumabushi (gyu hitsumabushi)
- Fresh beef tongue (nama tan tsutsumi / tan dishes)
- Today’s selected wagyu platter (honjitsu no kinkyo-gyu tenshumori)
- 芽ネギタン巻き (bud green onion beef tongue roll)
- Fresh horumon (offal)
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-38 Takaramachi, Tajimi, Gifu 507-0054, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Niku no Higuchi Chokuei Yakiniku Yasufuku Honten, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Shinano Ya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Una Sen, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Nobumi, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Shin Japanese cuisine Kanya, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Restaurant context
Kominka Yakiniku Kotori and Niku no Higuchi Chokuei Yakiniku Yasufuku Honten share the same JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner price band and both earned Tabelog 100 recognition, but Kominka Yakiniku Kotori's private-room flexibility (seating 2-50 across multiple configurations) and kominka architecture give it the edge for group dinners and special occasions. If you're dining solo or prefer counter-only energy, both venues deliver comparable beef quality, so choose based on availability. Shinano Ya stays under JPY 2,000 and works for weekday lunch when you want yakiniku without the premium; Nobumi and Una Sen (JPY 3,000–3,999) split the difference, offering better value than Kominka Yakiniku Kotori if private rooms aren't part of your plan.
For travelers prioritizing booking ease, Shinano Ya takes walk-ins more readily and costs half as much. If you want Tabelog-vetted beef in a heritage setting and can book 2-3 weeks out, Kominka Yakiniku Kotori justifies the advance effort, but only if you're using the private rooms or dining on a weekend when the venue's atmosphere and sourcing matter more than speed and price. For quick, high-quality yakiniku without the kominka premium, Nobumi delivers better value per yen.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Kominka Yakiniku Kotori?
A tasting-menu format is not listed. The key information is that Kominka Yakiniku Kotori is a casual Tajimi yakiniku venue with price ranges of JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, it appears in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025.
Can Kominka Yakiniku Kotori accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private rooms, seat counts, room configurations may vary. If you are planning for a group, confirm seating and reservation requirements directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kominka Yakiniku Kotori?
The hours include both lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday: 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. The price ranges are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999. Choose based on your schedule, confirm current details before visiting.
What should I order at Kominka Yakiniku Kotori?
Specific dishes, cuts, beverages, menu formats are not listed. If you want current recommendations, ask the restaurant directly when booking or on arrival.
Is Kominka Yakiniku Kotori good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual meal in Tajimi, but special-occasion details such as private rooms, seating arrangements, celebration services, extended dining times are not listed. The schedule is closed Monday and open Tuesday–Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM.
