Yakitori Ko no Ji
Takasaki
Restaurant in Takasaki, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A 16-seat yakitori counter in Takasaki with three consecutive Tabelog 100 – Yakitori EAST selections (2023–2025) and a walk-in-only policy. Dinner runs JPY 4,000–4,999, but the restaurant closes early when grilled chicken sells out, and smoking is allowed throughout. Cash only, adults only, walk-in only: best for flexible locals, risky for destination diners.
About Yakitori Ko no Ji
Yakitori Ko no Ji is a casual Takasaki yakitori venue with evening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and closures on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. The price range is JPY 4,000–4,999, and the dress code is casual. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition, so it may be of interest to diners looking for a yakitori-focused stop in Takasaki.
Planning Basics
Yakitori Ko no Ji is best approached as a casual dinner option in Takasaki. The schedule is narrow: service runs only from 5–10 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with Monday, Thursday, and Sunday closed.
Price and Recognition
The price range is JPY 4,000–4,999, placing Yakitori Ko no Ji in a moderate dinner bracket for Takasaki. Its Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 listing adds a clear recognition point.
Lunch vs. Dinner: Dinner Only
The hours indicate dinner service only: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–10 PM. Monday, Thursday, and Sunday are closed. If you need daytime dining, broader options in our Takasaki restaurants guide may be more useful.
For a Takasaki dinner, Yakitori Ko no Ji offers a JPY 4,000–4,999 price range, casual dress code, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST listing. The key planning point is the limited schedule: 5–10 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday only.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- 106-5 Tamachi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0824, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/konoji_noosirase/?hl=ja
- Phone
- +81 27-322-7873
Venue details
Ambiance
Typical small Japanese yakitori shop atmosphere: casual, bustling, and cozy, with guests focused on skewers and drinks rather than formal dining.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake
Signature Dishes
assorted yakitori skewers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 106-5 Tamachi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0824, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
106-5 Tamachi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0824, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- BRAZIL GRILL, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Potoro, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Mikumano, Notable alternative
- Jikaseimen Kuromatsu, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Teuchi Soba Maizuru, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 4,000–4,999, Yakitori Ko no Ji sits between budget izakayas and kappo-tier yakitori in Takasaki. Jikaseimen Kuromatsu costs under JPY 1,000 but offers ramen and soba, not yakitori. BRAZIL GRILL (JPY 5,000–5,999) accepts reservations and offers a Brazilian-Japanese grill format with more predictable hours, making it a safer bet for visitors who need to lock in a table. Potoro (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner, JPY 8,000–9,999 lunch) delivers a higher-end kaiseki-influenced yakitori experience with advance bookings and a smoke-free environment, but the price gap is substantial.
The Tabelog 100 recognition gives Yakitori Ko no Ji a quality signal that the other mid-range options lack, but the walk-in-only policy and smoking-allowed rule make it impractical for anyone who can't arrive by 5:30 PM or tolerate smoke. BRAZIL GRILL is the better fallback for groups or visitors with fixed schedules, similar price, reservations accepted, and more flexible hours. If budget is flexible and you want a refined yakitori experience without the walk-in gamble, Potoro is the clear upgrade, though you'll pay three times as much for the certainty and the smoke-free room.
For solo diners or pairs already in Takasaki who can handle the walk-in risk and the smoke, Yakitori Ko no Ji offers the strongest technical credentials in the mid-range yakitori category. But for destination diners or anyone needing a reservation, BRAZIL GRILL or Potoro are more practical choices, lower risk, clearer availability, and smoke-free environments that won't compromise the evening.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yakitori Ko no Ji good for a special occasion?
Yakitori Ko no Ji has a casual dress code and a JPY 4,000–4,999 price range, so it is a casual Takasaki dinner option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakitori Ko no Ji?
Dinner is the option. Hours are 5–10 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Monday, Thursday, and Sunday are closed.
What are alternatives to Yakitori Ko no Ji in Takasaki?
For other dining possibilities, consider browsing other Takasaki options.
