Izakaya Denshichi
near Yamagata Station (east exit), Yamagata
Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 fish-focused izakaya near Yamagata Station, recognized in 2024 and 2025 for its seafood plates and deep sake selection. At JPY 5,000–5,999 (often JPY 10,000+ with drinks), it sits between budget standing bars and premium yakiniku, best for groups of four to six on weeknights when the 26-seat space isn't fully booked.
About Izakaya Denshichi
At JPY 5,000 to 5,999, Izakaya Denshichi sits in a dinner price band for Yamagata. The schedule is evening-only: 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Dress is casual. Izakaya Denshichi is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025, a useful recognition point for diners comparing options in the region.
The Izakaya Format in Practice
Izakaya Denshichi is an izakaya in Yamagata with a JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, casual dress code, and dinner hours from Monday to Saturday.
Because the venue’s hours end at 9:30 PM, it is best treated as a planned evening meal rather than a late-night stop.
How Izakaya Denshichi Stacks Against Peers
For diners comparing options, Izakaya Denshichi can be considered alongside venues such as Tachinomi En, Soneta Yakitoriya, Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu Yamagata ten, Yamada Ya, and Eigyoku Do. For specific menus, locations, or service formats, check current details directly; the clearest baseline is that Izakaya Denshichi offers evening hours, a JPY 5,000–5,999 price band, casual dress, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST listing.
If you are building an itinerary, see our full Yamagata restaurants guide.
The most reliable way to frame Izakaya Denshichi is as a casual Yamagata izakaya for dinner, with service from 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday closure. If you are exploring beyond dining, see the Yamagata bars guide or the Yamagata experiences guide.
Quick reference: JPY 5,000–5,999. Dinner hours are 5:30–9:30 PM Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. Dress code is casual. Located in Yamagata.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–9:30 PM
- Location
- 5-1 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan
- Website
- denshichi.owst.jp
- Phone
- +81 23-622-4434
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese interior with mainly tatami floor seating and a small counter, relaxed and comfortable, welcoming to solo diners and small groups, with a warm, lived‑in izakaya feel rather than a modern design space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Counter dining, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer, Shochu, Fruit liqueurs
Signature Dishes
- Ban-shaku course with sashimi and Yamagata beef imoni hotpot
- Local Yamagata-style small plates (otoshi, side dishes)
- House-label sake “Denshichi”
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5-1 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tachinomi En, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Soneta Yakitoriya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Yamada Ya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu Yamagata ten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Eigyoku Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Izakaya Denshichi occupies the fish-and-sake tier in Yamagata's izakaya ecosystem. Tachinomi En (JPY 1,000–1,999) serves standing drinkers on tight budgets; Soneta Yakitoriya (JPY 2,000–2,999) focuses on yakitori for casual groups. Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu Yamagata ten (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner) delivers premium beef at a higher ticket. Izakaya Denshichi's JPY 5,000–5,999 (often JPY 10,000+ with drinks) reflects its Tabelog 100 recognition and fish-forward menu, more refined than budget spots, more approachable than full-service yakiniku.
If you want seafood and sake in a sit-down format, Izakaya Denshichi is the clearest call in Yamagata. If you're on a tighter budget or prefer standing-room energy, Tachinomi En is half the price. If beef matters more than fish, Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu justifies the JPY 1,000–2,000 premium. For middle-tier yakitori without the smoke, Soneta Yakitoriya offers a non-smoking alternative at JPY 2,000–2,999. Yamada Ya and Eigyoku Do (both under JPY 1,000) serve ultra-budget eats, but neither holds Tabelog recognition or the same seafood depth.
Booking difficulty is moderate: weeknights are easier (arrive by 6:00 PM for walk-ins), weekends require a phone reservation at least a week out. The venue's 9:30 PM closing time means this is not a late-night destination, plan dinner as the main event, not a prelude to bar-hopping. For a full view of Yamagata's dining landscape, see the Yamagata restaurants guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Izakaya Denshichi?
Alternatives to compare include Tachinomi En, Soneta Yakitoriya, Yakiniku Meisho Yamagata ten, Yamada Ya, and Eigyoku Do.
Is Izakaya Denshichi good for a special occasion?
Izakaya Denshichi may suit diners looking for a casual evening meal in Yamagata at JPY 5,000–5,999.
Is Izakaya Denshichi worth the price?
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Izakaya Denshichi has an evening dining price band. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST listing adds a recognition point; check menu specifics and service format directly if those details matter.
Is lunch or dinner better at Izakaya Denshichi?
Plan on dinner: Izakaya Denshichi is open 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
