Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan

Izakaya Denshichi

Name: Izakaya Denshichi
Address: 5-1 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan, Yamagata, JP
Telephone: +81 23-622-4434
Price range: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

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Izakaya Denshichi, Restaurant in Yamagata

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About Izakaya Denshichi

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.

At JPY 5,000 to 5,999, Izakaya Denshichi sits in a verified dinner price band for Yamagata. The confirmed 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

The available verified details are intentionally limited: 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. Specific menu items, drinks, seating layout, reservation method, payment options, smoking policy, and dietary accommodations are not confirmed here, so diners should avoid assuming details before visiting.

Because the venue’s confirmed hours end at 9:30 PM, it is best treated as a planned evening meal rather than a late-night stop. If timing matters, check current operating details directly before going, especially around holidays or special closures.

How Izakaya Denshichi Stacks Against Peers

For diners comparing options, Izakaya Denshichi can be considered alongside comparisons names such as Tachinomi En, Soneta Yakitoriya, Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu Yamagata ten, Yamada Ya, and Eigyoku Do. Without verified details on their menus, locations, or service formats here, the safest comparison is general: Izakaya Denshichi is the option on this page with confirmed evening hours, a JPY 5,000–5,999 price band, casual dress, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST listing.

For a broader view of local options, compare it with other dining in Yamagata generically rather than assuming a specific cuisine, seating style, or drinks program. 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 confirmed service from 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday closure. If you are exploring beyond dining, see our full Yamagata bars guide or our full 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Izakaya Denshichi handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodations, allergy handling, and ingredient substitutions are not verified here. If you have dietary restrictions, confirm directly with Izakaya Denshichi before visiting.

What are alternatives to Izakaya Denshichi?

comparisons names include Tachinomi En, Soneta Yakitoriya, Yakiniku Meisho Yamagyu Yamagata ten, Yamada Ya, and Eigyoku Do. Specific menu styles, locations, and price comparisons for those venues are not verified here, so compare current details before choosing.

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. Seating layout, private rooms, service style, and special-occasion arrangements are not verified here, so confirm directly if those details matter.

How far ahead should I book Izakaya Denshichi?

Reservation availability and booking method are not verified here. The confirmed hours are 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, so check directly before planning a visit.

Can I eat at the bar at Izakaya Denshichi?

Counter or bar seating is not verified here. If seating style is important, confirm directly with Izakaya Denshichi before going.

Is Izakaya Denshichi worth the price?

At JPY 5,000–5,999, Izakaya Denshichi has a confirmed evening dining price band. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST listing adds a verified recognition point, but menu specifics and service format are not confirmed here.

Is lunch or dinner better at Izakaya Denshichi?

Dinner is the verified service window. Izakaya Denshichi is open 5:30–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday; no lunch service is verified here.

Location

5-1 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan

Yamagata, Japan

Compare Izakaya Denshichi

Worth the Price? Izakaya Denshichi vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Izakaya Denshichi	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Tachinomi En	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Soneta Yakitoriya	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Yamada Ya	- 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
Eigyoku Do	- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

What to weigh when choosing between Izakaya Denshichi and comparable nearby venues.

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

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 our full Yamagata restaurants guide.