Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan

Kawashima

Name: Kawashima
Address: Japan, 〒990-0042 Yamagata, Nanukamachi, 3 Chome−2−25 北斗ビル, Yamagata, JP
Telephone: +81 23-625-8445
Price range: JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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About Kawashima

Private-room chicken specialist in Yamagata, selected for Tabelog's 2025 Hyakumeiten list. The standard set features water-boiled and grilled chicken (¥5,500 before tax), supported by a serious sake program including the full Jūyondai lineup at fair prices. Book for the beverage cellar as much as the bird—special courses (duck, fish, beef) require advance notice. Dinner only, reservations by phone.

Kawashima is a venue in Yamagata with a verified budget of ¥8,000–¥9,999. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition. Beyond those points, Pearl does not have verified details for the restaurant's menu format, seating, service style, drinks, hours, address, payment, or reservation policies, so this guide avoids making unsupported claims.

The Verified Basics

The clearest planning detail for Kawashima is price: expect the verified range to be ¥8,000–¥9,999. The available recognition data places Kawashima in the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 list, but specific dishes, course structure, chef details, and sourcing information are not verified here. Treat Kawashima as a Yamagata dining option where the confirmed facts are limited, and check directly with the venue before relying on menu, allergy, seating, or scheduling assumptions.

Recognition and Planning Notes

Kawashima's verified recognition is tied to Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025. That gives the venue a useful point of distinction, but it should not be stretched into claims about a particular style of service, a drinks program, private rooms, counter seating, or specific dishes. If those details matter to your meal, confirm them directly before booking.

Budget: ¥8,000–¥9,999. Location: Yamagata. Reservations, hours, seating, access, payment, smoking policy, Wi-Fi, and service details: not verified in the available data. Because those practical details are not confirmed here, contact the venue or consult current official listings before making plans.

For more dining options, see our full Yamagata restaurants guide. Other allowed venue references include Goryouriya Ito, Eigyoku Do, and JAY; compare them only after checking their current details separately. Beyond restaurants, consult our full Yamagata hotels guide, our full Yamagata bars guide, or our full Yamagata experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kawashima good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified. Pearl does not have confirmed information on seating type, counter availability, minimum party size, or reservation rules, so check directly before planning a solo meal.

Can Kawashima accommodate groups?

Group suitability is not verified. The available data does not confirm private rooms, seat counts, table configurations, or group policies. check the venue's official channels if you are planning a group meal in Yamagata.

Is Kawashima worth the price?

Kawashima's verified budget is ¥8,000–¥9,999. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition. Whether it is worth the price depends on your priorities, so confirm current menu and service details before booking.

Is Kawashima good for a special occasion?

Special-occasion suitability is not confirmed in the available data. Pearl does not have verified information on rooms, service style, celebration options, or course structure, so confirm directly if you are planning an anniversary, client meal, or other important visit.

How far ahead should I book Kawashima?

Booking timing and reservation requirements are not verified. Check the venue's current reservation process directly before making plans.

Can I eat at the bar at Kawashima?

Bar or counter seating is not verified. The available data does not confirm the seating layout, so check the venue's official channels if counter seating is important to you.

Does Kawashima handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy accommodations are not verified. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have vegetarian, allergy, religious, or other dietary requirements.

Location

Japan, 〒990-0042 Yamagata, Nanukamachi, 3 Chome−2−25 北斗ビル

Yamagata, Japan

Compare Kawashima

Value at a Glance: Kawashima

Venue	Price
Kawashima	JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
レストランパ・マル
Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Goryouriya Ito	JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JAY	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Eigyoku Do	- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

How Kawashima compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

レストランパ・マル, Notable alternative
Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Goryouriya Ito, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JAY, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Eigyoku Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

Kawashima sits at the higher end of Yamagata's dining spectrum, with dinner averaging ¥8,000–¥9,999 and a Tabelog Hyakumeiten chicken credential. Goryouriya Ito matches that dinner price (¥8,000–¥9,999) but offers traditional Japanese cuisine with a lunch service (¥3,000–¥3,999), making it a better choice if you want flexibility in timing or a broader menu. Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten comes in slightly lower (¥6,000–¥7,999 dinner, ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch) and focuses on beef, which makes it the value pick if you're after Yamagata wagyu rather than chicken. Both Goryouriya Ito and Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten lack Kawashima's sake program, if you're chasing Jūyondai or serious wine pairings, Kawashima justifies the spend.

For casual dining, JAY operates at ¥2,000–¥2,999 for both lunch and dinner, offering counter seating and a more relaxed atmosphere. Eigyoku Do drops even lower (under ¥999) and serves as a quick-service option. Neither competes on ambiance or beverage depth, Kawashima's private rooms and curated cellar are the differentiators. If you're booking for a special occasion and sake matters, Kawashima is the only Yamagata option in this set that delivers on both fronts. If you're after a straightforward Yamagata beef meal without the ceremony, Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten offers better value. レストランパ・マル is another peer in the region but lacks publicly available pricing data, so direct comparison is difficult, Kawashima's transparency on cost and format makes it easier to plan around.