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Shuhai

Rating88SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 47 years in operation.
Tabelog Izakaya 100 Best 2024/2025, Tabelog Award Bronze (2017-2026), featured in Kazuhiko Ota's '100 Best Izakayas.' Tabelog 4.11/432 reviews.
4.11
Yahoo Maps 4.16.
Course at 5,000 yen.
Consistently 1-month reservation waits.
Described as 'the one place you must go' by both locals and visitors to Akita.
No PR deals.
As of 2025, continued selection for 100 Best and Bronze Award confirmed.
Popular Dishes
Hinai Chicken Sashimi
比内地鶏の鶏さし
Stone-grilled Steak
石焼ステーキ
Gakko (pickles) Assortment
がっこ（漬物）盛り合わせ
Handmade Soba (final course)
手打ち蕎麦（締め）
What kind of place?
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A legendary izakaya in Akita's Sanno district with over 47 years of history (as of 2019). Selected for Tabelog Izakaya 100 Best 2024/2025 and Tabelog Award Bronze (2017-2026). Featured in Kazuhiko Ota's '100 Best Izakayas in Japan.' Full course using local ingredients including Hinai chicken sashimi and white liver. Course is 5,000 yen; with sake, budget around 10,000 yen per person. Fully reservation-based, phone bookings accepted 1 month ahead.

Praised as 'Akita's pride that once ranked #1 izakaya in Japan on Tabelog,' 'a perfect experience including conversation with the owner,' 'Hinai chicken white liver is unparalleled elsewhere,' and 'flawless pairing of local Akita sake and dishes.' Tabelog 4.11/432 reviews (Izakaya 100 Best). Yahoo Maps 4.16.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sat18:00-22:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Monday・年末年始
Phone018-863-1547Call
Access
About 10 min by taxi from Akita Station (35 min walk). Fully reservation-based (phone only). Reservations accepted from noon, 1 month in advance. Entry by 19:30 only. No minors. Non-smoking throughout.
1-6-9 Sanno, Akita City, Akita
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Shuhai

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Hinai Chicken Sashimi
比内地鶏の鶏さし
Stone-grilled Steak
石焼ステーキ
Gakko (pickles) Assortment
がっこ（漬物）盛り合わせ
Handmade Soba (final course)
手打ち蕎麦（締め）
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sat18:00-22:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Monday・年末年始
Access
About 10 min by taxi from Akita Station (35 min walk). Fully reservation-based (phone only). Reservations accepted from noon, 1 month in advance. Entry by 19:30 only. No minors. Non-smoking throughout.
1-6-9 Sanno, Akita City, Akita
Phone018-863-1547
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
View larger map
Reserve on Hot PepperReserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 47 years in operation.
Tabelog Izakaya 100 Best 2024/2025, Tabelog Award Bronze (2017-2026), featured in Kazuhiko Ota's '100 Best Izakayas.' Tabelog 4.11/432 reviews.
4.11
Yahoo Maps 4.16.
Course at 5,000 yen.
Consistently 1-month reservation waits.
Described as 'the one place you must go' by both locals and visitors to Akita.
No PR deals.
As of 2025, continued selection for 100 Best and Bronze Award confirmed.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A legendary izakaya in Akita's Sanno district with over 47 years of history (as of 2019). Selected for Tabelog Izakaya 100 Best 2024/2025 and Tabelog Award Bronze (2017-2026). Featured in Kazuhiko Ota's '100 Best Izakayas in Japan.' Full course using local ingredients including Hinai chicken sashimi and white liver. Course is 5,000 yen; with sake, budget around 10,000 yen per person. Fully reservation-based, phone bookings accepted 1 month ahead.

Praised as 'Akita's pride that once ranked #1 izakaya in Japan on Tabelog,' 'a perfect experience including conversation with the owner,' 'Hinai chicken white liver is unparalleled elsewhere,' and 'flawless pairing of local Akita sake and dishes.' Tabelog 4.11/432 reviews (Izakaya 100 Best). Yahoo Maps 4.16.

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