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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。
Praised as 'Japan's best izakaya' by renowned bar writer Kazuhiko Ota in 'Izakaya Heritage,' featured in Dancyu.
Tabelog 3.76 (318 reviews), Izakaya WEST Top 100 2025, TripAdvisor #1 Masuda (4.3), Yahoo Maps 4.35.
Unanimous amazement at freshness-to-price ratio.
Listed on Shimane Prefecture and Masuda City official tourism sites.
No sakura alerts, no closure info.
A minority 'underwhelming' view noted but overwhelmingly positive overall.
Popular Dishes
Sashimi platter
刺身盛り合わせ
Live squid sashimi
活イカ造り
Tagosaku Lunch Set (995 yen)
田吾作定食（ランチ995円）
Masuda clam steamed in sake
益田ハマグリの酒蒸し
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedA legendary izakaya in Masuda praised as 'Japan's best izakaya' by bar-hopping writer Kazuhiko Ota in his book 'Izakaya Heritage.' The restored historic inn features a large live fish tank; fish are filleted to order from the daily Sea of Japan catch. Selected for Tabelog 'Izakaya WEST Top 100, 2025.' TripAdvisor #1 in Masuda (4.3), Yahoo Maps 4.35. Lunch set only 995 yen. Reservations essential.
'Truly Japan's finest izakaya. The freshness of fish filleted straight from the live tank is unmatched elsewhere.' 'Incredible quality at just 995 yen for the lunch set.' 'Ota's descriptions are no exaggeration.'
Business Hours
Mon – Sat12:00-14:00/17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：不定休（要確認）
Access
Steep stairs (former inn structure). Reservations required. Cash only. Approx 8 min walk from Masuda Station.
10-3 Akagimachi, Masuda, Shimane
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
