Izakaya¥¥¥
Sowa-sai Kurakura
Rating78SCORE
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。
Yahoo Maps 4.37 (25 reviews).
Tabelog 3.48 (42 reviews).
Ranked #4 in Hofu on Tabelog.
Reviewed as 'the #1 place to visit in Hofu right now.' Featured on local media hofu-moola.com.
High ratings maintained after October 2022 relocation to current address (Tenjin 1-5-23).
No fake review accusations.
Dinner only, price_range 3 (5,000 yen range), but praised as 'exceptional value for this quality outside a major city.' Active reservations on TableCheck and Jalan.
Instagram (@kurakura_hofu) active.
Popular Dishes
Seasonal local fish sashimi platter
Nagahagi Wagyu rare katsu
Yamaguchi local sake (Dassai, Taka, Gangi)
seasonal cuisine course from 5
000 yen
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedCreative Japanese cuisine restaurant 10 min walk from Hofu Station Tenjin exit, themed 'above izakaya, below kappo (haute Japanese).' White-toned calm interior. Seasonal ingredients from local markets, served as 'trend-forward cuisine with solid foundation.' Nagahagi Wagyu rare katsu and local fish dishes are popular. Excellent curated sake lineup (Dassai, Taka, Gangi, etc.). Yahoo Maps 4.37 (25 reviews). Reservation required popular spot.
'Surprised to find an izakaya of this level in Hofu—the cooking technique is solid.' 'Seasonal local fish paired with Yamaguchi local sake is the best combination.' 'Always fully booked after the renovation—reserve early.' 'Higher price range but the quality justifies it.'
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu17:30-23:00
Fri・Sat17:30-24:00
Sun17:30-22:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（祝後日）
Access
50 seats (counter, tables, private rooms). Parking available (5 spots in front, 8 in rear). Reservations recommended. Card and QR payments accepted. Dinner only.
1-5-23 Tenjin, Hofu, Yamaguchi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
