Izakaya

Tagosaku

Rating92SCORE
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 removed

A 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）
Phone0856-22-3022Call
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
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Izakaya

Tagosaku

Rating92SCORE
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
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
Phone0856-22-3022
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map

Links to reservation and restaurant-guide sites include affiliate advertising. If you book through a link, the operator may receive a referral fee — but this never affects which restaurants we list, how they rank, or how they are rated.

Reserve on Hot PepperReserve on GnaviReserve on HitosaraOpen 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。
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.
92SCORE
What a score of 92 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 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.'

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