Restaurant Yaku
Kaiseki in Izumo, Shimane, 1 min walk from Izumo Taisha-mae Station
Our analysis
- #4of 9 kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane
- 70%of high-end restaurants in Shimane have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Restaurant Yaku is 4th of the 9 kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 70% of the high-end restaurants in Shimane in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 2 of the 9 kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane can be booked online in English. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Matsue & Shimane | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikadoya | #1 | ¥35,090 | ¥35,090 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Mon |
| Hisazu | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Dentetsu-Izumoshi | Sun |
| Kimama | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Matsue | — |
| Restaurant Yaku | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Izumo Taisha-mae | — |
| Shokusai Nakashima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 12 min, Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen | — |
| Enishi no Yado Kitahori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 24 min, Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Restaurant Yaku
- Call 050-5593-9383 (+81-50-5593-9383 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise).
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Tax and service charge included. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
- Not fixed (open on days other than building closure days)
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | There is no specific dress code, but to ensure that everyone can enjoy their meal comfortably, we kindly ask that you refrain from using strong-scented perfumes. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | September 2023 |
Getting there
1 min walk (90 m) from Izumo Taisha-mae Station.
- Leave Izumo Taisha-mae Station and walk north along Hikawa Izumotaisha Line for 100 m.
Restaurant Yaku is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
島根県出雲市大社町杵築南1369-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1369-1 Taishacho Kizukiminami Izumo, Shimane 699-0711 |
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| Directions | Approximately 20km from Izumo Airport. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Yaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Tax and service charge included.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Restaurant Yaku?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Yaku?
Izumo Taisha-mae Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m).
Does Restaurant Yaku have a dress code?
There is no specific dress code, but to ensure that everyone can enjoy their meal comfortably, we kindly ask that you refrain from using strong-scented perfumes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.