Yoshi Cho
よし町
Kaiseki in Tsuchiura & Kasumigaura, Ibaraki, 12 min walk from Tsuchiura Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki
- 60%of high-end restaurants in Ibaraki have a lower dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed ThursdaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Yoshi Cho is 1st of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 60% of the high-end restaurants in Ibaraki in this guide. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 3 of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Ibaraki | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshi Cho | #1 | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Tsuchiura | Thu |
| Sushi Matsuei | #2 | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Tomobe | Mon |
| Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 20 min, Kairakuen | — |
| Hanamiyako | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Japanese cuisine Kabukimono, | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Sanuki | Mon, Sun |
| Shimazu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Kairakuen | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Yoshi Cho
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 029-821-5267 (+81-29-821-5267 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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). More in Ibaraki.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
テロワールコース【15,000円 税金・サービス料別】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–40 guests
- Sashimi
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 約10品
- 御献主
- 先付
- 白魚唐揚
- 斉藤川魚店露ヶ浦 白魚
- 前菜
- あんこう煮凍り
- 蕗の薹白和え
- おから
- うど金平
- 蕗の薹味噌
- 菜の花浸し
- 里芋唐揚
- お椀
- 蛤真丈
- 大洗産地蛤
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Course
テロワールコース【20,000円 税金・サービス料別】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–40 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 約10品
- 温物
- 天然河豚白子温寿司
- 大津港産 河豚白子
- 前菜
- あんこう煮凍り
- 蕗の薹白和え
- おから
- うど金平
- 蕗の薹味噌
- 菜の花浸し
- 里芋唐揚
- お椀
- 蛤真丈
- 大洗産地蛤
- ヒラタケ ちり葱 あさつき
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 42 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 50 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
12 min walk (960 m) from Tsuchiura Station.
- Leave Tsuchiura Station and walk west for 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right at Tsuchiura Ekimae Post Office onto Tsuchiura Station Line and walk 500 m.
- Turn right onto Old Mito-kaido Avenue and walk 80 m.
- Bear left onto Old Mito-kaido Avenue and walk 90 m.
Yoshi Cho is on your left.
On your left
Look for
よし町
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
よし町茨城県土浦市中央2-9-28
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-9-28 Chuo Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0043 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 12 minutes walk from the west exit of Tsuchiura Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yoshi Cho cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yoshi Cho closed?
It is closed on Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Yoshi Cho?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yoshi Cho?
Tsuchiura Station, about 12 minutes on foot (960 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.