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Yakitori izakaya · Oshino, Mt. Fuji

Yakitori KE-AI

焼き鳥 KE-AI
KE-AI Yakitori
4.744 Google reviews·Charcoal yakitori¥–¥¥English-speaking ownerSmoking allowed
AI overview

A warm, homey charcoal-grill yakitori izakaya near Oshino Village Hall, a short hop from the Oshino Hakkai springs. Skewers — chicken thigh, meatballs, pork-wrapped vegetables and the house pork BBQ — are grilled over charcoal from just ¥100, alongside izakaya plates and cold beer. It's a small, local spot run by an exceptionally welcoming English-speaking owner who'll happily put together an omakase selection; expect limited seating, charcoal smoke, and a genuinely friendly atmosphere.

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HoursTue–Sun 18:00–24:00 (6pm–midnight) Closed Mondays — but opens for groups of 6+ by arrangement
Price RangeSkewers ¥100–¥120 · dishes ¥300–¥900 (budget · ¥–¥¥)
PaymentCard acceptance not listed — bring cash (small local izakaya)
SeatingSmall and cosy — table seats plus a private room · space is limited
EnglishOwner ("Ken") speaks good English and is very welcoming
ReservationsWalk-in · calling ahead helps for groups (and is needed to open on Mondays for 6+)
FamiliesHomey neighbourhood izakaya · charcoal grill, cold beer, lots of locals
Getting ThereNear Oshino Village Hall, short hop from Oshino Hakkai · ~2-min walk from the Dobashi (土橋) bus stop
Address1407 Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511
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Good to know

  • Dinner only. Opens at 6pm and serves late, to midnight.
  • Closed Mondays — though the owner will open for groups of 6 or more if you arrange ahead.
  • Smoking is allowed, and the charcoal grill makes it smoky. Sit accordingly.
  • Bring cash. It's a small neighbourhood izakaya and card acceptance isn't listed.
  • Ask for omakase. Guests love letting the owner choose the skewers for them.