Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise serves Japanese charcoal-grilled chicken in Aso District, with mountain views and local sourcing shaping the visit.
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- Address
- 2693-4 Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1602, Japan
- Phone
- +81 967-62-0084
- Website
- rakudayama.com
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Tabelog 100 #53 and charcoal-grilled chicken
Tabelog placed Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise at No. 53 with 3.7 points in its 2025 Restaurant ranking. The kitchen focuses on Japanese charcoal-grilled chicken, so the page is most relevant for diners choosing around that format.
Secret-sauce chicken and chicken charcoal grill
Secret-sauce marinated chicken and chicken charcoal grill anchor the signature dishes. Local sourcing and a beer program give the meal a grounded, casual direction for lunch or dinner.
2693-4 Takamori mountain setting
2693-4 Takamori places the restaurant in Aso District, Kumamoto, with a mountain view. Casual dress, standard pacing, and lively noise make it better suited to relaxed plans than formal dining.
How It Stacks Up
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise | Japanese Charcoal-Grilled Chicken | $$ | , | Takamori |
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| Rock'n Billy Super 1 | Modern Ramen (Shio, Shoyu, Tsukemen) | $$ | , | Minamitsukaguchicho |
| Utoro Gyokyo Fujinbu Shokudo | Fresh Shiretoko Seafood Bowls | $$ | , | Utoro |
| 立喰い鮨優勝 | Standing Sushi | $$ | , | Kanazawa Port |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #53 · No. 53
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025
At a Glance
- Rustic
- Classic
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Family
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Mountain
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM–4 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM–4 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A nostalgic, mountain-lodge-like setting with wood-plank interiors and an irori-style hearth that gives the room a rustic, old-fashioned feel.