Torisho is a neighborhood izakaya on Kofu's Chuo-dori shopping street, popular with local office workers for its version of torimotsu-ni served alongside seasonal Yamanashi mountain vegetables such as fuki, warabi, and wild mushrooms, giving the menu a more foraged, seasonal character than some of the city's other giblet-stew specialists. Motsu-yaki, grilled skewers of the same chicken giblets used in the simmered dish, offers a smokier alternative for diners wanting to compare both preparations side by side. The dining room is compact and informal, with close-set counter and table seating typical of small Japanese izakaya, and the atmosphere leans toward a lively after-work crowd rather than a quiet dinner setting. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the room fills with a mix of regulars and visitors who have sought the restaurant out specifically for its torimotsu-ni. Prices run from about ¥2,200 to ¥4,000 for a full meal with drinks. The restaurant opens at 5:30pm and stays open until midnight, closed on Mondays, making it a reliable late-evening option in central Kofu.
Signature dishes
- Torimotsu-ni
- Grilled Yamanashi mountain vegetables
- Motsu-yaki (grilled giblet skewers)
Good to know
- Known for
- Neighborhood torimotsu-ni and yakitori izakaya popular with Kofu locals, serving Yamanashi mountain vegetables alongside the giblet stew
- Hours
- 17:30–24:00; closed Mondays
- Reservations
- Recommended on weekends
Location
1-8-2 Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0031
35.6626, 138.5673 View on map
Highlights
- Torimotsu-ni served alongside seasonal Yamanashi mountain vegetables
- Motsu-yaki grilled giblet skewers as an alternative to the simmered version
- Lively, informal neighborhood izakaya atmosphere
- Open late, until midnight, on Kofu's Chuo-dori shopping street
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead for weekend evenings, since the room is compact
- Order both torimotsu-ni and motsu-yaki to compare the simmered and grilled preparations
- Ask about the day's mountain vegetable specials, which change seasonally
- Closed on Mondays; open until midnight the rest of the week
Accessibility
The izakaya has narrow, close-set seating typical of small Japanese drinking establishments, with no confirmed dedicated wheelchair access.
Frequently asked questions
How does Torisho's torimotsu-ni differ from other Kofu versions?
It is served alongside seasonal Yamanashi mountain vegetables, giving the menu a more foraged, seasonal character than some other torimotsu-ni specialists.
What is motsu-yaki?
It is grilled skewers of the same chicken giblets used in torimotsu-ni, offering a smokier alternative to the simmered dish.
Is a reservation necessary?
Recommended for weekend evenings, since the small dining room fills quickly.
What are the hours?
It is open 5:30pm to midnight, closed on Mondays.