Robata & Warayaki
Robatayaki & straw-grilled
Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
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Located in the heart of Yasu, Shiga, Uomaru is a seafood izakaya where fresh fish and carefully selected sake meet the craft of robatayaki grilling.
Sashimi finished by skilled hands from fish delivered straight from the port, bonito from Kochi, and Omi beef from Shiga — grilled dynamically right before you over straw and charcoal.
A calm Japanese space with lively counter seats and relaxing private rooms — for dates, family dinners, and company banquets alike.
Commitment
In spring, young 2-3kg first-catch bonito; in autumn, richly fatty 4-5kg returning bonito, carefully selected by season.
Most Kochi bonito is pole-and-line caught, leaving it beautiful and undamaged. We ship our select bonito direct from the port.
We use straw hand-cut ourselves from vast contracted fields in Shiga. Dried straw burns hot with the finest smoky aroma.
Over straw flames reaching 1000 degrees, we sear a crust about 5mm into the flesh, then finish with residual heat to lock in flavor.
Cut over 1cm thick so the straw aroma fills your mouth, brimming with bonito flavor and a springy texture.
A fully sun-dried salt handmade by artisans from Kochi seawater. We select larger crystals for a mellow mineral taste.
Service
Five pleasures to savor in Yasu
Robatayaki & straw-grilled
Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
Selected Japanese & Shiga local sake
A generous selection of sake chosen from across Japan, including local Shiga brews — from dry to sweet. Our staff suggest the one glass that suits your dish, so you can enjoy sake tasting in Yasu.
Port-fresh fish & sashimi
Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Yasu in seasonal plates such as our five-kind sashimi platter.
Shiga Omi beef & chicken
Shiga's specialty Omi beef, straw-grilled or miso-marinated, and overnight-dried Omi chicken. Enjoy Shiga's premium ingredients dynamically over charcoal in Yasu.
Private rooms, banquets & full venue
Relaxing private rooms, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings on request. Steps from Yasu Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
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Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
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A generous selection of sake chosen from across Japan, including local Shiga brews — from dry to sweet. Our staff suggest the one glass that suits your dish, so you can enjoy sake tasting in Yasu.
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Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Yasu in seasonal plates such as our five-kind sashimi platter.
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Shiga's specialty Omi beef, straw-grilled or miso-marinated, and overnight-dried Omi chicken. Enjoy Shiga's premium ingredients dynamically over charcoal in Yasu.
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Relaxing private rooms, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings on request. Steps from Yasu Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
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How to enjoy Robata
How to enjoy straw-grilling and robata
Thirteen counter seats, twelve table seats, eight in the private room and twelve on the terrace: 45 in all. In a room this size, the flames and the crackle of the straw reach every seat.
The finished surface carries the smoke of burning straw. Leave the first slice unseasoned and taste the natural sweetness underneath.
Later in the plate, shift with condiments, rock salt and citrus. Winter brings kanburi yellowtail, whose fat loosens and lightens against salt and citrus.
Every seat, including the twelve on the terrace, allows smoking. Our staff suggest Shiga sake, dry through sweet, to match your sashimi or straw-grilled dish.
Producers
Tosa-Saga Port, KochiIkkatsu no Daiki
Saga is where the Kuroshio current first meets Japan, a town thriving on pole-and-line bonito fishing and one of Kochi's foremost fishing towns.
Tano, KochiTanoya Seihachi
A genuine sun-dried salt made using only the sun's heat, with painstaking care. Entirely handmade, it grows into crystals that melt in the mouth, the very finest sun-dried salt.

* Producer information is provided by the shop. Producer photos are pending.
Pairing
3 questions to suggest a pairing from our selected sake. Ask our staff about the day's lineup.
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Today's moodWhat are you in the mood for today?
Reserve
Reserve by phone or online booking. Weekends and peak hours fill up — early booking recommended.
Reserve 02 / Course & PartyNine courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, from ¥4,500 (tax incl.). Perfect for company parties and gatherings.
See courses 03 / Private venuePrivate rooms for relaxed dining; full-venue bookings available on request. Please consult us for size and dates.
InquireCourse
Nine banquet courses built around our signatures — straw-grilled bonito, sashimi and robatayaki — each with 2 hours of free-flow drinks. From the standard course to Omi duck and Omi beef charcoal-grill, a sake-lover's course and Omi beef sukiyaki. Perfect for company parties and celebrations.
11 dishes
¥5,000 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥6,000 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥7,000 (tax incl.)
7 dishes
¥10,000 (tax incl.)
* All courses include 2 hours of free-flow drinks. Prices are tax-included. Reservation required. See all nine courses and details on the course page.
Signature

Fresh bonito from Kochi, seared over a roaring straw flame right before you — smoky aroma, concentrated flavor.

Shiga's premium Omi beef, grilled over straw to draw out its aroma and natural richness.

The day's freshest fish from the port, arranged with care by our skilled hands.

Plump, overnight-dried atka mackerel grilled to order — a robata classic.

Thick fried tofu grilled over charcoal — crisp outside, tender within.

Hakata mentaiko lightly seared over the robata to bring out its aroma — a fine partner for sake.

Pork belly slowly braised for eight hours until meltingly tender.

Rolled one by one by hand, brimming with dashi — a quiet signature.

Elegant wasanbon sweetness under a crisp, bittersweet caramel to close the night.
Yasu
Uomaru Yasu is a 45-seat seafood izakaya at 1-6-1 Kitano, about a 3-minute walk from JR Yasu Station, open every day from 17:00 to 24:00 (last orders: food 23:00 / drinks 23:30). There is no lunch service.
Private hire is for 20–30 guests, either one floor or the whole restaurant. Nine banquet courses start at 4,500 yen including tax with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, for 2–15 guests (the 10,000 yen Omi beef sukiyaki course is for 2–8). The six-dish Uomaru Casual Course at 4,500 yen runs Sunday to Thursday only.
The fully enclosed private room seats up to 8. The 45 seats break down as 13 at the counter, 12 at tables, 8 in the private room and 12 on the terrace. Smoking is permitted at every seat.
Straw-grilled bonito from Tosa-Saga port in Kochi is our signature, and in winter some courses switch it for cold-season yellowtail. Robatayaki of contract-farm Omi beef and Omi duck is also on the course menu, with ten sake labels including four Shiga brews — Daijiro, Kirakucho, Kazuhiro and Shichihonyari.
Mt. Mikami (Omi-Fuji), Mikami Shrine and the shore of Lake Biwa are all close by, and we are about 3 minutes on foot from JR Yasu Station. We open at 17:00, which makes us a first stop once it gets dark. For parking, please call 077-596-3366.
Scenes
From dates to banquets, solo drinking to family meals — Uomaru Yasu fits many scenes near Yasu Station with private rooms, counter seats and courses.
A calm Japanese space and private rooms for a special evening. Pair fresh sashimi with local Shiga sake in the heart of Yasu.
Private rooms near Yasu Station for relaxed business dining. Straw-grilled Omi beef and carefully selected sake leave a strong impression.
Nine banquet courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks from ¥4,500 (tax incl.), plus private rooms and full-venue options for company parties in Yasu.
After a walk around Mt. Mikami or the shores of Lake Biwa. Open daily from 17:00 until 24:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30).
Lively counter seats where solo guests watch the cooking up close. A single plate and a glass of sake, at your own pace.
Family-friendly with a variety of dishes, near Yasu Station and Lake Biwa — a perfect stop while out around the Konan area of Shiga.
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Are you looking for the perfect izakaya near Yasu Station to spend a pleasant evening after work or on the weekend? Private rooms are ideal for a wide range of occasions, from intimate conversations with loved ones and gatherings with close friends to business entertainment. However, many people wonder, What kind of private room should I choose? or I want to find the perfect private room for my purpose.
In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to selecting a private room at an izakaya near Yasu Station you won't regret, detailing the diverse charms of our own private rooms. To fulfill each customer's desire for a specific kind of experience, we explain the atmosphere of each room and its optimal use case. This guide is packed with tips to help you enjoy the ultimate experience in a space filled with theこだわり (commitment to quality) of our Kitano izakaya.
By the time you finish this article, you'll no longer be uncertain about choosing a private room. You'll be fully prepared to find the perfect space for your group size and purpose, ready to create unforgettable memories. Now, let's open the door to the private rooms at an izakaya near Yasu Station together.
We often hear people say, I don't know what kind of private room is best. But don't worry. The most important thing is to choose a room that matches your purpose. Here, we'll introduce how to select a private room for various situations.
For a date, a meal with close friends, or an intimate evening with your spouse, a calm, small-group private room is ideal for cherishing private moments. Our semi-private rooms and fully private rooms for 2-4 people are designed so you can enjoy conversation at your leisure, without being disturbed by the noise around you.
In this type of private room, you can slowly savor the delicate flavors of our fish fresh from the port or immerse yourself in the deep world of Yasu's sake, enjoying the food and atmosphere with all your senses.
For slightly more special occasions, such as important business dinners, company banquets in Yasu, or family anniversaries, an elegant private room is required. We offer private rooms that can accommodate from 6 to about 20 guests, providing high-quality service in a spacious setting.
In our high-quality private rooms, please enjoy our signature kaiseki courses featuring seasonal ingredients and our carefully selected Yasu sake to your heart's content.
For those who want to enjoy a lively atmosphere but are still concerned about privacy, our semi-private rooms near the open kitchen or private rooms that offer a sense of energy while maintaining privacy are recommended.
These rooms are perfect for lively banquets in Yasu, such as gatherings with friends or post-work celebrations with colleagues.
For sake enthusiasts, or for those who wish to discover the profound world of sake, a private room where you can calmly focus on different brands offers a blissful experience. It's a special space where you can fully enjoy the wide variety of Yasu sake we have carefully selected.
In this private space, try pairing sake with seasonal fish fresh from the port or compare various types of Yasu sake, and fully immerse yourself in the world of Japanese sake.
As a Kitano izakaya, we have prepared a smooth process from reservation to your visit to provide our customers with the best experience. Here are the specific steps to ensure even first-time visitors can use our private rooms with confidence.
Before making a reservation, clarifying for what purpose you want to use a private room is the first step to finding the optimal space. Organizing the following points will make the selection process smoother.
Clarifying these points makes it easier for our staff to propose the most suitable private room and plan for your needs.
Once you have found a private room you like, confirming the following points when you book will give you peace of mind.
We strive to provide clear explanations so that you have no unanswered questions. Please feel free to inquire.
Once your reservation is complete, all you have to do is wait for the day. From your arrival to using the private room, we will guide you through the following smooth process.
Through this entire process, we pay close attention to every detail to ensure you can enjoy your special time in the private room without any stress.
To make a banquet in Yasu successful, it's not just about the delicious food; how you utilize the private room is also a crucial factor. Here, we offer advice on how to make the most of a private room to create a memorable banquet.
A private room serves as a stage that further enhances the appeal of the cuisine. In particular, our dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients, such as fish fresh from the port and Yasu robatayaki, truly shine when savored slowly in a calm space.
Please fully enjoy the harmony created by our carefully selected ingredients in the special setting of a private room.
A private room provides the best environment to deeply savor the diverse world of Yasu sake. The ways to enjoy sake are endless, from trying pairings with food to comparing various brands.
Spend a special time exploring the depths of Yasu sake in the calm atmosphere of a private room.
For celebrating special occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or farewell parties, a surprise arranged in a private room is highly recommended.
We will help you celebrate your special day in the best way possible. Please feel free to consult with us.
One of our greatest attractions is the fresh fish straight from the fishing port that we source daily. Enjoying this exquisite seafood to your heart's content in a private room will make your experience at an izakaya near Yasu Station even richer.
Freshness is paramount for fish, and we take great care in how we serve it to ensure you enjoy it in its best condition. A private room setting maximizes its appeal.
The combination of lively, fresh fish straight from the port and the calm of a private room promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Japan's four seasons bring a rich bounty from the sea. At our restaurant, we source the most delicious seasonal fish fresh from the port and propose the best pairings with Yasu sake.
Please take your time in a private room, feel the changing seasons, and fully enjoy the world of gastronomy woven by fish fresh from the port and Yasu sake.
Choosing a private room at an izakaya near Yasu Station is a crucial factor that greatly influences the quality of your experience. In this article, we have explained in detail everything from how to choose a private room for various occasions to the specific charms of our rooms, and the process from reservation to your visit.
We offer a variety of private rooms to meet all of our customers' needs, from intimate conversations in small groups to lively banquets in Yasu for large parties, important business entertainment, and time to fully enjoy Yasu robatayaki, fish fresh from the port, and Yasu sake. With the unique atmosphere of each room and our meticulous service, we will create an unforgettable time for you.
A private room is not just a place where you can eat without worrying about your surroundings. It is a special space for deepening bonds with important people and creating lasting memories. We hope you will have the best time in our private rooms, which are filled with the commitment of our Kitano izakaya.
We would be delighted if this article helps you find the perfect private room at an izakaya near Yasu Station, enjoy fine food and conversation to your heart's content, and spend a day full of smiles.
Please feel free to contact us for inquiries and reservations. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.
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Group
Uomaru has sister restaurants across Shiga, near Lake Biwa. Enjoy the same fresh seafood and robata at a location convenient for you.
Seafood & robata izakaya in Moriyama.
View store Hikone, ShigaSeafood & robata izakaya in Hikone.
View store Minami-Kusatsu, ShigaSeafood & robata izakaya in Minami-Kusatsu.
View store Ishiyama, OtsuSeafood & robata izakaya in Ishiyama, Otsu.
View store Kusatsu, ShigaA casual seafood stand from the Uomaru group.
View store Kusatsu, ShigaA gyoza specialty restaurant from the same group.
View store* All are group restaurants across Shiga. Please check each store's site for details and hours.
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Get in touch
For reservations, courses and private bookings, please call us. We look forward to your visit.
HoursDaily 17:00–24:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30)
Private rooms, banquet courses and full-venue bookings are easiest to arrange by phone — tell us your date, party size and budget and our staff will help.
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Events & notices
Autumn seasonal robata and new local sake are now available.
Open daily from 17:00; last order: food 23:00 / drinks 23:30.
Events and notices are updated here.