“Yushokuya Mizukami” on the Naruo-Mikage Line near Hanshin Ashiya Station is temporarily closed for renovations. It plans to reopen on Tuesday August 13 with course meals by reservation only.

The Japanese-style izakaya “優食家 みずかみ”, located along the Naruo-Mikage Line near Hanshin Ashiya Station, is closed for renovations from July 26 through Monday, August 12.

 

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↑ A post from the official “優食家 みずかみ” Instagram account

According to another post, when the restaurant reopens on Tuesday, August 13, it will operate by reservation only (reservations must be made by 17:00 the previous day). It will offer an ¥8,800 course (tax and alcohol included) featuring five chef’s-choice dishes, a finishing dish, a small wagashi confection, and five sake pairings totaling two go (approximately 360 ml). Guests who do not drink or have a low alcohol tolerance can switch to fruit liqueurs or non-alcoholic beverages.

↑ The exterior of the Alcove Ashiya building, where “優食家 みずかみ” is located

↑ “優食家 みずかみ” is in the basement at the bottom of the stairs.

Here’s the map↓

The address is Alcove Ashiya B1F, 9-4 Kōmitsu-chō, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What’s Around “優食家 みずかみ”

↑ The building is on the north side of the Naruo-Mikage Line, partway up the hill a short walk east from Hanshin Ashiya Station.

↑ Head this way (west) to reach “アンリ・シャルパンティエ芦屋本店,” Hanshin Ashiya Station, Ashiya Police Station, and Kōmitsu Bridge over the Ashiya River.

↑ Head the other way (east) to find the bar “芦屋日記” and the Japanese restaurant “ふる里,” before reaching the intersection with Ashiya Hondori.

↑ Across the street is the select shop “Coquette.”

優食家 みずかみ

In Closing

After the renovation, it looks like this will be a place where guests can relax and enjoy thoughtfully paired food and sake. More details about the renovation are expected to be posted on Instagram, so keep an eye out!