Akarikura Obihachi | A nature-inspired café in Yamagata

About

What is Akarikura Obihachi?

Located in downtown Yamagata City, Akarikura Obihachi is a café-bar created in 2003 by renovating a 90-year-old warehouse. Formerly used as a storage to store important items of the Ojima family, it was revitalized by students of Tohoku University of Art & Design through their urban development activities, and was reborn as a café utilizing the unique space of the storage.

From lunch using local ingredients to private events such as dinners, banquets, live performances, and parties. We invite you to visit our special space where you can recall the nostalgic feelings you have almost forgotten.

About

What is Akarikura Obihachi?

Commitment to Cuisine

Commitment to Meals

In a nostalgic space that evokes a sense of nostalgia, we offer dishes that enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients, using an abundance of locally grown, seasonal vegetables.

In addition, we offer Yamagata’s locally brewed sake, barley shochu, and red wine from Asahimachi and Takahata-machi,
We also offer a wide variety of drinks unique to the region.

We will carefully prepare a course meal according to your request,
Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Commitment to Meals

In a nostalgic space that evokes a sense of nostalgia, we offer dishes that enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients, using an abundance of locally grown, seasonal vegetables.

We also offer a wide variety of beverages , such as Yamagata’s locally brewed sake, barley shochu, and red wines from Asahimachi and Takahata-machi.

Course meals are carefully prepared according to your requests, so please feel free to contact us for more information.

▶︎ Today’s Healthy Lunch Set
Rice beans and cereals, miso soup, salad, three small bowls of assorted dishes, and simmered dishes
This is a set of main dishes and plenty of vegetables colorfully arranged to energize both body and mind.

※Lunch set menu is available until 14:00.

Other dishes include a special curry made with local seasonal ingredients.
※Obihachi light meal set available after 14:00

Cafe Menu

▶︎ Sweets Plate & Drink Set
Enjoy one of a selection of sweets such as chocolate brownie, Yamagata chiffon cake, or whole baked apple, paired with a drink of your choice.

※Ingredients include eggs from Yamagata Prefecture and domestic flour, and the baking powder is aluminum-free.

In addition to coffee and juice, there is a wide selection of Yamagata-grown and organic caffeine-free drinks, such as organic brown rice coffee and dandelion tea produced in Takahata-cho.

Dinner Menu

Today’s Healthy Dinner Set
Rice beans and cereals, miso soup, salad, three small bowls of assorted dishes, and simmered dishes
This main dish has plenty of vegetables arranged to energize both body and mind.

▶︎ A la carte menu／Dinner set
In addition to a full a la carte menu, local sake and a wide variety of alcohol are available. We also recommend the “Dinner Set,” which includes three kinds of appetizers.

Banquet Menu

We offer a banquet menu with more than 7 dishes to satisfy both your heart and soul. (*Reservations required from 4 persons)

The menu will be prepared according to your requests while making the most from seasonal ingredients.

In addition, we are available for special occasions such as after-parties and bridal parties.

Example of a course

A small selection of dishes (3-course set) 1,500 yen, (5-course set) 2,500 yen

Meal course ¥3,500

Banquet course with all-you-can-drink for 2 hours ¥6,000
(Over 40 kinds of beers, shochu, cocktails, soft drinks, etc.)

Craft beer banquet course ¥6,500
(Craft beer is limited to 2 glasses per person)

Take out menu

Various to-go limited menu items

Special Obihachi bento, special curry, homemade cakes, etc. are available.

Please call us for more details about the dishes and how to order.

Rental Space

The unique atmosphere of Akarikura Obihachi, a renovated traditional Japanese storehouse,
The unique atmosphere of Akarikura Obihachi, a renovated traditional Japanese storehouse, makes it a very popular space for various artists.
Its location near Yamagata Station is also very convenient for access from all parts of Japan.

If you would like to hold an event, live performance, exhibition, or private show at Akarikura Obihachi, please call us or visit us on SNS.
If you are interested in holding an event, live performance, exhibition, or private exhibition at Akarikura Obihachi, please feel free to contact us by phone or through social networking services.

Rental Space

RentalSpace

The unique atmosphere of Akarikura Obihachi, a renovated traditional Japanese storehouse, makes it a very popular space for a variety of artists. In addition, its location near Yamagata Station makes it very convenient for access from all parts of Japan.

If you are interested in holding an event, live performance, exhibition, or solo show at Akarikura Obihachi, please feel free to contact us by phone or through SNS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation?: No reservation is required for lunch and café hours. However, for evening dining, course meals, and banquets, we ask that reservations be made at least two days in advance for preparation purposes.

Do you have private rooms?: Yes, we have a private room on the 2nd floor (available for 4~12 persons). We recommend early reservations, especially during busy times of the year.
We accept reservations at 300 yen per person for 2 hours.

Do you have a vegetarian menu?: Yes, we have a vegetarian menu. Please contact us in advance.

Can I bring my children?: We welcome guests with children. We have chairs and tableware for children. Baby strollers can also be brought into the restaurant.

Can I rent a space?: Rental space is also available.For more information, please click here.Please feel free to contact us by phone for availability.

Can I bring my dog (pet) with me?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Please observe the following rules, as there are general customers in the restaurant.

Please do not bark at other customers.
Please do not allow your dog to eat or drink in the restaurant.
Please bring a rug when using chairs. Terrace seating is also available. Reservations are accepted.

Is Wi-Fi available?: Free Wi-Fi is available. Please contact our staff for details.

Is parking available?: We have parking for 7 cars on site and 3 cars in the adjacent parking lot. Please see the access information at the bottom of this page for details.