Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) (Hidden Gems) in Shimane

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Shimane

1Shunsai Washu KOTO

Matsue Sta. 165m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

【New Opening on August 6, 2026!】Enjoy the "seasonal" flavors and "seafood" of Shimane with our creative Japanese bistro cuisine.

3.02

4

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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2Kyushu Jiman Matsue ten

Matsue Sta. 229m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe, Dumpling

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsue Station! Enjoy delicious Kyushu cuisine at this local eatery featuring Hakata Motsunabe and carefully selected Imo Shochu.

3.01

16

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3KajaGoo

Matsue Sta. 455m / Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Asian, Ethnic

Exotic & Mysterious Relaxation Space: A Dining Bar for Enjoying Multinational Cuisine

3.08

20

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Yakiniku Izakaya Eisho

Matsue Sta. 893m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

[10-20 minutes from Matsue Station] Enjoy "Manyo Beef" in a private space at this yakiniku izakaya with all private rooms.

3.04

26

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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5Raijin

Matsue Sta. 443m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Seafood

A Hidden Gem Izakaya "Raijin" Committed to Local Ingredients, Just 5 Minutes from Matsue Station

3.29

55

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Sakaba Hutte

Izumoshi Sta. 239m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Sushi

Just a minute from Izumo City Station! Enjoy the flavors of Shimane Prefecture's ingredients while savoring a wide variety of local sake. Perfect for groups of up to 50!

3.09

38

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Hakata Motsunabeya

Izumo Science Center Park Town Mae Sta. 265m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe, Mizutaki

Private rooms available!! Group reservations for up to 50 people‼︎ Enjoy our special motsunabe and the famous potato salad featured on "Ame Talk"!

3.07

14

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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8Nihonshu cafe & Soba Yushu An

Matsue Sta. 458m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Just a 5-minute walk from Matsue Station! Enjoy around 100 types of local sake from San'in and handmade Izumo soba in a traditional Japanese setting with counter seating and private rooms.

3.29

64

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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9Tsukumo Matsue ten

Matsue Sta. 441m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

3.06

35

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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10Nekko

Matsue Sta. 82m / Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

3.47

329

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11ESOLA Matsue ekimae ten

Matsue Sta. 389m / Baru (Spanish style bar), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.04

40

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Cafe Terrasse LinQ

Matsue Sta. 299m / Cafe, Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsue Station! Now accepting reservations for parties, welcome and farewell gatherings, wedding after-parties, and girls' nights (private room available for free)! Course meals starting from JPY 2000 (6 dishes) and all-you-can-drink for JPY 2000 (2 hours, JPY 1500 with Tabelog coupon). Great value SET options available for both lunch and dinner!

3.16

45

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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13Pasta Cafe Dining bar Borutiche

Matsue Sta. 1085m / Italian, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Cafe

3.17

34

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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14Smoke bar 5150

Matsue Sta. 474m / Cafe, Bar, Dining bar

3.02

3

  • - JPY 999
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  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Smoking allowed
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15Dan

Shinji Sta. 334m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Cafeteria

3.06

5

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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16Kunsei Sakaba FABER

Matsue Sta. 686m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.02

1

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Nekkoya

Matsue Sta. 450m / Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura

Savor the abundant seafood and mountain delicacies of San'in! Enjoy a delightful collaboration of Japanese and Western cuisine.

3.48

433

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

18Akanedoki - Matsue Ekimae

Matsue Sta. 298m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Seafood

Welcome to the Season of Farewell and Welcome Parties! We can accommodate large gatherings of up to 60 guests! Enjoy delicious food, a cozy atmosphere in private rooms, and friendly staff—all in one place! A popular spot to savor local specialties from San'in and regional sake. Feel free to contact us!

3.07

56

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

19THE STRUCTURE

Izumoshi Sta. 400m / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, Cafe

A Café Bar with a Hostel on the 2nd Floor, Located on Izumo City Station Front Street

3.08

27

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available

20Izakaya HALU

Izumoshi Sta. 498m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A popular izakaya known for its seafood dishes and local fruit sake. 【☆ Highly favored by women!】

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome