Barikiya
焼肉酒房 馬力屋36°37′ N 138°37′ EYakiniku
Barikiya suits groups who want a charcoal wagyu dinner after a day on the slopes in Kusatsu, and it fills up so fast that you need to book on the phone well ahead.
What to order
- Charcoal-grilled wagyu with the house sauce
- Sukui-dofu, the scooped tofu the shop serves with pride
Barikiya is a small charcoal yakiniku house on the east side of town, about 20 minutes' walk or three minutes by car from the bus terminal. The owner checks every cut by eye and hand, the sauce is the house's own, and a bowl of scooped tofu comes to the table on the house. Its own news page shows full houses on busy nights through 2026, so phone the day bookings open.
Quick answers about Barikiyaよくある質問
Do I need to book Barikiya in Kusatsu?
Yes. Barikiya often fills, so phone from 14:00 on the day bookings open, one month ahead.
Can I eat alone at Barikiya?
No. Barikiya does not seat solo diners.
What are the opening hours of Barikiya?
Barikiya keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sun 17:30–22:30.
What should you order at Barikiya?
At Barikiya, order charcoal-grilled wagyu with the house sauce, or sukui-dofu, the scooped tofu the shop serves with pride.
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