Gunkei Kakushigura
Miyazaki · Miyazaki City
31.9135°N, 131.4198°E
Tucked inside a narrow alley off Chuo-dori, Gunkei Kakushigura is one of Miyazaki City's most celebrated specialists in Miyazaki Jidori — the prized free-range native chicken breed.
Essential Information
Opening Hours
Dinner only 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Closed: Check current schedule — call ahead for reservations (0985-27-1470)
Entrance Fee
Jidori charcoal grill ¥1,200. Chicken sashimi ¥880. Budget ¥3,000–5,000 per person.
Best Season
Year-round; counter seats give best view of charcoal grill; reserve in advance
Visit Duration
1.5–2 hours for dinner with drinks
Getting There
Access Information
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