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Japanese Dining Ren
A creative dining spot in Tokushima where you can enjoy Awaodori chicken and Okinawan cuisine.
Opened in 2005, Japanese Dining Ren centers its menu on Awaodori, Tokushima Prefecture’s signature branded chicken, while making the most of local ingredients. It is a dining restaurant with a growing presence in the area.
Popular menu items include Chicken Nanban made with Awaodori chicken and seared thigh meat. The restaurant is known for cooking methods that bring out the chicken’s natural flavor and rich umami. Another highlight is the Okinawan cuisine prepared by the owner, who trained in Okinawa. The menu also features a wide selection of izakaya dishes that reflect Okinawan food culture, including oden and chanpuru. Bento meals made with local ingredients are also available by reservation. This variety is part of the restaurant’s appeal, allowing it to meet a wide range of needs.
The first floor is an izakaya, while the second floor serves as lodging. After enjoying a meal, guests can head upstairs and stay the night with ease. The guest rooms have a calm, mansion-style atmosphere, making them a relaxing place to unwind after dinner. It is also a convenient base for exploring Tokushima.
Highlights
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A dining spot that opened in 2023 and showcases Tokushima’s local ingredients.
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Signature dishes include Awaodori Chicken Nanban and seared thigh meat.
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You can also enjoy Okinawan cuisine prepared by the owner, who trained in Okinawa.
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Bento meals made with local ingredients are also available by reservation, meeting a wide range of needs.
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The first floor is an izakaya and the second floor is lodging, so you can relax after your meal.
Photos
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Chicken Nanban
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Seared thigh meat, tataki-style
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Okinawan-style oden
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Special Awaodori Ren Gozen Bento
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Interior
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Exterior
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are accepted by phone.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Aizumi Town Historical Museum "Ai no Yakata" is located Approx. 4 minutes away by car.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 和風ダイニング 連
- Postal Code
- 771-1220
- Address
- 13-3 Ryuchi Hobashira, Higashinakafu, Aizumi-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima 771-1220
- Phone
- 088-692-0977
- Hours
- 5:00pm–12:00am
- Closed on
- Mondays *If Monday is a national holiday, closed the following Tuesday (except during New Year’s, Golden Week, and Obon)
- Price Range
- from 3,000 yen
- Access
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1) Approx. 6 minutes by car from Itano Station on the JR Kotoku Line
2) Approx. 2 minutes from Aizumi IC on the Tokushima Expressway - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)