Irori — Restaurant in Fujiyoshida

My girlfriend and I had an extremely bad experience at Irori. When we entered the Izakaya as politely as we could after removing our shoes, the waiter yelled at us to stay out. After 5 minutes of waiting with nothing happening, we asked if it was okay if we came in. The waiter refused and said he was busy and there was a long waiting time, even though there was an empty table just in front of us and the atmosphere seemed pretty calm. It was very clear from the situation that the waiter did not want foreigners at his place. My girlfriend and I are Danish and don't speak Japanese, but are always very respectful to the Japanese culture and language. We have otherwise only had wonderful experiences in Fujiyoshida, but this situation was so clearly discriminating that we cannot recommend any non-Japanese person to...

This is to show I have been here. The worst place I have ever been. This place is an absolute disgrace for those who visit from foreign countries. Discrimination and cultural intolerance despite with my utmost respect for all the Japanese people and shop I have been.

I thought they may thrive on local business, but it looks empty to me.

Totally not recommended. Otherwise this will out you off in mood for your trip here. It certainly did for a bit for...

Fantastic and friendly izakaya. The food is done by request, so it can be a little tricky if you don't speak Japanese, but the staff are incredibly helpful and open to ideas of the food you'd like to eat.

I'm vegetarian and the Irori staff were able to create food catered towards me as well as dishes for my friends...