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2026.08.12

Are Private Rooms the Answer for Summer Banquets? The Best Solution for Event Planners

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo—all-private-room restaurant—Hiroshima Chuo-dori Branch.

It’s that time of year when the twilight sky turns a vivid crimson. When planning summer banquets, many event organizers likely find themselves struggling with choosing a venue and adjusting their budget. In this article, we’ll share the best ways to select set menus tailored to a variety of occasions, along with tips for hosting a memorable banquet in a private setting.

 

How to Choose a Private Room Based on the Number of People and Your Purpose

The first step to ensuring a successful banquet is securing a space that’s best suited to the number of guests. Our restaurant offers a variety of options, ranging from couple’s seats for two to private rooms with sunken hearths for four or six guests. Furthermore, for medium-sized gatherings, we can arrange private rooms for 20 or 26 guests, and for larger groups, we offer sunken-heated-floor private rooms that can accommodate up to 40 guests. Since all seating is in private rooms, you can focus on business meetings or conversations with close friends without worrying about prying eyes, making this a reassuring choice for event planners. The sunken hearth seating provides ample legroom, making it comfortable even during long stays and ensuring a pleasant experience for guests of all ages. Regardless of the size of your gathering, securing a private space will help create a special atmosphere where participants can bond more closely.

 

Tips for Using Courses to Simplify Budget Management

Managing the budget for a banquet is one of the most important challenges for the event organizer. We offer a variety of set menus consisting of 7 to 9 courses, allowing you to choose an option that strikes the right balance between budget and satisfaction. For example, you can select from the casual “Tasting Course,” the “All-Chicken Course” for those who want to fully enjoy chicken dishes, or the more luxurious “Carefully Selected Course,” depending on your guests’ preferences. If you’d like to foster camaraderie around a hot pot, the “White Offal Hot Pot Course” or “Taiwanese Offal Hot Pot Course” are ideal. For special occasions, we also offer sophisticated options such as the “Four Seasons Kaiseki Course,” “Sukiyaki Course,” or “Japanese-Western Fusion Course.” A major advantage is that all courses include a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option, allowing you to host your banquet with transparent pricing without worrying about additional charges. By striking the right balance between the quality of the food and the price, you can ensure a banquet that satisfies everyone in attendance.

 

The Quality of Banquets Made Possible by All-You-Can-Drink Plans

The variety of drinks included in an all-you-can-drink plan is also a key factor in determining the success of a banquet. While our standard “Standard” all-you-can-drink plan features approximately 60 types of drinks, we offer the “Premium” plan—which includes about 100 varieties—for guests seeking a more extensive selection. This allows each guest to choose a drink that suits their individual tastes, further enhancing the quality of the event. Spending time chatting in the privacy of a private room while enjoying a wide variety of drinks is an excellent opportunity to deepen the bonds among participants. By making smart use of our all-you-can-drink plans, you can enjoy a fulfilling experience while managing your budget effectively. We support your gathering with flexible plan options so that the event organizer can run the party with peace of mind—we hope you’ll take advantage of this service.

Store Information

All private rooms RAKUZO Hiroshima Chuo-dori

address (e.g. of house)
〒730-0033
6F HIROSHIMA CENTER BLD. 4-11 Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Access
2 min. walk from Hatchobori Sta. on Hiroden Main Line and Hakushima Line
Phone number
050-2018-8783
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
nil
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DinersClub, UnionPay, discoverCard
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-pay, auPay, Rakuten Pay, Melpay, ALIPAY, WeChat Pay, Quick Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
ID

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
150 seats
Zashiki seating and sunken kotatsu available
Banquet Max.
40 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the course price).
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