#izakaya — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 24.0M total posts and 2.9K new posts daily, #izakaya is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 873 likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #izakaya

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#japanesefood	24.0M	2.9K	873	100	40
#居酒屋	10.4M	2.6K	1.5K	100	36
#japan	185.6M	22.7K	1.2K	100	64
#sushi	39.7M	3.7K	1.3K	100	56
#sake	6.0M	833	569	100	28

Related Hashtags to #izakaya

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#sashimi	6.6M	524	1.9K	100	53
#japanese	32.2M	2.8K	1.5K	100	36
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#tokyo	68.9M	6.3K	1.2K	100	62

Similar Hashtags to #izakaya

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#izakayafood	30.3K	14	4.3K	11	57
#japaneseizakaya	33.1K	20	990	16	54
#izakayavibes	6.3K	21	181	16	3
#guuizakaya	6.8K	1	233	1	12
#izakayanewstyle	15.3K	5	2.7K	4	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #izakaya on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #izakaya has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #izakaya alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #izakaya with #foodie, #sashimi, #japanese for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #izakaya on Instagram?

#izakaya has 24.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #izakaya receives 873 likes and 14 comments.

Is #izakaya a good hashtag to use?

#izakaya has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 40/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #izakaya?

The best hashtags to use with #izakaya include: #foodie, #sashimi, #japanese, #food, #tokyo. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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