Update-date: Feb 04 2025
About 30 minutes from central Tokyo, Kawagoe City, which once flourished as a castle town and still retains the atmosphere of Edo, is a popular tourist destination known as "Koedo." It is also recognized as a gourmet city with many delicious restaurants. Among them, five recommended places have been carefully selected, offering traditional Japanese cuisine, eel, sushi, and Western dishes unique to Japan. After strolling through the retro streets, visitors can enjoy a delightful meal.
Japanese Cuisine Hana Jin
Hana Jin, a Japanese restaurant, is just a 2-minute walk from either Kawagoe City Station or Hon-Kawagoe Station. It offers kaiseki cuisine made with natural fish and seasonal ingredients. The owner personally prepares everything from appetizers to desserts. Guests can enjoy kaiseki cuisine with simple seasoning that enhances the natural deliciousness of the ingredients.
Upon entering the entrance, guests are welcomed by an atmosphere that evokes Japanese charm, featuring seasonal flowers, paintings, and folding screens. The interior consists entirely of private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables. Rooms are available to accommodate the needs of guests, whether for small or large groups. In a calm, modern Japanese space, guests can relax and savor the flavors of Japan's seasonal offerings until the very last dish.
Waryori Hanajin
Open: [Wednesday- Sunday, Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) / [Weekend, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) When reservations are very busy, we will extend opening hours until 4 pm.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday. If the holiday is a Monday, we will open with a reservation.
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, 2 minutes from Kawagoeshi station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
Address: 2-12-23 Nakaharamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama
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Closed: Monday, Tuesday. If the holiday is a Monday, we will open with a reservation.
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, 2 minutes from Kawagoeshi station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
Address: 2-12-23 Nakaharamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama
Milky Wave
Milky Wave, located near the Saka no Tsuji intersection, is a restaurant that serves Western-style cuisine known as "yoshoku," which has uniquely developed in Japan. Popular home-style dishes include the fluffy and irresistible signature menu item "omurice" and the juicy "hamburg steak" that pairs perfectly with demi-glace sauce.
The restaurant is located near a townscape with traditional Edo-style kura buildings, marked by a famous record jacket illustration. The interior, adorned with a wooden bass and piano, is enveloped in the soothing sounds of jazz. At night, it transforms into a moody atmosphere. There are also terrace seats with gentle lighting, making it a wonderful restaurant where one can leisurely enjoy delicious drinks and dishes.
Milky Wave
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:15 pm) [Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 6:00 m - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:15 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Exit Seibu Shinjuku line (Hon-Kawagoe station); walk 5 minutes past the "Fuda no Tsuji" intersection on Chuou street, and you will find it on the left.
Address: 17-2 Shita-machi, Kawagoe, Saitama
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Exit Seibu Shinjuku line (Hon-Kawagoe station); walk 5 minutes past the "Fuda no Tsuji" intersection on Chuou street, and you will find it on the left.
Address: 17-2 Shita-machi, Kawagoe, Saitama
Unasho
Eel that can be enjoyed with softness and aroma in a traditional Japanese-style row house.
Unasho, located a 16-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, is a specialty restaurant for eel situated in a corner of a row house built in the 1910s. The recommended dish is 'seiro,' which consists of grilled eel served over rice and then steamed in a bamboo basket. The 'unajuu,' featuring a whole thick eel perfectly cooked to be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, is also not to be missed.
Built in the 1910s the exterior of the renovated row house gives off an atmosphere as if one has time-traveled back to the good old days. The interior, which reflects years of history, has a charming traditional Japanese ambiance. There are counter seats and table seats, and private rooms on the second floor. In this quiet space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, how about slowly savoring eel dishes?
Unasho
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Tuesday - Saturday, Narional Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 16-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station / 2-minute walk from "Fudanotsuji" bus stop / It's located along the Benten Yokocho Street
Address: 1-14-13, Motomachi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 16-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station / 2-minute walk from "Fudanotsuji" bus stop / It's located along the Benten Yokocho Street
Address: 1-14-13, Motomachi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Kawagoe Sachi Sushi
Enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine and Edomae sushi in a variety of styles.
Kawagoe Suki Sushi is a sushi kaiseki restaurant located a 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, offering Edomae nigiri and Japanese cuisine in a variety of styles. The 'Oyasai Course,' featuring carefully selected seasonal vegetables, is completely vegan-friendly. The restaurant also pays careful attention to dietary diversity, accommodating Muslims and gluten-free options, ensuring that guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine with peace of mind.
Founded in 1878, this historic restaurant features three spaces within its expansive grounds that include a Japanese garden. The casual washokudo allows guests to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, while the completely private room overlooking the garden offers a sense of traditional Japanese ambiance. The sushi counter is appealing as it allows diners to closely observe the craftsmanship of the chefs. It is a rare restaurant where one can experience Japan's proud kaiseki culture while dining.
Kawagoe Kousushi
Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, near Kawagoe City Hall. 5-minute drive from Kawagoeshi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
Address: 1-13-7, Moto-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, near Kawagoe City Hall. 5-minute drive from Kawagoeshi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
Address: 1-13-7, Moto-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Naruse Unagi Kawagoe Branch
Naruse Kawagoe, a specialty eel restaurant located just a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station, offers a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. The 'Unajyu', made with only fresh Japanese eel, is a taste that is unforgettable once tried. The 'Unajyu Matsu', which uses a whole high-quality and large eel, allows diners to enjoy a juicy and thick texture along with a savory flavor. For a drink accompaniment, the refreshing 'Unapon' is highly recommended.
The stylish interior, primarily featuring counter seating, is enveloped in a sophisticated Japanese modern atmosphere. It offers a cozy space reminiscent of a trendy café, where guests can leisurely enjoy eel dishes. The restaurant can be casually visited at any time for lunch or dinner, and its friendly ambiance is also a charm.
Unagi no Naruse Kawagoe Branch
Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:45 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:45 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Kawagoe Station
Address: 18-5, Wakita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Kawagoe Station
Address: 18-5, Wakita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
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