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Update-date: Jan 29 2025

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Categories: Kaiseki Japanese Cuisine Unagi (eel) Kawagoe Saitama

If you want to spend a special time, this is the place! Here are 5 Japanese restaurants in Saitama Prefecture that you would want to visit on important days.

On dates or anniversaries, one often wants to enjoy a meal at a restaurant that is a bit different from usual. This time, five Japanese restaurants in Saitama have been picked out that are perfect for special occasions. The dishes, made with carefully selected ingredients and showcasing the skills of artisans, are sure to create a wonderful experience!

See full listings of Kaiseki, Japanese Cuisine, and Unagi (eel) restaurants found in and around Kawagoe and Saitama.

Kitaurawa [Ryotei Tamaya]

Seasonal kaiseki cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, enjoyed at a hidden restaurant.

Since its establishment in 1927, the restaurant "Ryotei Tamaya" has been loved by locals, offering modern kaiseki cuisine that has evolved with the times while preserving traditional architecture and gardens. The elegant Japanese space features fully private rooms accommodating 2 to 40 guests. Diners can enjoy the beauty of the seasonal garden while casually savoring the delights and flavors of the restaurant.

If you want to spend a special time, this is the place! 5 Japanese restaurants to visit on important days in Saitama.

The menu mainly features the 'Seasonal Omakase Kaiseki'. Among them, the 'Tsuyukusa Hassun' presents about six seasonal dishes beautifully arranged, which can be enjoyed with sake. Guests can experience a unique kaiseki that balances tradition and innovation at the restaurant 'Ryotei Tamaya'.

Ryotei Tamaya

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm *Reservations are required by the day before
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from the east exit of Kita-Urawa Station on JR Line. About 5 minutes by car from the west exit of Urawa Station on JR Line.
Address: 3-24-7, Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
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Kawagoe [Kawagoe Sachi Sushi]

Experience the charm of Japanese cuisine in various styles.

Located in the heart of Kawagoe, [川越　幸すし] is a long-established sushi kaiseki restaurant that has been loved by both locals and tourists since its founding in 1878. In a space that evokes a sense of traditional Japanese aesthetics, guests can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine centered around Edomae sushi and Japanese dishes. It is also a pleasant point that there are menus accommodating dietary diversity, such as vegan-friendly set meals and courses, as well as Muslim-friendly unajyu.

The interior consists of three spaces: a Japanese dining room where guests can casually enjoy the flavors of a traditional restaurant, a private room with a view of the garden, and a sushi counter. In the private room, guests can savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine while fully experiencing the atmosphere of Japan. At the sushi counter, they can enjoy the craftsmanship of the chefs up close.

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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3. Sayama City [Japanese Cuisine Ootsu]

Beautiful Japanese cuisine featuring Saitama's black pork and Bushu beef.

Located just a one-minute walk from Sayama City Station, [日本料理おお津] offers convenient access. The restaurant serves dishes made with Saitama's brand wagyu, "Bushu Beef," black pork, and fresh seafood caught nationwide, available in both course and à la carte options. A wide selection of carefully chosen sake and wine is also available. Guests can enjoy a blissful dish filled with the rich blessings of Saitama, paired with delicious drinks.

The beautiful white wood counter seats allow guests to enjoy the cooking scenery up close, making it perfect for dates and anniversaries. Private rooms with both Japanese and Western styles are also available, and the tatami room with tables and chairs is designed for easy use by everyone. The restaurant is particular about the alcohol that enhances the dining experience, offering around 10 types of sake as well as wine.

Nihon-ryori Ootsu

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Located in the rotary at Sayamashi Station West Exit on the Seibu Shinjuku Line
Address: 2F, Koei Bldg.9, 4-62, Gion, Sayama-shi, Saitama
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4. Kawagoe [Unagi no Naruse Kawagoe Branch]

A popular restaurant where one can enjoy authentic eel dishes at reasonable prices.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station, Naruse Kawagoe is a popular restaurant where one can enjoy carefully selected eel at reasonable prices. The interior offers a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere, making it suitable for special occasions as well as everyday dining.

If you want to spend a special time, this is the place! Here are 5 Japanese restaurants to visit on important days in Saitama.

The "Unaju Matsu," featuring a whole, high-quality, large eel, is a voluminous and popular menu item with excellent cost performance. Diners can fully enjoy the deliciousness of the fatty, thick, and juicy eel. There is also a variety of appetizers that pair well with alcohol, and the refreshing "Unapon" is also popular.

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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5. Omiya [Ryotei Omiya Ichinoya]

Savor the rich flavors of kaiseki cuisine, where tradition and craftsmanship come together.

Kaiseki cuisine that blends tradition and craftsmanship

Established in 1885, the long-standing restaurant Omiya Ichinoya offers an elegant space where one can experience the traditions of Japan while enjoying authentic kaiseki cuisine that has been passed down through generations. The interior features a calm atmosphere with all private rooms, and a wide selection of sake and wine is available, allowing guests to fully enjoy their meals and drinks.

The "Kaiseki Course KOTOBUKI," consisting of eight dishes, is the basic course of this restaurant. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes such as fresh sashimi, black wagyu sirloin steak, and tempura. The seasonal takikomi gohan served at the end of the meal is a special dish made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients. How about spending a special time where Japanese tradition and gourmet cuisine merge at [料亭大宮一の家]?

Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (Last Entry 1:00 pm) / [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last Entry 8:00 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Last Entry 7:00 pm)
Closed: Monday (Closed on End of year and New Year holidays, summer holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 23,000 JPY
Access: 18-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Omiya Station / 10-minute walk from Kita-omiya Station and Omiya-koen Station on the Tobu Noda Line
Address: 2-276, Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
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