Update-date: Nov 14 2024
Nagoya, the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan. While there are many local specialties, this time we have carefully selected recommended restaurants for sushi and Japanese cuisine, which offer the most authentic Japanese experience. You will be impressed by the sushi and Japanese cuisine made with seasonal fresh seafood and vegetables, crafted with care by skilled chefs. Enjoy unique Japanese dishes in a traditional atmosphere and create unforgettable memories.
Otobashi Sumiya
Enjoy a luxurious time with kaiseki cuisine and soft-shelled turtle dishes
A 5-minute walk from Otobashi Station, located on the second floor of a building along the national highway, is Otobashi Sumiya. This Japanese restaurant offers 'kaiseki cuisine' and 'soft-shelled turtle dishes.' The dishes are made with high-quality seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the owner, who grew up in a family of fishermen and farmers. In addition to soft-shelled turtle, rare ingredients such as pike conger, blowfish, and sweetfish appear according to the season. The dishes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, allowing guests to enjoy them with their eyes as well.
The entrance, paved with small stones, creates an atmosphere of tranquility. As one passes through, soft lighting illuminates the hallway, leading to an elegant tatami room. The traditional Japanese-style room, crafted by highly skilled artisans, exudes a sense of authentic Japanese architecture. To ensure heartfelt hospitality, reservations are limited to three groups per day. This is a restaurant in Nagoya that needs to visit.
Otobashi Sumiya
Open: [Thursday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 12:00 pm) *Lunch starts at 12:00 pm. Please be sure to enter the restaurant before that time. / [Tuesday-Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) *The last entry is until 7:30 pm.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,600 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Otobashi Station on JR Line. It is on the 2nd floor of the building along National Route 107, where you go from the station to Kanayama and cross the pedestrian bridge under the expressway.
Address: 2F, City Copo Otobashi Bldg.1, 1-1-35, Otobashi, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,600 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Otobashi Station on JR Line. It is on the 2nd floor of the building along National Route 107, where you go from the station to Kanayama and cross the pedestrian bridge under the expressway.
Address: 2F, City Copo Otobashi Bldg.1, 1-1-35, Otobashi, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Sushi Urayama Meieki
Beautiful Creative Sushi Created with Seasonal Ingredients from Hokuriku and Red Vinegar
Located in a highly convenient area, an 8-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Sushi Ura Yama Meieki offers exquisite sushi made with seasonal fish from Hokuriku and red vinegar. The fish, freshly caught and delivered from the port in that morning, ensures exceptional freshness. A wide selection of sake, indispensable to Japanese cuisine, is also available. The harmony between the dishes and the sake will surely leave you satisfied.
Sushi UraYama has three restaurants in Nagoya and one in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, making this the fourth restaurant. At the beautiful 8-meter cypress counter seats inside the restaurant, guests can enjoy their meal while watching the sushi chefs at work. There are also private table rooms where groups can leisurely enjoy their meals, making for lively conversations. Experience the heartfelt hospitality and savor the sushi at your own pace.
Sushi Urayama Meieki
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line - Nagoya Station - 8-minute walk
Address: 1F, Ichigo Meieki Nakakoma Bldg., 5-30-1, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line - Nagoya Station - 8-minute walk
Address: 1F, Ichigo Meieki Nakakoma Bldg., 5-30-1, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane
Enjoy exquisite nigiri along with monthly changing seasonal course meals
Located a 2-minute walk from Chayado Station and a 6-minute walk from Chikusa Station, Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane offers a unique dining experience. Guests can savor the flavors of Japan's four seasons with dishes that change monthly and sushi served meticulously one piece at a time. Until 9 PM, only the 'Omakase Course' is available, but the delightful aspect is that you can enjoy the course without a reservation. Why not spend a luxurious time tasting the seasons?
At the stylish counter seats, a Japanese sword crafted with heartfelt dedication by a modern swordsmith is displayed. Guests can enjoy the luxury of dining on dishes prepared by the owner in front of this masterpiece. The restaurant features open counter seats where guests can sit comfortably and relax, as well as private rooms and horigotatsu seating. It is a welcoming restaurant for both individuals and groups.
Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Kurumamichi Station on Subway Sakura-dori Line, 6 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Chikusa Station on JR Higashiyama Line / Located at the northwest corner of Akahagi intersection
Address: 3-30-12, Tsutsui, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Kurumamichi Station on Subway Sakura-dori Line, 6 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Chikusa Station on JR Higashiyama Line / Located at the northwest corner of Akahagi intersection
Address: 3-30-12, Tsutsui, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Sushi Shiroma
Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Kuroge Wagyu beef. Enjoy a full course meal that let you smack your lips.
Located a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Sushi Shiroma offers a course that fully encapsulates the charm of Japanese cuisine. The main attraction is the seasonal nigiri crafted by skilled sushi chefs. The popular 'Omakase Course' combines this with dishes like 'Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Beef.' Guests can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, and black-haired wagyu beef all in one sitting, ensuring a highly satisfying experience.
Inside the restaurant, a calm atmosphere spreads out, featuring a counter with a refined ambiance and two private rooms. The sophisticated beauty of the lighting and furnishings, as well as the cooking scenes visible over the counter, reflect the owner's dedication to ensuring guests enjoy their dining experience. In this space filled with the owner's heartfelt touches, guests can fully experience the meticulous Japanese hospitality.
Sushi Shiroma
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) By reservation only / [Sunday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) By reservation only / [Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) By reservation only
Closed: Wednesday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on various lines / 400m from Kokusai Center Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Sakura-dori Line
Address: 1F, Sun Town Meieki san-chome bldg., 3-11-2, Meieki, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Wednesday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on various lines / 400m from Kokusai Center Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Sakura-dori Line
Address: 1F, Sun Town Meieki san-chome bldg., 3-11-2, Meieki, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Fujiwara
Japanese cuisine that allows you to enjoy seasonal ingredients with all five senses
Fujiwara is a Japanese restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Hisayaodori Station. The dishes created by the owner, who honed his skills at a famous restaurant in Osaka, are exceptional in both appearance and taste. In pursuit of delighting guests, the menu has grown to over 100 items. The 'Assorted Sashimi,' which allows you to enjoy 6 to 7 types of carefully selected seafood, and the 'Grilled Eel with Two Flavors,' which is perfectly grilled, are particularly recommended. Be sure to try the sake that pairs well with the menu.
The beautifully arranged interior of the restaurant features both counter seats and traditional Japanese horigotatsu-style seating, creating a calm atmosphere. If guests sit at the counter, they can watch the chefs prepare the dishes up close. The traditional Japanese horigotatsu-style seating is available in private rooms, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their meals and conversations in a serene setting. Why not savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine in an ambiance that evokes the essence of Japan?
Fujiwara
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday on National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway lines). Take exit 1A and head north.
Address: White Mates 309, 1-14-23 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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Closed: Sunday, Monday on National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway lines). Take exit 1A and head north.
Address: White Mates 309, 1-14-23 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
