Hourai
蓬莱
Also spelled Horai
Kaiseki in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 4 min walk from Mizuho Undōjō Higashi Station
Our analysis
- 49%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 49% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide, and lower than that of 49% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 15 of the 150 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Yo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | — |
| Sushi Kappou Fuji Sakae Nishiki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥15,713 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Sakae | — |
| Japanese cuisine Satou | — | ¥8,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sakae | Sun |
| Hourai | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Mizuho Undōjō Higashi | Mon, Sun |
| Nagoya Enkyo | — | ¥18,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sun |
| Teppanyaki Madoi | — | ¥33,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Hourai
- Call 052-835-8111 (+81-52-835-8111 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Outdoors depending on the situation |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Wheelchair access |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Mizuho Undōjō Higashi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sōgō Rihabiri Center (Exit 1): 8 min · Mizuho Undōjō Nishi: 20 min
- Leave Mizuho Undōjō Higashi Station by Exit 1 and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 240 m.
You arrive at Hourai.
Look for
蓬莱
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
蓬莱愛知県名古屋市瑞穂区八勝通2-14
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14 Hasshotori Mizuho-ku Nagoya, Aichi 467-0042 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Mizuho Sports Park East Station on the Meijo and Meiko subway lines. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hourai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hourai closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Hourai?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hourai?
Mizuho Undōjō Higashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Sōgō Rihabiri Center Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.