Ikinariya
行形亭
Kaiseki in Niigata, near Hakusan Station
Our analysis
- #4of 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata
- 71%of high-end restaurants in Niigata have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ikinariya is 4th of the 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata and 8th of 19 in Niigata. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 71% of the high-end restaurants in Niigata in this guide, and higher than that of 78% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Niigata with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Araragi | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 24 min, Kamitokoro | Sun |
| Furumachi GOJO | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | — | Sun |
| Ikinariya | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | — | Sun |
| Niigata Urashima Kohei | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Niigata | — |
| Komon | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | Sun |
| Kaiseki Shuseki An | — | ¥8,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Ikinariya
- Call 025-223-1188 (+81-25-223-1188 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Niigata.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 12% Seat fee: 2,000 yen per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 200 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 160 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is generally prohibited. Ashtrays are provided in the hallway and entrance. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, English menu |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
行形亭新潟県新潟市中央区西大畑町573
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 573 Nishiohatacho Chuo-ku Niigata, Niigata 951-8104 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hakusan |
| Directions | [Car]. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ikinariya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 12% Seat fee: 2,000 yen per person) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ikinariya have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Ikinariya closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ikinariya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ikinariya?
Hakusan Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.