Japanese cuisine Araragi
日本料理 蘭
Kaiseki in Niigata, 24 min walk from Kamitokoro Station
Our analysis
- #2of 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata
- 71%of high-end restaurants in Niigata have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Japanese cuisine Araragi is 2nd of the 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata and 5th 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. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 4 of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥5,000 on its website and ¥5,500 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥10,000 on its website and ¥11,000 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabejaya Korin | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Mon |
| 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 |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Japanese cuisine Araragi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 025-226-7772 (+81-25-226-7772 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Niigata.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
【Weekdays only】Kaiseki 5,500yen
Lunch
¥5,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Kaiseki 7,000yen
Lunch
¥7,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
¥2,200 more than the one above
Kaiseki 10,000 yen
Lunch
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
【Weekdays only】Kaiseki 10,000 yen
Dinner
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Kaiseki 18,000yen
Dinner
¥19,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥8,800 more than the one above
Today's omakase course 25,000 yen
Dinner
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥7,700 more than the one above
Today's omakase course 30,000 yen
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
24 min walk (1,900 m) from Kamitokoro Station.
- Leave Kamitokoro Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto Wagoh St. and walk 720 m.
- Turn right and walk 350 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 400 m.
Japanese cuisine Araragi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
日本料理 蘭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
石田ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 蘭新潟県新潟市中央区東堀通6番町1050-1 石田ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1050-1 Higashiboridori 8 Bancho Chuo-ku Niigata, Niigata 951-8065 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1,490 meters from Kamitokoro. |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 佐藤 大介 |
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As stated on araragi-niigata.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine Araragi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Japanese cuisine Araragi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Japanese cuisine Araragi?
Kamitokoro Station, about 24 minutes on foot (1,900 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.