Japanese cuisine Jo
日本料理 丈
Kaiseki in Nagoya Castle Area, Aichi, 9 min walk from Sengen-chō Station
Our analysis
- ¥34,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥34,500 (on Tabelog), 109% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,800 (on Ikyu) is 97% above the ¥7,000 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 15 of the 150 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,800, 60% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥34,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥17,250 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya Castle Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Sei | #38 | ¥15,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2022 | 8 min, Sengen-chō | Sun |
| Owari Sui Inaba | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Sengen-chō | — |
| Ryotei Kamome | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Shimizu | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Jo | — | ¥34,500 | ¥13,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Sengen-chō | Mon |
| Tempura Inaba | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Sengen-chō | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese cuisine Jo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-6956 (+81-50-5872-6956 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch "Kyo-Miyabi" - Japanese Cuisine Crafted by Master Chefs, A Moment to Savor the True Flavors of Seasonal Ingredient
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥17,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Lunch Special Course ◆ Kyōraku Flavor - A Moment to Savor the True Taste of Seasonal Ingredients Crafted by Master Chefs
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- Nagatsuki Course
- Sugi (Rinse)
- Sakizuke (Appetizer)
- Zensai (Appetizers)
- Wanmori (Soup)
- Omukae (Main Dish)
- Yakizakana (Grilled Fish)
- Hatamono (Bowl Dish)
- Shokuji (Meal)
- Kanmi (Dessert)
- The course is an omakase selection.
¥34,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥17,250 more than the one above
Dinner "Kyo-Rakumi" - Japanese Cuisine Crafted by Master Chefs, A Moment to Savor the True Flavors of Seasonal Ingredien
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- September Menu
- Rinsing
- Appetizer
- Starters
- Soup
- Main Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Bowl Dish
- Rice
- Sweets
- The course is an omakase menu.
¥34,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 46 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | October 2025 |
Getting there
9 min walk (750 m) from Sengen-chō Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Jōshin: 16 min · Nagoyajō (Exit 6): 16 min
- Leave Sengen-chō Station by Exit 1 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Domino's and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Domino's and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at Nagoya Egawa Post Office and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 240 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
Japanese cuisine Jo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
日本料理 丈
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル
Written this way on the building
Floor
4F
3 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 丈愛知県名古屋市西区樋の口町3-19 エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-19 Hinokuchicho Nishi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 451-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes on foot from Asama-cho Station on the Tsurumai Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nagoya Castle, 250 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine Jo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Japanese cuisine Jo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Japanese cuisine Jo closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Japanese cuisine Jo?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Japanese cuisine Jo?
Sengen-chō Station, about 9 minutes on foot (750 m). Jōshin Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Japanese cuisine Jo have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.