jiji
Italian in Chikusa, Imaike & Ikeshita, Aichi, 6 min walk from Imaike Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Wednesdays
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 11 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), 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
Italian restaurants in Nagoya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nanzan House | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Irinaka | — |
| Casa Oliva | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Sakae | — |
| 4s atevia | — | ¥16,500 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shinsakae-machi | — |
| jiji | — | ¥14,300 | — | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Imaike | Wed |
| La Bottega Golosa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Higashiyama Kōen | — |
| GapricE | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Meitetsu-Nagoya | Wed, 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 | Counter seats |
How to book jiji
- jiji publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Main Change "Shinkei Shime Aichi Duck"…
¥15,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
Course with 6 Types of Tea Pairing
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | August 2026 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Imaike Station.
Also near: Ikeshita: 11 min · Chikusa (Exit 4): 13 min
- Leave Imaike Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at McDonald's and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 220 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
jiji is on your left.
On your left
Look for
小松ハウス
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
愛知県名古屋市千種区今池5-18-13 小松ハウス 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-18-13 Imaike Chikusa-ku Nagoya, Aichi 464-0850 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 8 of Imaike Station on the Higashiyama Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does jiji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is jiji closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to jiji?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to jiji?
Imaike Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Ikeshita Station is about 11 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.