Kagura Ya
神楽家
Kaiseki in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 2 min walk from Sakaemachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥3,850least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,400
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥3,850 (on Tabelog), 54% below the ¥8,400 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (15 of the 35 kaiseki restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho say they open then), 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokuriku no Sushi Hisen | — | ¥15,400 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | — |
| Shunsai Club Uroko | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sakae | Sun |
| Kan Tora | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sakae | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Kisen | — | ¥16,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Wed |
| Kagura Ya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥3,850 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sakaemachi | — |
| Tatsumi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sat, 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 | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kagura Ya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-2735 (+81-50-5593-2735 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Children's Meal Chuu
¥2,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Sairakubako Weekday Special
4 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
What is served (5)
- 【Appetizer】Seasonal Steamed Soup
- 【Box】Seasonal Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Fried Dishes, etc.
- 【Main】Mushroom Rice, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- (With condiments and broth for +JPY 2,750)
- Menu items may change due to market availability.
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$20
¥550 more than the one above
Lunch: Unaju Limited to 10 Meals on Weekdays
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Eel
What is served (4)
- Grilled eel over rice (3/4 eel), soup, and pickles
- One whole eel is JPY 4,950
- Add chawanmushi (savory egg custard) for an extra JPY 770
- Menu items may change due to market availability.
¥3,850
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$30
¥550 more than the one above
Lunch Kichimu Weekday Limited
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
What is served (14)
- 【Appetizer】 Walnut Tofu with Crab Meat
- Bonito Walnut with Kyoho Jelly
- 【Sashimi】 Seasonal Sashimi
- 【Box】 Spinach and Mushroom Marinade
- Seaweed Vinegar
- Steamed Soup
- Grilled Salmon with Autumn Colors
- Pickled Red Daikon
- Marinated Sweetfish
- Steamed Fish Roll
- Fried Pacific Saury with Almonds
- Grilled Eggplant with Tobburi and Grated Yam
- 【Rice】 Mushroom Rice, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- (With condiments and broth for an additional JPY 2,750)
¥4,400
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$30
¥550 more than the one above
Children's Kaiseki "Tsuki
- Kaiseki
¥4,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Lunch Kagura (Kagura) Weekday Only
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
- Eel
- Matsutake mushroom
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$40
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch: Hisago Mini Hitsumabushi Kaiseki
Lunch · 4 dishes
- Kaiseki
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Lunch Tamayura
Lunch · 8 dishes
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,200 more than the one above
Jade Course
8 dishes
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Celebration Kaiseki ◆ Yui
- Kaiseki
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Vegetarian Kaiseki
- Kaiseki
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,100 more than the one above
Celebratory Kaiseki ◆ Kotobuki
- Kaiseki
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge is 10%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 86 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 40 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area There is a smoking area at the entrance and private smoking rooms available (on the floor). 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, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Projector available, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese) |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Sakaemachi Station.
Also near: Sakae: 2 min · Hisaya-ōdōri (Exit 5B): 3 min
- Leave Sakaemachi Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Kagura Ya.
Look for
神楽家
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
神楽家愛知県名古屋市東区東桜1-10-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-10-6 Higashisakura Higashi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Take the subway to Sakae Station or Hisaya Odori Station. From the South ticket gate, walk 2 minutes from Exit 5A or 5B (it is convenient to use the Blossa underground escalator). |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Nagoya, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kagura Ya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge is 10%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kagura Ya have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
Can I bring children to Kagura Ya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kagura Ya?
Sakaemachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Hisaya-ōdōri Station is about 3 minutes away.
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.