Kan Tora
可ん寅
Fugu in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 3 min walk from Sakae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 fugu restaurants in Nagoya
- 49%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kan Tora is 1st of the 7 fugu restaurants in Nagoya and 1st of 9 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 49% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Gurunavi and Ikyu Restaurant; 0 of the 9 fugu restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥5,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥21,780 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Fugu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kan Tora | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sakae | Mon, Sun |
| Tatsufumi | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Takaoka | Sun |
| Ryotei Kamome | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Shimizu | Sun |
| Fugu Ryori Miyazaki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kamimaezu | Wed, Sun |
| Hanare Itamae Tempura Shikibu An | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Marunouchi | Sun |
| Kishu | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sakae | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room |
How to book Kan Tora
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Gurunavi or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-6263 (+81-50-5596-6263 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Suzuran Course
7 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Koufuku Zen
6 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,100 more than the one above
Koufuku Zen Hot Pot Included
7 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥9,680
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,080 more than the one above
Fugu Sakura Course
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Fugu Sashimi
- Fugu Sushi
- Nikogori (Jelly)
- Fugu Kara-age (Fried)
- Fugu Hot Pot
- Fugu Zosui (Rice Soup)
- Dessert
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥12,100 more than the one above
Fugu Sakura Hot Pot Excluded Course
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Fugu Sashimi (Individual Plate)
- Fugu Sushi
- Fugu Skin Jelly
- Grilled Fugu with Soy Sauce
- Fugu Salad
- Fugu Kara-age
- Fugu Zosui
- Dessert
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Fugu Nishiki Course
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Fugu Sashimi
- Fugu Sushi
- Nikudori (Jelly)
- Grilled Fugu with Soy Sauce
- Fried Fugu (Kara-age)
- Fugu Hot Pot
- Fugu Zosui (Rice Soup)
- Dessert
¥25,410
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥3,630 more than the one above
Fugu Nishiki Hot Pot Course without Hot Pot
9 dishes
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥25,410
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Fugu Aoi Course
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Beef
¥29,040
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥3,630 more than the one above
Fugu Aoi Hot Pot Excluded Course
10 dishes
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥29,040
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 100 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks, Take-out |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Sakae Station.
Also near: Sakaemachi (Exit 10A): 6 min · Fushimi (Exit 1): 9 min
- Leave Sakae Station and walk north-west for 60 m.
- Turn left onto Ise-chō-dōri and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
Kan Tora is on your left.
On your left
Look for
可ん寅
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
可ん寅愛知県名古屋市中区錦3-22-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-22-12 Nishiki Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line 3 minutes walk from Sakae Station on the Meijo Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Nagoya, 330 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kan Tora cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kan Tora closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kan Tora?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kan Tora?
Sakae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Sakaemachi Station is about 8 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.