Katsu Kani Ichi
活 かに市
Crab in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 4 min walk from Sakae Station
Our analysis
- 88%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 33 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 25
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 88% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Katsu Kani Ichi
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-2491 (+81-50-5590-2491 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Crab Rice Bowl [Kani Ichi OriginalMost booked
7 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Crab
¥7,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Spring-Summer Course: Crab Season CourseMost booked
7 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Snow crab
- Hairy crab
- King crab
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥12,000 more than the one above
October Live Snow Crab Full Course
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Snow crab
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Appetizers
- Crab Hot Dog (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
- Sashimi
- Boiled Crab
- Charcoal-Grilled
- Warm Dishes
- Crab Miso Dish
- Crab Kamameshi, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- Seasonal Fruits (Dessert)
- ※ Course contents may change.
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
October Special Live Snow Crab Full Course
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Snow crab
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- Appetizers
- Crab Hot Dog (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
- Sashimi
- Boiled Crab
- Charcoal-Grilled
- Fried Dishes
- Warm Dishes
- Crab Miso Dish
- Crab Kamameshi, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- Seasonal Fruits (Dessert)
- ※ Course contents may change.
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥3,000 more than the one above
Live Hairy Crab Full Course
Autumn Special
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Hairy crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (10)
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Crab Hot Dog (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Shabu-Shabu
- Charcoal-Grilled
- Crab Miso Dish
- Crab Kamameshi, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- Seasonal Fruits (Dessert)
- ※ Course contents may change.
¥26,400
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$180
¥1,400 more than the one above
Live Echizen Crab Full Course
November
10 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Snow crab
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥6,600 more than the one above
Live Hairy Crab "Large" Full Course (1 cup per person)
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Hairy crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
- Tempura
What is served (11)
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Crab Hot Dog (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Shabu-Shabu
- Charcoal-Grilled
- Tempura
- Crab Miso Dish
- Crab Kamameshi, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- Seasonal Fruit (Dessert)
- Course contents may change.
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
November Live Echizen Crab "Large" Full Course
10 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Snow crab
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
Echizen Crab "Imperial Gift" Full Course (Course price may vary depending on procurement costs)
10 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Snow crab
¥99,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$660
¥55,000 more than the one above
Echizen Crab 【Premium】 Class (1.5K and above) Full Course (Course price may vary depending on market price)
10 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Snow crab
¥159,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$1,060
¥60,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | November 2022 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Sakae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sakaemachi (Exit 10A): 6 min · Hisaya-ōdōri: 7 min
- Leave Sakae Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Nishiki-dori and walk 80 m.
- Bear right at Daily Yamazaki onto Nishiki-dori and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Katsu Kani Ichi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
活 かに市
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第八錦ビル 別館
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
活 かに市愛知県名古屋市中区錦3-19-5 第八錦ビル 別館 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-19-5 Nishiki Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line, Sakae Station: 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Nagoya, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Katsu Kani Ichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Katsu Kani Ichi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Katsu Kani Ichi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Katsu Kani Ichi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Katsu Kani Ichi?
Sakae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 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.