Kawamura
かわ村
Innovative in Kakuozan, Motoyama & Higashiyama Park, Aichi, 8 min walk from Motoyama Station
Our analysis
- #7of 34 innovative restaurants in Nagoya
- ¥16,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
In our ranking, Kawamura is 7th of the 34 innovative restaurants in Nagoya and 7th of 38 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,800 (on Tabelog) is 11% below the ¥8,800 median of 17. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 10 of the 38 innovative restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,800, 54% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirovanna | #4 | ¥19,000 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Kokusai Center | — |
| Auberge de L'Ill Nagoya | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Nagoya | — |
| Yamaneko Ken | #6 | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marunouchi | Mon, Tue, Wed |
| Kawamura | #7 | ¥16,800 | ¥7,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Motoyama | Wed |
| a.ligne | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
| Le Pignon | #9 | ¥9,680 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Morishita | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Kawamura
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5590-8580 (+81-50-5590-8580 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.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥7,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Nigiri Zotto Course
Lunch · 14 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥10,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Kawamura Course (Available Day and Night) Seafood-Only Course
13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥6,000 more than the one above
Kawamura Course (Available Day and Night) Seafood Only Course
13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Kawamura Nigiri Zotto Course
15 dishes · 2–5 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Kawamura Nigiri Zotto Course (Available for Lunch and Dinner)
15 dishes · 2–5 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Natural Mushrooms and Seafood Course
13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–5 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Truffle
¥26,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥9,200 more than the one above
Christmas Course
13 dishes · 2–5 guests
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Dinner seating fee: 550 yen, service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, Take-out |
Getting there
8 min walk (630 m) from Motoyama Station.
Also near: Higashiyama Kōen: 14 min · Jiyūgaoka (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Motoyama Station and walk west for 60 m.
- Bear right and walk 530 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Kawamura.
Look for
かわ村
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ベルグレイKI
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
かわ村愛知県名古屋市千種区猫洞通4-34 ベルグレイKI 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-34 Nekogahoratori Chikusa-ku Nagoya, Aichi 464-0032 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 10 minutes walk from Motoyama Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kawamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner seating fee: 550 yen, service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kawamura closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kawamura?
Motoyama Station, about 8 minutes on foot (630 m). Higashiyama Kōen Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.