Kyoaji Motoi
京味 もと井
Kaiseki in Kakuozan, Motoyama & Higashiyama Park, Aichi, 8 min walk from Kakuōzan Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 kaiseki restaurants in Kakuozan, Motoyama & Higashiyama Park
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a lower dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyoaji Motoi is 1st of the 4 kaiseki restaurants in Kakuozan, Motoyama & Higashiyama Park and 5th of 150 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 51% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide, and higher than that of 51% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. 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 seat at the counter (13 of its 26 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kakuozan, Motoyama & Higashiyama Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoaji Motoi | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Kakuōzan | Mon, Sun |
| Kaiseki Hachisen | #9 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Motoyama | — |
| Japanese cuisine Kaiseki Kokubo | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Kakuōzan | Tue, Wed |
| Kakuozan Teppanyaki Hasegawa | — | ¥24,200 | ¥17,050 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kakuōzan | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Kyoaji Motoi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 052-750-5942 (+81-52-750-5942 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26, including 13 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
| Opened | April 2021 |
Getting there
8 min walk (620 m) from Kakuōzan Station.
Also near: Ikeshita: 11 min · Motoyama: 18 min
- Leave Kakuōzan Station and walk north-east for 60 m.
- Turn left at Lawson Store 100 and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 360 m.
Kyoaji Motoi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京味 もと井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京味 もと井愛知県名古屋市千種区西山元町1-58
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-58 Nishiyama Motomachi Chikusa-ku Nagoya, Aichi 464-0063 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Kakuozan Subway Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoaji Motoi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kyoaji Motoi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kyoaji Motoi?
Kakuōzan Station, about 8 minutes on foot (620 m). Ikeshita Station is about 13 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.