Nabejaya Korin
鍋茶屋 光琳
Kaiseki in Niigata, near Niigata Station
Our analysis
- #1of 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata
- 71%of high-end restaurants in Niigata have a lower dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 3
In our ranking, Nabejaya Korin is 1st of the 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata and 4th of 19 in Niigata. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 71% of the high-end restaurants in Niigata in this guide, and higher than that of 78% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (5 of the 11 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Niigata with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabejaya Korin | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine Araragi | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 24 min, Kamitokoro | Sun |
| Furumachi GOJO | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | — | Sun |
| Ikinariya | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | — | Sun |
| Niigata Urashima Kohei | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Niigata | — |
| Komon | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Nabejaya Korin
- Call 050-5869-4981 (+81-50-5869-4981 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Omakase course
おまかせ(食事・デザート付)
¥16,500
per person, ≈$110
Cheapest
Fugu course
天然とら河豚コース (12月~3月)
¥18,000
per person, ≈$120
¥1,500 more than the one above
すっぽん鍋コース
¥20,000
per person, ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
すっぽん鍋コース(焼すっぽん入)
¥24,000
per person, ≈$160
¥4,000 more than the one above
Crab course
かにしゃぶコース (10月~3月)
¥24,000
per person, ≈$160
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 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 |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00 |
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 | Not possible |
| Largest group | 15 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
鍋茶屋 光琳新潟県新潟市中央区東堀通8番町1420
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1420 Higashiboridori 8 Bancho Chuo-ku Niigata, Niigata 951-8065 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Niigata |
| Directions | It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Niigata Station and approximately 20 minutes from the Sakuragi IC on the Nihonkai Expressway. |
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 Nabejaya Korin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nabejaya Korin closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Nabejaya Korin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nabejaya Korin?
Niigata Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.