nei
寧
Kaiseki in Nanto, Johana & Fukumitsu, Toyama, 11 min walk from Takagi Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 40% below the ¥22,000 median of the 9 kaiseki restaurants in Toyama ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 7 of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Toyama can be booked online in English. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Toyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Toyama | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchisaiwaicho Unkaku | — | ¥33,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kenchoumae | Sun |
| Oryori Hiwatashi | — | ¥24,000 | ¥18,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Japanese cuisine Yoshizuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 12 min, Oarks Canal Park Hotel Toyama-mae | Wed |
| Hotel Mori no Kaze Tateyama | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 40 min, Tateyama | — |
| nei | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Takagi | Tue |
| Japanese style "DO-LUCK" kappo KUON | — | ¥15,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book nei
- Call 0763-77-3999 (+81-763-77-3999 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Toyama.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Lunch Course
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Prologue
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Main Fish
- Main Meat (Game)
- Rice
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Seasonal Dinner Course
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Prologue
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Main Fish
- Main Meat (Game)
- Rice
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
Signature Lunch Course
Lunch · 13 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
What is served (9)
- Prologue
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Main Fish
- Main Meat (Game)
- Rice
- Dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥6,600 more than the one above
Chef's Tasting Course
13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
What is served (9)
- Prologue
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Main Fish
- Main Meat (Game)
- Rice
- Dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
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 |
| Service charge | A 10% service charge will be added to the dinner bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 13 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2025 |
Getting there
11 min walk (870 m) from Takagi Station.
Also near: Higashi-Nojiri: 22 min
- Leave Takagi Station and walk north-east for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 370 m.
- Bear right and walk 270 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
nei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
寧
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
寧富山県砺波市野村島645
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 645 Nomurajima Tonami, Toyama 939-1334 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 6-minute walk from Takagi Station on the Jōhanshin Line and a 30-minute drive from JR Shin-Takaoka Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Yuta Hamada |
|---|
As stated on rakudoan.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does nei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 10% service charge will be added to the dinner bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does nei have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is nei closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to nei?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to nei?
Takagi Station, about 11 minutes on foot (870 m). Higashi-Nojiri Station is about 21 minutes away.
Does nei have a dress code?
Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
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.