NIM
French in Takayama, Gifu, 16 min walk from Takayama Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 French restaurants in Gifu
- 39%of high-end restaurants in Gifu have a higher dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, NIM is 1st of the 5 French restaurants in Gifu. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 39% of the high-end restaurants in Gifu in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 5 French restaurants in Gifu can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2 or 4) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Gifu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Gifu | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIM | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Takayama | Tue, Wed |
| Eau et sel | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,730 | Phone only | — | 17 min, Nishi-Gifu | Tue, Wed |
| Oida | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Ōgaki | Sun |
| Wayou Shunsai Chubo Amane Dining | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Takayama | — |
| La Nouvelle Lune | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
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 | Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book NIM
- Call 0577-70-1817 (+81-577-70-1817 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Gifu.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
LUNCH Course ◆ A plan to enjoy appetizers, fish and meat dishes, and desserts made with seasonal ingredients throughout
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
DINNER Course ◆ A plan to enjoy seasonal appetizers, fish and meat dishes, and desserts made with fresh ingredients.Most booked
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,000 more than the one above
Christmas MenuMost booked
3 hr at the table
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please come dressed in attire that is not too casual. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | March 2022 |
Getting there
16 min walk (1,290 m) from Takayama Station.
- Leave Takayama Station and walk north for 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 370 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 290 m.
- Turn left at SANGEN Coffee Stand and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
NIM is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
岐阜県高山市大新町1-39-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-39-3 Oshinmachi Takayama, Gifu 506-0851 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 15-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Takayama Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does NIM cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is NIM closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to NIM?
Takayama Station, about 16 minutes on foot (1,290 m).
Does NIM have a dress code?
Please come dressed in attire that is not too casual.
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.