Origo
Innovative in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 7 min walk from Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station
Our analysis
- #3of 11 innovative restaurants in Kanazawa
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 2
In our ranking, Origo is 3rd of the 11 innovative restaurants in Kanazawa and 5th of 14 in Kanazawa & Ishikawa. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥14,300 median of the 11 innovative restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 14 innovative restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥18,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Kanazawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanazawa & Ishikawa | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origo | #5 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Hokutetsu-Kanazawa | Sun |
| Robert Dumas | #6 | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | Mon |
| A_Restaurant | #7 | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 14 min, Nomachi | Wed, Sun |
| Jardin Paul Bocuse | — | ¥9,680 | ¥4,840 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon |
| Sushi Kinari / Kanazawa | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Hokutetsu-Kanazawa | — |
| Shunsai Yaki Hazama | — | ¥14,300 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 22 min, Nomachi | — |
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 |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Origo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5571-0696 (+81-50-5571-0696 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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 Kanazawa & Ishikawa.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
おまかせコース
Dinner · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | We do not allow extremely casual attire (such as shorts or sandals) for your visit. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair access |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station, Exit A-3.
Also near: Kanazawa (Exit A-3): 7 min · Nanatsuya: 12 min
- Leave Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station by Exit A-3 and walk east for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 210 m.
- Turn left at Kanazawa Kasaichi Post Office and walk 20 m.
Origo is on your left.
On your left
Show this to a taxi driver
石川県金沢市笠市町10-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 10-1 Kasaichimachi Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0851 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kanazawa Station, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Origo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Origo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Origo closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Origo?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Origo?
Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Nanatsuya Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Origo have a dress code?
We do not allow extremely casual attire (such as shorts or sandals) for your visit.
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.